Lehlohonolo Motsiyo, a Top-20 finalist in the Miss South Africa Heritage pageant, believes she can inspire other models and encourage young people to live a balanced life. The 24-year-old beauty from Daniel Village outside Malamulele said in an interview that her passion for modelling went back to her high school years in 2020 but became more serious in 2023. Currently, she is pursuing a BA degree in crime and psychology at the University of Limpopo.

In a society where everything revolves around money, a lone voice has emerged, addressing church pastors in particular, whom he calls upon to stop milking their congregations of their hard-earned money and rather focus on God’s Word.

To honour women and celebrate Valentine's Day, the Munzhedzi Tshamutilikwa UAAC Choir, one of the oldest Apostolic Gospel groups in Limpopo, released a new single titled “Takadzana Nae”, which translates to “Make her happy”.

A former Miss Limpopo Heritage winner, Tshisima Andy Mudau, has emerged as one of the top 20 finalists in the Miss South Africa Heritage competition. Tshisima hails from Ha-Manavhela in Vuwani District.

Popular musician and comedian Cyria Tshipetane caused a stir last week when she posted pictures on her Facebook page showing her selling snacks at the church gate at Tshiawelo. Cyria is better known under her stage name, Cyria the Community, and last year her song “Mapholisa” was voted the Song of the Year on Phalaphala FM. Despite being fully booked during the festive season and having hit songs such as “Madekudeku”, “Gusheshe”, “Covid19”, “Madrumbas”, and “Ex Yanga”, she surprised fans by engaging in this side hustle.

Elim Community FM, once a cherished radio station, made its return to the airwaves on Monday, 19 February, as an online broadcaster. The station is now expected to broadcast 24 hours per day, seven days a week. While the main studio is set to open at Elim, the station’s operations will be based at the studio in Nwaxinyamani until this process is completed.

Upcoming pop and Amapiano artist Given Tshiendanamisi, known in music circles as “Sky Walker Music”, has released his latest single, “SheWater”, featuring Zambian musician MDA Kaliboy. The collaboration, which was released on Friday, 9 February, is a cross-cultural musical experience infused with captivating beats.

Pfano Mufamadi, known as “Master P”, is growing in popularity as a newsreader at Makhado FM. The dynamic young man was born in Mashau Madzhiga and started his education at Mariadze Primary. He completed his Grade 12 at Khwara Secondary before enrolling at the University of Venda, where he earned a bachelor of arts degree in media studies.

Emerging Afro-pop artist Asakundwi Mulaudzi from Hamadala, popularly known as Asa Tee, has just released a single titled “Maanda Manzhi”. The song, which is a collaboration with JR Player, has been extremely well received since it was officially released on Tuesday, 1 February, reaching over 11,000 views in the first five days and becoming the most streamed (Venda) song of 2024 so far.

Simphiwe Mandiwana, an 18-year-old matriculant from Matangari village, has released her very first single, called “Simphiwe Anguish”, which is a combination of jazz and hip-hop, with a touch of RNB. This is the main track on her upcoming album that is set to be released soon.

Former Limpopo ace student Fulufhelani Mashapha published her book, titled “Mind Your Cents”, on 25 November last year.

The challenges and politics faced by so many budding musicians in the eighties were just too much for Tshivenda-music master guitarist Takalani Muvhango, so he never recorded a song to be released for his fans. This only happened in 2010 when “Vhomuvhango” was recorded. That was also the last time Muvhango saw the inside of a recording studio.