Dakalo Nevhudzivhadi (21) from Masakona village was crowned as the winner of the Miss Makhado Easter All White beauty pageant during a glittering crowning ceremony held at the Makhado Show Grounds on 30 March.

Upcoming musician KillaBeatz, whose real name is Mukhethwa Mugagadeli from Maila village, released a new VenRap single called “All out feat. Bad Bro” on 5 April. Since its release last week, the single has received an enthusiastic reception from the artist’s fanbase.

Popular former Univen FM presenter, gospel singer, pastor, and Vhembe District councillor Rapson Rambuwani made a great impression during his first show on rival radio station Vhembe FM.

A local movie series based in Elim, titled “Venda Vhaya Viya” (At Venda they kill), takes viewers on a captivating journey that challenges misconceptions and sheds light on societal issues. With the release of Episode 2 on Friday, 5 April, the series delves into the myth that Venda-speaking people are solely responsible for killings in Limpopo.

More than three decades after its formation, the Tshivenda traditional-music outfit Mudzinginyo Band continues to dish up authentic Tshivenda traditional music. The band was founded at Duvhuledza outside Thohoyandou in 1993.

Music and fun lovers thoroughly enjoy the 30-minute “Muvango wa Vhege” mix-tape creativity on Fridays on the national radio station Phalaphala FM. But who is the man behind the mixing table? Limpopo Mirror traced Ndiafhi Nethonzhe (41) and asked him to share with readers how he crafted his way to fame in the tough entertainment industry.

Local author Themba Patrick Magaisa, popularly known as TP Magaisa, hosted a Poetry Day Celebration in collaboration with the National Library of South Africa (NLSA) at Nkanyani Primary School in Tiyani village on Thursday, 21 March. The celebration and workshop, which attracted more than 100 residents, including youths, aimed to sow seeds of knowledge about poetry among the young ones.

Former Makhado FM, Univen FM, and Vhembe FM journalist and eloquent newsreader Livhuwani Magidi has exchanged the microphone for a career in the SA Police Service. Speaking to Limpopo Mirror two weeks ago, Magidi said she was leaving the broadcasting industry because she wanted to serve the community in another role.

Jazz maestro Ailwei Netshivhale’s new single “Ene Mune” is a continuation of the never-ending life stories he narrates musically. Released on Sunday, 31 March, the single solidifies his authority and position in the world of serious music.

Radio Thohoyandou’s new breakfast-show host, Nakisani Mabogo, is giving listeners the time of their lives, keeping their ears glued to their radios. Having only started in August 2023, the popular presenter from Thohoyandou M East is fast becoming a household name and has amassed thousands of listeners within a short space of time. He presents the “91.7 Breakfast on Radio Thohoyandou” show, which airs between 7:00 and 10:00 from Monday to Friday and is an interaction between him and the listeners via social media.

Mbulaheni Musenwa, a 19-year-old from Madombidzha, has made his parents and teachers proud by publishing his first book of short stories titled “New Mind, New Life” on 21 March. Mbulaheni, a Grade 12 learner at Maluta High, simply loves writing stories.

Takie Ndou, the popular gospel artist, songwriter, and music producer, is poised to make a major comeback during his forthcoming live recording. The live recording, called “The Glory”, will take place at Carnival City’s Big Top Arena on 20 April.