Limpopo Mirror 14 October 2022

Another SATMA for the Vhavenda Cultural Group

By Kaizer Nengovhela

The Vhavenda Cultural Group shone like true superstars at this year’s South African Traditional Music Awards (SATMA) and proudly returned home with the award for Best Tshivenda Album of the year. The event was held at the Mbombela Stadium in Mpumalanga on 1 October, and the album in question is called Dziya Fhiritanashudu.

Their manager, Mr Mpho Miriri, said the group started their singing careers by performing at shopping complexes and public areas. “We are over the moon! We are really excited and happy returning with a winning trophy, which only means that we are heading in the right direction,” he said.

The group’s main aim is to promote the Tshivenda culture through their music. “We want to keep young people in one place, off the streets, and for them not to forget their cultural roots. Most of our members are youths,” said Miriri.

On behalf of the group, he thanked everyone who had voted for them.

“Without your support, we are nothing. We would further like to thank the Almighty God for giving us the strength to work hard on our music. We believe God’s time is the best time. Everything happens by his grace.

“The music industry is very delicate. Since we play live music, we would like to empower young and other artists, especially in rural areas, by giving them a platform to perform on a big stage. We feel very honoured and humbled to be recognised for our music and also thank our fans for their support. To everyone who was nominated at the SATM Awards: we are all winners here,” Miriri said and thanked the promoters, event organisers, and all the radio stations that keep playing their music.

The group have previously won several other awards, which include the 2018 SATMA, the 2019 Tshivenda Music Award (TSHIMA), and the 2019 Golden Shield Heritage Award.

Prosecutor guilty on charge of corruption

By Silas Nduvheni

The Thohoyandou Magistrate’s Court’s conviction of a former prosecutor, Ratshilumela Leonard Makhado (50), of corruption should serve as a warning to others that “no one is above the law”. This is according to Mr Nicholas Netshiomvani, who assisted the police in 2020 in arresting Makhado.

But Netshiomvani was concerned at the same time that a relatively junior person was prosecuted, while the senior people he believes may also have been involved in the crimes are still working in the department.

Ratshilumela Makhado was apprehended in May 2020 during an undercover operation by the Limpopo Hawks’ Serious Corruption Investigation team while he was receiving a bribe amounting to R6 000 to make a case “disappear”. He told Netshiomvani, whose son was charged with reckless and negligent driving, that he would sort the matter out if he paid the bribe.

Makhado was arrested and charged with two counts of corruption, but the list of charges grew rapidly. Four counts of attempted murder and conspiracy to commit murder were later brought against him when he allegedly tried to kill the witnesses by setting their house on fire. When he failed to appear before the Sibasa Regional Court in June 2021,

a charge of defeating the ends of justice was also added.

Netshiomvani, who is also a provincial executive committee member of the South African Civic Organization (SANCO), spoke to the media for the first time since the case started three years ago. He said that, when Makhado demanded the bribe, he had indicated that he was not dealing alone but with seniors as well, and that was the reason why he needed such a large amount of money, so that everyone could get a cut.

“Why are those seniors not implicated with him?” Netshiomvani wanted to know. He believes that, unless the Thohoyandou Magistrate Court’s senior officers involved in this kind of practice are transferred to other places, the corruption will continue.

Makhado was convicted after he pleaded guilty to corruption during his appearance on Monday, 10 October 2022. In his plea, he submitted that he had accepted gratification of R6 000 with the intention to destroy the reckless-and-negligent-driving docket against the minor child, instead of referring the case to the Child Justice Court.

The spokesperson for the National Prosecuting Authority in Limpopo, Ms Mashudu Malabi-Dzhangi, said they condemned the former prosecutor’s behaviour. “It is disappointing that someone in his position could commit

such crimes. We further commend the good work of the police officers and the prosecutor who acted accordingly to ensure that justice is served, even against one of our own, when it comes into conflict with the law,” she said.

Makhado remains in custody while awaiting sentencing on 21 November 2022.

His co-accused in the attempted-murder case, Mbofholowo Freedom Tshikovhele, was arrested on 29 March this year.

The members of the Vhavenda Cultural Group, from left to right, are Mulanga Manenzhe, Trica Selala and Viera Mbedzi. The group won the Best Tshivenda Album of the Year award at the South African Traditional Music Awards. Photo: supplied.

Former prosector at the Thohoyandou Magistrate’s Court Ratshilumela Leonard Makhado. Photo: supplied

On Tuesday, 4 October, local unemployed residents marched to the Musina Mall to hand a memorandum of demands over to the mall management. The protesters blamed the mall for appointing workers and companies from outside Musina, while the locals are being overlooked. They demanded that the mall give back to the community by giving the locals 100% preference regarding employment, unless in areas where skills are needed. They also called for the establishment of a Community Engagement Forum that will serve as a communication channel between the mall and the community in matters of common inter est. In the photo, some of the protesters display their placards. Photo supplied.

Florence Radzilani returns to power as Limpopo MEC for Transport

By Kaizer Nengovhela

The former MEC for Safety, Security and Liaison and a former mayor of Vhembe, Florence Radzilani, was appointed as the MEC for Transport and Community Safety, following a reshuffling of the provincial cabinet by Premier Stan Mathabatha.

The controversial Radzilani was implicated in advocate Terry Motau’s forensic report on the VBS shenanigans for al legedly demanding a R300 000 “Christmas present” after her municipality deposited R300

million into the bank. She was also removed as mayor of the Vhembe District Municipality after the VBS scandal.

Radzilani said she was ready for the task ahead of intensi fying the fight against crime. “This will be better achieved when government involves communities in understanding what it means to be law-abiding citizens,” she said. “Let us work together to build a department that the province can be proud of. Let us work together to diligently provide services that our people need and deserve in combating crime,” said

Radzilani.

Radzilani said that she had joined the department during October, which is also Trans port Month. “The period pres ents an opportunity for us to nurture partnerships with our communities and businesses alike in providing a safer, more affordable, accessible, and re liable transport system. This is also an opportunity to remind all our people of the importance of road safety. Let us all obey the rules of the road, to always arrive alive,” she said.

In a statement by the Dem ocratic Alliance, Radzilani’s appointment is criticised.

“[Premier] Mathabatha lost a real opportunity to make more extensive changes to provide credible leaders for a government of an ailing province. Instead, Mathabatha opted for stomach politics, which casts doubt over his frequent and well-rehearsed commitments to fight corruption,” the DA said, promis ing to monitor the performance of Mathabatha’s newly appointed MECs closely.

Double tragedy for Muebi family as house burns and son (15) dies

By Elmon Tshikhudo

The Muebi family of Duthuni outside Thohoyandou suf fered a double blow when their six-room house caught fire and the house and all its content were consumed by the fierce flames. Their disabled 15-year-old son, Tshilidzi, who was wheel chair-bound and alone in the house when the fire broke out, also burnt to death. The incident occurred on Thurs day evening, 6 October.

The owner of the house, Mr Aifheli Muebi (63), said he was whiling time away with friends at a spaza shop not far from

his house when the fire broke out. “I had left the boy alone in the house as he is disabled and cannot even move, while I sat at the spaza shop as the area was dark as a result of loadshedding between 19:00 and 20:00. Suddenly, I heard the sound of fire and, on fur ther enquiry, saw the glowing light at my house. We rushed to the house, only to find it engulfed in flames. Neighbours arrived and helped us as we tried to put out the flames, but we could not stop it. We even tried breaking the windows to save the boy, but it was no use.

A local man, who arrived at the scene, soaked himself in water and entered the room where

the boy had been. He managed to retrieve his body, but the boy was already dead,” he said.

Muebi said they still did not know how the fire could have started as the boy could not even lift his arms. “I do not have a plan out of this predic ament. It took me many years to build this house and buy the furniture. I am no longer work ing and am left with nothing and with no shelter,” he said.

Ms Johanna Nevuvha, a relative of the family, who arrived at the house expressed her shock over the incident.

“This is very painful. We lost our beloved Tshilidzi, who did not even cry. Our hearts are broken,” she said.

Lack of financial help is why female subsistence farmers cannot grow

By Victor Mukwevho

Ms Berthina Makahane is calling on the government and the business community to help subsistence female farmers, so that they can pro vide better for their families.

Makahane is a resident at Domboni tsha Ntha, about 22km from Musina. Speaking to Limpopo Mirror on Tuesday (11 October), she said the only thing that stopped female subsistence farmers from growing was a lack of financial support.

“We as women in this area have been working very hard to put food on the table for our kids, but we don’t have enough money to buy seeds and manure, or to erect boreholes next to or in our fields. That is

why so many of us are failing to make it. I am appealing to the government and the business community to help us, so that we can grow,” she said.

Makahane started farming with cattle, goats, peri-peri and pigs a few years ago. Today, she has more than 30 cattle, 24

goats and 20 pigs. She said she always wanted to be a big girl in the farming industry. “I would like to own my own farm one day, but there is not enough money. Only male farmers get the necessary support from the municipality,” she said.

Family and friends gathered to unveil the tombstone of Nyatshishonga

Manyatsha Dzebu Ramukhuvhathi on Saturday, 1 October, at Mukula Tshitope ni village. No one among the living relatives has the de ceased’s records, but she was apparently buried in the early 1940s.

Ms Johanna Nevuvha (left) and Ms Fulufhelo Muebi inspect the damage caused by the fire. Photo: Elmon Tshikhudo.

Florence Radzilani, who returns as the new MEC for Transport and Community Safety, was sworn in by Judge Ephraim Makgoba on 11 Octo ber. Photo: supplied.

Ms Berthina Makahani from Domboni tsha Ntha stands next to her peri-peri plants. Photo: Victor Mukwevho.

Nandoni water project monitored to ensure water gets to communities

By Silas Nduvheni

On Thursday, 6 October, the Minister of Water and San itation, Mr Senzo Mchunu, visited the Vhembe region to, among other things, inspect the laying of pipelines from Mavambe village to the Nan doni Dam.

Mchunu was accompanied by his deputy minister, Mr David Mahlobo, the executive mayor of the Vhembe District Municipality (VDM), Cllr Dow elani Nenguda, the chairperson of Lepelle Northern Water, Mr Ndweleni Mphephu, other councillors and traditional leaders.

Mchunu’s inspection of the project came after angry Giyani

residents took to the streets on Monday, 3 October, in protest of the missed deadline for completion of the project, which was 30 September this year. The minister assured Giyani residents and commu nities close to the Nandoni Dam that the department was committed to delivering clean drinking water from taps to the communities as promised. “We recognise your anger, frustra tions and the disappointment on the missed deadline, and we take accountability. However, we remain committed to deliver water to these communities as promised,” Mchunu said.

According to Mchunu, part of the delay was caused by traditional leaders who blocked the process. “While we could

not have foreseen these and other challenges, we are now better equipped and hope to finalise the outstanding issues today,” he said.

“What we saw on our site visits in terms of the work that is being done here in Giyani represents a great deal of progress to get water to the residents. We are closing in on a trench between Nsami Dam and the river, from which we are extracting water. It is through this canal that water from Nandoni will pass into the Nsami Dam,” he said.

Mchunu later also addressed stakeholders within the Mopani District Municipality on the progress made on the Nando ni-Nsami water project.

Bunzhe man allegedly stabs his girlfriend and burns down her house

By Elmon Tshikhudo

A man was arrested after he had allegedly stabbed his girlfriend on Sunday evening (9 October). He then allegedly burned her house down while she was admitted to hospital.

The sister of the seriously injured victim and mother of three, Meriam Mphaphuli (37) from Bunzhe, outside Thohoyandou, Ms Mavis Net shitenzhe, told the media that she had received a call from her sister at around midnight. “When I got there, I found my sister and her boyfriend

in the road. My sister was bleeding and, without explaining what had happened, the boyfriend told me he was going to get transport. He left, but after a while I realised he was not coming back, so I got transport and took my sister to the hospital. It was only after she regained con sciousness that she told me what had happened. She said her boyfriend arrived at her house late that night and knocked at the door. She opened the door for him, and when she turned around, he stabbed her in the back,” she said.

As if this cold-blooded attack was not enough, the suspect snuck back to the house while Mphaphuli was being treated at the hospital and burnt her two-room shack to the ground.

According to Mavis, a case of attempted murder was opened and, on Wednesday (12 October), residents caught up with the boyfriend, made a citizen’s arrest and handed him over to the police.

“This is very painful to the family. The house has been razed to the ground and nothing was saved. All of their clothes, documents, and the kids’ schoolbooks and uniforms got lost in the fire. My sister was left with only the skirt she was wearing that night. She has no idea what will happen when she is discharged from hospital,” she said.

“This guy is heartless. He stabs my sister and pretends to look for trans port and disappears. He just wanted to ruin her life completely. He should pay for his sins,” Mavis said.

At the time of our going to press, Mphaphuli was still hospitalised and recovering from serious stab wounds. Efforts to get an update on the case from the police drew a blank.

Minister of Water and Sanitation Mr Senzo Mchunu, photographed with his deputy mininster, Mr Da vid Mahlobo, and some councillors of the Vhembe District Municipal ity during their inspection of the laying of pipelines from Mavamabe village to the Nsami Dam in Giyani. Photo: supplied.

The victim’s sister, Ms Mavis Netshitanzhe, assesses the damage caused by the fire. Photo: supplied.

Residents fed-up with long queues at the Makhado Labour offices

By Bernard Chiguvare

Local residents are call ing on the Department of Employment and Labour to increase their UIF bus ser vices as they feel that these services are more efficient than standing in the queue at the established offices.

On Wednesday, 5 October, people who needed to apply for their Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) were getting discouraged by yet an other endlessly long queue in front of the Makhado Labour centre. For some of them, this had already been their umpteenth attempt to make it to the front. When Limpo po Mirror visited the labour office at around 13:30 that day, some of the people were looking hungry and tired and

were losing hope of getting served at all.

“I have been queuing here since 03:30 this morning and I still have not been served. My appointment date is today, but I am not sure if I will make it to the front in time,” said a 59-year-old woman from the Nzhelele area.

The woman claims that she has been trying to apply for her UIF since April this year. “I am now running out of transport money for such visits. The only way I can get money is to borrow from loan sharks, but it comes with interest,” she said.

Julius Maginga claims to have been visiting the office for almost a year now without any luck. “The labour officials are trying to put the blame on load shedding, but the power was switched back on after

11:00, and yet, between then and 12:00, I did not see any one being served,” he said.

According to the depart ment’s spokesperson in Lim popo, Ms Lerato Mashamba, only two officers are currently available to serve clients at the Makhado Labour office as the rest of the staff are on leave. She said that their systems were constantly on and off, hence very few clients were served per day. In addition to these challenges, water short ages and load shedding also affect services at the labour office.

Mashamba further said that the UIF bus was not exclusive ly available to the Limpopo Province only. “It travels all over the country, but we will inform the community when we will be coming back,” she said.

Our elderly people are the pillars of families and knowledge reservoirs

By Kaizer Nengovhela

International Day for Older Persons was celebrated at Tshikhwani on Sunday, 9 Oc tober. During the event, Ms Joyce Sadiki, a social worker at the South African Woman’s Federation (SAVF) in Louis Trichardt, said that elderly people played a very signifi cant role in the social life of

society, because they had “an ocean of life experience”.

Sadiki said that senior citizens should always be treated with respect, dignity and honour, and deserved the best in life as they were the ones who had brought the next generation into this world. She said that the SAVF were aware of social challenges surround ing the elderly and were working hard to deal with them. Their aim is also to spread a message of hope.

According to Sadiki, seeing how some peo ple still took pride in abusing the elderly was shameful. Many forms of abuse exist, she said, even in places where they should be getting preferential treatment, such as at banks, public transport and health institutions, where they were often forced to queue like children.

of age to become masters of their destiny. It is very difficult these days, where age takes a backseat, when elders set an inspirational example that they can still contribute more to the development of our communi ty. They are playing a signifi cant role in making the youth understand cultural values, and in helping them to live up to our traditions.”

She encouraged elders to report any form of abuse to the relevant authorities. “In some instances, elders are often seen as surplus and are treated in an impolite and abusive way by certain sections of our society. This can never be tolerated, and we warn those who are engaged in those activities to refrain as a matter of urgency.”

“Don’t resort to violence to sort out disputes,” warns scorned husband

By Victor Mukwevho

Mr Nditsheni Gavhi from Khubvi Ethiopia gets very worried when he sees how many people, especially from around the Vhembe region, kill their spouses over infidel ity. Gavhi, who is a bricklayer by profession, knows from his own experience how hard just walking away is when a marriage turns sour. He explained that he had caught his wife and his best friend redhandedly in bed together once, many years ago, but he knew that lashing out in anger at either of them was worth nothing.

Although this incident hap pened a long time ago, Gavhi felt he needed to share his experience with others to show that getting violent in these situations was not necessary. “I met my friend back when I was still learning bricklaying at TVET College’s Makwarela campus. He was the bricklay ing lecturer at the college. We became very close friends and were always together. When we both got married, our wives also became friends. He was the only person in this world I trusted, apart from my wife,” Gavhi said.

According to Gavhi, the problem started when he had to go to Johannesburg for a few weeks. “I had registered for a two-week training course in Johannesburg and, as a close and trusted friend, he knew ex

actly how long I would be away.

However, instead of being away for two weeks, I returned home after just one week. Remember, there were no cellphones in those days, so neither my wife nor my friend knew that I was coming home a week earlier,” he said.

When he arrived home, some clothes were hanging on the washing line, and he thought his wife would be relaxing inside the house after doing the washing. “I went straight to the bedroom but didn’t knock on the door as I wanted to surprise my wife. What I saw nearly made my heart stop beating. My friend was busy making love to my wife - in my bed room and on my bed. I thought of beating the hell out of him, but I realised that it was my wife who brought him in there.

I walked out of the bedroom

and closed the door behind me,” he said.

That night, he said, his wife slept on the floor, and when he asked her to get into the bed, she only started to cry. Gavhi never told her to leave, but the following morning she packed her belongings and left for good. “That was how our mar riage ended. I raised my son as a single parent, and he is now an adult,” he said.

“What I want to say to both men and women is that, when love flies out of the window, the best thing to do is to accept that it is over and move on. People get killed just for being suspect ed that they are cheating, with no evidence against them at all.

I caught my wife red-handed and did not raise a hand to her. I just moved on. What do you gain by beating and killing someone? It is not worth it.”

Partnership between Makuleke CPA and KNP yielding positive results

By Bernard Chiguvare

Amidst many stories of land claims that had turned sour, causing even more misery for the communities involved, the case of the Makuleke community, who seems to have es tablished a system that not only works for the people but also adds to the tourism treasures of the country, brings hope.

The Makulekes lived on the north-eastern border of the country, at Pafuri, where the Kruger National Park (KNP) was later estab lished. In 1969, about 3 000 households of the Makuleke community were forcefully removed from their land, which fell inside the KNP’s proclaimed area. The Makulekes were the last people to be relocated out of the park.

According to Ms Mavis Hatlane, chairperson

of the Makuleke Communal Property Associa tion (CPA), the community’s opposition against this conservation initially stemmed from the rac ist approach used by the government of the day. The start of democracy in South Africa in 1994, however, paved the way for this community to reclaim their land and the community agreed to make the KNP a conservation area. In 1998, the CPA successfully reclaimed a part of their land, until the full 24 000ha was returned to them.

Vumelana Advisory Fund, a non-profit organi sation that works with land-reform beneficiaries, facilitated a partnership between the CPA and SANParks (the investor), who agreed to have a joint management board of three members from each entity. SANParks’ role is to ensure the conservation of the land, while the community can use the land for commercial purposes, on condition they take strict caution to main tain conservation measures.

The Makuleke community benefits from several projects. Two lodges in the area, Return Africa and The Outpost, have employed around 101 people, includ ing some from the Makuleke commu nity. The Makuleke Cultural Centre has employed three people, Makuleke Eco Training Camp five people, while Biodi versity Special Projects (BSP) has 26 staff members working for water and in the wetlands.

Ms Joyce Sadiki, a social worker at the South African Women’s Feder ation (SAVF) in Louis Trichardt, addressed the elderly on Interna tional Day for Older Persons, which was celebrated at Tshikhwani on 9 October.

Pastor Cather ine Makatu of the Abundant Revelation Church’s Tshikhwani branch said she was very proud of the local elders “who have shaken the wreckage

One of the elderly guests at the event, Ms Daphney Mudzwiri, said that elders pos sessed a wealth of knowledge, experience and wisdom, which they should share with the young generation. “The elderly are the pillars of families and reservoirs of cultural values, which can help nurture the young people to become better persons. Growing old is a good and pleasant thing. A positive outlook is the main key to a happy life in old age,” she said.

“The community has come a long way in this process. It has been crucial for the Makuleke Traditional Council to find a balance in meeting the needs of the com munity, while at the same time ensuring the protection of this biodiverse zone, as this land they now own is a central part of the greater ecosystem of the Kruger National Park,’ said Hatlane.

The CPA has also established part nerships with institutions such as the South African College for Tourism, which offers hospitality training, the Southern African Wildlife College, which provides field-ranger and conservation-related studies, and the Tracker Academy, which focuses on field guiding.

People queueing in front of the Makhado Labour Office last Wednesday to apply for UIF. Photo: Bernard Chiguvare.

Mr Nditsheni Gavhi caught his best friend in bed with his wife, but instead of lashing out at them, he just let it go and moved on with his life. Photo: Victor Mukwevho.

Ms Mavis Hatlane, chairperson of the Makuleke CPA, who has formed a partnership with SANParks at the Kruger National Park. Photo supplied.

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Maluleke family relieved as court denies bail for Wiseman Baloyi

By Elmon Tshikhudo

Great excitement was in the air at the Malamulele Magistrate’s Court on Friday, 7 October, when Wiseman Baloyi, one of the five people accused of being involved in the murder of the

late Collins Chabane mayor, Moses Maluleke, was denied bail.

Baloyi was the only one of the accused who had applied for bail. His co-ac cused, Shumani Nemadodzi, Avhatakali Mulaudzi, Isaac Mudau and Tshianeo

Munyai, had all abandoned their bail applications over the course of their appearances.

The five men have been charged with conspiracy to commit murder, robbery with aggravating circumstances, mur der, attempted murder, and possession of an unlicensed fire arm and ammunition.

During Baloyi’s application for bail, he testified that he was the sole breadwinner at home and needed to look after his three children and his wife, which was disputed by the State, who argued that the case against the accused was too strong and that the accused would not be safe, should he be granted bail. The court remarked that no exceptional circum stances to warrant his release on bail had been provided and that the interest of justice did not permit his release.

The late mayor’s brother, Mr Eitken Maluleke, praised the court’s decision to refuse Baloyi bail. “The family members are happy. We believe the refusal of bail is a step in the right direction and towards closure,” he said.

The hundreds of community members who were barred from entering the court premises sang and danced happily in front of the entrance gate on hearing the court’s decision not to grant Baloyi bail.

The case was postponed to 29 May 2023 and transferred to the Polokwane High Court. All the accused remain in custody.

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Wiseman Baloyi, one of the five accused in the Moses Maluleke murder case, was denied bail by the Malamulele Magis trate’s Court on Friday, 7 October.

At the gravesite of the deceased, Tshinyelo Frans Razwinani are, from left to right, Nkundeni Razwinani (deceased’s younger brother), Sarah Razwinani (deceased’s mother), Mpfariseni Razwinani (deceased’s wife), and Takalani Mangale (deceased’s mentor).

Much-loved mechanic laid to rest

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Young people were encour aged to consider following vocational careers to sustain themselves in these tough economic times. The call was made by several speakers during the funeral service of well-known local mechanic Tshinyelo Frans Razwinani.

Razwinani was laid to rest during an emotion funeral ser vice held at Makonde Thongwe village, north of Thohoyandou, last Saturday (8 October). He died on Saturday, 1 October, after a short illness, only two months before he would have celebrated his 54th birthday.

Mr Takalani Robert Man gale, a retired mechanic and businessman from the area, described Razwinani as a gifted person who had done his work

diligently. “He showed interest in motor mechanics even as a young boy. He used to come and help me after school and during weekends as I did not want to disturb his school activities. He was someone with a pleasant attitude and valued his customers’ time. It was no surprise when he acquired his formal mechanic qualifications. He was born to fix cars. That is why I wished him well when he joined Tshikondeni Exxaro mine some 31 years ago.”

Representing the siblings, Nkundeni Razwinani said that his brother’s death had come as a huge shock to the family. “My brother’s death happened suddenly. We never expected it. All we could do was to accept that God has done his will. But we were humbled by the messages of condolences from far and near. Seeing hundreds

attending this funeral is a clear demonstration that my brother was a people’s person who was loved by many.”

Razwinani was born on 12 December 1968 at Matangari, where he attended primary school. He started high school at Thengwe and moved on to Mphalaleni Secondary, where he passed Grade 12 in 1989. He joined the Exxaro Tshikon deni Mine 31 years ago as an assistant fitter but continued to work as a part-time mechanic. At the time of his death, he was an assistant fitter with Mafeneta Trading in Belfast, Mpumalanga.

Razwinani is survived by his wife Mpfariseni, two sons (Sonnyboy and Adivhaho), his mother Sarah, a younger broth er (Nkundeni) and two sisters (Constance and Fulufhedzani).

SANDF members return home to rest after six months’ deployment

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The joint technical officer commanding of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) Limpopo, Col Chuene Samuel Mabot ja, commended SANDF members for their hard work in securing the coun try. Mabotja was speaking during the official ceremony to release more than 700 SANDF battalion members who had completed their six months’ deployment period around the Musina area.

The event took place at Musina Operational Army Base on Wednesday, 5 Oc tober, where members were also awarded certificates of appreciation.

The members were deployed around Mu sina on 30 March this year and were also securing areas such as Madimbo, Pontdrift and Swartwater. The members are now allowed to take a rest at their respective homes for 24 days before they resume their official duties.

Mabotja said the members needed to be admired because they had put their country and its citi zens first. He added that, because the members had worked

under difficult conditions and sometimes with limited resources, it demonstrated their love and commitment towards their work. “Your dis cipline, hard work, loyalty and dedication make you stand out in your work to protect the country. We wish you all the best as you go to your respec tive homes to take a rest,” said Mabotja.

He thanked the outgoing battalion commander, Lt Col Nyolo Martin Ntsieng, and various local stakeholders for outstanding work. “You have led this outgoing battalion very well and we encourage you to do the same in your next deployment. We have no doubt that the support and love you received here from

different stakeholders will also be the same with the new incoming battalion command er. Special thanks to the SAPS, Department of Agriculture, SARS, Department of Trans port, Port Health, Messina Hospital, Border Management Authority and Musina Munici pality for supporting our out going battalion commander and our members, so that they could carry out their duties with ease.”

Ntsieng said the successes of his battalion were the result of teamwork and dedication. He also passed on his grati tude to the local stakeholders and the members under his command for giving him the needed support to perform his duties diligently.

SANDF Limpopo Joint Technical Officer Commanding Col Chuene Samuel Mabotja (middle) hands over a certificate of appreciation to the battalion commander, Lt Col Nyolo Martin Ntsieng (right), while the incoming battalion commander, Lt Col Heidi Dalton, looks on.

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Miss South Africa title

By Elmon Tshikhudo

The 2020 Miss South Africa title holder, Shudufhadzo Musida, might not have had enough time to enjoy her crown because of the Covid-19 restrictions during her reign, but she has become an inspiration to many other girls and young women from rural areas.

Twenty-two-year-old Nakisani Munarini of Ha Masia Tshipuseni is among her avid admir ers, who still regard Musida as her biggest role model. Munarini has vowed to follow in Musi da’s footsteps by one day winning the coveted Miss South Africa title, and she seems to be well on her way. She has been selected as a finalist in the Miss Makhado Royal Beauty Pageant, which is to be held on 10 December this year.

Munarini is a bachelor of environmental sciences graduate from Univen. Her passion for modelling started right after she had finished her studies in 2020. “People were always com plementing me on my looks wherever I went and told me I would make a good model. I did not take this seriously at first as I was more focused on my studies. When Musida won the Miss South Africa title in 2020, I decided to give it a go, with the motivation from my father.”

She considers herself very fortunate to have made it to the finals in the Miss Makhado Royal pageant. “The Miss Makhado Royal has cleared the road ahead and given me the self-confi dence I need. It is a great foundation and a steppingstone for me to achieve my goal of wearing the Miss South Africa crown. If a rural girl like Musida could make it that far, what can stop me from achieving my dreams?” Munarini asked.

Family still have many questions about murder of Granny Mpilo (65)

By Elmon Tshikhudo

More than a month has now passed since the murdered Granny Johannah Mpilo was buried, but the grief-stricken family still do not know why she was killed.

Johannah (65) was found murdered behind her house at Manamani on 5 September this year, in what was initially believed to have been a robbery as her house had been turned upside down and several items stolen.

The murdered woman’s distraught husband, Ishe Livhuwani Mpilo, said his wife had stayed at home to do some washing when he left for Thohoyandou on that fateful day. “On returning from town, I hooted at the gate as usual, so she would come and open the gate for me, but on this day she did not come out. Fortunately, I

had a spare key, which I used to open the gate. When I entered the house, I could see that something was wrong. Every thing was turned upside down. I called for her, but she was nowhere to be found. I walked to the back of the house, where I found her, with her hands and feet bound. Her mouth was gagged and she was bleeding from her left eye,” he said.

Mpilo said he knelt down and prayed that his wife might still be alive, but she was not breathing anymore. “My house is fortified with a high wall and some broken bottles, and it is not easy to enter with the gate also always locked. We later found that the attacker(s) had climbed [over] the wall to enter the premises.”

The suspect turned out to be Mpilo’s own son, Goodman, who had apparently left the family because of differences between them, and had gone to

stay with some family mem bers that the Mpilos were not getting along with well. They lived only a few houses from the Mpilos. “I believe the whole thing was hatched with his friends there,” Mpilo said.

Goodman Mpilo (36) was arrested and charged with murder and robbery. He appeared in the Thohoyandou Magistrate’s Court on Wednes day, 5 October. During his appearance, a group of angry community members protested outside the court, calling on the courts not to grant him bail. He has abandoned his application for bail and his case was post poned to 31 October for further investigations.

The distraught husband and father said he would not have peace until he knew who had been with his son on that day, and the reason why his wife had been killed.

Angry Manamani residents protest outside the Thohoyandou Magistrate’s Court, urging the court not to grant bail to the accused, Goodman Mpilo, during his appearance last Wednesday. Photo supplied.

Miss Makhado Royal finalist Nakisani Munarini has her eyes set on the Miss South Africa crown. Photo: supplied.

Hundreds of men ran in purple speedos to make people aware of cancer

By Tarren Bolton, Creative Space Media

Hundreds of brave men in purple speedos took part in a five-kilometre run at various venues in Limpopo two weeks ago to raise awareness about testicular cancer.

Testicular cancer is the most common cancer affecting males between the ages of 15 and 35. Prostate cancer affects as many as one in every six men and is predicted to become the most common cancer in South Africa by 2030. Perhaps more alarming is the fact that black

African men have a 60% higher risk of developing prostate can cer than their white counter parts. Early detection, however, dramatically increases the odds of fully recovering from these cancers and can save lives.

Raising awareness of the importance of early detection is exactly why thousands of brave men countrywide, dressed only in their purple speedos, took part in the cancer awareness campaign known as the Hol lard Daredevil Run. Groups of runners in Limpopo took part in Polokwane and Mashamba.

“Running in just a speedo

is something that asks a lot of men – more than most people understand. But dealing with cancer asks a great deal more. And that’s part of why this plat form works so well in helping people understand the impor tance of catching these cancers early,” says Warwick Bloom, head of group PR at Hollard.

This annual 5km run, which took place on 30 September this year, has become a nation wide phenomenon, with all proceeds going to the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) and the Prostate Can cer Foundation of South Africa.

“Increasing awareness of the signs and symptoms of various cancers and offering advice on how to adopt a healthier lifestyle helps to empower men to take control of their own health, lower their risk of cancer and encourage earlier detection,” says Gerda Strauss, head of service delivery for CANSA.

“These events are critical as they generate massive edu cational opportunities on a national level to educate men and boys about prostate and testicular cancer,” says An drew Oberholzer, CEO of the

Prostate Cancer Foundation of South Africa.

In Limpopo, groups of brave men banded together to show their support for this national cause.

In Gauteng, 3 000 men took part today at Zoo Lake, with numbers from around the country adding another 2 000 to this tally.

“We are blown away by the support we have received today from around the country.

The act of stripping down to nothing but a speedo is not only daunting for runners, but also challenges stereotypical

male behaviour, which often stops men from tackling health issues,” says Heidi Brauer, chief marketing officer at Hollard.

“With this event, we are asking South African men to con front male cancers head-on by showing that they’re not afraid to run in a speedo, not afraid to talk about cancer and not afraid to get checked. Because catching these cancers early means better futures for those men unlucky enough to con tract them, better futures for their families, and, ultimately, better futures for communities around the country.”

Mudimeli village honour their legends on Heritage Day

By Bernard Chiguvare

Mudimeli village joined in the Heritage Day festivities by host

ing the Mudimeli Royal Award Day. The celebrations started with the cleaning up of the vil lage’s graveyard. “This is a way of

honouring and paying tribute to those who came before us,” said Langanani Eugene Mudimeli.

Those members of the communi ty who have made im mense contributions towards the well-be ing of the society were given awards in different categories. Among them were Ms Phophi Chuene Mufamadi (90), who received an award for leading her commu nity with excellence, while Mr Phineas Ramuhala (98) was given an award for making sure that the Vhembe District Municipality delivers water services to the community.

Six local soccer

teams did battle in the popular Mu dimeli 7 Power tournament. Mudi meli Masters and Mudimeli Bomo ended up facing each other in the final, with Bomo beating Masters 1-0. Mudimeli Western Bombers ended in third position.

The winning team (Mudimeli Bomo) walked away with, among others, a cash prize of R6 000, while Mudimeli Masters went home with R3 000 and Mudimeli West ern Bombers with R1 000.

The community members are already planning for next year. “We are busy now building a commu nity hall, where our Heritage Day celebrations can be hosted. The Mudimeli 7 Power tournament will be held earlier next year, and I am expecting better cash prizes for the tournament,” said Vhamu sanda Vho-Radzilani Mudimeli. He thanked all the donors for making the day a success.

Locals urged to take part in skills-training programmes

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Martha Mabasa is a 36-year-old woman from Musina Nancefield who always dreamed of becom ing her own boss, and now that dream is finally unfolding - not only for her, but also for 19 other local community members who participate in a sewing-skills programme.

The programme was presented by the Musina Disability Centre, in conjunction with the Outreach Foundation. The Outreach Foun dation empowers migrants, local disadvantaged community mem bers, including those living with disabilities, with social support and skills training. For this programme, they provided the Musina Disability Centre with eight sewing machines, fabric and a facilitator to train interested community members.

The manager of Musina Disabil ity Centre, Mr Yunsa Mbewe, said:

“In a society characterised by a high unemployment rate, it is important that people [acquire] skills in order for them to sustain themselves

financially. We made a call to local community members to come and get free training on sewing and 30 people came forward. The training went on for three months, but 10 of them gave up due to personal reasons. We were then left with 20 people who successfully completed their skills training.

It makes us happy to see these people wearing the outfits that they have made themselves from scratch. We are planning a formal ceremony where they will be present ed with certificates of competence,” he said.

Mbewe encour aged local people to take part in skills-development programmes to improve their lives.

“We will start with free computer-skills training. Although

we are doing this under the aus pices of the Disability Centre, we welcome all community members to take part, including those who do not live with a disability,” he said.

Martha Mabasa was extremely proud of the fact that she was now able to sew her own clothes. She

hoped to open her own sewing business in the near future. “I thank the Musina Disability Centre and the Outreach Foundation for giving us the opportunity to improve our lives. There is nothing more fulfill ing than putting on an outfit you have made yourself,” she said.

The enthusiastic group of runners who took part in the Mashamba Hollard Daredevil Run. Photo: supplied

Some of the local community members who completed the sewing-skills pro gramme, wearing the outfits they had made themselves. With them in the photo are Mr Yunsa Mbewe from the Musina Disability Centre (left) and programme facilita tor Ms Selinah Munzhedzi (fourth from right).

Mudimeli village gave their legends awards for their contributions towards the well-being of their communities this past Heritage Day. Photo supplied.

Burning Fire, a well-known reggae and gospel group, have won their first SATMA award for Best Reggae Group/Artist.

From left to right are Ronald Mahumele, Khuthadzo Mavhusha and Rudzani Mbengeni at the awards ceremony. Photo supplied.

Mukonisi secures Burning Fire their first accolade at SATMA

By Thembi Siaga

The well-known Vhembe-based reggae and gospel group, Burning Fire, bagged their first-ever award in the Best Reggae Group/Artist category at the recent South African Traditional Music Awards (SATMA). This accolade was granted for their song Mukonisi, which is from their second album, titled Miloro (Dreams). The album was released in December last year.

The ceremony was held at the Mbombela Stadium in Mpumalanga with more than 100 nominees from across the country. Burning Fire, who have fought long and hard to make their mark in the music industry, could not

contain their excitement on winning this award.

Khuthadzo Mavhusha, the group’s senior member, also known as Ambasada, said this was indeed their time for celebration. “We are overjoyed, and we appreciate everyone who voted for us. This award signifies growth, although we still have a long way to go in terms of perfecting our skills. We are looking forward to many good things. We are anticipating more bookings now that more people are aware of our music,” he said.

Burning Fire was formed three years ago by Khuthadzo and Rudzani Mbengeni, aka Mufeelister, from Tshifudi village, and Ronald Mahumele, known as DJ Light from Tshaulu village. This

Inspirational poetry anthology to help preserve Xitsonga language

By Thembi Siaga

Two well-known local authors, Derrick Hlungwani of Ha-Mashamba village and Sydwell Mthombeni of Bungeni village, collaborated and wrote a poetry anthology in Xitsonga, with the goal of conserving the Xitsonga language. The book, titled Vulombe Bya Rixaka (The Honey of the Tribe), delivers encouragement, particularly to the young.

The 40-poem anthology, published by the Writers Corner Institute, took the two authors five months to pen

down. Derrick explained what had inspired them to write this anthology. “Our motivation stemmed from our deep love of the Xitsonga language. Through writing this book, we wanted to explore exciting words that are not commonly used,” he said.

According to Derrick, Vulombe Bya Rixaka also teaches the young to value education and reject peer pressure. “The book will go a long way in preserving our Xitsonga language and ensuring language development,” he said.

Sydwell, who is the founder

of the Writers Corner Institute, said that the book was intended to have a significant influence on society through its educative warnings and admonitions, particularly to the young generation. “We called our book Vulombe Bya Rixaka, which does not refer to real honey but to the honour and preservation of our indigenous African languages. We are focused on publishing books for underprivileged people here in Mzansi,” he said. To purchase their book, visit Amazon.co.za, or call Sydwell on 063 712 3855 or Derrick on 076 712 0047.

collaboration between the three artists seemed to be the perfect one, producing a reggae sound infused with gospel vibes and melodies. Their journey up until now, however, had not been without setbacks. “There are several struggles for musicians, such as not having proper equipment to produce music and getting airplay on FM radio stations. It took a while for our music to be played,” he said.

This being said, the band is optimistic that they are destined for greatness from here on.

Look out for Burning Fire’s music on platforms such as YouTube and Spotify. For bookings, WhatsApp them on 072 960 8975 or 082 710 6418.

Digital technologies will open many more opportunities

Phalaphala FM broadcast two of their shows live from the University of Venda (Univen) on Thursday, 6 October, during the Public Lecture and Awareness Campaign on the Broadcast Digital Migration Process by the Minister of the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni.

Nne na Vhone’s Rofhiwa Nethengwe, and Tshiko, presented by Mpho Rathando, spoke to Dr Fhatuwani Mutuvhi and Minister Ntshavheni, who were among the delegates who attended the event.

During her address, Ntshavheni said South Africa was leading in the migration from analogue to digital transmissions in Africa. Her department is in the process of finalising the replacement of analogue networks, which were introduced in South Africa back in 1975, with digital transmitters.

“The fact is that the world has gone digital. The economy also went digital. There is nothing you cannot do online nowadays, and there is a lot of money to be made through online social-media platforms. Digital transmission is better than analogue transmission because digital signals convey information with less noise, distortion, and interference. Moreover, digital circuits can be reproduced easily in mass quantities at comparatively low costs,” Ntshavheni said.

By Elmon Tshikhudo

In 2019, Lutendo Mudzanani proudly released her first book, A Scar of a Healed Wound. Now the author is back with yet another good read for book lovers,

called Scars and Other Stories

This motivational book, which was published in June this year, is mainly based on true stories about heartache, joy and faith that the reader can easily relate to.

Derrick Hlungwani (in the photo) of Ha-Mashamba village, and Sydwell Mthombeni of Bungeni village recently published their jointly written Xitsonga poetry anthology with the aim to preserve the Xitsonga language. Photo: Hlelani Hlungwani.

“This campaign by the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies comes after many years of delays and setbacks in completing the project. The department is working with its SOEs, and the ICT industry has achieved tremendous milestones since October 2021, when the Minister presented to Cabinet, that approved a Managed Integrated Model to accelerate Broadcast Digital Migration. It is currently standing at a point of achieving complete switch-off of analogue television transmission in the country and thus opening South Africa to the wealth of opportunities in the inclusive digital economy,” she said.

Mudzanani (32), who hails from Khubvi village, is a BCom Accounting graduate from the University of Johannesburg. She does not spend all her time writing, though. She also has a non-profit organisation, the Nga-Lutendo Foundation, through which she donates sanitary pads to schoolgirls and school uniforms to the needy. She said that her journey to forgiveness and to finding her self-worth had been the inspiration behind her writing this book. “In this book I also talk about issues that are uncomfortable. The kind of issues that people shy away from

talking about. Issues of infertility and fertility, sexual abuse in the family and workplaces, and the shame that comes with it. How, as people, we are not taught to accept rejection but instead live with this fear of being rejected, and ultimately end up not reaching for our dreams. For many years I was living with so much anger in me. I was not even aware of it until I wrote my first book. I was ashamed of being a survivor of rape at the hands of loved ones. I had to find myself, forgive myself and forgive others as well,” she said.

Mudzanani was quick to point out that writing has become therapy for her. “Writing is my passion. It is my therapy, and by writing, I get to tell stories that are true, sad and fun altogether. Stories that have the power to uplift others. For me, writing is my operation room where I save lives. My life goal is to be the kind of person who inspires people of all races and all ages, and leaving my mark in this world,” she said. For book sales, call or WhatsApp Mudzanani on 076 839 5425 or send an email to lumudzanani@gmail. com.

Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies Khumbudzo Ntshavheni being interviewed by Phalaphala FM’s Mpho Rathando on the Tshiko show during a live broadcast from Univen last Thursday. Photo: supplied.

Vondo residents need donations to complete bridge before rain starts

By Bernard Chiguvare

In July this year, residents of Vondo village, which falls un der the Thulamela Municipal ity, decided to start with the construction of a footbridge across the Mutshundudi River after they had raised R135 000. Although this amount sounds sufficient for such a project, they will need considerably more, and they are pleading for donations from well-wishers for them to complete their bridge.

The bridge will enable learn ers to cross safely to school and help the community to access the R523 road to Thohoyan dou.

According to a report by online publisher Groundup in

July this year, the villagers have been pleading with the Thu lamela Municipality to build a footbridge across the river for 20 years. “We were so excited to be able to finally do it ourselves, but we are stuck now. For us to complete the bridge, we need at least another R100 000. So far, we have gone back to the community for contributions and have managed to raise R25 000. This is still far too short of what we need,” said Simon Nevondo, the spokesperson for the local traditional leader.

Nevondo said the community could not wait for the munic ipality anymore as they were not sure when, or if, it would come aboard. “In less than three months’ time, we will be experiencing rainy weather and we cannot afford to lose lives in

this river,” he said.

Nevondo claims that he has been desperately trying to get something done by the munic ipality since July this year, but was told that no budget was available yet for the bridge.

Thulamela Municipality’s spokesperson, Mr Nndwam ato Tshila, responded to this newspaper’s enquiry. “We cannot build a bridge where there is no road. It is not in our IDP (Integrated Development Plan) budget. All we can do is to assist the village by putting in pipes, so that the community can safely cross the river,” he said.

The Magoma Foundation in the Vondo area is also calling for any donations, so that the footbridge can be completed before the rainy season starts.

Hangwani beauty pageant set to become an annual heritage event

By Silas Nduvheni

On Saturday, 24 September, the Miss Hangwani Funeral 2022 beauty pageant was held at Muratho Primary School in Tshiulungoma village, just outside Tho hoyandou, where 28 young ladies, including teens and toddlers, participated.

The pageant was divided into three categories, namely Miss Hangwani (20-25 years), Miss Teen Hangwani (14-19 years) and Miss Toddler Hangwani (7-12) years.

Mutshidzi Mulaudzi was crowned Miss Hangwani Fu neral, winning herself R2 000 in cash. Yolanda Tshimbudzi was crowned Miss Teen Hang wani Funeral, leaving with

R1 000 in cash, while Rilinde Makuya was crowned Miss Toddler Hangwani Funeral, winning R400. The winners also received certificates and gift bags.

One of the organisers of the pageant, Ms Vhutshilo Matumba, said they wanted young ladies who wished to follow modelling as a career to take beauty pageants seriously, and one day they might just become the next Miss South Africa. Matum ba is a final-year student in environmental sciences at the University of Venda (Univen).

The Miss Hangwani beauty pageant is the brainchild of Mr Richard Hangwani, a well-known businessman and philanthropist and owner

of Hangwani Funerals. He said he was concerned to see so many young girls from his village at Lufule 11 and surrounding communities, such as Ha-Mphego, just lingering in the streets, putting themselves in danger of getting mixed up in crime, such as shoplifting or abusing drugs and alcohol, or getting pregnant. This was why he de cided to sponsor the competi tion – to inspire them to work towards a better future.

“We want to take young girls from the streets by getting them involved in beauty contests. We hope that the Miss Hangwani Funeral will become an annual event during Heritage Month,” he said.

Skills programme prepares Shayandima’s girls to become good women

By Elmon Tshikhudo

Eighteen young girls from Shayandima, who participated in a skills empowerment pro gramme to help prepare them for a brighter future, were rewarded with certificates during a graduation ceremony that was held at the Christian Worship Centre (CWC) in Shayandima on Saturday, 24 September.

The programme was presented by the Lon danani Home-based Care Organisation, led by head pastor and founder of CWC Apostle Ramudzulu Lehangwa.

Lehangwa said the initiative sprouted from

to negative factors, such as indulg ing in premarital sex, alcohol and drug abuse, and other societal ills.

“As a parent and as pastor, I could not turn a blind eye to what I was seeing. I could not pretend as if everything was alright. I thought about it and, together with the women in our church, we took a giant step to come up with this programme to help the girls.

“Londanani is a non-profit or ganisation that caters for vulnerable children, but we feel we also have

them on educational matters. We have been doing this for the past 14 years and the women we have moulded here go out and make a meaningful contribution to their communities,” Lehangwa said.

The graduating girls, between the ages of 12 and 18 years, proudly received their certificates as tokens of their participation, while the parents and other guests ululated loudly in support.

One of the proud parents, Ms Sophy Nemakonde, was filled with joy. “We are very thankful for the role the church and Londanani Home-based Care is playing in our community. Our girls are growing up to be responsible women as a result of what they are taught here. The respect we see in them is over

From left to right: Mutshidzi Mulaudzi (Miss Hangwani 2022), Yolanda Tshimbudzi (Miss Teen Hangwani 2022), Rilinde Makuya (Miss Toddler Hangwani 2022), and the brain and sponsor behind the beauty pageant, Mr Richard Matumba. Photo: Silas Nduvheni.

Vondo villagers are now stuck. They started building a footbridge across the Mutshundudi River in July this year but are struggling to raise sufficient funds to complete the construction. They are pleading for donations, so they can finish their bridge before the rainy season starts. Photo: Benard Chiguvare.

Young Gundo

(left) receives a cerificate from

(middle)

Annah

Musina organisation reaches out to addicts to help them quit

By Bernard Chiguvare

When Eunice Khathutshelo

Madinginye from Musina realized that her 55-yearold mother was lying awake at night, worrying and trying to figure out how she was going to deal with her two sisters who were into substance abuse, she knew she had to do something.

After careful research done on the topic, she registered a non-profit organisation, called Musina Help Me To Quit, which deals with sub stance addiction.

Madinginye says substance abuse is becoming a serious concern in Musina. She has rubbed shoulders with at least 30 youths who struggle

with addictions but who are prepared to be rehabilitated, if given the chance.

In an attempt to try and get them into a rehab programme, Madinginye ap proached social workers but was told that for these drug addicts to get admitted to a rehabilitation centre could take up to three months.

Madinginye feels that three months is too long to wait. She says that, when someone with a drug addiction agrees to accept a helping hand, one must act immediately, before they relapse.

Ms Adele van der Linde from the Limpopo Depart ment of Social Development explained the rehabilitation process. “If a person is into

substance abuse and indicates that he or she would like to leave that life, it does not necessarily mean they have to be admitted at a rehabilita tion centre. The decision to be rehabilitated does not come from the person on drugs or from the family. A social worker has to be approached first, who would then start the process. This process involves a lot of scrutiny, which in cludes psychological evalua tion and recommendations from a doctor to determine whether the person has to be admitted to a centre or not. There is no specific time frame for a person to get admitted at a rehabilitation centre,” said van der Linde.

Only one rehabilitation centre exists in the whole of Limpopo, and that is the Seshego Rehabil itation Centre, which was established in 2017. Due to the Covid-19 restrictions, however, the centre had to reduce the number of admissions. This, unfortunately, resulted in a backlog, which means that a waiting list for admis sion and treatment at the centre exists.

“Despite this backlog, we advise anyone who struggles with substance abuse to get in contact with a social worker, who in turn will recommend the affected individual to SANCA (the South African National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence) for an outpatient programme,” van der Linde said.

SANCA has no offices in Musina, but should anyone need to engage with them (SANCA), they can call 015 295 3700.

Nyatema Primary School’s former principal honoured by his students

By Maanda Bele

On Saturday, 24 September, former students of Nyatema

Primary School held a func tion in honour of their old principal, Mr Ratshilumela Andries Thukhutha, at the

school.

The students described Thukhutha as someone who loved education and discipline. “We are who we are today because of this man. He taught us so much and gave our lives direction. We saw it fit to give him his flowers while he is still alive,” said Mr Serious Magadani on behalf of the other former students.

Thukhutha started his teach ing career at Nyatema back in 1985, until he retired in 2012. “We know he is not the first nor the last principal, but we want to thank him for the culture he created at the school. The school still excels in academics, sports and other school activi ties today,” Magadani said.

In response, the humble pen sioner said he was very happy that his hard work had not gone by unnoticed. “When you are working with children, all you have to do is talk to them and they will listen. There is no need to beat them,” Thukhutha said.

He expressed his sincere gratitude for his students’ effort in making this day so special for him.

Local entrepreneurs urged to form partnerships to grow companies

By Silas Nduvheni The executive manager of Corporate Relations of Productivity SA, Dr Nandi Dabula, said entrepreneurs should develop a spirit of partnership as this formed an important and powerful way to deal with the ever-chang ing economic environment.

Dr Dabula was one of the speakers at the second leg of the Limpopo Milestone Workshop at Khoroni Hotel and Convention Centre in Tho hoyandou on Wednesday, 28 September, where companies shared how they managed to deal successfully with chal lenges stemming from the new world of work. The workshop was organised by the Depart ment of Trade, Industry and Competition, in partnership with Productivity SA and the Limpopo Department of Eco nomic Development, Environ ment and Tourism (LEDET).

“Entrepreneurs should be innovative in order to survive in these challenging times. I urge you to work hard. When your business grows, it means that South Africa and we as Produc tivity SA are growing too,” said Dr Dabula.

The aim of the workshop was to recognise companies that have demonstrated resilience in the difficult economic environ ment and managed to sustain their businesses through the implementation of Productiv ity SA’s Workplace Challenge Programme.

One of the entrepreneurs from the Vhembe region, Ms Martha Ramavhuya of MBS Sewing Centre in Musina, said the workshop had been insightful and very helpful for her company.

MBS Sewing Centre, which has been operating informally since 1996, started very small in the living room at Ram avhuya’s house. She officially

registered her company in 2013 and it later went from strength to strength. “Our company is the official supplier of school uniforms to several public schools around the Vhembe District. We also sew tradition al, church, and corporate attire, among others. We are one of the best textile manufacturers in Musina and the entire Lim popo Province and have created jobs for many young people,” said Ramavhuya.

Mr Ntsieni Mbulunge ni, the chairperson of the Thulamela Business Forum (TBF), said that the Limpo po Milestone Workshop had been very successful and that the forum would continue to press hard on institutions such as Productivity SA and those who were mandated to provide enterprise and supply-devel opment services to ensure that acceptable measures were in place to monitor and evaluate any intervention.

The sky is now the limit for “hard-working” attorney Muleya-Tshinetise

By Silas Nduvheni

For Pricilla Muleya-Tshine tise, a candidate attorney from Dovheni village under the Mulenzhe Tribal Council, the sky has become the limit. She was recently admitted as attorney of the High Court of South Africa after she had served and completed her articles through Mphaphuli Mudzunga Tshinetise Attor neys in Thohoyandou P East.

Muleya-Tshinetise (28) told the media that she had been excited beyond words when the bench of three judges, Judges Legodi Phatudi, Nare Frans Kgomo and Thogomelani Tshidada, had admitted her as attorney. This means that she is now able to practice law on her own, without the supervision of her principal and mentor, attorney Shane Mudzunga.

“I was super excited! I have achieved the most important goal of my life, and now I can plan my way forward in my career. My dream is to establish my own law practice,” said Muleya-Tshinetise.

The young attorney was advised by the judges of the Limpopo High Court in Thohoyandou to follow the correct procedures and first get approval from the Legal Practitioner Council before she

starts practicing under her own name.

Muleya-Tshinetise matric ulated from the Muthuhadini Combined School in Mpheni village, near Elim, in 2012. The following year (2013), she en rolled for her LLB degree at the University of Venda (Univen), from where she graduated in May 2017.

“After my graduation, I volunteered to do my articles through Mphaphuli Mudzunga Tshinetise Attorneys, which I

completed in August 2021,” she said.

Mudzunga said that mentor ing Muleya-Tshinetise had been a long journey.

“We trained her for almost two years at Mphaphuli Mud zunga Tshinetise Attorneys, but she was one of the most hardworking and dedicated people I have ever trained. I’m very satisfied with her work, and hope she makes a big mark in the law profession,” he said.

MBS Sewing Centre in Musina displayed some of the outfits they manufacture during the Limpopo Milestone Workshop at Khoroni Hotel and Convention Centre in Thohoyandou last Wednesday. Standing from left to right are the Managing Director of MBS Sewing Centre, Ms Martha Ramavhuya and Mavhungu Silika. Photo: Silas Nduvheni.

Eunice Khathutshelo Madinginye from Musina has established a non-profit organisation, called Help Me To Quit, to help people who suffer from substance addiction. Photo: Bernard Chiguvare.

Attorney Pricilla Muleya-Tshinetise, photographed shortly after the Limpopo High Court had admitted her as attorney of the High Court of South Africa.

Photo: Silas Nduvheni.

By Kaizer Nengovhela

Mourners from around the province and surrounding areas met at the homestead of the Sikhwivhilu family of Ngovhela last Saturday (8 October) to pay their last

respects to the late Mukeg ulu Vho-Elinah Ralinala Sikhwivhilu (104).

Granny Elinah was born in 1918 as part of the Ralinala royal family and married into the Sikhwivhilu royal family. She died at her home at Ngov

hela on 3 October, following a long illness, and was buried at Tshiendeulu Tsha Ha-Ralinala Dopeni village.

Mourners described her as a woman of humour, respectful of others, friendly, very humble and a dedicated community builder.

According to community leader Mr Thinandavha Khampha, Granny Elinah was a pioneer, a born leader and a woman of vision. He said her passing had left the family and whole community with heavy hearts because she had been such an influ ential figure in the area.

He urged everyone to fol low the good example set by Granny Elinah. “Her passing will undoubtedly leave a void too difficult to fill. Not only in the family, but also in our leadership structures,” he said.

Her granddaughter, Ms Mashudu Sikhwivhilu, said: “My grandmother was a very dignified woman, but lived life to the fullest. Her death is hard on us all, but we will remember her time with us. She made sure that all her family members received education as she believed that it was the only tool that could bring development to the community. For so many years she served selflessly and faithfully, making herself available day and night to all who needed her,” she said.

Members of the NAAC are urged to pray for peace in the country

By Elmon Tshikhudo

Multitudes of faithful members of the New African Apostolic Church, under the leadership of Bishop Tendani Nangammbi Tshif ularo Gogome, gathered at the church’s headquarters at Malavuwe the past weekend for their annual general conference. The conference was attended by members from the church’s branches in Limpopo, Mpumalanga and Gauteng.

Among the esteemed guests who attended were the local traditional leader Vhamusan da Vho-Mafenya Mphaphuli, a delegate of Hatshikonelo Musanda Vho-Madadzhe, Archbishop Phillemon Mure ri, Bishop Bless Netshirioni,

Bishop Lukas Nemulalate, Superintendent Aron Thidiela and Minister Elisa Thidiela.

Bishop Gogome said the conference was one of the most important events on the church’s calendar. “We have three conferences per year, namely the Women’s Con ference in March, the Youth Conference in June and the General Conference from 8-9 October,” she said.

The theme for this year’s conference was “Hold on to Faith and No More Turning Back”. The proceedings kicked off with the women’s service, followed by the youth’s service and a night vigil. “The high light was on Sunday when the church’s tshikona dancers ushered Vhamusanda Mafen ya into the church. We will

keep on following the church’s constitution and scriptures by observing these special days.”

Bishop Gogome added that the church was alarmed by the upsurge in gender-based-vio lence incidents and that they would intensify their prayers, engaging adults in the church, and reduce substance abuse by taking the youth off the streets.

Also speaking at the event, Vhamusanda Vho-Mphaphuli said he was impressed and humbled by the contribution the church was making in his community. “As leaders of this community, we cannot turn a blind eye to the contributions this church is making towards making our area a peaceful one. Continue doing good,” he said.

Some of the royal family members pay their last respect to the late Mukegulu Vho-Elinah Ralinala Sikhwivhilu during her buri al ceremony at Tshiendeulu last Saturday. Photo: supplied.

“Mukegulu Vho-Elinah (104) was a pioneer and a woman of vision”

Bishop Nangammbi Tendani Gogome delivers the main sermon while her 26 siblings, in support of the church’s vision, stand in honour during the conference. Photo supplied.

Local boxer shows that he can also be creative outside the ring of fighters

By Victor Mukwevho

Boxing is said to be the loneliest sport in the world, because even if you have more than five sparring partners in the gym, when it comes to the real deal (stepping into the ring to fight), you get in there alone and slug it out with your opponent.

Many believe the only thing that box ers do is to train and fight, and nothing else. But up-and-coming local boxer

Mudinda Innocent Maumela from Mi luwani village, just a stone’s throw away from Thohoyandou, is living proof that boxers are not just fighting machines. They can also excel in other creative careers.

The lanky and always-smiling boxer, who is expected to make his profes sional boxing debut next year, is also an artist and a sculptor. Under the tutelage of Mr Avhashoni Mainganyi, who is a renowned international artist from the Vhembe District, Maumela is blooming into one of the best sculptors in his own right.

In an exclusive interview after train ing at the Thohoyandou Arts Centre on Tuesday morning, he said that his motto was to try and be the best in everything

he did in life. “Yes, I am a boxer, but I do other things in my spare time. I am an artist and a sculptor. I have sold some my work at home and abroad,” he said.

When asked why he was taking such a dangerous sport as boxing seriously

when he could make a living as an art ist, he said boxing was now in his blood and he could not leave it at the moment.

He added that he was still going to make more sculptures and artwork in the future.

Munaca and Home Defenders in ABC clash

By Frank Mavhungu

Dear Interested and Affected Person

Digby Wells Environmental (Digby Wells) has been appointed by De Beers Consolidated Mines Limited: Venetia Mine to undertake a Public Participation Process (PPP) in terms of Regulation 34 of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations, 2014 (GN R982 of 2014, as amended) (EIA Regulations, 2014) as promulgated under the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998) (NEMA) for the Venetia Diamond Mine (Venetia). Venetia is located 80 km west of Musina and 40 km northeast of Alldays in the Limpopo Province.

Venetia has undertaken an environmental audit of its consolidated Environmental Management Plans (EMPs) and Environmental Authorisations (EAs). The environmental audit was undertaken in fulfilment of Regulation 34 of the EIA Regulations, 2014, respectively. The audit review period for this EA Audit is from 30 June 2021 to 01 July 2022.

It is noted that the EIA Regulations, 2014 (as amended), requires the holder of the authorisations to notify Interested and Affected Parties (I&APs) of the submission of the Environmental Audit Report to the competent authority within 7 days of such submission, as specified in Regulation 34(4) and to make it available:

● To anyone on request; and

● On a publicly accessible website, where the holder has such a website Digby Wells, on behalf of Venetia, hereby gives notice to I&APs of the submission of Environmental Audit Reports for Venetia for 2022 to the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy. The Environmental Audit Reports are also made available electronically on the Digby Wells website and can be downloaded free of data charge at http://view.datafree.co/PublicDocuments/ should any I&AP wish to review it. Please note that the report will only be available for public reviewing and commenting for a legislated period of 30 days from 04 October 2022 to 24 November 2022.

To view a copy of the reports, contact the Stakeholder Engagement Office through the Digby Wells Environmental contact details outlined below.

The teams campaigning under the banner of the Limpopo Stream of the ABC Motsepe League are gearing up for another busy weekend. Most of the matches will be played on Saturday afternoon, while only one is scheduled for Friday.

All eyes will be on the match between

Munaca FC and Mpheni Home Defend ers that will be played at the Makhado Show Grounds on Saturday. Home De fenders and Munaca had started their new season on a high note. Munaca were unstoppable when they crushed Musina United 3-1 at the Makhado Show Grounds last Saturday.

Home Defenders had also started the new season with a bang, following their

1-0 victory over the newly promoted United Artists FC at the Louis Trichardt High School grounds.

Musina United will entertain Mikha do FC at the Lesley Manyathela Stadi um in Musina. Just like Mpheni Home Defenders and Munaca FC, Mikhado are still in celebratory mood after collecting the maximum points in their opening match last Saturday. Mikhado had narrowly beaten Vondwe XI Bullets 1-0 at the Rabali Stadium.

United Artists will host Giyani Happy Boys at the Makhuvha Stadium. Happy Boys will have the mammoth task to stop the likes of Ndamulelo Mathoni and Rendani Mukomafhedzi.

The Mopani derby between Winners Park FC and Emmanuel FC will be staged at the Bellevue Grounds outside Tzaneen. Winners Park had recently procured the ABC Motsepe League franchise from Ablex United, and the technical staff of the team are still bat tling to find a winning combination.

The only match that will be played on Friday will be between Phinnet City and Mighty FC at the Turfloop Stadium. The other fixtures are Tzaneen United FC vs City Motors, The Dolphins vs Ditlou FC and PJ Stars vs Eleven Fast Tigers.Ready to crush Musina United: Mikhado FC. Photo: Frank Mavhungu.

Sputla remembers the good old soccer days

By Victor Mukwevho

Makhado-based traffic officer Tshi khudo “Sputla” Makhuvha said he remembered the good old days, back when he was still the dribbling wizard for Makhuvha Up The Ants FC.

In his heydays, Makhuvha was known for his clever techniques on the soccer field, dribbling past his opponents like a hot knife going through butter, leaving defenders colliding with each other whenever he had the ball at his feet.

He started playing football at the ten der age of five years but made his mark in the local football fraternity when he joined Up the Ants in 1986. “I vividly remember my debut game against the more fancied Masikhwa Youngsters. I was playing barefoot and had to release balls very fast to avoid being kicked by those wearing football boots. I scored two goals and we managed to boot them out of the competition,” he said.

Between 1992 and 1994, he was a prominent feature on Mirror’s sports pages. The game that many local soccer fans will never forget is the Munam belo Knockout Final between Up The Ants and Vondwe II Bullets, which was played at the Matangari Sports Grounds in 1992. Bullets had stars in the mould

of Aifheli “Magic” Ratshivhadelo, Elias Ndiitwani and Toki “Vhakoma” Doyoyo.

His best performance was seen in the last five minutes of the game, when Ants were trailing by one goal. Makhuvha re ceived the ball on the left flank, dribbled past four defenders and packed them in like sardines before he equalised with a ground cutter.

When asked about that goal, he said he was just as amazed as everyone else by the way he had opened up the opponents’ defence. “When I received that ball, I told myself that I had to go at them and take them head-on fast. To be honest, I don’t remember how I did it. I remember leaving them sprawled on the ground and I took a shot with out even looking at the goalkeeper. All of a sudden,

there was a large noise from the crowd and I realised that I had scored,” he said.

Makhuvha is now a traffic cop based in Makhado. Instead of being chased by defenders, he is now chasing traffic offenders. “Like I used to do on the field, I don’t care whether I know you or not. If I catch you on the wrong side of the law, you get what you deserve right on the spot,” he said.

Mudinda Innocent Maumela (left) displays one of his sculptures, with his trainer, Mr John Nemakonde, standing next to him. Photo: Victor Mukwevho.

Local boxer Mudinda Innocent Maumela displays one of his works of art at the Thohoyandou Art Center on Tuesday, 4 September. Photo: Victor Mukwevho.

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Hard victory for Mpheni Defenders

By Kaizer Nengovhela

Mpheni Home Defenders fought hard to earn a 1-0 victory over the newcomers, United Artists, in their ABC Motsepe league clash at Louis Trichardt High School on Saturday.

Artists had nobody else to blame for the defeat but themselves. They squandered countless scoring opportu nities throughout the game. Their captain, Robert Baloyi, could not live up to the fans’ expectations as a scoring machine as he was tightly marked. Realising that life was

difficult for him as a striker, Baloyi moved back and played as a midfielder, but that did not assist his team as the opponents kept a watchful eye on him at all times.

The keeper of Defenders, Ludwick Mkhatshwa, made his presence felt in the 19th minute. Mkhatshwa did the unexpected by braving Hu lisani Khangala’s close-range volley and palming the ball away for a corner kick.

The game turned lukewarm for about 15 minutes as the teams were studying each oth er. Defenders started to launch more attacks from the middle

Black Leopards and Magesi in Limpopo derby

By Frank Mavhungu

The struggle for promotion and to escape the relegation axe at the end of the season will continue among the teams affiliated with the Motsepe Foundation Championship League this weekend. The much-awaited Limpopo derby between Black Leopards and Magesi FC will be played at the Malamulele Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Black Leopards must win the match at all costs if they are serious about gaining automatic promotion to the higher division or partaking in the promotional playoffs at the end of the sea son. Lidoda duvha were perched at the bottom of the log with three points before their midweek match against Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila FC (TTM).

Magesi are still batting to come to terms with the 0-1 defeat they had suffered at the hands of Uthongathi FC at the Princess Magogo Stadium in Durban last Saturday. The defenders of Mage si, Tshepo Makgopa, Elias Ngwepe and Njabulo Buthelezi, will have to double their efforts to stop the Leopards strikers in Bethuel Muzeu, Matimu Tshabalala and Tiklas Thutlwa.

A combination of Donald Makgetlwa and the Malawian international, Rafick Namwera, is ex pected to keep the fire burning in the Leopards’ midfield.

The new head coach of Black Leopards, Mr Rodwell Dhlakama, is likely to be on the team’s technical bench for the first time on Sunday. The Zimbabwean international could not give instructions to the players from the technical bench in their game against TTM on Wednes day, pending the approval of his work permit.

Leopards’ number one goalkeeper, Rotshid zwa Muleka, is also likely to be in the team’s starting 11 on Sunday. Muleka had to watch the team’s first six games from the grandstand because of an injury.

The other matches that will be played on Sun day are Cape Town Spurs vs MM Platinum and Casric Stars vs Uthongathi FC.

Munaca FC too strong for United

By Kaizer Nengovhela

Munaca FC’s victory over Musina United in their ABC Motsepe League match played at the Makhado Show Grounds on Saturday was not a true reflection of the game. Munaca were by far the better side regarding ball possession but could not convert all their opportunities into goals.

Munaca pressed hard in search of early goals, but their strikers were unlucky.

from behind and initiated some defence-splitting moves from the middle of the park.

United replaced Duglers Muthimmlalu with Abel Ra petswa in a bid to strengthen their striking force early in the last half. Their overlapping de fender, Thabo Dasheka, scored from a distance. The half-time score was 2 -0 in favour of Munaca.

Hulisani Mashau of United was brought down inside the

penalty area. Sammy Ndou scored from the spot scored easily to decrease the margin to 2-1.

Aaron Sithole of United could have equalised, but he missed a sitter in the 74th minute. He shot straight to the keeper after receiving a bril liant pass from Mohale Matlala within the box.

Thabiso Moitsapo scored the third goal for Munaca after a rebound later in the game.

of the park soon afterwards.

Defender’s all-important goal came in the 36th minute. Thabelo Tshikweta blasted in a rocket from inside the box.

The second half saw Defenders commit more blun ders. Their right winger, Gift Nemutandani, caused an upset in the 60th minute. He un leashed aimlessly from inside the box instead of relaxing on the ball and picking his spot.

Artists missed countless scoring opportunities in the dying minutes of the game, one of them being when Moxe Mhangani shot wide with only the keeper to beat.

Rinae Madzhuta soon realized that Satur day not this day when he missed two clear scoring chances within 10 minutes. In the first instance, Madzhuta re ceived a neat pass from Thapelo Senyolo and shot wide from within the penalty area. As if that was not enough to upset the team’s fans, Madzhuta wasted anoth er scoring opportunity in the ninth minute. This time he could not believe his eyes when his ground cutter missed the goalmouth by inches.

The home side finally opened their account in the 26th minute. Orilwela Nematenda headed home, follow ing a corner kick that was taken by Endlani Chabalala. United did not just stand aside and look on after the goal; instead, they regrouped

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SPECIAL CONSENT APPLICATION FOR BED AND BREAKFAST IN TERMS CLAUSE 22 OF THE MAKHADO LAND USE SCHEME, 2009 ON THE REMAINDER OF ERF 617 LOUIS TRICHARDT TOWNSHIP Rine, Mathivha Mutheiwana Colbert na Mathivha Shoni Whitney vhane vha mavu a divheaho sa Remainder of Erf 617 Louis Trichardt rikhou divhadza uya nga ha khethekanyo ya 93 ya Makhado Municipality Spa�al Planning, Land Development and Land Use Management By-Law 2016, nga ha khumbelo yo itwaho ya special consent kha mavu o bulwaho a�o ntha ho shumiswa tshitenwa tsha vhu 22 tsha bugu ndaula ya mavu I divheaho sa Makhado Land Use Scheme, 2009, i vhaleaho khathi na mulayo wa Makhado Municipality Spa�al Planning, Land Development and Land Use Management By-Law 2016. Zwidodombedza na manwalo a yelanaho na khumbelo yo bulwaho a�o ntha zwi do wanala kha ofisi ya mulanguli (Director Development and Planning): Makhado Local Municipality kha 83 Krogh street, Louis Trichardt, 0920 or Private Bag X2596, Makhado, 0920) lwa maduvha a 30 ubva nga 14th Tshimedzi 2022. Zwothe zwi kwamanaho na khumbelo iyi vhanga zwilivhisa nga uto nwala vha swikisa kha adiresi yo bulwaho ubva nga 7:00 u swika 16:00 nga maduvha a mushumo. Diresi ya dzhendedzi lire mulayoni: Cell No: 084 258 4242 Email: shoniwhitney@ gmail.com

MUDAU & NEMADODZI

ATTORNEYS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN TERMS OF SECTION 29(1) OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES ACT 66 OF 1965 THE ESTATE OF THE LATE KWADU MATSHONISA GEORGE OF ID No: 520808 5525 081 who used to reside at Ha-Mangilasi, Limpopo Province who died on 01 September 2022. Estate No: 1812/2022 at Master of the High Court

Thohoyandou

All persons having claims against the above men�oned estate must lodge them with the executor within 30 days from the date of publica�on hereof.

MUDAU AND NEMADODZI

ATTORNEYS INC

Office 04 Madar Centre.

Thohoyandou, Post Office Street, P.O. Box 917 Thohoyandou 0950

Cell No: 076 095 3652/ 076 474 5274 Ref: MN/Est.10/2022

MUDAU & NEMADODZI ATTORNEYS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN

TERMS OF SECTION 29(1) OF THE ADMINISTRATION

OF ESTATES ACT 66 OF 1965

THE ESTATE OF THE LATE RADZILANI FUNZANI EVELINA OF ID No: 741011 0901 083 who used to reside at Thenzheni Village, Limpopo Province who died on 29 August 2022.

Estate No: 1846/2022 at Master of the High Court Thohoyandou

All persons having claims against the above men�oned estate must lodge them with the executor within 30 days from the date of publica�on hereof.

MUDAU AND NEMADODZI ATTORNEYS INC

Office 04 Madar Centre.

Thohoyandou, Post Office Street, P.O. Box 917 Thohoyandou 0950

Cell No: 076 095 3652/ 076 474 5274 Ref: MN/Est.12/2022

MUDAU & NEMADODZI ATTORNEYS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN

TERMS OF SECTION 29(1) OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES ACT 66 OF 1965

THE ESTATE OF THE LATE MUDAU KHOROMMBI

THOMAS OF ID No: 540711 5417 083 Who used to reside at Stand No: 119 Tshivhulana Village, Limpopo Province Who died on 30 September 2019.

Estate No: 1230/2022 at Master of the High Court Thohoyandou

All persons having claims against the above men�oned estate must lodge them with the executor within 30 days from the date of publica�on hereof.

MUDAU AND NEMADODZI ATTORNEYS INC Office 04 Madar Centre.

Thohoyandou, Post Office Street, P.O. Box 917 Thohoyandou 0950

Cell No: 076 095 3652/ 076 474 5274 Ref: MN/Est.07/2022

P.B.N MAWILA ATTORNEYS

NOTICE IN TERMS OF SECTION 35(5) OF ACT 66 OF 1965 TTHE FIRST AND FINAL LIQUIDATION AND DISTRIBUTION ACCOUNT IN THE ESTATE OF THE LATE PHALANNDWA KONANANI BOOI of ID No: 560825 5242 088 who used to reside at Erf No: 528, Ha - Magidi, Limpopo Province who died on the 02 February 2021 and was married to PHALANNDWA MUDZULI FLORENCE OF ID No: 611212 0170 086.

ESTATE No: 341/2021 at Master of the High Court

Thohoyandou will be open for inspec�on for a period of 21 days from date of publica�on at the Master’s Offices.

Should no objec�on be lodged with the Master’s office during the specified period, the executor will proceed to make payments in accordance with the said account.

Signed at Thohoyandou on this the 07th day of October 2022.

MANZERE K C Office No: 203, Second Floor, Venda Office Park, PO Box 917, Thohoyandou, 0950

TEL: 015 962 2735 / 083 940 8170

FAX: 086 737 1859

EMAIL: pbnmawila. a�orneys@yahoo.com

REF: PBN/EST05/2021

PBN MAWILA ATTORNEYS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN TERMS OF SECTION 29 (1) OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES ACT 66 OF 1965

ESTATE OF THE LATE MATEMBELA SYLVIA

GERTRUDE of ID No: 531010 0685 088 who used to reside at erf No: 3033, Makwarela, Limpopo Province who died on the 07th June 2019 and who was married to MATEMBELA MANASE SAMSON OF ID NO: 420612 5455 088.

ESTATE No: 001301/2019

At Master of the High Court Thohoyandou.

Persons having claims against this estate are called to lodge their claims within 30 days from date of publica�on. Signed at Thohoyandou on this the 07th day of October 2022.

MANZERE K C Office N0: 203, Second Floor, Venda Office Park, P.o Box 917 Thohoyandou, 0950 TEL: 015 962 2735 FAX: 086 737 1859

EMAIL: pbnmawila. a�orneys@yahoo.com REF: PBN/EST12/2022

PBN MAWILA ATTORNEYS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN TERMS OF SECTION 29 (1) OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES ACT 66 OF 1965

ESTATE OF THE LATE RANWASHE MASHUDU KUKU DAPHNE of ID NO: 551109 0201 089 who used to reside at Erf No: 509 , Tshakhuma, Limpopo Province who died on the 03rd September 2022 and who was married to RANWASHE MUDALAHOTHE KENNETH OF ID NO: 530816 5823 081.

Estate no: 001877/2022 at Master of the High Court Thohoyandou. Persons having claims against this estate are called to lodge their claims within 30 days from date of publica�on. Signed at Thohoyandou on this the 07th day of October 2022.

MANZERE K C Office N0: 203, Second Floor, Venda Office Park, P.o Box 917, Thohoyandou, 0950 TEL: 015 962 2735

FAX: 086 737 1859

EMAIL: pbnmawila. a�orneys@yahoo.com REF: PBN/EST10/2022

SMIT & FISHER PLANNING PTY LTD

NOTICE IN TERMS OF SECTION 92 OF THE THULAMELA MUNICIPALITY SPATIAL PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT BY LAW, 2016, FOR SPECIAL CONSENT TO CONSTRUCT A TELECOMMUNICATION MAST AND BASE STATION ON ERF 1526, THOHOYANDOU-M EXTENSION 1 TOWNSHIP. I, Rohan Paul Vorster on behalf of Smit & Fisher Planning (Pty) Ltd, being the authorised agent of the owner of the ERF 1526, THOHOYANDOU-M EXTENSION 1 TOWNSHIP

hereby give no�ce in terms of Sec�on 92 of the Thulamela Municipality Spa�al Planning, Land Development and Land Use Management ByLaw, 2016, that we have applied in terms of Sec�on 74 of the Thulamela Municipality Spa�al Planning, Land Development and Land Use Management By-Law, 2016, read together with Clause 40 of the Thulamela Land Use Scheme, 2020, to Thulamela Local Municipality for special consent use for the construc�on of a Telecommunica�on Mast and Base Sta�on situated at the above men�oned property.

Par�culars of the applica�on will lie for inspec�on during normal office hours at Thohoyandou Civic Centre, Old Agriven Building, Thohoyandou, 0950, for a period of 30 days from 07 October 2022 un�l 07 November 2022.

Objec�ons to or representa�ons in respect of the applica�on must be lodged with or made in wri�ng and hand delivered to the above men�oned offices or posted to The Municipal Manager, Private Bag X5066, Thohoyandou, 0950 within a period of 30 days from 07 October 2022 un�l 07 November 2022.

A person claiming to be an interested person in a land development applica�on has the burden of establishing his or her status as an interested person. An interested person has to provide contact details in order to be heard.

Informa�on has to be provided with regard to the grounds of an objec�on and how rights and interests are affected. If an interested party has not demonstrated an interest in all of the issues presented in a par�cular land development applica�on or an appeal, the Municipal Planning Tribunal or appeal authority may limit the interested person’s par�cipa�on to only those issues in which an interest has been established.

Address of authorised agent: 371 Melk Street, Nieuw Muckleneuk 0181 or P.O. Box 908, Groenkloof, 0027

Ref: Thohoyandou-M

MIRROR CLASSIFIED

SMIT & FISHER

PLANNING PTY LTD

(continues from previous page) thoni�a khumbelo I tea u thoma ya ṅwalwa ya rumelwa nga tshanda ofisini dzo mbulwaho a�o nṱha kana dza posiwa mulaguli wa masipala, private Bag x5066, Thohoyandou 0950 lwa tshikhala tsha maḓuvha a swikaho 30 u thoma nga dzi 07 Tshimedzi 2022 u vhuya u swika dzi 07 Ḽara 2022.

Nḓivhadzo malugana na khethekanyo ya vhu 92 ya masipala wa Thulamela nga puḽane ya tshipasiaḽa na vhulanguli ha kushumisele kwa Shango uya nga mulayo wa 2016 wa thendelano yo khetheaho ya u �atwa ha vhudavhidzani ha thekhinolodzhi na tshiṱitshi tsha mutheo tsha ERF 1526 ngei ḓoroboni ya Ṱhohoyanḓou-m ekisiṱesheni tsha u thoma. “Nne Rohan Paul vorster ndo imelela Smit na fisher planning (Pty)Ltd sa muimeli o tendelelwaho ane avha muṋe wa Erf 1526 ire ḓoroboni ya Ṱhohoyandou-m ekisiṱesheni tsha u thoma ndi khou �a nḓivhadzo nga ha puḽane ya tshipasiaḽa na mveledziso dza shango na vhulanguli ha kushumisele kwa shango nga mulayo wo �iwaho nga 2016 wa Masipala wa Thulamela we ra u apuḽaya malugana na khethekanyo ya vhu 74 wa masipala wa Thulamela kha puḽane ya tshipasiala , mveledziso ya shango na vhulanguli ha kushumisele kwa Shango uya nga mulayo wo �iwaho nga 2016 nahone i do vhaliwa yoṱhe na tshipiḓa tsha vhu 40 tsha tshikimu tsha kushumisele kwa shango kwa Thulamela, 2020, I tshi vhalelwa masipala wa Thulamela wa mahayani u itela tshumelo ya thendelano yo khetheaho ya u �aṱa masithi ya vhudavhidzani ha thekhinolodzhi na tshiṱitshi tsha mutheo uri a�o �ethu ho bulwaho a�o ntha.

Zwidodombedza zwa khumbelo zwi do sedzuluswa nga vhuroṅwane nga zwi�inga zwo teaho ofisini ngei sentharani ya siviki ya Thohoyandou, zwi�atoni zwa kale zwa Agriven, Ṱhohoyanḓou, 0950 lwa tshikhala tsha maduvha a 30 u bva dzi 07 Tshimedzi 2022 u swika dzi 07 Ḽara 2022. Khanedzo kana u sumbedza u amba nga nḓila ya u

Muthu ane ado sumbedzisa u vha muthu ane a vha na dzangalelo la khumbelo la zwa mveledziso ya zwa shango u na muhwalo wa u lugisela tshirunzi tshawe kha u sumbedzisa uri muthu are na dzangalelo.

Muthu honoyo ane a vha na dzangalelo u tea u netshedza zwidodombedzwa zwine a do kwamiwa kwazwo u itela uri a kone u pfala. Zwidodombedzwa zwi tea u netshedziwa malugana na khanedzo na uri pfanelo na lutamo zwi kwamea nga ndila de. Arali tshigwada tsha vhathu vhane vha vha na dzangalelo, vha sa khou �a tsumbedziso ya u takalela zwothe zwo ambiwaho kha khumbelo ya mveledziso

ya zwa shango ,bodo ya zwa vhupulane ya masipala kana vhalauli vha dovhololo ya khumbelo vha do �ungudza dzangalelo la vhathu �edzi hane�o hune ha vha na thaidzo ya dzangalelo.

Aḓiresi ya muimeleli o tendelwaho: 317 Melk street, Nieuw Muckleneuk, 0181 or P.O.Box 908, Groenkloof, 0027

Referentsi yashu: Ṱhohoyanḓou-M

TSHIDZUMBA P A ATTORNEYS

NOTICE IN TERMS OF SECTION 29(1) OF ACT 66 OF 1965

In the estate of the late of MAUBE MALIGANA ALFRED, of ID No: 610528 5836 087 and adult male person who died on 2022-09-11 married, the Masters Reference number is 001977/2022. All person having claims against the above men�oned estate are called upon to lodge their claims with the undersigned within thirty

(30) days as from date of this publica�on thereof. Dated and Signed at Dzanani on this the 10th of October 2022.

TSHIDZUMBA P.A

ATTORNEYS, House no 928 Dzanani, Biaba, corner Makhado and 5th Avenue Street

Tel: 076 523 0509

Email: tshidzumbap a�orneys@gmail.com. Ref: EST/05/2022

Legals / Notices

STATE AUCTION SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE - MUSINA

DATE : THURSDAY, 20 OCTOBER 2022 TIME : 09:00

PLACE : MUSINA SCM (SMG MILITARY BASE ON N1)

VIEW : THURSDAY, 20 OCTOBER 2022 TIME : 08:00 TO 09:00

AUCTION FOR TYRES

DATE : FRIDAY, 21 OCTOBER 2022 (SCM) AT 09:00 TIME : 09:00

PLACE : SIBASA TRAINING CENTER OLD BASE (SCM)

AUCTIONEER’S NOTE:

MPC

ENVIRONMENTAL, GEO, SOCIAL CONSULTING & PROJECT MANAGERS

NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

(PTY) LTD

Notice is hereby given in terms of the following act: Regulation 14 of the regulations published in Government Notice No. R983 read with Section 44 of the National Environmental Management Act (Act No. 107 of 1998).

Activity and Location:The proposed construction of a filling station and associated infrastructure at Vhufuli Village within the jurisdiction of Thulamela Local Municipality in Vhembe District; Limpopo province.

Applicant: Ramaliba Family Trust Contact person: Ms. Ramaliba Thendo Faith Postal Address: P. O. Box 050 Vhufuli 0971

Consultants: MPC Technology(Pty) Ltd Contact Person: Mr. TB. Nemadzhilili/ Mrs Ramugondo LL Tel/ Fax: 082 734 9246 Email: nemdacompany@gmail.com Address: P. O. Box 478 Sibasa 0970

In order to ensure that you are identified as an interested and/or affected party (IAP) only in terms of the EIA process please submit your name, contact information and interest to the contact person given above within 30 days of publication of this notice.

NOTICE ISSUED IN TERMS OF REGULATION 4(2)

OF THE EIA REGULATION, REGARDING THE APPROVED ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORISATION ON PART OF THE FARM LOCATIE VAN TEBAAN 55 LT WITHIN THE MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT OF COLLINS CHA BANE, LIMPOPO DMR REF: LP 30/5/1/3/2/11755 MP

MAHANDANA MABIDI INVESTMENT (PTY) LTD have been granted an Environmental Authorization for application of Mining permit to mine Aggregate and Sand (General) issued by the Department of Mineral Resources (DMR).

REASONS FOR THE DECISION

In reaching the decision the Department looked into the following consideration: (a) A public participation processes (PPP) was undertaken and the Applicant has satisfied the minimum requirement as prescribed in the NEMA EIA 2014 regulations for Public involvement

(b) The environmental impacts associated with the proposed mitigation measures as outlined in the BAR (c) The closure and rehabilitation is included in the BAR.

(d) The environmental emergencies procedure is included in the BAR (e) The environmental awareness plan is included in the BAR (f) The quantum calculation of the financial provision for rehabilitation of the prospecting activities is included in the BAR.

NOTICE OF INTENSION TO APPEAL:

An appeal can be lodged against the decision as stipulated in the National Appeals Regulations of 2014 should you wish to appeal. The appeal must be lodged within 20 days from the receipt of the notification to the Minister of Environmental Affairs. The appeal must be lodged as prescribed in the National Appeal Regulations of 2014 by means of the following methods;

Appeal to the Department of Environmental Affairs: Attention: Directorate Appeals and legal review Email: appeals director- ate@environment.gov.za

By post: private bag x 447, Pretoria,0001

By hand: Environmental House, corner Steve Biko and Soutpansberg Street, Arcadia, Pretoria,0083 Copy of the lodged appeal to the Department of Mineral Resources Attention: Regional Manager: Limpopo Province Region Email: azwihangwisi.mulaudzi@dmre.gov.za

Postal Address: Private Bag X9467, Polokwane,0700

Notice Date: 14 October 2022

Nekokwane optimistic about chance of winning 100m at National Games

By Elmon Tshikhudo

Mr Edward Nekokwane (64), a retired policeman, former soccer star and presently a track runner, became the toast of his community after winning the 100m race during the Provincial Golden Games for elderly citizens, held at the Malamulele Sta dium on Tuesday, 4 October. This means that he gets to

represent the Limpopo prov ince at the National Golden Games, to be held in Cape Town on 23 October this year. He runs under the banner of the Makhado Old Age Club.

In his hey days, Nekokwane, popularly known as ‘Vho Show er’, used to play for the mighty Tshithuthuni Remember My Promise FC.

Club coordinator Mr Tsh ilidzi Samuel Mukwevho is

ecstatic about Nekokwane’s success. “We started the games on 17 August, at the Ha Rabali Stadium, were Nekokwane won the 100m, 200m walk and soccer but, as he had to choose a single item to participate in, I advised him to choose the 100m. He obliged, and on the 14th of September he paved his way further after winning the same race at the Makwarela Stadium. The most recent race at the Malamulele Stadium was a do-or-die but, as always, he persevered and once again triumphed to proceed to the finals. I am so excited and filled with hope that he will make us proud by winning again and making our province the cham pions,” he said.

Mukwevho said they were steadily preparing for the Games in Cape Town. “He is presently suffering from a bout of flue but, as we still have a few days left, I believe he will be fit for the race and I have no doubt he is going to make it again.”

Nekokwane is in high spirits over the upcoming race. “I worked very hard to get to where I am today, and I cannot afford to be beaten at the finals. I am doing light exercises in preparation for the big day. I will not disappoint and every one should know that the prize is coming back to Limpopo. We will celebrate as a community when I return with the prize,” he said.

Private Bag X5066 Thohoyandou

Province

Golden Games encourage the older persons to keep on exercising

By Silas Nduvheni

The official opening of the Ageing Programme of the Provincial Golden Games took place at the Malamu lele stadium on Tuesday, 4 October.

The MEC for Social Devel opment, Dr Namane Dickson Masemola, who did the hon ours, was joined by the chair person of the Older Persons Fo rum in Limpopo, Dr Solomon Nchabeleng, Thulamela Local Mayor Sarah Rammbuda and councillors from the different districts and local municipali ties around Limpopo.

This year’s Provincial Golden Games was the first to be held since 2019, because of the outbreak of the Covid-19

pandemic. Older persons from the province’s five districts competed to be selected for the Limpopo team that will partic ipate at the National Games in Cape Town from 24-28 October this year.

Some of the activities for the Golden Games include soccer, athletics, duck walk, dress-up, brisk walk, jukskei, ring the stick, and passing the ball. This event forms part of the Active Ageing Programme, aimed at promoting the health, well-being, and dignity of older persons.

Masemola encouraged older persons around the province to participate in the Golden Games and other sporting codes as staying active ensures good health. He said that those who got selected to represent

the Limpopo province at the National Golden Games would be flown to Cape Town by airplane. This gesture by the department, he said, was to ensure that the participants travelled safely and comfort ably.

Dr Nchabeleng said the games were not only for win ning medals, but also to help keep the older persons fit and strong through their retirement period.

“As we understand, the number one killer worldwide is stress. There is no better pre vention for older persons than to actively participate in the Golden Games. We encourage our older persons to actively participate in exercising them selves for a healthy lifestyle,” he said.

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Phathutshedzo Dongola elected as new deputy secretary of Boxing SA

By Victor Mukwevho

hereby invites applications from suitably qualified unemployed graduates to participate in

years fixed term contract programme in the following discipline;

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Limpopo-based boxing pro moter Phathutshedzo Dongola was elected as the deputy sec retary of Boxing South Africa two weeks ago.

Dongola made international headlines when he promot ed two world-title fights in Polokwane involving Tsiko Mulovhedzi. Dongola was born and bred at Tshavhalovhedzi, Nzhelele, in the Vhembe Dis trict.

“I am still going to bring world-title fights to Limpopo. Therefore, I am making a call to all boxing trainers and boxers in the Vhembe District to work very hard to get good ratings from world boxing bodies, so that I can give them a chance to fight for world titles,” he said.

When asked how he felt after being elevated to such a position in Boxing SA, he said it illus trated that, despite where one was born, opportunities existed for someone to become a leader in this country. “It is now time to work hard and help to bring boxing back to its former glory days,” he said.

On the question of the stan dard of boxing in the country, Dongola said people should not only be concerned about boxing alone, but must look at the de cline of sports in general. “There are only three things that should be done to improve the standard

of sports in this country: they must bring back school sports, small business entrepreneurs must play a role in acquiring sporting facilities and communi ties themselves must participate

in sporting activities,” he said. Dongola added that Boxing SA was prepared to turn a corner and work closely with boxing promoters, for the love of the game.

Dr Namane Dickson Masemola, MEC for Social Development (in black) was joined by Thu lamela Mayor Sarah Rammbuda (to his left) and some of the older persons for a health walk in Malamulele during the official opening of the Provincial Golden Games. Photo: Silas Nduvhe ni.

Mr Edward Nekokwane is to represent the Limpopo Province in the 100m race at the National Golden Games for the elder ly, to be held in Cape Town on 23 October. Photo supplied.

Boxing promoter Phathutshedzo Dongola from Nzhelele has been appointed as the new deputy secretary for Boxing South Africa. Photo: supplied.

Another tricky hurdle awaits VFA

By Frank Mavhungu

After giving away significant league points in their last two matches, Venda Foot ball Academy (VFA) have another mountain to climb this weekend. They will host University of Pretoria FC in their Motsepe Founda tion Championship League match at the Thohoyandou Stadium on Saturday after

noon.

VFA lost 0-1 to MM Plati num at the Bidvest Stadium in Johannesburg last Friday (7th). They proceeded to Kim berley the following day to prepare for their game against Hungry Lions, which took place on Tuesday (11th). VFA disappointed yet again, losing 0-2 at the Galeshewe Stadium on Tuesday afternoon.

Should they fail to make

amends in their game against University of Pretoria, VFA will soon drop out of the race for promotion. VFA are cur rently lying in the 13th posi tion on the log standings with 6 points. The Thohoyandou side managed to win only two of the seven league matches which they had played to date. Beating the University of Pretoria, or Amatuks as they are also known, will not be an easy task for VFA. Amatuks were lying in the second spot on the log standings with 14 points before their match against Magesi FC on Wednesday, which was played at the Old Peter Mok aba Stadium in Polokwane. The result of the game was not available at the time of our going to print.

VFA will pin their hopes on the former TTM sharp shooter, Rhulani Manzini, Rotondwa “Neymar” Mut sivhuli and Tau Rankoko for goals, while Samuel Darpoh and Kgotatso Mariba will be expected to make things happen in the middle of the park.

Vhadau vha Damani are ready to conquer Polokwane City

By Frank Mavhungu

Tshakhuma Tsha

Madzivhandila FC (TTM)

will be expected to collect the maximum points at the ex pense of Polokwane City when they meet in their Motsepe Foundation Championship League match at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polok wane on Saturday afternoon.

TTM and City are closely contesting for the league title. Vhadau vha Damani were in the second position on the log standings with 13 points before their midweek match against Black Leopards. On the other hand, City had 10 points in their league account before Wednes day’s match against Pretoria Callies, which was played at the Lucas Moripe Stadium outside Pretoria.

that the spirits were high in their camp, following their 2-1 victory over Baroka FC at the Global Stadium in Lebowakgo mo last Saturday.

Their goals against Baroka were scored by Thabiso Nkoana and Moeketsi Sekola. Nkoana and Sekola are competing for the league’s top goal-scorer award. They had scored five goals each.

Whether the technical staff of Polokwane City will have a plan to neutralise TTM’s playmakers in Xolani “Black Berry” Nkala and Eden Nene remains to be seen.

VFA’s sharpshoot er, Rhulani Man zini. Photo: Frank Mavhungu.

Hungry Lions will play their second match away from home in a row. They will host Baroka FC at the Galeshewe Stadium in Kim berley on Saturday. Tshakhu ma Tsha Madzivhandila will play against Polokwane City at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane in the only match that will be played next Monday (17th).

Thohoyandou U/15 boys crowned as the FNB Football champions

By Kaizer Nengovhela

The Thohoyandou U/15 boys FNB Legacy team were crowned as the champions of the FNB Football First 2022 national festival that was held at Milpark Garden Court from 3 to 7 October.

The Thohoyandou U/15 girls almost matched their local male counterparts but suffered a narrow lost in the final match when they were beaten 1-0 by the team from Mthatha. The girls are coached by Ms Glenda “Tukie” Furumela.

The coach of the boys’ team,

Mr Justice Mtileni, said that their success was a collective effort. He said that the spirit of commitment demonstrated by the players had played a vital role in the team’s success. He also praised the technical staff for helping the boys reach their full potential.

Mtileni said that the tour nament was very important for the development of soccer in South Africa. He said that most of the players came from disadvantaged homes and did not have much to look forward to. Some of their parents are unemployed and battle to meet their living expenses. The tour

nament provided them with hope and made them believe in their ability.

Mtileni said his team had produced many notable young sters who were promising to make inroads into the senior arena. “We have produced good players such as Thendo Muku mela, who plays for Amazulu, Xiluva Chabalala and Madem be Tshikumbu, who are now with the Maindies Ladies team and Banyana Banyana, Kha thutshelo Rumani played for Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandi la and Pfunzo Ramunasi for Supersport Academy,” said Mtileni.

The marketing manager for TTM, Mr Livhuwani Madzuhe, is adamant that they are going to use Polokwane City as their steppingstone to move to the top of the log standings. He said

The other Polokwane-based side, Baroka FC, will travel to Kimberley this weekend. Their match against Hungry Lions will be played at the Galeshewe Stadium on Saturday. JDR Stars will host Cape Town All Stars at the Soshanguve Giant Stadium outside Pretoria, while Platinum City Rovers and Pretoria Callies will meet at the Olën Park Stadium in Potchef stroom.

Maindis and Celtic on the warpath

By Frank Mavhungu

After a break of two weeks, business as usual waits for the teams affiliated to the Holly woodbets Super League this weekend. Residents of Giyani and the surrounding areas will watch high-class foot ball on their doorstep. Their home team, Maindis Ladies FC, will host Bloemfontein Celtic at the Giyani Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Maindis must win the match at all costs if they are serious about accomplishing their mission. According to the head coach of the team, Mr Sipho Mabuza, his mandate is to en sure that the team gets counted among the top four at the end of the season. “To achieve that, we must beat the teams above us on the log standings, such as Bloemfontein Celtic,” said Mr Mabuza.

Maindis are currently lying in the seventh position with 37 points, while Celtic are in the

6th spot with 41 points. Main dis have been blowing hot and cold over the past weeks. They had mixed fortunes in their last two games. They beat Tsuna mi Queens 2-0 at the Giyani Stadium and lost by the same margin to Richmond United at the Galeshewe stadium in Kimberley.

The other Limpopo-based side, First Touch Ladies, will also enjoy the home-ground advantage. They will host Thunderbirds Ladies at the Seshego Stadium in Polokwane.

JVW FC will entertain the pace setters, Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies, at the Tsakane Stadium in Johannesburg. Durban

Ladies are waiting for Tsunami Queens at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban.

The match between Coal City Wizards and TUT Football Club will be played at the Puma Rugby Stadium in Emalahleni.

The other fixtures are Golden Ladies vs Richmond Unit ed, City Lads vs University

TTM’s dribbling wizard, Xolani “Black Berry” Nkala. Photo: Frank Mavhungu.

of Johannesburg Ladies and Vasco da Gama vs University of Western Cape FC.

The head coach of Maindis Ladies, Mr Sipho Mabuza.

Photo: Frank Mavhungu.

From left are Roluvha Rambau (goalkeeper of the tournament), Muofhe Mahada (player of the tournament - girls), Suprice Mahafha (top goal scorer) and Khonadzeo Muvhango (player of the tournament). Photo: supplied.

Is it time to hit the panic button?

By Frank Mavhungu

Black Leopards have good reason to press the panic button. The team lost their fourth game in a row on Saturday when Platinum City Rovers beat them 2-1 in their Motsepe Foundation Championship League match that was played at the Malamulele Stadium.

During an interview with the team’s caretaker coach, Mr Morgan Shivambu, he indicated that his players had done everything right and only lacked luck at the goal finish. Shivambu, who was suspended from work early last week and had his suspension lifted within the very same week, said that the players had

played the whole game according to his instructions, despite the fact that the result of the game had not gone their way. He added that he was still optimistic that the team would make a comeback in their coming fixtures and bring back smiles to the faces of the fans.

Shivambu said that the team’s current position on the log standings was worrying. He added that they were working hard at training to restore the team’s lost pride. Asked about his suspension and the subsequent lifting of the suspension within the space of a week, the former Moroka Swallows midfielder said that everything was possible in football.

Coming back to Saturday’s game against City Rovers, Lidoda duvha had

made their intentions clear from the onset. The team’s top goal scorer in the 2020/21 soccer season, Tiklas Thutlwa, was in the team’s starting 11 after missing the first five games because of injury. Thutlwa made his presence felt in the fifth minute when he opened his team’s account with a half volley.

The visitors from Potchefstroom found the equaliser in the 36th minute. Bonginkosi Dlamini was on target with a ground cutter, following a scramble within the danger zone of Leopards. The score was still 1-1 at the end of the first half. City Rovers claimed the lead towards the end of the game. Nelson Kali went loose from the left corner before beating the keeper with a grass cutter from close range.

New Leopards coach thinks promotion is still an option

By Frank Mavhungu

The new head coach of Black Leopards, Mr Rodwell Dhlakama, is an ambitious man. The Zimbabwean national was appointed as the team’s head coach, following the suspension of Mr Joel Masutha and his assistant, Mr Morgan Shivambu, and the team’s goalkeeper coach, Mr Sam Banda, early last week. Shivambu and Banda’s suspensions were subsequently withdrawn.

The 48-year-old mentor watched the Leopards’ home game against Platinum City Rovers from the grandstand at the Malamulele Stadium last Saturday. Lidoda duvha were beaten 1-2. During an interview with him shortly after the game, Dhlakama was quick to mention that a lot of young talent resided in the Leopards’ camp.

He said that Black Leopards were by far the better side regarding ball possession and displaying entertaining football. He added that displaying entertaining football without securing a positive result was only good for the eyes and not for the fans. Supporters want a positive result, and the rest is a bonus, he said.

Asked whether he could possibly pull the team out of the relegation quagmire with the current squad, Dhlakama said that his mandate was to promote the team to the DStv Premiership Division at the end of the season and not to save

the team from relegation. According to him, the mandate is achievable when taking into account a number of things.

He said that speculation about the teams that would be promoted or relegated at the end of the season was premature as the teams had played only six matches to date.

Dhlakama’s coaching history speaks volumes. Some of the teams he had guided to success in his home country over the past years include Chapungu FC, Ngezi Platinum FC and the Zimbabwean U/17 national team.

Black Leopards are lying at the bottom of the log with three points (the results of their midweek match against TTM not included). Lidoda duvha’s next fixture will be against Magesi FC at the Malamulele Stadium on Sunday.

The new head coach of Black Leopards, Mr Rodwell Dhlakama. Photo: Frank Mavhungu.

Shanisani Mchavi of Black Leopards escapes with the ball after beating two of Rovers’ players, Neo Mokgoshi (middle) and Wandile Bophela. Photo: Frank Mavhungu.