Limpopo Mirror 5 May 2023

First female traditional leader installed at Matondoni

By Elmon Tshikhudo

On Saturday, 29 April, Princess Phophi Maria Sengani (49) was installed as the first female traditional leader of Matondoni Ha-Sengani outside Thohoyandou, becoming one of the few female traditional leaders under Mailausumbwa Kennedy Tshivhase.

The village of Matondoni has been without a ruler since the passing of the late Khosi Vho-Khaukanani Davenet Sengani in 2018. Since his death, the village had been a battleground for chieftainship squabbles that rendered the village ungovernable and without development, until now.

The installation was held at the Matondoni royal palace and was attended by, among

Vhamusanda Tshinetise joins the Living World Gospel Mission Church

By Silas Nduvheni

On Sunday, 30 April, the church service at The Living World Gospel Mission Church in Tshilivho village, near Ha-Makhuvha, nearly came to standstill when Vhamusanda Mulindathavha

Tshinetise of Dovheni village and his royal entourage entered the main hall of the church, where Vhamusanda Tshinetise was officially welcomed as legitimate member of the church.

Vhamusanda Tshinetise, who made the decision himself

to repent a few months ago, received high honour during his welcoming ceremony, which was also attended by other traditional leaders around the Vhembe region.

“It is a great honour for us to be joined here by a traditional leader like Vhamusanda Tshinetise, and we warmly welcome him to the church. This is your church now. We urge you to help the church by recruiting more traditional leaders to join our church,” said Pastor Rembuluwani Kharivhe, the President of The Living World

Gospel Mission Church.

Makhadzi Tshinetise-Mutswaletswale, Vhamusanda Tshinetise’s sister, said she could not believe that her brother had finally decided to go to church to repent. She said she had asked him many times to do so, but he had always refused, arguing that the time for him to go was not ripe yet. She was very happy that her brother was now a full member of The Living World Gospel Mission Church, saying that she expected his communities in Dovheni village to follow suit.

others, Thulamela Mayor Sarah Rammbuda, chiefs under the Tshivhase jurisdiction, relatives and community members.

The new chief was christened Vhamusanda Vho-Mukonanyi.

Ms Mpho Sengani was named ndumi and Ms Aluwani Sengani khadzi Mailausumbwa Tshivhase said the installation was in line with the country’s constitution that allowed women to take up such positions. “The talk about women empowerment, and women placed in positions of power, should be put into practice. This is what we are doing here at Tshivhase. We already have a number of women leading in villages. I urge you as the community to rally behind your new chief for the sake of development in this village,” he said.

The new leader said she was ready to turn things around. “Our people have been deprived of much-needed services as a result of petty family squabbles. There is no more time to waste as we move forward. Together with all stakeholders, we have to put all our effort into developing this village. I have noticed that many youths in this village are into drugs. A youth centre, where they will learn skills and play after school, is a priority,” she said.

Vho-Khotsimunene Vho-Nnditsheni Themeli could not hide his excitement. “We have suffered enough without a chief. This is the day we all have been waiting for, and this marks an end of the forces of darkness. We will all rally to support our new chief,” he said.

New leader for Ha-Mutoti sworn in

By Silas Nduvheni

Vhamusanda Vho-Ntikedzeni Masikhwa-Mphaphuli was sworn in as the new traditional leader of Ha-Mutoti village during an installation ceremony held on Saturday, 29 April. Masikhwa-Mphaphuli succeeds his late father, Vhamusanda Vho-Gilbert Masikhwa-Mphaphuli, who died in 2018. Since then, the clan had been in a chieftainship feud, until the matter was finally resolved and his son installed as the new traditional leader.

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tion ceremony himself, urged Vhamusanda Masikhwa-Mphaphuli to be on the forefront regarding development in his village. He told the new traditional leader to love his communities, so that the projects initiated in the village could proceed without difficulties.

Mphaphuli said he used to worry about the ongoing chieftainship squabbles among the family, and urged other clans involved in such feuds to stop this practice.

Among the guests was the MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Thabo Mokone who, joined by the executive mayor of the

Vhembe District Municipality, Dowelani Nenguda, addressed hundreds of people who came to witness the installation of the new traditional leader.

Mokone reminded Vhamusanda Masikhwa-Mphaphuli that the communities need better services, such as clean water, electricity, and better roads. “You have to find out from the Vhembe District Municipality why communities like your village, that lives right next to the Nandoni Dam, are without water. It cannot be good for these people to be without clean running water,” said Mokone.

VDM ready to address water challenges around Elim

By Bernard Chiguvare Vumbanani for Peacebuilding (VFB), a

non-governmental

organisation working to promote human rights and social cohesion in Elim, are encouraged by the efforts of Vhembe District

Municipality (VDM) to address the concerns of residents from Waterval, Elim, Mpheni, Vleifontein and Maila.

VFB has been fighting for clean running water for these communities since 2017.

In 2021, they teamed up with the communities around Elim to seek help from the South African Human Rights Commission and the Public

Protector regarding the VDM’s delay in providing water to the villages.

“The VDM has been making promises, with little or no action. Since our recent letter to the Provincial Department of Water and Sanitation, the VDM is showing progressive signs of trying to address the water challenges faced by these communities. An official date to start has not been given yet, but it was mentioned that it would begin roughly around June,” Tendai Chandigere, a member of the VFB, told the Limpopo Mirror

Regarding the Waterval, Elim and Mpheni communities’ concerns about broken boreholes, Chandigere said the VDM advised residents to send a list of the boreholes that are in need of refurbishment to the VDM before 10 May.

Seated from left to right during the installation ceremony are the new chief, Vhamusanda Vho-Mukonanyi Sengani, Mailausumbwa Kennedy Tshivhase and Khosi Vho-Muelekanyi Budeli. Photo: Ndivhuwo Musetha.

The newly installed traditional leader of Mutoti village, Vhamusanda Ntikedzeni Masikhwa-Mphaphuli (left), and his aid (ndumi), Mr Konanani Masikhwa-Mphaphuli (right), shortly after the installation ceremony.

Photo: Silas Nduvheni.

Residents from the Elim area recently attended a meeting with the Vhembe District Municipality to address water challenges in the area. Photo supplied.

Pastor Rembuluwani Kharivhe, president of The Living World Gospel Mission Church in Tshilivho village (standing on the left), shakes hands with Vhamusanda Mulindindathavha Tshinetise of Dovheni village, while the royal clan members and several other traditional leaders look on. Photo: Silas Nduvheni.

TOP: The suspect’s aunt’s six-room house in Jerome, where he allegedly sought refuge, was also burnt down.

LEFT: The suspect’s parents’ home in Mafanele was torched and burnt down by angry community members after the alleged attack on Ntshuxeko Maluleke. PhotoS: Elmon Tshikhudo.

Local cattle farmer devastated after three of his cows get butchered

By Kaizer Nengovhela

Local farmer Mr Oscar Sirovha of Makhitha village in the Kutama area was left devastated after finding the remains of his three cows that went missing recently in the bushes at Muraleni. The gruesome discovery was made on

Villagers run amok after sadistic attack on learner

By Elmon Tshikhudo

The sadistic attack in April on a Grade 12 girl from Ghandlanani, allegedly by her ex-lover, along with the failure of the police to arrest the suspect, led to anarchy when furious residents went on the rampage last week, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake.

Thursday,

27 April.

Sirovha said that he had left his cows grazing in the bushes but later found that some of them were missing. He searched widely but eventually mobilised community members to help him find either the remains of the cattle or the thugs.

“A few days later, I discovered my slaughtered cows, less than five kilometres away. All that was left of them were the skins, heads and parts of the intestines. It was like losing my children because I’ve raised these cows for years. Someone is selling beef and enriching himself, while cattle owners are suffering,” Sirovha said.

The local farmers say for anyone to invest in livestock in the area is becoming impossible, with the thieves never getting caught. “Noone knows who did it.

Livestock is part of our village strategy to fight poverty and unem-

ployment. If our daily bread is taken away from us, how are we going to survive?” Sirovha asked.

He appealed to anyone with information to contact him or report it to the police. “We can have peace of mind only when the police catch these thugs. In the meantime, we are now forced to stay awake every night to guard our livestock,” he said.

Last month, this newspaper reported on the disappearance of the goats of one farmer from Makhitha village, which still have not been found. A fortnight ago, six goats were found tied up with ropes in the bushes at Tshiozwi. The owner was alerted and immediately went to the scene and saved his goats.

The spokesperson for the Makhado police, Sgt Irene Radzilani, confirmed that the police had been called to the scene in the bushes where Sirovha’s slaughtered cattle were found, and that they were investigating a case of stock theft. No arrests have been made yet.

According to reports received, the victim, Ntshuxeko Maluleke (22), was on her way home from school on 20 April, when she was allegedly ambushed by her boyfriend, Wisani Chauke (28) of Mafanele village, who began to assault her violently. Maluleke was stabbed with a knife several times, in the face and over her body. Eyewitnesses said the man then allegedly started to suck and lick at the blood from her wounds, in full view of the bystanders, as if he were possessed, and tried to cut her throat. He allegedly also had poison in his pocket, leading people to speculate that he had possibly planned on killing her and then committing suicide. He dared the learners who were there with Maluleke to stop him. Only the timely arrival of the school principal from Hlaluko Secondary (where Maluleke went to school), who fired gunshots into the air, saved the girl’s life.

Chauke fled and went into

hiding, allegedly proclaiming that he would kill anybody he came across in the village. On Monday, 24 April, the infuriated residents went to his family’s home and burnt the house down. They even barricaded roads with burning tyres. When they were informed that Chauke was hiding out at his aunt’s home in Jerome, not far from Malamulele, they went over there and torched the aunt’s six-room house as well, burning everything to the ground.

Fearing the worst, Chauke handed himself over to the police, where he was charged with attempted murder and assault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm. He appeared in the Malamulele Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, 26 April, and his case was postponed to 9 May. He was remanded in custody.

Limpopo Mirror visited the family on Thursday, 27 April. The girl, who was discharged from hospital on Tuesday (25 April), was still in a lot of pain. Her left eye was still swollen shut and she could not speak because of her swollen mouth. Chauke had also allegedly assaulted Maluleke brutally in March this year. He was not arrested after this first incident, even though the local community policing forum tried to have him arrested. The latest assault, however, was the last

straw, but her family says she is lucky to have survived as he could have killed her.

Collins Chabane’s Ward 21 councillor, Always Baloyi, said they were concerned about crime in their ward. “The issue of crime is quite disturbing. We condemn crime in its totality and in this instance, schooling was disturbed, which is never good,” he said.

The local traditional leader, Hosi Hasani Meshack Mathebula, said he too was concerned. “Day in and day out we are receiving reports of house breakings and robberies at spaza shops. What is worse is that some do not report these cases. The latest incident has shocked us, and we will sit down with the community and find a way to stop crime in our community. Learners who witnessed the stabbing will also need counselling,” he said.

All that was left of farmer Oscar Sirovha’s three cows that went missing were the skins, heads and parts of their intestines. Photo supplied.

Family of murdered Prophet Mudau frustrated with slow pace of justice

By Elmon Tshikhudo

The family of the murdered Prophet Lucky Mashudu Mudau of Tshakhuma say they have had no peace since his murder a year ago and are praying day and night for closure in the case.

Mudau, who led the Jesus Flock Prophetic Church at Tshikonelo, was stabbed to death on 30 April last year at the Tshakhuma Bottle Store where he worked while trying to stop a fight between a colleague and a customer.

After the incident, the

suspect, Clorence Mulaudzi, accompanied by his brother, who is a well-known businessman, handed himself over to the police. He appeared in the Vuwani Magistrate’s Court and was granted R10 000 bail.

Mulaudzi appeared again in the same court this Tuesday, 25 April, where his case was once more postponed to 19 May for a High Court date.

The deceased’s elder brother, Mr Mukhethwa Emmanuel Mudau, says the continuous postponement of the case is causing the family a lot of heartache. “My brother was a God-fearing man, very honest and a prophet who was helping so many people.

Suspect burnt to death by angry mob at Mashau

By Kaizer Nengovhela

Mob justice is becoming a way of life for residents in the Vhembe region, where many suspected criminals get maimed or even killed by angry residents who are fed-up with the constant crime in the area and the police’s apparent incapacity to do anything about it.

In one of the latest incidents, a suspect, John Ngobeni, was assaulted and burnt to death by such a mob. The incident happened at Ha-Mashau Thondoni on Sunday evening. Residents allegedly caught up with Ngobeni, whom they accused of raping his girlfriend’s daughter and then setting the girl’s father’s house on fire. They also accuse him of being the mastermind behind crime in the area.

Residents blame the police for being much too lenient with criminals, who get arrested just to be released again within a short time. One of the community leaders, who preferred anonymity, said crime in the area was at an all-time high. “We are very concerned as a community, but we are sending out a warning to would-be criminals not to dare venture into our village, as their safety will not be guaranteed. The community is angry, and the police will not always be there to protect them,” he said.

Limpopo police spokesperson Lt Col Malesela Ledwaba said the latest incident was a source of great concern to the police. “We have launched a massive manhunt for a group of community members who have brutally murdered a man. The suspects are unknown and there has been no arrest made yet. Police investigations are continuing,” he said.

Acting Provincial Police Commissioner Maj Gen Jan Scheepers has reiterated his call to members of the community to refrain from taking the law into their own hands.

“When people come across or know the whereabouts of a suspect, or witness a person committing a crime, they must conduct a citizen’s arrest without harming or killing the suspect, or just call the police, who will come out and arrest the suspect,” Scheepers said.

is there, and yet nothing is happening. It has been almost a year now, and the case is still dragging on. We suspect that there is tampering with this case. The investigating officer has forsaken us and is not communicating with us. We as a family deserve to be updated, but that is not happening either. We just want it over and done with, so that we can find closure,” he sa.

Police keep a close watch during emotional funeral of BMF leader

By Elmon Tshikhudo

Relatives, friends, church members and many members of the Black Mafia Family (BMF), dressed in their camouflage uniforms, braved the cold weather on Monday, 1 May, to give the late BMF leader Thivhileli Hlungwani, known as “General Masipala”, a befitting send-off. The funeral service, following a memorial service the day before, was held at his home at Muledane, outside Thohoyandou.

The 32-year-old businessman and tycoon was shot execution style at a restaurant opposite Thavhani Mall along the R524 road in the early hours of Sunday, 23 April. Masipala was accompanied by a woman at the time, identified as Sithonga Xhamla Sabelwe (27).

The funeral proceedings were conducted under strict police observation. A contingent of police members, some dressed in uniform and

others in plain clothes, were strategically positioned, with nyala trucks surrounding the venue. A group of police officials were also stationed at the circle at the entrance of Muledane village, while the SAPS’s camera team recorded the proceedings on video.

Speakers at the funeral painted a bright picture of the alleged crime kingpin, describing him as a caring, peaceful and generous man. His grief-stricken mother, Ms Mashudu Tshikororo Hlungwani, took everyone by surprise when she ascended the stage to share her agony over the death of her beloved son. “My heart is torn into pieces. I never in my life thought I would be the one to bury my son, but here I am today. I was not comfortable when he was made leader of the BMF, but he told me it was his decision and that he accepted the position. I am so hurt. I thought I was done taking care of children, but I am starting all over again as I now must look

after his five kids,” she said.

Unlike the funeral services of most other underground figures, which are characterised by gunshots and spinning cars, Masipala’s burial transpired much more peacefully. Only three shots were fired while the casket was lowered into his grave.

Masipala assumed the leadership position of the BMF after the death of the Jerusalema/Tshisole leader, Mr Arno Mudau (40), who died in an accident in 2022. The accident remains a mystery to this day as not much is known about it.

Masipala is the second Tshisole leader to have died violently where gang warfare is suspected. In 2021, another Jerusalema/Tshisole leader, Mr Naledzani Munyai (44), was also killed execution style. His bullet-riddled body was found in the bushes in the Tshidzivhe area. He had been missing for almost a week before his body was discovered.

The incident happened in full view of other people and the man who killed him confessed. All the evidence

During his appearance on Tuesday, members of the Jesus Flock Prophetic Church, now led by Pastor Azwitamisi Thanyani, were also present in court to voice their dissatisfaction about the lack of progress in the case. “We are here to support the Mudau family, and we are here to see to it that justice is served. We are not happy with the way the case is being handled. Why is this case taking so long with all the evidence at hand? Prophet Mudau was the pillar of our church who helped so many people. All we want is to see justice served and that the killer is punished,” Thanyani said.

Gospel singer, Kaptain Pro, unhappy about tainted reputation after false theft accusations

By Thembi Siaga

Gospel singer and member of the Worship House Gospel Choir Kaptain Pro from Makumeke village in Malamulele has spoken out after he and a female companion were attacked by a mob recently who falsely accused them of stealing from shops at Nkuna Kraal Mall.

The incident occurred on 16 March. Speaking to Limpopo Mirror, Kaptain Pro said they had been returning home from Bungeni village when, about 5km from the Nkuna Kraal Mall, a white BMW had allegedly driven up alongside their car. The passenger of the BMW requested to search his car but would not give a reason, so Kaptain Pro refused and drove on. The next moment, the passenger of the BMW allegedly produced a gun and started shooting at them, so Kaptain Pro drove straight to the mall, where he thought they would be safe.

“We ran into the mall and hid inside FNB. When everything appeared to be settled outside, the bank’s management summoned the mall security to help us. To our surprise, [the] security informed us that we were being suspected of stealing. Stealing what, he could not tell us.”

According to Kaptain Pro, they

were cuffed by the security personnel and pushed out of the bank, after which a mob of shoppers allegedly joined in the assault on them, leaving them both wounded and traumatised. “We were beaten and kicked until the police came to rescue us. They put us into a van and took us to the clinic. After we were examined and treated, we were released to go home,” he said.

The next day, Kaptain Pro laid a charge of assault against the driver of the BMW who, according to the National Prosecuting Authority’s spokesperson, Mashudu Malabi Dzhangi, is the owner of Nghala Security CO (the security service at Nkuna Kraal Mall). The accused, Steven Maruping Maake, was arrested and immediately appeared in the Hlanganani Magistrate’s Court (17 March). During his second court appearance on 22 March, Maake was granted R5 000 bail. The case was postponed to 18 May for further investigations. No charge of theft was ever made against Kaptain Pro by the mall or the security company, but despite his proclaimed innocence, the gospel singer said that many fellow church members still viewed him as a criminal because of sloppy journalism by two other publications, which had apparently labelled him as a criminal. “I don’t know where they got their information from, but

it only added insult to my injury,” he said.

Kaptain Pro wants to warn the public not to join in blindly when an alleged suspect is being assaulted as it might just be that the life of an innocent person is involved.

On Monday, 1 May, Limpopo Mirror contacted the accused (Steven Maake) for comment, but he said that he did not feel comfortable having a telephonic interview. He suggested meeting our correspondent in person on Tuesday morning (2 May), but when the correspondent called him to confirm a time to meet, Maake said his lawyer had advised him against the interview.

On Tuesday, 2 May, our correspondent contacted the manager at Nkuna Kraal Mall for comment. We were referred to the regional marketing manager, Ms Lebohang Matlala, who requested that we send our media inquiry via email. On Wednesday, we contacted her again to follow up on their response, but Matlala said they would not be able to comment,

since the matter had been handed over to the police.

Police members are standing on top of a nyala, observing and recording the funeral proceedings closely. Photo: Elmon Tshikhudo.

Family, church and community members at the Vuwani Magistrate’s Court during murder-accused Clorence Mulaudzi’s appearance on Tuesday, 25 April. Photo supplied.

Kaptain Pro, a gospel singer from Makumeke village in Malamulele, spoke out about the mob attack on him at Nkuna Kraal Mall last month. Photo supplied.

Goma’s bail bid fails, to the relief of Zwivhuya’s family

By Victor Mukwevho Pfananami Goma,

who stands accused of killing his girlfriend at Folovhodwe village in the Mutale area last year, was denied bail when he appeared in the Mutale Magistrate’s Court last Wednesday afternoon (26 April).

Goma (20) allegedly killed Zwivhuya Miriri while they were sleeping in his room on 20 November.

When he appeared before Magistrate Theodora Mathivha, he looked very calm and collected, as if he expected to be granted bail. Goma’s lawyer detailed the reasons, which were presented in an affidavit written by Goma, why he should be granted bail. In his affidavit, Goma said that after he had allegedly killed his girlfriend, he had gone to the police station to report the matter, which showed that, if he were granted bail, he would not evade standing trial. He also pointed out that he would not intimidate witnesses because, if granted bail, he would be living with his stepmother at her house in Duthuni village.

By Kaizer Nengovhela

Salome Judith Ngwana (54), the owner of the bogus nursing college who is facing more than 90 counts of fraud for falsely registering students who enrolled for their nursing diplomas, was granted R15 000 bail by the Louis Trichardt Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, 19 April.

Ngwana ran unregistered colleges in Botlokwa, Morebeng, Waterval and Thohoyandou, where nursing student enrolled for their diplomas. The victims were also assured of employment upon completion of their studies.

Ngwana had been on the run since 2017, when her shenanigans were brought out into the open. She was arrested at OR Tambo Airport on 10 March this year after detectives from the Makhado SAPS had received information that she would be returning to South Africa from Zimbabwe, where she had been in hiding. She was first reported to be hiding out in Nigeria, but the NPA rectified this information. She faces 13 charges in Louis Trichardt, 40 charges in Thohoyandou and 43 in the Morebeng area, with more than R2 million defrauded from students.

Magistrate Bennie Smith imposed certain bail condi-

tions. She is to report to the Midrand SAPS every Monday between 06:00 and 20:00, hand her passport over to the state and inform the investigating officer if she wishes to leave the country on business. The case was postponed to 30 June for further investigation. According to the regional communications manager of the National Prosecuting Authority, Mashudu Malabi Dzhangi, Ngwana currently resides in Fourways, Gauteng, where she runs a business with 12 employees. Ngwana is kept in custody while awaiting the outcome of her appearance in the Moreng and Thohoyandou Magistrate’s Court, which is still to take place.

Goma’s lawyer added that, if his client were granted bail, he would also abide to all the bail conditions. “He does not have a passport and he is not a flight risk,” he said.

The magistrate, however, pointed out that the affidavit of the police officer investigating the case described Goma as a very elusive suspect who would threaten witnesses and evade trial if granted bail. She said that the deceased, who had been the suspect’s girlfriend, had acquired an interim protection order on 21 August 2021 against him for assaulting her many times, but that Goma had made handing over the protection order to him

impossible for the police. “They phoned him several times and visited his house day and night, but he evaded them,” the investigating officer said in his affidavit.

The magistrate said Goma had kidnapped the deceased for three weeks and no one had known her whereabouts until had he returned her home. According to the investigating police officer, the deceased had also reported Goma to the local traditional leader and said she had not loved him anymore because he had constantly been beating her. The traditional leader had allegedly warned Goma to stay away from the deceased, but he continued to abuse her.

Goma is also accusing the deceased’s mother of killing her own daughter by giving her traditional muti to terminate her pregnancy. In a very warning tone, Magistrate Mathivha said that that was a very serious and malicious allegation against the deceased’s mother as the results of the post-mortem had not been released. “Women have rights to do what they like with their bodies. They have rights to terminate their pregnancies under the law in this country.

Who are you to intervene in such matters?” she asked the accused.

She added that, in his affidavit, the investigating police officer had said that, when he had arrived at the scene, the deceased’s body had had visible wounds all over her body that had shown that she had been severely assaulted with an electrical cable. She said that the community of Folovhodwe was very angry over the manner in which the deceased had been murdered, and that chaos might erupt in the village if the suspect were released on bail.

“The hatred you have against the deceased’s mother shows this court that if you were to be released on bail, you would continue to threaten witnesses. Your application for bail is, therefore, not successful,” Mathivha concluded.

The victim’s family was happy about this decision. Miriri’s mother, Ms Ndoweni Miriri, said they were relieved that the suspect would be in custody when standing trial. “The suspect has been tormenting and threatening us daily. He assaulted my daughter in my presence and threatened to kill the whole family,” she said.

Murder suspect Pfananani Goma appeared for a bail application in the Mutale Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, 26 April.

The family of murdered teenager Zwivhuvya Miriri outside the Mutale Magistrate’s Court last week. From left to right are Zelda Miriri (sister), her mother Ndoweni Miriri and Mpho Miriri (sister).

Local businessman lends a hand and helps Tswera village get water

By Victor Mukwevho

People from all over the country are experiencing a lack of basic service delivery, including the provision of clean running water. In the Vhembe District, many communities from deep rural areas depend on rivers and streams for drinking water.

Rural communities threaten with a total shutdown to get services

By Silas Nduvheni

While the Vhembe District Municipality (VDM) was busy wrapping up its integrated-development-plan (IDP) consultative meeting for the Thulamela Local Municipality (TLM) at the Thohoyandou Indoor Sports Centre on Wednesday, 26 April, hundreds of people from the surrounding rural villages marched from the Viva garage in Sibasa to the VDM’s offices in Thohoyandou, demanding an immediate supply of clean water.

Residents from 17 villages, including Bunzhe, Makononi, Ha-Magidi, and Mbilwi, participated in the march, shouting and waving placards, declaring that they did not want to share dirty water from the rivers with animals anymore; that they needed clean water from their taps, and not from water

tankers, and that the VDM as water-services authority must address the scarcity of water immediately.

Community leader Mr Seemise Tovhowani said the march was meant to show that they were running out of patience. “Water is a source of life, and without clean water, rural communities are forced to drink the same dirty water as the animals. This is a health hazard for human beings. We have waited for such a long time, believing that the VDM would eventually address the issue of water shortages at the affected villages, but nothing happens, and the people are suffering,” said Tovhowani.

Tovhowani said they had handed a memorandum of demands over to the VDM officials, which indicated that villagers from four wards under the TLM were in need of clean running water. “We

need water 24/7. We have water pipes at our villages, but there is no water coming from our taps.”

The protesters gave the VDM 14 days to respond to their demands, otherwise, they warned, they were ready to organise a total shutdown in all the affected areas, until their demands were met.

VDM councillor Steven Pandelani, who received the memorandum on behalf of the executive mayor, Dowelani Nenguda, said the district was aware that most of the villages around Vhembe were without clean water and that they were working around the clock to address the issue.

Pandelani promised to give the communities’ list of demands to the executive mayor as soon as he was available, and said he trusted that Nenguda would look at it and find a way to solve their problem.

The villagers at Tswera are among them. Those who cannot afford to drill boreholes at their houses, still collect their water from the Tshiswavhathu River, where they share even their drinking water with the animals. Because of the additional problem of load shedding, women and young girls spend their weekends collecting firewood up in the local mountain, where encounters with dangerous snakes often

cannot be avoided.

After realising the direness of their situation, Mr Edzisani Frederick Silima, who grew up in Tswera village and is now the managing director of a water-purification company in Thohoyandou, decided to help the local primary school children and members of the community with clean water.

Silima installed several big pipes and water filters at the Tshiswavhathu River, right at the top of the mountain, as well as at Tswera Primary School, so that the villagers and children always have clean drinking water, no matter how poor they are.

“As I grew up in this village, it pained me to see my own brothers, sisters and the aged drinking the dirty water from the river. We live under a democratically elected government,

yet it is failing to provide basic services to our people. I am calling on other businesspeople in Limpopo to help our poor communities with clean water. I am also calling on our own well-off families to help the poor with solar panels, as our people are walking around in snake-infested bushes, looking for firewood to prepare meals and boil water,” he said.

One of the members on the school governing body, Mr Mulalo Nekhavhambe, said the villagers were very grateful for the help they were getting from Silima. “We really thank God for bringing Mr Silima back to our village to help us. Our children at the school are now drinking clean water,” he said.

Those who would like to help make a change can contact Silima on 082 766 7662.

Tourism guide aims to promote Vhembe’s budding tourism industry

By Staff Reporter

If all goes according to plan, the Zoutpansberger and Limpopo Mirror will be publishing the first comprehensive Vhembe Tourism Guide in next week’s paper. The 16-page A4-size booklet promises to be the ideal

guide that can be used as a reference to do some holiday planning or simply to find out which tourism treasures are in the region.

According to Anton van Zyl, manager of Zoutnet Publishers, the need to have a comprehensive guide of

tourism facilities in the area is long overdue. “We are situated in an incredibly beautiful part of the country, and yet our own residents know very little about what is available,” says Van Zyl.

Van Zyl blamed part of this on the local tourism industry, that only seemed to market their facilities to potential tourists from outside the area.

“They seem to forget that the market here serves as valuable referrals for when people come and visit,” he explains.

“I recently spoke to an owner of a guest house, who told me that he only uses online booking agents, and he gets a fair amount of business via the Internet. But he also told me that most of his business comes via local referrals. Yet he never advertises locally or does anything to promote his business in the local market,” says Van Zyl.

Van Zyl believes that the Vhembe District can only become a major tourist attraction if all the residents do their bit to market the region. “The industry has the potential to create many more job opportunities,” he says. “But that will entail that we grow that market. We all need to do our bit by visiting as many of the tourist attractions as possible, so that we can tell others about it.”

The Vhembe Tourism Guide

contains details of more than 232 tourism facilities. The listing includes guest houses, game farms, restaurants and hotels. “As far as possible, we tried to verify that all of these facilities are still operating and are worthy of a referral,” says Van Zyl. He explained that one of the big problems people experienced with the Internet was that it often tended to be dominated by fly-by-night institutions. “If you know the local market fairly well, you get scared to see what pops up when you do a Google search,”

he adds.

The listings in the Vhembe Tourism Guide are all free of charge to bona fide tourism facilities. “For those businesses that wanted more exposure, such as pictures and elaborative descriptions, we offered advertising space,” he says. The idea, however, was to compile a guide where every tourist facility is mentioned, whether they cared about advertising or not. “It needs to be a valuable referral tool for our readers,” says Van Zyl.

The plan is also to publish

another tourism guide before the end of the year. “We realise that we might not have included everyone. There may be new businesses that have opened or we simply did not know about places. The idea is that this must be a dynamic guide that can be updated every couple of months,” says Van Zyl.

Be sure not to miss out on next week’s edition and get your copy of the Vhembe Tourism Guide. The tourism guide will also be available on the websites of the Zoutpansberger and Limpopo Mirror

VDM councillor Steven Pandelani (standing second from left) reads the memorandum submitted to him before signing it, while a community leader from Mbaleni village, Mr Khakhathi Tshisikule (on his left), looks on.

Photo: Silas Nduvheni.

Mr Frederick Silima, Mr Mulalo Nekhavhambe and Ms Muvhoni Envy Mulondo show one of the water filters that were installed at the Tshiswavhathu River last Saturday afternoon to provide the community of Tswera with clean drinking water.

Art & Entertainment

Romeo ThaGreatwhite’s new song offers hope amid grief

By Thembi Siaga

Romeo ThaGreatwhite’s brand new single, titled Kzodlula (featuring Phillip Masengane aka Crosswavee), serves as a reminder of hope to his fans that healing can be found even in the darkest of times. The track, meaning “it will pass”, was only released on Friday, 28 April, but already its popularity is growing among

music enthusiasts.

Rolivhuwa Romeo Dzedzemane from Lwamondo Tshivhale, or Romeo ThaGreatwhite as he is known, is a versatile artist whose music transcends genres and touches the hearts of his fans deeply. This rising star is not only making waves with his latest single, but his lyrical messages of perseverance and self-acceptance have gained him much respect.

In a recent interview with the Limpopo Mirror, he revealed the inspiration behind Kzodlula. “This song was inspired by several life experiences I’ve had. I had lost family members who were dear to me, and it felt like nothing would ever be okay again. But I have learned that even such pain comes to pass over time. This track is more of a pat on my own back, saying that everything will be okay,” he said.

infused with Amapiano RnB

as a tribute to his departmore to

lieves that his style does only one genre. “I’m con-

preferences,” he said. to stay true to himself it’s their unwavering me the confidence to push my boundaries as

For Romeo ThaGreatwhite, the song, which infused with Amapiano and RnB vibes and acts as a tribute to his departed loved ones, is only the beginning of more great projects to come. He believes that his style does not need to conform to only one genre. “I’m confident in my ability to ‘play the whole field’ and create music that speaks to a variety of tastes and preferences,” he said. He credits his success to his loyal supporters, who have allowed him to stay true to himself and his vision. “In fact, it’s their unwavering support that has given me the confidence to explore new sounds and push my boundaries as an artist. I think what this new song says is that I adapt easily, but I never lose myself in the change,” he said.

Romeo ThaGreatwhite has been working on new music projects with AdroitBeatz and Embrace Music. His fans can expect two new EPs later this year.

Top: Isha Maisha of Ngudza and his sweetheart, Mulalo Maraganedzha of Tshikhudini village, tied the knot during a glamourous wedding ceremony that was held at The Living World Gospel Mission Church in Tshilivho Ha-Makhuvha on Sunday, 30 April. Photo: Silas Nduvheni.

Left: The chairperson of the Joe Phungo Foundation donated new school uniforms to two children of the Sebola family of Tshiozwi after their 10-room house burnt down. The hand-over was done at Tshiozwi on Monday, 1 May. Photo supplied.

Romeo ThaGreatwhite's latest single, Kzodlula (featuring Crosswavee), was released last Friday. Photo: Bomo Photography Studios.

On Tuesday, 25 April, the learners at Robert Mbulaheni High School in Thengwe, in the Mutale area, received a donation of sanitary towels from the Thusani Foundation Care. Photo supplied.

A group of learners at Davhana High School each received brand-new full uniforms on Friday, 21 April, donated by the Thavhadzialwa Foundation. Photo supplied.

Bottom: Wellknown businessman of Tshiozwi Mr Wilson Mathoma celebrated his 57th birthday with his family and friends on 1 May at Muraleni Car Wash. Photo supplied.

Rasifudi publishes an inspiring new book

By Kaizer Nengovhela

Nkhakhiseni Rasifudi from Tshilungoma recently published his first motivational book, titled Pfanelo, which holds a powerful message to motivate young African people.

Rasifudi said the idea behind this book stemmed from a poem he had previously written, also titled

Takie Sikhwivhilu to record next album live

verse, called Mutsivhudzi

“People think that a dream is only a vision at night. I want people to be hungry to dream and hungry to excel. One day, your potential will reward you as long as you dream beyond the slumber,” he said.

“I saw it necessary to write a book of this nature as it will motivate and inspire people to never give up on what they want to achieve and to always be prepared for all of life’s misfortunes.”

Rasifudi’s talent became apparent a long time ago, when he started to write for pleasure and ended up writing a whole collection of poems and stories. “I write to inspire people. I always want to connect with humanity in everything I do,” he said. He draws his inspiration from renowned local author Dr Nkhelebeni Phaswana and aspires to start his own publishing company one day, so he can help young writers unwrap their dreams. Rasifudi encourages aspiring authors to stay dedicated and committed. “Your best resource is the power of your mind. No man can stop you, unless you decide to let them. Learn to trust the dynamic inside of you,” he said. An online version and hard copies of the book will be available soon.

By Silas Nduvheni

Gospel lovers and the congregation of The Living World Gospel Mission Church in Tshilivho, near Ha-Makhuvha outside Thohoyandou, will be treated to a day of joyful worshipping when Tshivenda gospel diva Takie Sikhwivhilu records her new live album at the church on 27 May this year.

Sikhwivhilu, who hails from the dusty rural village of Ngovhela-Backside, near Sibasa, started singing in the Sunday school choir. She has proven to the nation that one can get far in life with determination and dedication to one’s God-given talents.

Sikhwivhilu is a member of The Living Gospel World Mission Church, under Pastor Rembuluwani Kharivhe. She also leads the worship team at her church every Sunday.

Her first album, Vho Nkhulela, was released in 2010, followed by Abundant Grace (her first live album) in 2013. In 2015, she produced a unique double CD, titled No ear has heard, while the album Khoroni dzavho was released in 2019.

The singer invites all gospel lovers to join her and her backing vocalists at the church for an unforgettable day of praise and worship during the live recording of her next album. Recording

Rendys to produce Dziaorowa afternoon

drive show

starts at 15:00.

Pastor Kharivhe said he was very proud of Sikhwivhilu, who has been a long-standing member of the church, and he hoped that gospel fans and members of his congregation would show up for the live recording in large numbers. For tickets, call Sikhwivhilu on 082 934 4396 or 076 505 5639. Early birds pay R100 for a ticket, while general tickets cost R170 and VIPs pay R350. Tickets are also available at Pick ‘n Pay.

After producing Phalaphala FM’s Vhandilani morning drive show for more than 10 years, Rendani “Rendys” Sikhwivhilu has now swapped places with Ndivhuwo Pfuluwani to produce the Dziaorowa afternoon drive show, presented by Shandukani “DJ Shy” Vele Lukhwareni and Tico Liphadzi from 15:00 to 18:00, Monday to Friday.

Sikhwivhilu started his schooling at Tshishonga Primary in Thohoyandou. He first attended Mphaphuli Nngweni Secondary, and later matriculated from Thohoyandou High School in 1994.

He obtained his degree in criminal justice from the University of Venda (Univen). While he was still studying, he went to Oujda in Morocco as part of an All-African Human Rights moot court competition, where the Univen students took sixth position out of 43 African universities.

In 1996, he volunteered at the South African Student Organisation in Korongwe, Tanzania, and in 1997, he received the Presidential Programme award for senior university students from the South African Management Development Institute.

Tshivenda gospel diva Takie Sikhwivhilu will be recording her new album live at The Living World Gospel Mission Church in Tshilivho village on 27 May this year.

Blessa preaches love and peace through his music

By Thembi Siaga

Afro-Pop and soul artist Blessa is spreading a powerful message of love, peace, and motivation to his fans through his fourth album, titled Ndi Murumiwa (I am a messenger), which was released two months ago.

Blessa, born Phathutshedzo Marandela from Gaba village near Thohoyandou, said the album had been received with immense love and support from his followers. The 17-track album’s title was influenced by the word Murumiwa, which means “messenger”, as he sees himself as someone sent to deliver messages from God. The album features guest appearances from artists such as Prifix, Papa

Thile, and Ramzeey.

“My fans have shown that they are enjoying the album, and it was evident from the response we got from online platforms. The album was influenced by love, hope, and positive energy of encouragement, and I hope that my music will inspire people to love and appreciate one another in life,” he said.

Blessa said he had started the project in 2019 and had been supposed to be released in 2020, but due to other commitments, the album had been delayed. “The album generally received favourable reviews from music critics. It is on high rotation on radio stations. The most popular songs are Ndi Murumiwa (title track) and Biko la Muphandi,” he said.

His love of music started at the age of four, singing along to records on the radio and playing on selfmade instruments. As he grew older, he began learning to play the keyboard and guitar at the Faith Harvest church. His music journey was influenced largely by African artists such as Davido and Eddy Kenzo.

Two years ago, Blessa released a single, titled Vhutshilo ha Ntha, which gained him a steady fan-base and larger audiences through Spotify and other online platforms.

Basetsana takes over Vhembe FM’s weekend morning show

By Kaizer Nengovhela

Basetsana Rivombo is the host of Vhembe FM’s weekend morning show, Vhuragane, which is aired on Saturdays from 06:00 to 09:00.

She was born and grew up in Ha-Manavhela, in the Kutama area. She started her school career at Pfunzo Ndidenzhe Primary School and completed her Grade 12 at Ozias Davhana High School.

Rivombo joined Makhado FM in November 2011, where she took up the challenge of hosting the Romantic Breeze show, aired from Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 12:00.

Over the years, she hosted multiple shows and gained full confidence as a presenter.

In 2020, however, she took a break from radio, and worked as a teacher’s assistant from December 2022.

In April this year, she was happy to shift behind the microphone again when she joined Vhembe FM. “It makes me proud to break the stories that suddenly become the talk of the town and bring changes in many areas of our society. The show deals with news from around the world. Our topics focus on issues that are beneficial to the community. We engage listeners who take part in the show by interacting and debating on various topics,” she says.

Rivombo says the programme also lets her interact with big names in political, social, entertainment, and

sporting circles.

“To say I love my job is an understatement. I put everything into my work at Vhembe FM. I want to work harder and establish myself on radio. Radio bridges the gap between our people and the world. Radio inspires and instils hope. With radio, we learn the difference between right and wrong. Radio has given me an opportunity to do something in the community,” she says.

Rivombo believes in three things, and they are that hard work pays off, even if it takes time; that dreams can come true, if pursued earnestly; and that we all need to surround ourselves with positive people who speak words of encouragement and support our dreams.

He said that his fans could be on the look-out for his upcoming new single that he was currently working on.

Afro-pop and soul musician Blessa.

Photo: Bomo Photography.

Sikhwivhilu worked as a court interpreter at Thohoyandou Magistrate’s Court and later joined the Univen community radio station, where he presented the morning drive show for three years. He was recruited by Phalaphala FM in 1999.

In 2001, he presented the station’s afternoon drive show, and in 2003, he moved on to produce the SABC’s educational programmes. He earned several of the highest accolades for this position. In 2004, he was announced as the SABC’s Best Educational Producer in the Limpopo region.

He has 15 years’ experience working as a producer at the station, producing both the afternoon and morning drive shows. He also presented the traffic report during the Dziaorowa drive show. In 2018, the National Liberty Radio Awards presented him with the Traffic Reporter of the Year award.

He is an experienced product-branding specialist, with strong leadership and relationship-building skills. He is excellent at juggling multiple tasks and working under pressure. His broad industry experience includes broadcasting, production, advertising, branding, and communication.

According to Sikhwivhilu, young people need to be given moral education to encourage them to stay steer clear of criminal activities, which are becoming a growing concern among the youth of today.

Rendani “Rendys” Sikhwivhilu is now producer of Phalaphala FM’s Dziaorowa afternoon drive show. Photo supplied.

Basetsana Rivombo hosts Vhembe FM's Vhuragane weekend morning show.

Photo supplied.

Photo: Silas Nduvheni.

Nkhakhiseni Rasifudi's motivational book, titled Pfanelo, offers encouragement to dream big. Photo supplied.

“I just wish there were bathrooms that homeless people could use”

By Bernard Chiguvare / Groundup

Next to the Musina Post Office is a ditch running east from the N1. Under a mango tree, black plastic bags cover part of the ditch. This is the home of Melissa Gwarimba and her son.

Gwarimba dropped out of school in Zimbabwe after the death of her father, who had been taking care of her, and came to South Africa in 2013.

Zout Farmers Market to help local entrepreneurs

By Bernard Chiguvare

Fifteen local entrepreneurs attended the Zout Farmers Market at Makhado Crossing on Friday, 29 April, to showcase their various products and services.

The Zout Farmers Market is an organisation aimed at helping upcoming entrepreneurs who aim to grow their businesses, not only in the Vhembe District, but across the entire country. It was established in May last year and has since hosted several events.

Ms Lindelani Ramuedzisi from Madodonga village in Kutama is the public relations and marketing manager of Zout Farmers Market.

“The concept of the farmers market comes from the Fourways Farmers Market in Johannesburg.

Zout Farmers Market will not only bring entertainment, but it will also provide a platform for young, upcoming entrepreneurs to showcase their talents by displaying

the products they produce and the services they render,” she said.

Among the entrepreneurs was Khuliso Makhwara, who is into the waterless car-washing business, where chemicals are used instead of water. He drives around Louis Trichardt and the surrounding villages, washing people’s cars.

Makhwara has been in the carwash business since November last year. Asked why he decided to pursue this line of work, he replied: “This area experiences severe water challenges, so we decided to use chemicals instead to clean people’s cars. We use different chemicals on different car parts.”

Sedzani Davhana (25) sells sports attire. In 2021, she started her own sports brand, called Let’s keep fit with Sedzi. “I believe my business will grow from the exposure I got at this event. I would like to establish my business all over the Vhembe District,” said Davhana.

“I really thought it was going to be easy for me in South Africa, but I could not secure any job, leading me to live on the streets,” she said.

Panashe’s father also lives on the streets, though they are not together anymore.

Gwarimba finds occasional work, gardening or sweeping yards, but looking for work with a baby is difficult. “If the weather is cold or very hot, I cannot walk around with my child. I have to beg for food from nearby stores, or well-wishers drop me

some food,” said Gwarimba. She takes the child around in a stroller she found on a rubbish dump.

When GroundUp visited her two weeks ago, the weather was fine and she was about to go out on a job. “It is about to be winter. Panashe needs warm clothes and blankets. I also need nappies for him. Usually when I run out of nappies, I tear off one of my pieces of clothing to use as nappies,” she said, looking down at a smiling Panashe. She works with the child on her back or wraps him in a blanket and finds some shade for him to sleep in.

What she would like most is access to a bathroom. Living on the streets, she has to wash out in the open at night and this is dangerous. “I have to bath at night in an open place, but I feel insecure. Men take advantage of this situation. I really beg the municipality to provide bathrooms for us,” she said.

Joshua Kwapa, the Lim-

popo Department of Social Development’s spokesperson, said building bathrooms was the responsibility of the municipality. But Wilson Dzebu, Musina Municipality’s spokesperson, told Groundup that the municipality could not build bathrooms for homeless people as this would encourage people to live on the streets. “Instead, we encourage these homeless people to get to shelters in Musina,” he said.

At least four shelters exist in Musina, for men, for girls, for boys and for women and children. But Gwarimba and other women GroundUp spoke to said they preferred to live on the streets because the shelters had strict rules about entrance and exit times that did not suit them.

“More and more women are living on the streets,” said the manager of Musina Home-Based Care, Tapiwa Zvauya. “We are not sure how many there are. The authorities seem not to give much

attention to the challenges faced by people living on the streets,” said Zvauya.

Yvonne Maunganidze has been living on the streets since 2013. She lives near the taxi rank with her three children and a friend. They beg at Musina Mall, and the two older children, aged seven and 10, beg from motorists while she sits under a tree with her two-year-old, begging from passers-by. The children have never been to school.

Eunice Madinginye, who runs “Musina Help Me To Quit”, an organisation that helps people dealing with substance abuse, said some of the women living on the street were victims of exploitation by men who promised to look after them. She said she wished her organisation could provide meals for the women on the street, to make them less vulnerable. “We are sure they will not be easy prey for men then,” she said.

Crimson Loo workers continue with strike

By Bernard Chiguvare

Striking workers from Crimson Loo (Pty) Ltd in Louis Trichardt say they will not budge until their demands for better salaries are met. The workers, affiliated to the National Union of Public Service and Allied Workers (NUPSAW), have been on strike since Tuesday, 25 April. On Tuesday, 2 May, they had still not returned to work.

The strike follows a meeting between NUPSAW and the employer in August last year, in which they failed to reach an agreement. “We cannot allow our workers to continue suffering, and that is why we will not stop this strike until our demands are met,” said Ms Joyce Ndou, one of the organisers of the strike.

Mr Quintin Sillands, manager of the Crimson Loo Factory, said the union refused to accept the company’s offer, but that the company would not stop operating. “There

Makhado Men’s

Forum pledges to

are a few of our workers who are afraid to report for work because they feel intimidated by the union members, but work will resume as usual,” he said.

NUPSAW’s demands include a minimum wage of R8 500, overtime for weekends

and public holidays, according to the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, and proper uniforms and personal protective equipment (PPE). They further demand a night shift allowance of R60 per hour, and that hours be limited to 180 per month.

As some of the workers mix powders that could be hazardous to their health, they also want a milk allowance of R250 per month.

Lastly, the union demands that the employees receive their payslips at least two days before the pay date.

help fight gender abuse and violence

By Kaizer Nengovhela

The new Makhado Men’s Forum (MMF), which was established at the Makhado Show Grounds on 14 April this year, has pledged to work hard in encouraging men to change their behaviour towards women.

The purpose of the forum is to look for ways to stop the scourge of abuse and violence against women and children. The deputy chairperson of the Limpopo Men’s Forum, Mr Bardwell Mufunwaini, said the organisation wanted to teach men to love and protect their women and children.

Mufunwaini said the forum had received complaints not long ago about children who were being abused by their

stepfather, and of a woman who had sold her child for sex in exchange for money. He said that many other such cases were still reported to the forum.

According to Mr Brian Ralivhona, the newly elected chairperson of the MMF, men should have a place and an opportunity to discuss family issues. They are hoping that this might reduce the prevailing domestic violence in communities.

Ralivhona urged local churches to help in addressing social problems, so that some of these family matters can be resolved. “We are here today to proclaim that real men care for their families, and we will continue to advocate this until all our women and children feel they are safe,” he said.

Men, however, are not always

the abusers. Many women physically, psychologically and financially abuse their men and children. Ralivhona said that this was a recipe for disaster. “Men who are abused keep quiet for fear that the community will laugh at them. As a result, they become like ticking timebombs, just waiting to explode, and are dangerous,” he said.

The MMF’s executive committee members are Brian Ralivhona (chairperson), Aifheli Mudau (deputy chairperson), Thanyani Thovha (secretary), David Mukwevho (deputy secretary) and Solani Mashimbyi (treasurer). The additional members are Phusuphusu Malukwe, Ndidzulafhi Nedzanani and Tshimangadzo Tsanwani.

Melissa Gwarimba lives in a ditch in Musina with her son Panashe.

Photo: Bernard Chiguvare.

A group of men who attended the launch of the Makhado Men’s Forum at the Makhado Show Grounds on

April. Photo supplied.

Crimson Loo workers affiliated to NUPSAW have been on strike for a week now. They refuse to return to work unless their demands are met.

Photo: Bernard Chiguvare.

Sedzani Davhana displays her sports attire with her own brand, called Let’s keep fit with Sedzi. Photo: Bernard Chiguvare.

Rabali and Matanda Rockers draw

By Kaizer Nengovhela

Rabali Pull Together and Matanda Rockers played to 1-all draw in an important Safa Vhembe SAB match played at the Rabali grounds on Sunday.

The absence of Rockers’ striker, Mpho” Fire” Mavhandu, was evident from the onset as no one was there to win the

high balls.

Rabali threatened to score in the 12th minute. Pfariso Ramufhi won the loose ball in the 35-metre area and unleashed a volley from just outside the penalty box. The ball missed the target by inches.

Rockers broke the deadlock in the 28th minute. Their veteran player, Pfano Sithuga, won the ball just behind the centre

line and ran towards the right corner, from where he dished up a square pass to Humbulani Kwinda, who beat the Stars keeper, Thinandavha Mulaudzi, with a ground cutter.

The hosts, Rabali, knocked on their opponents’ door three minutes later. Thompho Maliahe tried his luck from the edge of the box. Rockers’ keeper, Khumbelo Ndadza, stretched to the limit to execute a brilliant save. The half-time score was 1-0 in favour of Rockers.

Rabali created some promising moves from behind, but their strikers let them down by shooting aimlessly. Their overlapping midfielder, Ndamulelo Mbedzi, had his chance in the 55th minute. He received a neat pass from Tendani Tshiafula and shot wide from just outside the box. The continued pressure that Rabali applied eventually paid dividends. The equaliser came via Kgotso Motsoane, whose close-range ground cutter was too hot for the keeper to handle.

Mbedzi takes on the odds to start his own shoe-making business

By Victor Mukwevho

While the scourge of unemployment continues to ravage prospects for many youths to

Mafiatha FC crush Magona United to lift the Mpho Mathoho trophy

through a penalty shootout.

By Frank Mavhungu

Mafiatha FC were crowned the champions of the Mpho Mathoho Electrical KO Competition. They crushed Magona United 4-2 in the final to lift the trophy at the Malamulele Stadium last Thursday (27th).

improve themselves and their future, a young man from Tshandama village made the effort to start his own shoe-manufacturing business to try and survive.

After considering different business opportunities around the Vhembe District, including opening a spaza shop at home, or selling sweets on the streets, Israel Mbedzi decided on starting a shoe-making business. “I am from a very poor family, and I had always worn very old shoes. Sometimes they would just tear apart while I was walking, so I decided to fix them myself,” he said.

He said the situation had been so bad that, at one point, he had walked around the village completely barefoot. “I felt very down, especially when I had to go to town barefoot. It was also difficult to greet girls. So, I made my own shoes from cardboard, but this became a problem when it rained.”

He thought long and hard about it and eventually started making different shoe models from cardboard to give him the right idea to work from. He then used leather and textiles from old shoes and foam to make himself a proper pair of shoes. That was the start of his shoe-making business, which he runs from his home in the village.

“My biggest challenge is the financial muscle to buy materials like leather and glue to make more shoes. At the moment, I can only afford to make about two pairs of shoes a month. If I can get more of the materials I need, I can make at least five pairs a week, and maybe teach others to help me grow my business. I can employ other youths who are suffering like myself,” he said.

Mbedzi is calling on school children around the Mutale area with torn shoes to contact him if they want these to be fixed. Mbedzi can be contacted at 079 559 6334.

Mafiatha were presented with R10 000, a floating trophy, soccer kit and gold medals during a ceremony held at the stadium shortly after the game. Mafiatha’s way to the final went via Gumbani Young Stars, whom they brutally walloped 5-0 in their semi-final match, which was played at the same venue earlier that day.

Magona United took home a cash prize of R7 000, a soccer kit and silver medals. Magona had crushed Josefa Cosmos 4-3 to secure a place in the final. The scoreboard was still blank at the end of the regulation time and Josefa were eliminated

The third-placed side, Gumbani Young Stars, received R5 000 and bronze medals. Gumbani beat Josefa Cosmos 6-5 in their losers’ final match. The winner was also determined through a penalty-shootout, following a 1-1 draw at the end of regulation time. Josefa Cosmos went home with R3 000.

Teams booted out of the competition in the quarter-final round, Team G1 FC, Jerome River Bank, Jilongo

Giant Killers and Prosper United, were each given a consolation prize of R1 000.

Gift Baloyi of Mafiatha FC was the recipient of the best goalkeeper’s award. The top goal scorer’s award was presented to Ento Maluleke of Mafiatha FC. Hlayisani Maluleke of Mafiatha was nominated the Man of the Match in the final game.

Sixty-one teams from the Collins Chabane LFA took part in the competition.

Ravele Communal Property Association

Reg. No. CPA/04/0690/A

P.O. Box 363, LEVUBU, 0929, RSA • Appelfontein 8(3) 35 LT, B1, Road D1806, LEVUBU, 0929, RSA

Contact Details: Tel: + 27 (0) 71 070 5316; Fax: 086 562 9562

E-mail: info.ravelecpa@gmail.com Website: http://www.ravelecpa.co.za

INVITATION TO RAVELE COMMUNAL PROPERTY ASSOCIATION SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING.

1. The matter above bears’ reference.

2. The Ravele Communal Property Association [the CPA], a land holding institution incepted in terms of the Communal Properties Act, 1996’ extends an invitation to Ravele CPA members to the General Special Meeting which is scheduled as follows: Saturday, 13 May 2023 Redbank Farm, Levubu Time: 10h00

3. The purpose of the meeting is to present the mediation agreement in relation to the disputes within the CPA and also to present the itinerary for the resuming of the Membership verification process, that would pave way for the long overdue elections immediately after the adoption of the Membership List.

4. Your Attendance shall be highly appreciated.

Regards, Ravele T.B

Secretariat and Administrator

Cell: 072 423 4012

WhatsApp: 072 320 7643

Email: ravelebethuel@yahoo.com or info.ravelecpa@gmail.com

Enquiries

Chairperson: Netshisahulu N.N.

Cell: 083 695 6940/ 071 123 1826

Email: netshisahulu.ravelecpa@gmail.com or netshisahulunn@gmail.com

Secretary: Ravele N.P

Cell: 072 186 0073

Email: ravele9@gmail.com

The captain of Mafiatha FC, Caswell Baloyi, receives his team’s trophy from the sponsor, Mr Mpho Mathoho (second from right), while the other dignitaries look on. Photo: Frank Mavhungu.

The best goalkeeper, Gift Baloyi of Mafiatha FC, displays his trophy while Messrs JP Ndove (left), Mpho Mathoho (second from left) and MJ Vukeya look on. Photo: Frank Mavhungu.

Ompha Davhana of Rabali with the ball, with Rotondwa Mulaudzi trying to intercept. Photo: Kaizer Nengovhela.

One of Israel Mbedzi’s shoes that he painstakingly manufactures by hand. Photo supplied.

Israel Mbedzi with a cardboard model of a Grasshopper shoe. Now all he needs is leather, textiles and foam to make a real shoe.

No�ce

75(1) TSHA MULAYO,

KHA MANWALWA ARE

KHA BUGU DZA MULAYO

WA MAKHADO SPATIAL

PLANNING AND LAND

USE MANAGEMENT WA

2016, ZWO VHALWA

ZWOTHE NA ZWA

KHA MADAVHI 22 A

MAKHADO LAND USE

SCHEME, 2009. HU U

ITELA U FHATWA HA

THAWARA YA NETHIWEKE

YA VHULAPFU HA

MITHARA DZA 36 KHA

BULASI LA SENTHIMULA’S

LOCATION NO. 291-LS

Ndivhadzo heyi I divhadza

uri nne Cliveton Seekane, Ubva kha khamphani

ya Ace Environmental

Solu�ons (Pty) Ltd ndi kou

rumela fomo ha Masipala

wa Makhado ndo sedza

milayo kha tshipida tsha

75 (1) tsha Makhado

Spa�al Planning and Land

Use Management By-

Law 2016, vha vhale na

tshipida 22 tsha Makhado

Land Use Scheme,2016, nga ha u �a�wa ha thawara ya nethiweke ya vhulapfu ha mithara

dza 36, kha bulasi la Senthimula’s Loca�on NO.

291-LS

Zwithu zwothe na dzi pulane dza fomo heyi, zwi do wanala ha masipala

nga tshi�inga tsha mushumo kha adiresi yo nwalwaho.

Munwe na munwe

ano takalela u amba

vhudipfi hawe malugana na fomo, u fanela u divhadza khamphani ya Ace Environmental

Solu�ons navha muhasho wa tshumelo ya Town Planning ha ngei masipala wa Makhado Civic Centre, No 83 krough Street, Louis Trichardt, 0920, ubva ngadzi 21st April 2023 to 1st June 2023

ACE Environmental Solu�ons (Pty) Ltd

KHONGOLOTI CONSULTANT CC

COLLINS CHABANE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY SPATIAL PLANNING SCHEME OF 2018 APPLICATION FOR:

Special Consent for the Erec�on of a North Star Tower Cellular Mast and Base Sta�on In terms of Sec�on 75(1) of Collins Chabane Spa�al Planning, Land Development and Land Use Management

By – Law 2016 and Clause 22 of the Collins Chabane Land Use Scheme, 2009

For Special Consent to conduct the following land use ac�vi�es: Erec�on of a Vodacom Cellular Mast and Base Sta�on On stand/ holding/ farm por�on:

ON PORTION 0 OF THE FARM NATORP 227 LT

Par�culars of this applica�on may be inspected during normal office hours at:

Khongolo� Consultant cc, 373 Melk Street, Nieuw Muckleneuk, 0181, Pretoria

Any person having an objec�on to the approval of this consent use applica�on must lodge such objec�on, together with the grounds thereof, with the office of the Town Planner, Collins Chabane Local Municipality (Private Bag X2596, Collins Chabane, 0920) and the undersigned, in wri�ng not later then:

12 June 2023

Enquiries:

Khongolo� Consultant cc PO Box 1950, Brooklyn Square, 0075

Tel: 012 460 4755

Fax: 012 460 4761 / 072

404 7447

Email: khongolo�@ absamail.co.za

PFUMELERIWEKE: RICHARD HLENGANI

ADDRESS: 373 MELK ST, NIEUW MUCKLENEUK, PRETORIA

TEL: 012 460 4755/ 072 404 7447

EMAIL: khongolo�@ absamail.co.za

Ref: Mphambo Tsonga 21/04/23

SIGWAVHULIMU ATTORNEYS.

NOTICE IN TERMS OF SECTION 35(5) OF ACT 66 OF 1965

Kindly be informed that the First and Final Liquida�on and Distribu�on in respect of the Estate of the late: TSHIVHENGWA

ZACHARIA RAMALIBA

ID No: 500315 5872 087

Estate No: 2796/2021, Last address: No: 4245

Makwarela Ext 3 in the District of Thohoyandou, Limpopo Province, will be open for inspec�on for a period of twenty-one (21) days at Offices of the Master of the Limpopo High Court, Thohoyandou from the date specified or from the date of publica�on hereof, whichever may be later. Dated at Thohoyandou on the 17TH day of April 2023.

SIGWAVHULIMU

ATTORNEYS

Office No: 06, 08 & 09 First Floor, Limdev Building Thohoyandou, P.O. Box 747, Sibasa 0970

TEL: 015 962 1097

FAX: 086 4654693, REF: SIGWA/ESTATE/055

VAN HEERDEN & RUDOLPH ATTORNEYS

NOTICE ISSUED IN TERMS OF REGULATION 4(2) OF THE EIA REGULATION, REGARDING THE APPROVED ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORISATION FOR THE FARM VERGENOEG 228 MT SITUATED IN THE MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT OF VHEMBE, LIMPOPO

DMR REF: LP 30/5/1/3/3/2/1 (11898) MP

TAKALANI LAWRENCE SIPHEY I have been granted an Environmental Authorization for application of Mining permit to mine 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 Forestry, Fisheries and Environment (DFFE): 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: 05 MAY 2023

NOTICE ISSUED IN TERMS OF REGULATION 4(2) OF THE EIA REGULATION, REGARDING THE APPROVED ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORISATION FOR THE FARM GREATER GIYANI 891LT LT SITUATED IN THE MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT OF MOPANE, LIMPOPO DMR REF: LP 30/5/1/3/3/2/1 (11641) MP

DZUMERI TRADITIONAL COUNCIL have been granted an Environmental Authorization for application of Mining permit to mine 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

2016, Read with Clause 22 Of The Makhado Land Use Scheme, 2016, for the construc�on of a 36 meter cellular telephone mast and base sta�on on The Farm Senthimula’s

Loca�on NO. 291-LS

Par�culars and plans of this applica�on may be inspected during normal office hours at the under men�oned address of the applicant.

Any person or persons wishing to object to the approval of this applica�on must lodge such objec�on, together with the grounds thereof, to both the applicant [ACE

Environmental Solu�ons (Pty) Ltd] and the Town

Planning Department:

Department City

Development, Execu�ve

Director: Town planning

department: Civic Centre, No 83 Krogh Street, Louis Trichardt, 0920, between 21ST April 2023 & 1ST

June 2023

ACE Environmental

Solu�ons (Pty) Ltd

1 Larch Street Centurion, 0157 Postnet Suite 207

Private Bag X32

Highveld Park, 0169

Tel: (012) 663 5200

Email: cliveton@ace-env. co.za Ref: Madombidzha

1 Larch Street Centurion, 0157 Postnet Suite 207 Private Bag X32 Highveld Park, 0169

Tel: (012) 663 5200

Email: cliveton@ace-env. co.za

Ndaedzi: Madombidzha

ADV R J MAKHERA CHAMBERS

NOTICE IN TERMS OF SECTION 35 (5) OF ACT 66 OF 1965

The first and final liquida�on and distribu�on account in the estate of the late MUKHWAMUVHI

THILIVHALI ROBERT

ID NO: 600427 5224 083 of stand no: 1053, Unit E, Thohoyandou, Thulamela Local Municipality, Vhembe District, Limpopo Province. Estate no: 468/2023 shall lie for inspec�on at the offices of the Master of the High Court, Thohoyandou, for a period of twenty one (21) days as from the date of publica�on hereof. Should no objec�on be lodged with the Master’s office within the specified period the Executrix shall proceed with the distribu�on of the estate to the beneficiaries.

Dated at Thohoyandou on this 02 May 2023.

ADVOCATE RJ MAKHERA

CHAMBERS, Erf 741, Thohoyandou Block G Ext, Corner Gole & Tshedza Streets, Email: rjmakhera@gmail. com REF RJ/EST/MTR/6/2023.

Ref: Mphambo Eng

21/04/23

KHONGOLOTI CONSULTANT CC

MASIPALA WA COLLINS

CHABANE HI MAYELANA

NI XIYENGE XA 75 (1)

LAND USE MANAGEMENT

SCHEME, 2018

XITIVISO XI VIKIWA KU

YA HI XIYENGE XA 75(1)

XA COLLINS CHABANE

SPATIAL PLANNING, LAND DEVELOPMENT AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT

SCHEME, 2009. LESWAKU HINA VA TIRHI VA

KHONGOLOTI PTY LTD HI

KOMBELA PFUMELELO

WA KU ENDLA HIGH

MAST EKA PURASI RA:

ON PORTION 0 OF THE

FARM NATORP 227 LT

SWILAVEKO HINKWASWO

SWA XIKOMBELO SWI

KONA KU XIYAXIYIWA HI

NKARI WA NTIRHO EKA

TIHOFISI TA VAPULANI VA DOROBA COLLINS

CHABANE, PRIVATE

BAG X2596, COLLINS

CHABANE, 0920 HI NKARI

WA MASIKU YA 28 KU

SUKELA HI SIKU RA:

12 June 2023

MINKANETO KUMBE

MAVONELO WOYELANA

NI XIKOMBELO LEXI, YANGA FIKISIWA

EKA MUFAMBISI WA

MASIPALA EKA ADIRESE

LEYI KOMBISIWEKE

LAHA HENHLA KUMBE

EKA POSO YA COLLINS

CHABANE LOCAL

MUNICIPALITY PRIVATE

BAG X2596, COLLINS

CHABANE, 0920

MUKOMBERI LA

LIQUIDATION & DISTRIBUTION ACCOUNT IN DECEASED ESTATES LYING FOR INSPECTION

In terms of Sec�on 35(5) of the Administra�on of Estates Act, No 66 of 1965, no�ce is hereby given that copies of the Liquida�on and Distribu�on account (first and final, unless otherwise stated) in the estate below will be open for the inspec�on of all persons with an interest therein for a period of 21 (Twenty one) days from the date specified or from the date of publica�on hereof, whichever may be the later, at the Magistrates office, Louis Trichardt

Estate number: 367/2018

SURNAME: MALULEKE

FIRST NAME: KHANGELA

PATRICK ID No: 530707

5785 083

Last address: House number 347, Sec�on D1, Giyani Magistrate office: Louis

Trichardt

Master’s Office:

Thohoyandou

Adver�ser: VAN HEERDEN & RUDOLPH ATTORNEYS

G.S.B. Gebou / G.S.B. Building Devenishstraat 24 Devenish Street, Posbus / PO Box 246 Louis Trichardt 0920

Tel: 015 516 0164/5/6 Fax (015) 516 1091

Docex 1 Louis Trichardt

ALSO AT Shop 4, Office GO1, Metropolitan Centre Thohoyandou, 0950

Tel: 015- 962 6157 /

Fax: 015-962 6060

REF: DR S RUDOLPH/ Lure�e/32584

(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 Forestry, Fisheries and Environment (DFFE): 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: 05 MAY 2023

MUSINA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

FOURTH (4th) SUPPLEMENTARY VALUATION ROLL NOTICE

Musina Local Municipality hereby gives notice in terms of Section 49 read together with section 72(2) of the Local Government Municipal Property Rates Act 6 of 2004 that the 4th supplementary valuation roll will be open for public inspection at the municipal offices, 21 irwin avenue, Musina, as well as municipal website stated hereunder hours from the 04th of May 2023 to the 05th June 2023.

Invitation is hereby made that any owner of the property or other interested and affected person to lodge an Objections against the supplementary valuation roll with the Municipal Manager within the period mentioned above by completing a prescribed form obtainable from the below mentioned offices or through a municipal website at: www.musina.gov.za.

Attention is specifically drawn to the fact that in terms of section 50(2) of the Act, an objection must be in relation to a specific individual property and not against the supplementary valuation as such. The completed forms may be handed in at the below mentioned address or mailed to:

Musina Municipality Private Bag X611

MUSINA

0900 Satellite Office

21 Irwin Street

Musina

For further enquiries during office hours please contact:

(015 534 6110/22/24)

Tel: 015 534 6100

Fax: 086 517 0049

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Univen humiliate Miluwani’s Boys

By Frank Mavhungu

Univen FC enhanced their chances for promotion by beating Miluwani Happy Boys 4-2 in their Safa Vhembe Regional League match that was played at the Univen Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

The game was characterised by yellow cards. The referee, Mr Tshinanne Mulaudzi, had to flash no fewer than five yellow cards in the game.

The hosts made their intentions clear from the onset. They initiated several promising moves from behind, but their strikers let them down by shooting aimlessly at the goal mouth. They finally

opened their account in the 24th minute when their right winger, Rofhela Mawewe, beat the keeper with a close-range ground cutter.

The students continued to press hard in search of more goals, but the score remained unchanged until the end of the first half. The wheel of fortune turned against the visitors from Miluwani village early in the last half. Univen increased the lead in the 48th minute when Hlawuleko Chauke caught the Happy Boys’ keeper napping with a half volley. They put the matter beyond doubt moments thereafter when Lesiba Moloto, who came on as a substitute, blasted in a rocket from the edge of the box to

Tricky hurdle for Masakona Liberty

By Frank Mavhungu

The affiliates of the Sasol Women’s League in Limpopo Province will play their sixth league matches for the current season this weekend. Seven matches will be played at different venues throughout the province on Saturday afternoon, while three are scheduled for Sunday afternoon.

After registering a historic victory away from home last weekend, Rodadau FC are gearing up for a home match against Masakona Liberty Experience that will be played at the Tshitungulwane Grounds outside Vuwani on Saturday. Rodadau are still in a joyous mood after they had brutally walloped Phomolong Ladies 19-1 at the Lulekani Stadium in Phalaborwa last Sunday. Should they fail to collect the maximum points, Rodadau will have only themselves to blame. Liberty Experience are still to win a league match this season.

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make the score 3-0.

Happy Boys then tried their luck by effecting three changes to their starting 11. The move was not good enough to stop Univen from scoring their fourth goal via Fhatuwani Mathivha in the 64th minute.

Happy Boys did not give in without a fight, although time was fast running out for them. They scored their opening goal in the 74th minute. Karabo Mazwi received a neat pass from Ntodeni Mashau and made no mistake. Gumani Mphephu scored their second goal later in the game.

With four matches remaining before the end of the season, Univen FC are shining on top of Stream D2.

Real Mighty Girls are waiting for Merwe United Ladies, with whom they will fight for league points at the Xikukwani Stadium outside Giyani.

Two for Joy Ladies will be on the road this weekend. They will undertake a journey to Phalaborwa. Their match against Sealene Ladies will be played at the Lulekani Stadium. Lacoste Morning Stars will entertain Phomolong Ladies at the Shayandima School Grounds. Just Like Masakona Liberty Experience, Phomolong Ladies are still to register a victory this season.

Tshandama Young Stars will travel to Bolobedu village outside Tzaneen. They will meet Sister FC at the Bolobedu Grounds. Mandebele Happy Fighters Ladies will lock horns with Seven Stars Ladies at the Groblersdal Stadium. Seven Stars Ladies are still battling to find a winning combination. They have managed to deposit only one point in five matches.

The other weekend fixtures are Marumo Gallants FC vs University of Limpopo Ladies, Ramatlaohle Ladies FC vs Schoonoord Chiefs Ladies and FC 50 Stars United vs Kanatla Ladies.

Mauluma Eagles beat Brothers in Vhembe SAB decider

By Kaizer Nengovhela

Mauluma Eagles United beat Maelula United Brothers 2-0 in their Safa Vhembe SAB clash that also served as a league decider. The match was played at the Mauluma Grounds on Sunday.

Both sides managed to display entertaining football throughout the game. Brothers missed their opportunity in the opening minutes when their giant striker, Mpfariseni “Milo” Neluvhada, shot wide with only the keeper to beat.

Eagles continued to fight collectively, although it was difficult for them to find their way through the defence of Brothers, which was marshalled by Tsumbedzo

Khodobo

and Fine

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Tsweti. Eagles’ left flank, Pfananani Muzila, was out of touch. All his passes were intercepted, much to the disappointment of the team’s fans.

Eagles broke the deadlock in the 47th minute. Maano Phaswana received a brilliant pass from Given Nwaila at the left corner. Instead of dishing a square pass to Mulisa Muremi, Phaswana took it upon himself and unleashed a ground cutter from an awkward angle. Brothers’ keeper, Khumbudzo Makumbe, could only watch the ball go beyond his reach.

The second goal for Eagles was scored by Thabelo Nemakanga, who headed home from a corner kick.

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THULAMELA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

FOURTH (4th) SUPPLEMENTARY VALUATION ROLL NOTICE

Thulamela Local Municipality hereby gives notice in terms of Section 78 and 79 read together with section 41 of the Local Government Municipal Property Rates Act 6 of 2004 that the compilation of 4th supplementary valuation roll will be conducted from the 4nd of May 2023 to the 26th May 2023.

Attention is specifically drawn to the fact that in terms of section 77 of the Act read together with section 45, a municipality must regularly, but at least once a year, update its valuation roll by causing –

(a) a supplementary valuation roll to be prepared, if section 78 applies; or

(b) the valuation roll to be amended, if section 79 applies.

For further enquiries during office hours please contact: Mr. Mudzunga M @ 015 962 7500 Or

Thulamela Local Municipality Thohoyandou Civic Centre, Old Agriven Building, Thohoyandou

Nndinde Mafune of Happy Boys chases the ball. Photo: Frank Mavhungu.

Thabelo Nemakanga of Eagles with the ball, with Fine Tsweti running for cover.

Photo: Kaizer Nengovhela.

Home Defenders dodge relegation

By Victor Mukwevho

Makonde Home Defend-

ers escaped the relegation quagmire when they held Makonde FC to a 0-0 draw during a do-or-die SAB League game played at the Raluvhimba Grounds on Sunday afternoon.

Before the game, Home Defenders needed only one point to avoid the chop, while Makonde FC needed three points to retain their SAB

League status. Makonde FC took the game to their opponents from the beginning, trying to get an early goal, but Home Defenders packed their defence with at least six defenders and relied heavily on counter-attacks.

Makonde FC’s left-footed midfield genius, Nduvho Raphulu, who was the best player on the day, received a loose ball on the left side of the field, dribbled past a number of players before crossing a good

ball into the 18-yard area, but his teammates failed to connect with the ball and the keeper fisted it over the goal post. The scoresheet was still blank during the break.

In the second half, Home Defenders continued with their strategy of playing defensive football, knowing that a point would be enough for them to retain their status.

In the 65th minute, Muofhe Mudau failed to open the score for Makonde FC when he missed a sitter just about six metres from the goalposts. He intercepted a back pass from a defender inside the penalty area, but instead of tapping the ball into the net, he ballooned it over the goalposts.

The game ended in 0-0 and Makonde FC was relegated to the lower division in the Thulamela Local Football League (Thulfa), while Makonde FC retained its status in the SAB League.

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Magona Utd surrender to Mafiatha

By Frank Mavhungu

Mafiatha FC were by far too good for Magona United when they crushed them 4-2 in the final of the Mpho Mathoho Electrical KO Competition at the Malamulele Stadium last Thursday (27th).

United were down and out throughout the first half. They were lucky not to concede an avalanche of goals in the first 45 minutes of the game.

Mafiatha’s scoring machine, Ento Maluleke, was a marvel to watch. He scored a hat trick in the game. His opening goal came in the 14th minute when he finished off a square

pass from Marvelous Baloyi. United did not show any sign of seriousness, even after they had conceded the first goal.

Mafiatha were two goals up when the teams adjourned for the half-time break. Maluleke was on target again with a half volley from a free kick.

Magona’s hopes of winning were shattered when they were reduced to 10 men a few minutes into the last half. Their central defender, Mulisa Nkuna, was given his marching orders for an illegal tackle on Mpho Maphutha. Ento Maluleke completed his hat trick with a long drive nine minutes into the last stanza.

United managed to pull one back in the 66th minute. They

were awarded a penalty after a defender of Mafiatha, Ronald Shivambu, handled the ball within the box. Migingiriko Mathebula made no mistake from the white spot. Their second goal was also an honour to Mathebula, who gave the ball the final touch after a scramble within the box.

Kuvonakala Chauke of United was reprimanded with a card for dangerous play moments thereafter. The keeper of United, Nsovo Ramarumo, mishandled the ball next to the goal line and Kuvonakala Chauke, who was watching closely, hooked in the ball to bring the full-time score to 4-2.

No home matches for Young Chiefs and Hungry Lions after fan attacks

By Frank Mavhungu

The Safa Vhembe Regional League has suspended all homes matches for Ngwenani Young Chiefs and Maranzhe Hungry Lions until the two clubs appear before the league’s disciplinary committee. This follows two separate incidents that occurred during the league games between Ngwenani Young Chiefs and SMSA FC and Maranzhe Hungry Lions vs Tshambobvu Junior Aces, which were played over the weekend of 23 and 24 April.

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All correct entries will be entered into a draw and one lucky person will win R300. If we receive no correct answers, the prize-money will roll over and the following week’s prize money will be R600.

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The judges decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. Only correct answers will go into the lucky draw. One entry per person.

The game between Young Chiefs and SMSA was played at the Tshedza School Grounds in Thohoyandou, while the Maranzhe and Tshambobvu match was played at the Maranzhe Grounds.

The referee who was officiating in the game

between Young Chiefs and SMSA, Mr Mpho Mphigalale, was assaulted by the fans of Hungry Lions towards the end of the game. The assault followed after SMSA had scored an equalising goal in the dying minutes of the game. The fans, players and officials of Young Chiefs ran amok after the goal and assaulted the referee. They argued that the goal was illegitimate on the basis that their keeper had been kicked before the goal was scored.

The incident that occurred at the Maranzhe Grounds happened shortly after the game. According to the statement from the league, the fans and players of Junior Aces were brutally assaulted by an angry mob after the final whistle. Upon receipt of the match reports from the clubs and match officials, the league immediately informed Young Chiefs and Hungry Lions that all their remaining home matches were suspended until they appeared before the league’s disciplinary committee.

During an interview with the general secretary of Safa Vhembe Regional League, Mr Samuel Matodzi, he revealed that the league would expedite the disciplinary process to avoid unnecessary delays to conclude the league programme.

Makhwanya Tshimangadzo is last week’s winner of our spot-the-ball competition. He correctly estimated where the ball was located and won R300. Makhwanya is from Gondeni, but he currently stays in Thohoyandou.

Hlayisani Maluleke of Mafiatha (left) and Nsovo Mathe of Magona wrestle to win the loose ball. Photo: Frank Mavhungu.

Makonde Home Defenders retained their SAB League status after getting the valuable point they needed against Makonde FC on Sunday.

The general secretary of Safa Vhembe, Mr Samuel Matodzi. Photo: Frank Mavhungu.

VFA spoil Cape Town Spurs’ party and beat them 2-1

By Frank Mavhungu

Cape Town Spurs went back to Cape Town with their tails between their legs, following their 1-2 defeat at the hands of Venda

Football Academy (VFA) in their Motsepe Foundation Championship League match that was played at the Thohoyandou Stadium on Saturday.

VFA are now out of

danger of being relegated to the lower division with the victory. The Thohoyandou side had moved from the 13th to the 10th position on the log standings with 34 points.

The head coach of the team, Mr Joel Masutha, was in a joyous mood after the game. He gave credit to the players, who he said had given their all in the game.

He said that the players had done everything according to his instructions and even gone the extra mile by doing things beyond his expectations as a coach.

Masutha said that his mandate was to ensure that the team escaped the relegation axe at the end of the season. Asked what the fans should expect in their two remaining league fixtures, “The Prophet”, as he is also known, said that he would allow the players to demonstrate what they could do best

on the field without any pressure. VFA’s remaining fixtures are against Casric Stars (away) and Black Leopards (home).

Mr Shaun Bartlett, Masutha’s counterpart from Cape Town Spurs, afterwards summed up by saying that they had lost to the better side.

On Saturday, VFA were the first to find the net in the 20th minute. Onke Moletshe went loose from the right corner and blasted in a rocket from inside the box. The visitors from the mother city found the equaliser via Rushwin Dortley towards the end of the first half.

VFA reclaimed the lead through a substitute, Nhlanhla Makhubele, later in the game. The keeper of VFA, Samkelo Mbambo, was taken to hospital in an ambulance after the game. He sustained an injury to the head during the game, but he soldiered on until the final whistle.

Safa Vhembe teams prepare for promotional playoffs

By Frank Mavhungu

Although most of the teams affiliated to the Safa Vhembe Regional League have three matches to play before the end of the season, most of them have already secured places in the promotional playoffs.

Merwe United FC are through to the annual event. They finished their league programme on top of Stream A1. FC Basel are also preparing for the playoffs after finishing their league programme on top of Stream A2.

Madridtas FC were the first to book a place in the promotional playoffs. They were already sure of their place six matches before the end of their league journey

in Stream B1. Mukula Young Santos will represent Stream B2 in the playoffs. The race for promotion is still wide open in Stream C1. Four teams, Napoli FC, Ngwenani Young Chiefs, SMSA and Rockers FC, are in the race for the league title.

Mukula Fast Eleven are gearing up for the playoffs after finishing on top of Stream C2. Teams in the race for promotion in Stream D1 are Tshivhazwaulu Peace Makers and Tshakhuma RO United.

The three teams in the hot race for promotion in Stream D2 are Univen FC, Manamani FC and Manamani Blue Birds.

Tshikhwani Stone Breakers will represent Stream E1 for

the second time in a row.

Makhitha Oscar Stars are also bracing themselves for the playoffs after finishing their league programme on top of Stream E2.

Koki FC and Mashamba Soccer Academy are in a two-horse race in Stream F1.

Masakona Real Citizens are the Stream F2 champions. Eagles United FC and Maelula United Brothers are fighting for promotion in Stream G1.

Matanda Rockers will be

the ambassadors for Stream G2 in the promotional playoffs. The other teams that will represent their respective streams in the playoffs

are Anel Real Vikings (H1), Mabvete Peace Makers (H2), Dipeni FC (I1) and Berea FC (I2).

Sambandou win the first Horse Makuya tournament

By Staff Reporter

Sambandou United Professionals managed to become the first winners of the Horse Makuya Soccer Tournament by beating Dipeni FC on penalties in a nerve-wracking final on Sunday.

Sixteen SAFA Vhembe SAB teams took part in the tournament, which started on Thursday (27th) and ended on Sunday (30th). All the matches were played at

Hamakuya, Domboni (Makuya Try Again Grounds).

Sambandou’s first challenge was against Anel Real Vikings, whom they beat 2-0 on Thursday. On the same day, Dipeni thrashed Phaphama All Stars 6-1.

In the quarterfinals on Saturday, Sambandou had another nail-biter. Their match against Tshimuthe FC ended in a goalless draw, but Sambandou won the penalty shootout 10-9. Dipeni FC went through to

the semi-final with a bit more ease, beating Tshivhilidulu Hungry Lions 1-0.

In the first semi-final clash on Sunday, Dipeni FC came up against Masisi Young Stars. The team, coached by Sammy Dunga, had no trouble beating Masisi 3-0 to proceed to the final.

Sambandou, coached by Rotshidzwa Katsande Phalanndwa, then came up against Mukula Santos. This time the match did not go into a penalty shootout, with Sambandou winning 2-1.

All was set for a very tense final between Sambandou and Dipheni, and the match did not disappoint the fans. After ending in a 0-0 draw, the strikers lined up to try their luck with penalties. Sambandou got the upper hand (and the trophy) by scoring 4 penalties against Dipheni’s 2.

The victory meant that Sambandou took home R15 000, a soccer kit, a soccer ball, the trophy and medals. Dipeni won R7 000, a kit, a soccer ball and medals. The two losers in the semi-finals each received R2 000, a soccer kit and a soccer ball. The teams exciting in the quarter-finals all received a soccer ball.

Prizes were also awarded to individual winners. The Goalkeeper

of the Tournament award went to Langutani Baloyi. The Defender of the Tournament prize went to Thusanani Matshete, while Khorommbi Fhatutshedzani won the Midfielder of the Tournament prize. The Young Player of the Tournament award went to Livhuwani Mmbengwa (Jay Jay), and Lucky Baloyi (Denzy) was the Top Goal Scorer - with 3 goals. Best striker award went to Mashawana Shudufhadzo (Masabola) and the top coach was Sambandou’s Rotshidzwa Katzande Phalanndwa.

Before the final, two Thulamela Football Association teams also played against each other. Makuya Junior Aces managed to beat Guyuni Hot Spurs 1-0 in this clash. Both teams received a new kit and Junior Aces won the R1 000 prize money.

Mr Brian Makuya, the tournament’s media officer, thanked the 18 teams that took part in the tournament and complimented the supporters who showed discipline and respect when attending the games. He also thanked the referees, Mr Calvin Nemavhola, Christopher Mugeri, Dzivhuluwani Mavhasa and Eric Khathikhathi Munyai. Makuya also thanked Safa Vhembe and Thulamela Football Association who allowed them to host this tournament.

Edmore Chirambadare of VFA is sandwiched by Spurs’ players Nazeer Allie (left) and Ashely Cupido.

Photo: Frank Mavhungu.

The organiser of the tournament, Mr Brian Makuya (left) hands over the prize to the Defender of the Tournament, Thusanani Matshete.

Photo: Mabusha Media.

The Stream D2 pace setters, Univen FC. Photo: Frank Mavhungu.

Local boxing trainer honoured for his contribution to development

By Kaizer Nengovhela

Local boxing trainer Charity Mukondeleli from Madabani, in the Sinthumule area, was named Trainer of the Year by the World Boxing Federation (WBF) during a function held in Cape Town on 24 March this year.

Mukondeleli (44) was honoured for his contribution to youth development by training young boxers who have made South Africa proud at global competitions. He began his career as boxing trainer in 2018 after being influenced by the great boxing trainer, Nick Durandt. A former flyweight boxing champion himself, Mukondeleli was euphoric when his name was called out by the President of the WBF, Mr Howard Goldberg, during the awards function. “I felt like someone had just woken me from a dream. I’m so proud to have received this accolade. I would like to thank former boxer Philip Ndou, trainer Nick

Durandt and my wife for their support in my career. I once told Nick that I wanted to be like him and be the best trainer/producer in the world, and he told me it was possible, as long as I thought positively and ignored negativity. I’m especially grateful for my wife, because at some point I wanted to give up, but she kept encouraging me to continue with boxing development,” he said.

One of his boxers, Thato Molokwana, described him as a humble and loving trainer who took care of his boxers. “[Mukondeleli] loves people, and he likes giving back to the poor. He feels fulfilled when he has done something good for other people. His love for boxing is unbelievable,” he said.

Mukondeleli said he would work hard to make sure that he produced more future boxing champions. He also encouraged other community members to help in producing future stars in different sporting codes, so that they could have a better future.

Maindis Ladies and Copper Belts to fight for points in Limpopo derby

By Frank Mavhungu

This weekend will be a busy one for the teams campaigning under the banner of the Hollywoodbets Super League.

Six matches will be played at different venues countrywide on Saturday afternoon, with two fixtures scheduled for Sunday afternoon.

The much-awaited Limpopo derby between Maindis Ladies and Copper Belts will be staged at the Seshego Stadium on Saturday. Things are not going according to plan in the camp of Maindis Ladies. The Bungeni side are still battling to find a winning combination this season. They managed to win only two of the 11 matches

they have played to date. Their two victories were against City Lads (3-0) and Thunderbirds Ladies (1-0).

The chairman of Maindis, Mr Falaza Mdaka, appealed to the team’s enthusiastic fans not to press the panic button. According to him, things will soon take a new shape. Maindis are currently rooted at the bottom of the log with six points.

Although they are the newcomers in the league, Copper Belts did not take long to acclimatise to the higher division’s heat. Copper Belts are currently lying in the 10th position with 12 points.

The other Polokwane-based side, First Touch Academy, will enjoy the home-ground

Leopards and TTM lose and get relegated

By Frank Mavhungu

advantage when they host City Lads at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane. The players of First Touch are in the right frame of mind after beating Maindis Ladies 2-1 at the Giyani Stadium last Saturday. City Lads are one of three teams fighting for survival.

Durban Ladies are bracing themselves for a tough match. They will host JVW FC at the Chatsworth Stadium in Durban. The other weekend fixtures are UWC FC vs Royal AM, University of Pretoria Ladies vs Thunderbirds Ladies, University of Johannesburg vs TUT FC, Coal City Wizards vs Mamelodi Sundowns and TS Galaxy Queens vs Richmond United.

Black Leopards and Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila FC (TTM) have nothing to play for in their two remaining Motsepe Foundation Championship League fixtures. They will use the two matches as part of their preparations for a new life in the lower division.

Lidoda duvha and Vhadau Vha Damani were relegated to the ABC Motsepe League with their defeat in last weekend’s matches. Unless something special happens, they will no longer play as professional teams next season.

Black Leopards lost 0-2 to Platinum City Rovers at the Vaal University of Technology Stadium last Saturday, while TTM suffered a 1-2 defeat at the hands of Hungry Lions at the Dr Molemela Stadium in Bloemfontein. The defeat means that Leopards are eight points behind the team that is

in the third position from the bottom of the log, Platinum City Rovers, while TTM are seven points behind.

When speaking to a contingent of journalists shortly after the game, the head coach of Black Leopards, Mr Owen Da Gama, said that both the technical team and the management of the team had done everything within their power to save the team from relegation. He added that the fact that the team had squandered numerous scoring chances in the game was an indication that Saturday had not been their day.

The chairman of the team, Mr David Thidiela, requested to be given space, saying he was still battling to come to terms with the situation in which they found themselves. Realising that their case was almost hopeless, Mr Thidiela did not wait for the end of the game to leave the VUT Stadium last Saturday. Instead, he was spotted walking down the

grandstand about 15 minutes before the end of the game.

Although this could not be confirmed, speculation is rife that Black Leopards are in the process of procuring another Motsepe Foundation Championship franchise and that negotiations to seal the deal were at an advanced stage. Informed sources mentioned that Mr Thidiela is negotiating with at least two clubs, one being a DSTV Premiership side. Mr Thidiela did not want to confirm any of these rumours when contacted earlier this week.

Black Leopards’ two remaining fixtures are against Cape Town All Stars and Venda Football Academy (VFA). They will host Cape Town All Stars at the Thohoyandou Stadium on Sunday. They will wrap up their league programme with a match against VFA at the same venue next Sunday, 14 May. TTM’s remaining fixtures will be against University of Pretoria (away) and Baroka FC (home).

Mr David Thidiela leaves the VUT Stadium before the end of the game. Photo: Ofhani Munyai.

But negotiations are already underway to buy a new status for Lidoda duvha

Local boxing trainer Charity Mukondeleli was named Trainer of the Year by the World Boxing Federation. Photo supplied.