A nurse from Louis Trichardt Memorial Hospital, Mrs Joyce Mutula, says that most people fail to understand the history behind nurses and why they should be celebrated with regard to their profession.

While the rest of the country is enjoying the different communication media, such as cell phones,  and lately the introduction of various social media, some villages in the Vhembe district have been left out for years.

“Rasta man, teacher man!” This is the reaction of the local reggae music maniacs when they greet their prolific musical hero, Kenny Wailer Murabi.

“Dzembe lo vhuyelela mufhinini” (the hoe has been fitted back to its original handle). These were the words of the senior traditional leader of Makonde village, Musanda Vho-Edward Ravhura, implying that things have gone back to normal.

A book depicting the life of the 11^th Duke of Atholl was launched in Haenertsburg a few weeks ago. The local launch will take place at Lalapanzi later this month. The story, however, has a distinct Soutpansberg character as many of the people involved, including the current Duke of Atholl, stays in the region.

The gracious, Victorian double-storied original Cullinan home in Johannesburg, known as The View, is the headquarters of the Transvaal Scottish Regiment. It also serves as their regimental museum.

The local business sector is eagerly waiting to find out how they can benefit from the Musina/Makhado SEZ (Special Economic Zone), but almost eight months after its official announcement, it seems that little, if anything, has transpired.

The life and times of Warrior King Makhado came to life in a book that was described as a masterpiece of history by those who attended the launch.

Lovers of gospel music in the Vhembe district will be treated to the original sounds and beautiful voices of talented singers during the live recording event that is to be held at the Father's House Ministries International in Mutale.

The Ridgeway school community in Louis Trichardt came out in droves to support the school’s first ever Rainbow Run over the past weekend.

Thousands of residents from around Vhembe and outside gathered at the Dzata Ruins at Vhutuwangadzebu in the Nzhelele area on Saturday for the annual Dzata Day celebrations.

Things did not go according to plan in the camp of Giyani Hotspurs last weekend. They are still battling to come to terms with the 1-2 defeat they suffered at the hands of their neighbours, Gawula Classic, in their ABC Motsepe League match at the Giyani Stadium on Saturday.