28/08/2025
Those of us fortunate enough to still have grandparents, or even elderly parents, know the constant worry that they might be exploited. They are easy prey for scammers and vulnerable to ruthless villains. We have to protect them.
Reading through this week’s lead story, it is hard to remain calm. Perhaps some of these are isolated incidents where pensioners simply forgot they had signed up for policies. But why so many from just one region? For many people, R190 may not mean much – but for these elderly residents it can buy two bags of maize meal.
This week’s main article is a collaboration between Limpopo Mirror and GroundUp, and it is a must-read. It is also a reminder of what local news should be about. It’s not about getting AI to rehash press releases – it’s about visiting people, listening to their stories, and barking loudly when something is seriously wrong.
Beyond that, this week’s paper is packed with stories. As usual, we cover crime and the courts. At least the Tshilwavhusiku police made a breakthrough by arresting seven wanted suspects. In Thohoyandou a prisoner escaped, while in Musina a woman was arrested for allegedly ra**ng a 13-year-old boy. It makes one wonder where the world is heading.
We also feature our food basket comparison for the fifth time. To keep it fresh, we added some mystery items to our basket. To find out which store in Vhembe can claim to be the cheapest, you will have to buy the newspaper.
Two weeks ago, we reported on contaminated boreholes in Musina. The Vhembe District Municipality has since conducted more tests and now says the water is safe to drink. Perhaps someone should invite the district mayor to take a sip from each borehole so that we can be sure.
Sport in Vhembe may be many things, but it is never boring. Just look at this past weekend. Black Leopards had to start their season with only 10 players – not by choice, but because of a FIFA transfer ban. Let’s hope management sorts it out before Sunday, otherwise it could be a very long season for Lidoda Duvha.
Enjoy the reading – and thank you for buying a newspaper.
