Weighbridge project stalls while department searches for land
The proposed upgrading of the Mampakuil Weighbridge will take longer than expected as the department searches for suitable land next to the N1 for a new weighbridge.
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The proposed upgrading of the Mampakuil Weighbridge will take longer than expected as the department searches for suitable land next to the N1 for a new weighbridge.
At least one person has been confirmed dead, and more than 20 injured following a multiple-vehicle pile-up during this morning’s peak traffic in Thohoyandou. The accident occurred around 08:40 at the busy Khoroni Hotel/Ratshitanga Avenue traffic lights.
In what many in the Vuwani area believe is the continuation of the sand-mining war that has been brewing in the region, a 41-year-old member of the royal Mabidi Mahandana family was brutally shot at close range by unknown attackers while overseeing sand mining operations at the local Tavha River. The man, later identified as Mr Thilivhali Elvis Mahandana, an elder brother of local traditional leader Vhamusanda Vho Nelson Mahandana Mabidi, later succumbed to his injuries at the local hospital.
Baie vrae bly steeds onbeantwoord rondom die tragiese dood van die 51-jarige Gerhard Minnaar van Musina, wat verlede Dinsdagoggend, 15 Oktober, te midde van digte misweer met sy girokopter mikroligte vliegtuig teen die hange van die Soutpansberg vasgevlieg het.
The man dubbed the “Facebook rapist,” Mukovhe Makhavhu, also known as Elma Mutavhatsindi, was sentenced to two life terms by Judge Thogomelani Tshidada in the Limpopo High Court, Thohoyandou, sitting at Waterval on Tuesday.
Almost two years after comedian and murder accused Livhuwani Madadzhe, better known as SABC Livhu, lost his wife, he seems to have found new love. This past weekend, he posted pictures of himself and his 26-year-old girlfriend on social-media platforms.
Teen Vrydagoggend hierdie week was daar steeds geen nuus oor die ontvoerde Louis Trichardt sakeman Eddie Gouveia nie. Die 51-jarige Gouveia is net ná 20:00 die aand van Woensdag, 16 Oktober, deur ‘n groep verdagtes voor sy Fire Fly-onderneming in Industriastraat oorrompel en in ‘n voertuig geboender, waarna hulle met hom weggejaag het.
A week characterised by extreme heat has come at great cost when two Vhembe residents drowned while swimming.
“ ’n Mens moet net nie gaan lê nie,” sê die moedige Reta Pieterse. Lesers sal haar ken as prinsipaal by Realty 1 eiendomsagente.
The newly appointed general manager of corporate services at the Vhembe District Municipality (VDM), Ms Thawedi Daily Maputla, said compliance with legislation needed to extend to all employees of the municipality, which would enhance accountability and service delivery.
Inspectors of the Vhembe District Environmental Health Services (EHS) have intensified their checks on spaza shops and food vendors, focusing particularly on chicken, fish, and meat. This follows a rise in reported food-poisoning cases across the district.
Mr Magala Erick Mashamba from Mukondeni village has received his doctorate in social work from the University of South Africa (Unisa). The graduation ceremony was held at the Ranch Hotel in Polokwane on 5 October.
Despite the high unemployment rate that South Africa is facing, young people from deep and remote rural villages can play a role in growing the economy by becoming their own bosses. This is the inspirational message of hope from young Muofhe Matsheketsheke (27) of Hagumbu village in the Niani area, outside Musina.
If a group of traditional leaders and pastors have their way, the Shosholoza Meyl train will run all the way from Pretoria to Thohoyandou. They believe this will reduce congestion on the roads and create additional job opportunities.
A survivor of Tuesday evening’s bus crash near Louis Trichardt, Limpopo, described hearing a loud bang before realising the long-distance bus had overturned and rolled over several times.
Murder accused Livhuwani Madadzhe, commonly known as SABC Livhu, appears to be living a jet-set lifestyle, with regular visits to beaches and exotic restaurants. He even posted photos of himself at an airport on social media, claiming he was “running away like my ‘father’ Bushiri.”
At least one person has been confirmed dead, and more than 20 injured following a multiple-vehicle pile-up during this morning’s peak traffic in Thohoyandou. The accident occurred around 08:40 at the busy Khoroni Hotel/Ratshitanga Avenue traffic lights.
At the age of 104, William Masindi Sadiki still has many stories to tell. Some of these are about his experiences during World War II, when he was part of the North Africa campaign. He is one of the few black soldiers from that era still alive, and he proudly pins his war medals on his chest on formal occasions.
The Louis Trichardt community united on Friday evening in prayer for the safe return of well-known businessman Eddie Gouveia (51), who was kidnapped on Wednesday evening.
The sudden death of well-known Louis Trichardt resident Tony Paul Ellis Burchell has come as a tremendous shock to his family and friends. The 48-year-old Tony, as he was known to everyone, died on 14 September in a vehicle accident on his way home.
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Gruisgat 4x4-kompetisie
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