"Those thieves are driving expensive cars and living in big mansions, while we are swimming in abject poverty. I don't believe they have spent all the millions as we still see them driving around happily. Sell the proceeds of crime and give us back our lifelong investments," said the former chairperson of the defunct VBS Mutual Bank, Mr Madambi Muvhulawa.

Minister of Water and Sanitation Pemmy Majodina and Deputy President Paul Mashatile led a delegation to visit the Giyani Water Project last Friday (6 September).

A 71-year-old former teacher is one of several people in Limpopo who lost money after putting their savings into what they thought were investment accounts at Thebe Investment Corporation.

The Mashau family of Gogobole remain heartbroken after the tragic murder of their beloved family member, Mr Ambani Mashau (33), on Sunday, 8 September, by unknown assailants.

The peaceful village of Midoroni in the Kutama area is in shock, following the tragic murder of a local resident, Mr Mishumo Mabitsela (24), early Sunday morning.

A ferrochrome and alloys smelter plant, a coal-wash plant, a coke plant, a heat-recovery electricity plant, a photovoltaic power station, and office and staff living facilities for a factory all form part of the latest round of applications for environmental impact assessments (EIAs) regarding the Musina Makhado Special Economic Zone (MMSEZ) in the Limpopo Valley. Also included are applications for an atmospheric emissions licence (AEL) and a water-use licence (WULA).

There has been some relief for the crime-ridden villages in the Niani area, following the arrest of two alleged armed robbers. The suspects are believed to be key figures in the car-hijacking and kidnapping syndicates operating in the Vhembe region.

Great confusion and wild speculation about the future of several senior members of the Thulamela Local Municipality reigned on Monday afternoon after members of the Hawks were seen entering the municipality’s offices. It turned out they were merely returning some of the equipment confiscated last Tuesday (3 September).

She might not have returned home with another Paralympic medal - having just missed out on a second bronze in the 400m at the Paris Paralympics last week - but Sheryl James remains a true champion in the hearts and minds of residents.

An enraged learner at Thohoyandou Technical High School went on the rampage, damaging a teacher's car and attacking its owner.

Met Louis Trichardt nou al vir die derde agtereenvolgende week sit met droë krane weens die Vhembe Distriksmunisipaliteit (Vhembe) se onvermoë om water vanaf die watersuiweringsaanleg by die Albasinidam na die dorp te pomp, was daar Woensdag darem weer ‘n belofte dat inwoners teen die naweek sal water hê. Inwoners is egter al daaraan gewoond dat Vhembe se beloftes meestal net so leeg is soos die dorp se krane.

The National Heritage Council of South Africa (NHC) honoured three exceptional women who have made immeasurable contributions to preserving the region's culture during a special function held at the George Phadagi Town Hall in Thohoyandou on Friday, 23 August.