Well-known Phalaphala FM presenter and part time media studies lecturer at the University of Venda, Wonder Juniper, obtained his PhD in media studies at the University of Limpopo on 7 May.
The Vhembe region boasts one of the most beautiful and valuable trees - the Mopani - but experts warn that if people do not start to protect it from the hands of careless woodcutters, it will lead to dire consequences for the indigenous birds and animals of the area.
If South Africans do not start to take better care of the environment, they will soon be left with nothing for future generations. This is the view of local environmental assessment practitioner Mr Caiphus Mukwevho.
What was supposed to be a pleasant surprise for Phalaphala FM’s morning drive fans turned out to be a great disappointment.
Die Zoutpansberg Privaathospitaal (ZPH) is trots en dankbaar met die aanstelling van Suster Majha de Lange as verpleegdiensbestuurder (matrone) vanaf 1 Mei vanjaar. Sy is op gepaste wyse verlede week ingehuldig en het tydens hierdie geleentheid haar naambalkie as verpleegdiensbestuurder ontvang.
Residents of Sinthumule/Kutama were exuberant when the 3,5 km rehabilitated D3715 road from Madabani to Madodonga reopened for motorists on 7 May.
Members of Air Force Base Makhado in Limpopo were left without electricity after their power supply was cut last week because of an apparent “technical” hiccup regarding the payment of their electricity account.
The Mufamadi family from Makononi village, next to Ha-Tshisele, were left speechless with shock after their nine-bedroom house burnt to ashes on Tuesday evening, 17 May.
The Magogona family, who have not yet recovered from the death of their mother, who was brutally killed during an attack and robbery at their house in Phiphidi over the Easter weekend, now they have to deal with losing their father as well.
Inwoners van Louis Trichardt kan ‘n sug van verligting slaak met die nuus dat een van die twee mans wat vir weke ‘n skrikbewind in die “onderdorp” gevoer het, vasgestrek is.
The embattled mayor of Musina, Cllr Nkhanedzeni Godfrey Mawela, says he is willing to step aside, but the ANC’s Integrity Commission must first tell him to do so. However, no urgency appears to exist for the setting of a date for such a hearing.
Premier Chupu Mathabatha described the late Professor Lilian Tendani Muofhe as a great leader, celebrated academic and “mentor to so many people”.
Die twee verdagtes wat Vrydag, 13 Mei, aangekeer is in verband met die diefstal van sowat R5,5 miljoen se diesel by ‘n plaaslike diesel depot het Maandag in die hof op Louis Trichardt verskyn.
Government has another lesson to learn regarding the violent protests in the border town of Musina the past week in reaction to poor service delivery. This time, the constant dry taps sparked the unrest, with the Vhembe District Municipality (VDM) singled out as the culprit.
The Mulisawashu Early Learning Centre at Ha-Mashamba village has something that very few other small schools have – an own baobab nursery.
Die twee raakvatters aan stuur van sake by die Schoemansdal Omgewingsopvoedingsentrum (Schoemansdal OOS), David Pretorius en Carel Kilian, tree albei binne die volgende jaar af. “Wat gaan dan van hierdie spog-opvoedingsentrum word?” is die vraag wat inwoners van die omgewing reeds begin vra. Albei is fasiliteerders en David tree ook op as toesighouer.
The multi-talented artist and woodcarver, Lucky Ntimani, produces stunning sculptures from any piece of wood and creates traditional musical instruments.
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