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Muni shuts down illegal recycling plant
THE Makhado Municipality has shut down an illegal recycling plant in Anderson Street in Louis Trichardt, operated by a local pastor, describing it as a serious hazard to public health and the dignity of the neighbourhood.
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September 24, 2025
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Church burglaries, arson on the rise in Vhembe district
CHURCHES in the Vhembe district are increasingly falling victim to crime, with incidents of burglary, theft and arson on the rise.
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September 24, 2025
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Police search for suspects after stabbing
THE Thohoyandou Police are still searching for suspects after a 22-yearold man was fatally stabbed in the early hours of September 6. The victim later died at Makwarela Clinic around 04:00.
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September 17, 2025
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'Justice for Matimu Chauke'
THE Malamulele Magistrate's Court has reserved judgment in the bail application of Charles Phakula, a 45-year-old man accused of murder and carjacking in connection with the 2019 killing of a school teacher.
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September 17, 2025
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Church leads way in fight against gender-based crime
THE Apostolic Messengers Worship Centre, a rural-based church in Tshikunda-Tshifhahoni near Phiphidi, is taking an active role in addressing gender-based violence (GBV) through workshops aimed at educating and empowering its congregation.
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September 10, 2025
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Student stabbed to death; boyfriend arrested
A 20-YEAR-OLD male student was expected to appear in the Thohoyandou Magistrate’s Court on Monday on a charge of murder following the fatal stabbing of his 20-year-old girlfriend, a fellow University of Venda student.
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September 03, 2025
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New boreholes after years of no water
THE community of Tshififi village under the Tshikalange traditional leadership in Thulamela has received long-awaited relief from water shortages after the Vhembe District Municipality (VDM) handed over two newly drilled boreholes recently.
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September 03, 2025
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Road upgrade projects launched across Vhembe
FIVE contractors have been appointed to upgrade key gravel roads to tar across three municipalities in the Vhembe district.
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August 27, 2025
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Churches step up to help fight social ills
THE Collins Chabane Municipality has urged churches to step up their role in addressing social ills such as gender-based violence, femicide, crime and drug abuse. This call was made by Mayor Gezane Shadrack Maluleke during the Mayoral Pastors Forum held at the Vuwani Fire Station on Tuesday.
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August 27, 2025
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Woman's body found at Vleifontein
RESIDENTS of Vleifontein in Munzhedzi and nearby villages are in shock following the discovery of a missing woman's body at Tshiawelo Secondary School earlier this month.
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August 20, 2025
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Govt moves to tackle GBV, ritual murders
PROVINCIAL Government has raised alarm over the growing cases of gender-based violence (GBV) and ritual murders in the Vhembe district, following a special extended executive council meeting held in Polokwane on August 13.
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August 20, 2025
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Deadly Women's Month
WHILE the rest of the country celebrates Women's Month with various joyous events, several areas within Vhembe and Mopani were hit hard by heinous crimes.
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August 13, 2025
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4 arrested for ritual murder
Missing mom and daughter (2) in Vhembe:
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August 06,2025
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More suspects arrested for chief's murder
PROVINCIAL police commissioner Lt Gen Thembi Hadebe welcomed the arrest of two more suspects linked to the murder of chief Takalani Andries Gumbu (40) of Gumbu village, as well as other serious crimes committed in the Vhembe area.
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July 30, 2025
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Premier brings hope to family on Mandela Day
THE Premier, Dr Phophi Ramathuba encouraged children from the impoverished Netshiongolwe family in Begwa village near Halambani to take their education seriously, despite being born and raised in difficult circumstances.
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July 30, 2025
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Initiation graduates welcomed home
YOUNG boys from villages including Vhangani, Masia, Vyeboom, Mashau, Phaweni, Nwamatatani, Majosi, Nkuzana, Madobi and Mission Kurhuleni Mashau have successfully completed their initiation and were officially handed over to their families at the Vhangani royal kraal on Saturday.
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July 23, 2025
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Pastor charged with rape of minor
A WELL-KNOWN pastor from Sibasa, is facing new allegations of rape, this time involving a 14-year-old girl.
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July 23, 2025
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Vondo demands justice
Missing man:
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July 16, 2025
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Uplifting elderly through culture, prayer
A HEARTWARMING scene unfolded at the George Phadagi Community Hall on Saturday as Mudzinginyo Community Service, a non-government organisation dedicated to elderly care, hosted an uplifting event focused on empowering senior citizens - especially women - in the Vhembe district and parts of Gauteng.
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July 09, 2025
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Colourful graphic designer
ORIEL Rathogwa is showing that self-empowerment can lead to meaningful success.
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July 09, 2025
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Inquiry after fire destroys house
ACTING spokesperson for the police in Vhembe, WO Vuledzani Dathi said the police in Thohoyandou have opened an inquiry after a house and two vehicles burned down in Thohoyandou Unit D on June 26.
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July 09, 2025
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Rising music star shines bright, turning heads
TALENTED singer Mbali Zuke, better known by her stage name 'Makoti wa Venda', is quickly becoming a name to watch in the local music scene as she has been winning over fans and turning heads wherever she performs.
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July 09, 2025
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From rural roots to artistic heights for visual artist
VISUAL artist Mudinda Maumela (31) from Miluwani village near Sibasa is proof that raw talent, dedication and mentorship can transform a dream into a livelihood.
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July 09, 2025
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Phalaphala takes listeners to Sun City
AS part of its 60th birthday celebrations, Phalaphala FM has continued to engage with loyal listeners in different areas and has thanked its audience for their support since 1965.
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July 09, 2025
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Traditional council’s chairs refurbished
“OUR traditional councils must reflect the dignity of our traditional leaders.”
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July 09, 2025
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Grannies prove age is no barrier at Vhembe soccer tourney
“ELDERLY people should keep exercising to stay healthy,” said Vhamusanda Vho Livhuwani Matsila during a lively grannies’ soccer tournament hosted at the Matsila Grounds on June 25.
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July 09, 2025
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Tough night for local boxers at Mama Rocks tourney
IT was a night to forget for local boxing fans as two of Vhembe's own fighters suffered disappointing defeats during the Mama Rocks Boxing Tournament held at Khoroni Hotel last Friday night.
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July 09, 2025
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Victim of 91: Rapist jailed for life
THE High Court in Thohoyandou, sitting at the Waterval Magistrate’s Court, has sentenced Musa Walter Chabalala (34) of Tshisaulu village to life imprisonment for the rape of a 91-year-old woman, along with 15 years for robbery with aggravating circumstances and five years for housebreaking with intent to commit an offence.
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July 09, 2025
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Vhembe mayor tables R3.3b budget, highlights key points
VHEMBE Mayor Freda Nkondo recently tabled the district’s budget speech and highlighted key achievements for the financial year ending June 30.
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July 09, 2025
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Young female referee aims high
WHEN 19-year-old Maduvha Luvhengo from Tshivhungululu had to choose a career path, she broke the mould.
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