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Capricorn Review
Mayor reaffirms Thuma Mina commitment
COLLINS Chabane Mayor Gezani Shadrack Maluleke strongly emphasised President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Thuma Mina campaign, using it to reaffirm the municipality’s commitment to responding decisively to service delivery challenges.
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February 11, 2026
Capricorn Review
'Don't allow children near rivers, streams'
HEAVY rain across the province, including Vhembe, has turned usually calm rivers and streams into dangerous waterways, resulting in several drownings this season.
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February 11, 2026
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Zim woman in dock for unlicensed firearm
THE Musina police arrested a 27-year-old Zimbabwean woman for possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition on Thursday at around 21:00 in Nancefield.
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February 11, 2026
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'Work as one to service our people' - mayor
VHEMBE Mayor Freda Nkondo has called for stronger collaboration among municipalities, traditional leaders, government departments and civil society to improve service delivery across the district.
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February 11, 2026
Capricorn Review
Man in court for stabbing brother
RESIDENTS of Manavhela in the Kutama area were left shocked following the death of a 28-year-old man who was reportedly stabbed by his older brother in the early hours on Sunday.
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February 11, 2026
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Gearing up for Armed Forces Day
THE Thulamela Local Municipality says it is ready to host the 2026 National Armed Forces Day (NAFD) in Thohoyandou, scheduled for February 21, positioning the event as both a national commemoration and a boost for local tourism and economic activity.
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February 11, 2026
Capricorn Review
Cable theft plunges Kutama villages back into darkness
THE scourge of cable theft has once again left some residents of Muduluni and Madodonga villages in the Kutama area without electricity.
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February 11, 2026
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Traditional leader laid to rest after long illness
THE rural village of Guyuni Hamakuya and surrounding communities under the dynasty of the Makuya Tribal Council, is in mourning following the passing away of visionary traditional leader, Vhamusanda Khangala ruda mato Lalumbe (70), who among other things actively promoted the Vhavenda culture and tradition.
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February 11, 2026
Capricorn Review
New CFO for Greater Giyani Municipality
THE Greater Giyani Municipality has appointed Masindi Raliphada as its new chief financial officer (CFO), with effect February 1.
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February 11, 2026
Capricorn Review
Man (21) dies in Dzimauli shooting
THE Mutale police are investigating a murder and an attempted murder case following a shooting at Dzimauli, Tshibvumo on January 24 at around 22:00.
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February 04, 2026
Capricorn Review
Body found may be that of missing principal
HOPES of finding Thohoyandou Technical High School deputy principal Humbulani Nepfumbada (63) alive were dealt a blow last week following the discovery of a decomposed body in the Vuwani area, which police now suspect may be his.
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February 04, 2026
Capricorn Review
Man arrested after shack fire
A 33-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested after his girlfriend's two-room shack was set alight at Manavhela village on January 27, destroying property valued at about R90 000.
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February 04, 2026
Capricorn Review
Murder: 4 arrested after man dies
THE police in Malamulele have arrested four men following the murder of a 46 year-old man who succumbed to severe injuries after being admitted to a local hospital last Tuesday.
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February 04, 2026
Capricorn Review
Mayor hands out food parcels to flood victims
COLLINS Chabane Mayor Gezani Shadrack
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February 04, 2026
Capricorn Review
ANC members in Vhembe call for action against head of office
SOME ANC members in the Vhembe region have called for disciplinary action against Khuthalani Curtis (KC) Mathoma following his public claim that he had been nominated to serve on the ANC Limpopo Provincial Executive Committee (PEC).
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February 04, 2026
Capricorn Review
Flood victims receive lifeline from radio stations, Gift of the Givers
PHALAPHALA FM and two sister radio stations partnered with Gift of the Givers to dispatch food and hygiene parcels to victims of the recent floods in Vhembe.
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February 04, 2026
Capricorn Review
Suspect in teacher killing arrested after manhunt
A 29-YEAR-OLD man suspected of murdering a teacher and attempting to murder two other victims in Vhembe, has been arrested following a lengthy manhunt.
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February 04, 2026
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Investigation after kidnapping, rape
THE police in Thohoyandou are investigating a kidnapping and rape case involving a 31-year-old mentally challenged female victim at Shayandima after an incident that occurred on January 24.
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February 04, 2026
Capricorn Review
Heavy rains leave family stranded and helpless
A MOTHER of four from Tshimbupfe Ha-Mutheiwana village near Vuwani is appealing for urgent assistance after the side wall of her three-room house collapsed during heavy rainfall in the Vhembe area.
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January 28, 2026
Capricorn Review
Body of unidentified man found in river
THE body of an unidentified man was discovered floating in the Litshovhu River near Louis Trichardt on Friday, prompting a police investigation.
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January 28, 2026
Capricorn Review
Clan elder (106) passes away
FRANS ‘Phaladze’ Mukatuni, a revered 106-year-old elder from Tshitanzhe village outside Mutale, passed away peacefully at his home in Muswodi Dipeni last Friday, following a long illness.
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January 28, 2026
Capricorn Review
Thulamela appoints Sigidi as new municipal manager
THE Thulamela Municipality has appointed Muthotho Thomas Sigidi as its new municipal manager, effective January 5.
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January 28, 2026
Capricorn Review
Family kidnapped in house robbery
POLICE in Saselamani in Mopani are investigating a house robbery and kidnapping following an incident that occurred in the early hours last Wednesday morning at Mhinga Zone 2.
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January 28, 2026
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Floods: Vehicle of missing Somali businessman found
THE Somali community in Vhembe district is in mourning following the disappearance of a Somali businessman and his assistant, who were swept away while attempting to cross the flooded Dzindi River.
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January 28, 2026
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Community leader Patty laid to rest
COMMUNITY members, family and churchgoers gathered in large numbers to pay tribute to Patricia ‘Patty’ Tshidada (51), sister of judge Thogomelani Tshidada, who was laid to rest at Tshiozwi Cemetery on Saturday.
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January 21, 2026
Capricorn Review
'Refrain from crossing overflowing rivers'
PROVINCIAL police commissioner Lt Gen Thembi Hadebe has urged the community and drivers to resist the temptation of crossing overflowing rivers, streams and bridges.
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January 21, 2026
Capricorn Review
Girl's birthday joy ends in tragedy
A FAMILY's joy turned to heartbreak on Thursday January when the 10-year-old Mpho Mabudu, a Gr 5 learner from Midoroni, died on the day she was celebrating her birthday.
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January 21, 2026
Capricorn Review
2 foreigners in court for stolen property
TWO foreign male nationals aged between 29 and 42 appeared in the Musina Magistrate's Court on Monday, for possession of suspected stolen property and business burglary.
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January 21, 2026
Capricorn Review
Vhembe Muni cracks down on illegal connections
THE Vhembe District Municipality (VDM) is intensifying its fight against illegal water connections and the vandalism of water infrastructure, as is evident in the court appearance of the 34-year-old Amukelani Chauke.
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January 21, 2026
Capricorn Review
Body found of man swept away by Mutale River
PROVINCIAL police commissioner Lt Gen Thembi Hadebe has commended search and rescue teams for locating the body of 20-year-old Lindelani Munyai, who was swept away by the overflowing Mutale River last Tuesday.
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