Mr Thomas Ndou, better known as “TT” Ndou of Misevhe B, has found his niche in making clay pots. Not only does his new trade allow him to be creative, but it also enables him to supplement his income.

Musician Martin B has come out strongly against children who do not listen to their parents, stating that they will never achieve anything good in life.

A message of hope for pensioners who think that after retirement they must sit around doing nothing at home comes from Mr. Josias Netshikovhela (69) of Pile in the Niani area, who started a new life as a wood carver after his retirement.

Omphulusa Ramenu, a writer from Muhuyu, has published her second novel, titled “Mbuyelela I yala.” Ramenu hopes that this offering to the world of literature will change people’s lives, especially the youth. “This book is about the different kinds of challenges people face in their lives. Some of these challenges we choose for ourselves, while there are also challenges that we don’t have a say in; they just come, and we have to face them.”

At the age of 24, young poet Rabelani Neluvhola is starting to make an impact in the poetry world.

Aifheli Mafunisa, an upcoming hip-hop artist known by his stage name Nkhume Mafs from Ha Maila, has captivated fans with his latest song release, titled “Gimisa.” Since its debut on YouTube early last month, the song, intended as a teaser, has garnered significant attention and praise from his fans.

Tshivenda traditional and reggae musician Dasco Mahn has bounced back, spitting fire. His last release, “Volume 2 Afrika,” was in 2022, and while he took a break from the studio, he did not stop performing his music. The musician from Vondwe, outside Thohoyandou, whose full name is Mbulaheni Leonard Mulaudzi, released his latest single, “Thi Mufuni Zwone,” in March 2024 but could not launch it officially because of financial constraints.

In an effort to spread the Vhavenda culture and bring together different nationalities, Venda men living in the Tshwane area have come together to form a tshikona dance group. Started in 2017 by Pastor Chris Mamedzi, the group is becoming one of the biggest cultural entertainers in the city of Tshwane. The group is also recruiting men from other cultural backgrounds to be part of their social-cohesion programme.

Dr Pfananani Masase from Ha Mashamba has published a book titled “Don’t Despair, Betrayal is Part of the Journey,” which delves into the inevitable reality of betrayal in people’s lives. This is Masase’s first book, launched in June. Through his writing, Masase aims to show that betrayal should not hinder a person’s progress or diminish their potential.

Back in 1978, Mbulaheni Joseph Matsiari and his friend Joe Mathonsi would take their guitars to football matches just to while away time and entertain local soccer fans. All along, the master and passionate bassist from Chavani village, not far from Elim, composed many songs just for the fun of it, without recording them. He always had a dream that one day he would release an album of his own, wherein he would capture these impromptu creations. The dream, however, kept on being elusive.

Jubilee Rivombo, a multi-award-winning author from Bungeni, launched her second book, titled “Beauty for Ashes”, on Sunday, 30 June. Through this book, she aims to address the often-neglected matter of mental health.

Musician and Tshivenda traditional-dance master Ms. Seani Matilda Makahane, better known as Vho Sei in the arts sphere, has taken it upon herself to ensure that Vhavenda culture is preserved and passed on to the younger generation.