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27/08/2026

Next week the Limpopo Mirror turns 36. That also means well over 1,800 editions have appeared since it first hit the streets in September 1990. More important is that this local paper has managed to capture the history of several generations – and it is still doing that.

So, let's look at what we have captured in this week's edition.
The young woman who allegedly stabbed a resident from Ha-Mphego to death earlier this month surprised everyone by indicating that she will plead guilty. Regular readers will remember that the incident followed an alleged dispute about payment for the woman's services for the night. She first claimed self-defence, but seemingly had a change of heart.

But a much more positive story concerns the award-winning scientist and author, Bridget Noche. She received a prestigious Women in Science award last week for her contribution to science, technology and innovation. It again goes to show that women from Vhembe are world-class.

We report on a number of deaths in this week's edition. Apart from the stabbings and su***des, this edition also reports the death of well-known politician and administrator Norman Phophi, who died in a vehicle accident.

The big story coming from last week was the drug bust in Musina. The arrest of two Mexican citizens sparked fears that international drug syndicates have started to settle in, using Vhembe as a base for operations extending into countries north of the Limpopo.

The spotting of a crocodile in a dam in Louis Trichardt caused widespread reaction. Many believe it is one of the two crocodiles spotted more than two years ago. For now, the question is whether the crocodile should be left alone or moved to a less conspicuous area.

We also allocated a bit of space this week to boast about the achievements of our local journalists. During the annual awards of the Forum of Community Journalists, Limpopo Mirror was well represented. Thembi Siaga ended third in the very competitive Municipal News reporting category.

On the sporting front, we look at athletics, karate and, of course, soccer. VFC started the new season on a rather disappointing note with a draw against Lerumo Lions. Coach Larsen, however, believes they will make amends on Friday against Gomora United.

Your Limpopo Mirror is waiting for you at an outlet in Vhembe. If your local store doesn't stock the paper, complain and let us know.

20/08/2026

Oh, the perils of fame, especially instant fame. Glancing through this week’s lead story, one cannot help but wonder whether the world of social media influencers has claimed another victim.

The young lady seems to have had it all. She was jet-setting to places such as Abu Dhabi and Hong Kong, only stopping briefly for a holiday in Lesotho’s snow. She had more than 100,000 followers on Facebook, and she was seemingly doing well selling facial creams and clothing.

But somehow, something went wrong, and she was arrested. Some of her customers are crying foul, and now social media has turned against her. Whether she is guilty or not is for the courts to decide, but this would have hurt.

It reminds me of the Greek mythology surrounding Phaethon, the son of Helios (the sun god) and a mortal woman, Clymene. He begs his father to let him drive the sun chariot for just one day. Once he is up there, he cannot control the chariot, loses the reins and nearly sets the world on fire before Zeus strikes him down.

Social media, and the foolish sense of fame that tags along, can be enticing, but also very dangerous.

But moving on to what else you can find in this week’s Limpopo Mirror.

Whether the municipal manager of Vhembe has resigned is anyone’s guess. Officially, the municipality says he is only on leave. Opposition parties, however, believe he was pushed to resign or face severe scrutiny over procurement deals.

Premier Ramathuba visited Raluswielo High last week, where she had a stern talk to the learners. At just five of the local schools, 60 learners have been identified as abusing substances. Twenty-six girls are pregnant and 22 learners have been linked to gangsterism.

The infamous Prophet Muritho appeared in the Mutale court this week, where he was charged with murder. Hopefully, the family of Ndinainwi Mabuke will eventually find closure now that the case is to be heard.

Congratulations to all our local artists who recently won awards. Ras Canly finally won a SAMA and produced the Best Reggae Album. Zozo, in turn, received a LIMPRO Lifetime Award for his contribution to the development of Tshivenda, Rhumba and Sungura music.

As usual, it’s not just news that you can look out for in the weekly paper. There are no fewer than seven pages dedicated to tenders and notices. If you are a budding entrepreneur hoping to get a contract at a local municipality, this is your space.

On the sporting front, we cover pool and soccer. The action in the Motsepe Foundation Championship starts this weekend, so let’s hope VFC can make good use of their new signings. Owen da Gama, however, will not be in the camp of Vondwe XI Bullets this year. Instead, he will be guiding ABC FC.

Enjoy the read.

13/08/2026

A newspaper mostly reflects choices – and often bad choices. Whether it's an official taking a bribe from a tenderpreneur, or a young man falling in with the wrong crowd, those choices have consequences.

Our lead story concerns such a choice. A resident of Ha-Mphego paid dearly for a night with a woman. Apart from the mavuso he had to pay, the night ended with him stabbed to death – and the woman now in jail.

And some bad judgements can be very expensive. Musina Municipality failed to apply to NERSA in time for permission to increase electricity tariffs – a slip-up that could cost it R94 million this year, by its own calculations. The question is: will anyone be held responsible?

At the University of Venda, internal ructions continue, but there is hope of more stability now that the minister has appointed an independent assessor. He will have to establish whether the conflict at the top is driven by legitimate concerns or simply a power struggle.

At Tshikota, residents already living in RDP houses are not celebrating plans for 154 new RDP houses in the area. They argue that many existing homes still lack basic services, yet government wants to build more.

But perhaps the most interesting article in this week's paper is not about crime, conflict or even sport. It's about a dying language that few seem to care about – Tshidinda, the ancient and secretive language spoken only in the Vhavenda's royal homesteads, also known as Luambo lwa Musanda.

We report on several schools this week. Matitivhala Primary School was shut down by parents who feared for the safety of their children, after school buildings started cracking. At Masedi Primary a similar scenario played out a few weeks ago, but since then the department has started building temporary classrooms.

Our sports section is filled with the normal array of interesting articles. We report on boxing, a musangwe tournament for women, and highlight the plans of Vhembe Runners Unlimited.

As far as soccer is concerned, we report on the outcomes of various knockout tournaments over the past weekend. Well-known coach Owen da Gama is back at Vondwe XI, and SAFA Limpopo confirms the names of the teams competing in the ABC Motsepe League.

But David Thidiela, the flamboyant owner of Black Leopards, is adamant that his team won't be demoted. He is pinning his hopes on the Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling in their favour and keeping them in the Motsepe Foundation league.

Enjoy the read.

06/08/2026

This week we lead with a rather softer approach, at least as far as the news is concerned.

Yes, we have stories about a fatal stabbing at a tavern, a man who was electrocuted and political turmoil. But we chose to lead with the achievements of our budding young scientists.

A local newspaper doesn't always have to chase breaking news or sensational crime stories. There are plenty of clickbait sites and social media pages offering those in abundance — and, in many cases, twisting the truth to suit their own agendas.

It should be about building an audience, not chasing traffic.
And we believe our readers also want to hear about the children who excelled at the Eskom Expo. They will also be interested in the ten-year-old girl who hopes to one day become the next Miss SA.

But let's page through this week's edition to see what else we have to offer.

We revisit the Mukhari chieftaincy dispute. When we last reported on the issue, the sheriff of the court was about to confiscate vehicles and other assets belonging to one of the parties to recover part of the legal costs incurred. For now, nothing will be confiscated. But the legal battle is far from over.

In Shirley, a large number of residents registered as voters this past weekend. While registering, many were outspoken about the current state of affairs, alleging that the previous councillor was nowhere to be seen. They hope a new councillor will pay attention to their needs.

But we're not only writing about crime and conflict.

We also looked at the latest report from Stats SA — Statistics South Africa — on the country's population. Naturally, we're most interested in the demographics of the Vhembe region. The statistics paint a much more positive picture than many people might expect. Life expectancy has increased. Women have, on average, fewer children than they did a decade ago. And child mortality has declined.

In our entertainment section, we focus on Uncle O Ramuzikah's latest single, "Yahweh". The song has already attracted more than 200,000 streams, along with 20 million views across various platforms.

The province also welcomed a new police commissioner last week. His warning to police officers was blunt: don't see illegal foreigners as your ATMs. His commitment to act against corrupt police officers will hopefully be taken seriously.

Turning to sport, we cover last weekend's boxing bouts.

Akani Sambo went down to the Pitbull from the Philippines, while Raider Muleba was narrowly beaten on points by Mokebisi. It wasn't a great outing for our local boxers, but the organisers deserve credit for bringing such high-quality contests to our doorstep.

And finally — ABC FC has done it. After several years of trying, the Lions of the North have earned promotion to the ABC Motsepe League. They went through the promotional play-offs unbeaten, leaving nothing to chance. Well done.

Your Limpopo Mirror is on the streets, waiting for our loyal readers to pick up a copy.

Enjoy the read.

30/07/2026

Was it a case of mistaken identity? A lapse in judgement in the heat of the moment? A boiling pot of emotions, fear and prejudice that resulted in the death of a young man?

The killing of a young football player at Dovheni last weekend has once again cast the spotlight on mob killings. Family members and friends believe he was not involved in crime at all. He was visiting his girlfriend’s home, fell asleep, and then incurred the wrath of a violent mob.

As usual, the Limpopo Mirror brings you dozens of articles focusing on the struggles, sorrows and achievements of the people of Vhembe.

As far as struggles and sorrow are concerned, we focus on Great North Transport, which has told its workers to prepare for possible retrenchments. We also look at the SASSA audits, where almost 7,000 local pensioners failed to comply with the review requirements. Another 15,000 reviews, in Vhembe alone, are still to be completed.

At Tshikota, videos began circulating on social media showing learners allegedly using nyaope, smoking dagga and consuming alcohol. Parents and teachers are worried about this trend, which is being openly flaunted.

At Maila village, another land dispute is raging. The traditional leader reclaimed a piece of land because the owner was not developing it. Land expropriation is not a term applicable only to commercial farmers.

We also report on two political rallies held over the past weekend. At Makwarela Stadium, Premier Ramathuba told office bearers that they should not relax too much – they would be recalled if they failed to deliver on their promises. One wonders why some of them were deployed in the first place.

At Thohoyandou Stadium, EFF leader Julius Malema told supporters that the party would play a more meaningful role after the local government elections later this year. He argued that, with sufficient support, the party could stop the looting.

What is important, though, is that local voters register if they have not done so already. This weekend is the last opportunity to do so.

On the sports pages, we cover boxing, soccer, karate and rugby. One of our local stars is 19-year-old Khuti Rasivaga, who was included in the squad that won the World Rugby Under-20 Championship. He has a wonderful message for the region’s young people.

It is now or never for ABC FC as they take part in the provincial play-offs to decide which teams will be promoted to the ABC Motsepe League. This year, we trust they will make the cut.

The coming weekend also promises a feast for boxing enthusiasts, with two tournaments in Thohoyandou. On Friday night, Akani Sambo takes on The Pitbull Camique for the WBF bantamweight title. On Saturday night, Raider Muleba faces Matsidiso Mokebisi in a bid to secure the Limpopo lightweight title.

Enjoy the read and remember that nothing can replace your trusty newspaper.

23/07/2026

Why should I buy a newspaper? I can just get everything online …

How often have we heard this argument over the past few years? Yes, of course you can read news online, and the Limpopo Mirror's website is one of the best news sites in the country – but it's not the same.

Firstly, we cannot bombard online readers with more than 50 articles every Thursday morning. The platform is simply not suited to that. It is a quick, dive-in-dive-out platform, with readers arriving from social media platforms, WhatsApp groups or Google Discover results. Roughly 75% of our online readers visit the site, read one article and then leave.

The newspaper is a completely different experience. Here readers can sit back, relax and consume news "on their own terms". There is no algorithm deciding what you should read or what it thinks your interests may be. No – you get the full bouquet, and it's your choice.

But let's take a quick peek at what you can expect in this week's paper.

The death of a well-known circumcision surgeon has sent shockwaves across Vhembe. This is the second suspected su***de of a circumcision surgeon in three months.

The leadership crisis at Univen is escalating. In the latest development, the Minister of Higher Education has indicated that he intends to appoint an independent assessor while the power struggles continue.

We report on a number of other violent crime incidents. A woman's body was found inside a pit toilet at Ha-Lambani, and an elderly woman was r***d in the Lwamondo area. At Waterval, a man died while in police custody.

A highly respected veteran advocate and former academic, Ntakuseni "Ace" Ndou, died last week. He was one of the first black law lecturers at Univen and played a huge role in shaping the legal profession.

On a slightly lighter note – although it's far from funny for those involved – a local councillor found his face and details displayed on the election banners of a rival party. That didn't go down well.

Over the past weekend, a new traditional leader was installed for the Tshikonela clan. We cover this, as well as the return of hundreds of initiates from the various winter initiation schools.

On the sport pages, we report on ABC FC's victory in the finals of the SAFA Vhembe play-offs. They will have to practise a bit more, though, because the promotional matches to decide which teams progress to the ABC Motsepe League have been postponed to next weekend. The dispute over who should represent the Capricorn region is now in the hands of an arbitrator.

Go and get a copy of this week's paper, and simply enjoy the read.

16/07/2026

When paging through this week's Limpopo Mirror, you're left with the thought that the world might have gone mad. A seemingly furious wife from Tswinga village is alleged to have set her husband alight after he returned home from a late-night church service. Some 80 km north, at Tshaanda village, a man is alleged to have set fire to a house, killing his estranged wife.

We report on no fewer than three deaths by fire in this week's edition. In the third case, a man allegedly poured petrol over himself and set himself alight. Faced with such brutal deaths, it is little wonder that you're left thinking the world has lost its sense of logic.

Moving on to other news – we revisit the story of the thousands of immigrants making their way north, back to their countries of origin. The effect that this forced movement has on children is enormous. The children have been forced out of schools and will have to start afresh elsewhere.

Closer to home, we look at the Provincial Treasury's report on the state of municipal finances. Based on this report, the Vhembe District Municipality loses roughly three-quarters of the water it is supposed to channel to households across the region. The report does have some silver linings, though. Musina is a problem, but Makhado and Thulamela have shown some positive improvements.

At Bungeni, we report on yet another unfinished stadium. R65 million of the R70 million budget has already been spent since the project began in 2023, but for residents of the area it has amounted to little more than promises.

The saddest story of the week must certainly be the temporary closure of Venetia Mine. This will affect not only the more than 4,000 workers, but also their families and the broader community. The De Beers Group has for many years been a stabilising factor in Musina, taking it upon itself to assist with maintenance and development. It is a huge loss.

It was a busy week for the organisers of the SAFA Vhembe League's play-off matches. At first, they had to fend off court applications trying to stop the matches from going ahead. Then there was a hearing by an arbitrator, and finally the matches could proceed. And then a referee had to run for his life to escape angry supporters.

It was a hectic week, but at least we managed to capture some of it for our readers.

Make sure to get a copy of this week's Limpopo Mirror.

09/07/2026

On occasion, it feels as if we’re living in a dual universe. There is one world for ordinary citizens and another for high-flying officials and politicians. Some businesspeople also seem to live in that “other world”.

A large number of Vhembe’s residents manage to survive on a SASSA grant of R2,400 per month. They know they have to keep that purse tight. They first buy the absolute essentials, such as that bag of mealie meal or the milk. If the money is gone, it’s gone. It will not “come from somewhere”, as a local councillor exclaimed many years ago when asked where the money would come from to pay for overseas trips.

Earlier this week, National Treasury announced that funding would be withheld from certain municipalities to force them to practise financial discipline. Treasury’s patience has run out, and it has decided that it is no longer enough to ask nicely. Politicians and overpaid officials must learn that there are consequences for not living in the same world as the rest of society.

Musina Municipality’s name also features, and probably for good reason. This is the same municipality that last month approved above-inflation increases for consumers. It is a municipality that owes Eskom almost R60 million. It budgeted to spend more than R11 million on registration fees alone for national seminars, conferences, workshops and events. It also plans to spend more than R20 million on transport and accommodation for officials and councillors attending these events.

When one reads through the Auditor-General’s report, one realises there are few or no consequences for irregular and wasteful spending. Perhaps, as with a spoilt child, the only option left is to cut the allowances.

But let’s quickly browse through the rest of the paper to see what made the headlines.

In Vleifontein, residents took matters into their own hands and rounded up people they believed to be illegal immigrants. Police took more than 200 people to the Makhado Showgrounds, from where they were later moved to the temporary repatriation centre near Musina.

The Mukhari leadership battle took a strange twist when the province’s Premier was taken to court for failing to comply with a court order. It took the Premier’s office more than a year to complete what should have been a straightforward process. The court found the Premier to be in contempt.

We also boast about the new mobile version of the Limpopo Mirror’s website. You can even read the articles when you don’t have internet access. Please try it out.

In Thohoyandou, the C*D has been much cleaner lately following several law enforcement operations. It was a bold move by the municipality to restore order, but it seems to have worked.

As for the sports pages, Berea FC won their arbitration hearing and finished at the top of their SAFA Vhembe league stream. Whether all the play-off matches will take place this weekend is still uncertain, as more disputes need to be settled.

Enjoy the read.

02/07/2026

“Oh no, this is the road, this is the road, this is the road to hell …”
Seeing images and video footage, over the past week, of people queuing to leave the country at the border post made me think of the Chris Rea song "Road to Hell."

“And the perverted fear of violence chokes a smile on every face,” he sings.

Chris Rea most probably did not think of Malawian, Zimbabwean or even Ethiopian citizens when he wrote the song, but the situation is much the same. How many of these people travelled to South Africa in the hope of finding a better future? They did not enter the country to rob someone of their livelihood – they simply wanted better opportunities.

Should they have embarked on this road? Should they have ensured their documents were in order? Should they now be forced back to their countries of origin?

All I know is that for thousands, the road has turned into a nightmare.

In this week's edition, we report on several rallies taking place in Vhembe on Tuesday as part of the March and March campaign. We are fortunate that we live in a region where violence was minimal and where people seemingly have a lot more tolerance.

But moving on – we also report on a prominent soccer coach accused of ra**ng a 15-year-old boy. The news of his arrest came as quite a shock to the community at Tshisaulu.

Our page 3 story focuses on some strange happenings in the boardroom of the Musina-Makhado Special Economic Zone. After a contract was awarded to a controversial contractor, accusations started flying. It even led to intimidation charges being laid against a well-known politician.

This week we focus on Makhado Municipality's budget. The mayor said she is determined to work towards a clean audit, so let's hope she can make good on that. The budget holds few surprises, but consumers will have to face a 12.4% electricity price hike when their next bill arrives.

In the past we wrote extensively about how the National Lottery's funds, meant to uplift communities, were looted. A case heard in the Special Tribunal gave insight into exactly how easy the people involved found it to syphon off millions of rands.

Our main sports article focuses on the ructions in the SAFA Vhembe league. Some clubs are dissatisfied with the conduct of the league organisers, but whether it is simply sour grapes we don't know.

This week's Limpopo Mirror carries no less than 42 articles, all about the Vhembe region and its fascinating people. Don't miss it!

24/06/2026

If there is one job you probably do not want right now, it is that of a political leader. The harder you try to convince the public that your party stands on solid foundations, the more the cracks show.

Last week's arrest of a Thulamela councillor must have sent the local political caucus reaching for the swearwords. An ANC councillor allegedly tried to bribe not one, but three members of the Special Investigating Unit — and not even here, but at the Mahikeng Local Municipality in North West.

If the allegations prove true, they point to not only breathtaking audacity, but something that borders on outright stupidity. Did the councillor not pay attention? The SIU has built a reputation for acting independently and with a fair degree of integrity. It remains one of the few units in the broader law-enforcement landscape that can still make that claim.

But let us move on to other news in this week's Limpopo Mirror.
Crime and violence feature again, unfortunately. In Malamulele, a businessman was shot dead over the past weekend. At Tshikuwi Village, residents took to the streets and blocked roads after a man's body was found hanging from a tree — a death they believe was a murder.

We look at what is happening, or perhaps more accurately what is not happening, at Elim Hospital. The R3.7-billion upgrade must wait for approval from National Treasury. At Dzanani, traders are hopeful that their R32-million taxi rank will soon be completed.

For readers who want more depth, we take a close look at Thulamela Municipality's budget, tabled last week. The bulk of the money still goes towards salaries and contractors, but there are signs of a more disciplined approach. This municipality has done much over the past year to restore confidence, including taking on some unpopular but necessary steps such as collecting outstanding debt. One can only hope it continues.

A particularly notable article in this week's paper focuses on a local legal association. This group has fought since 2020 to change the way acting judges are appointed. A few weeks ago, legislation was gazetted setting out new guidelines on how appointments should be handled. It is a reminder that it is possible to change the system, no matter how small the player.

On the sports front, we report on the final matches in the SAFA Vhembe League. The league has also announced a new sponsor: Singo Fuel, which is investing R1.7 million over the next three years. It is a shot in the arm for local soccer.

With Bafana Bafana's World Cup fate still uncertain at the time of going to press, perhaps it is better to focus on the fields and pitches where the next Messi or Ronaldo is being shaped.

Remember to grab a copy tomorrow morning and enjoy the read.

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