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Dispute about where to put new KNP gate finally gets settled

News in brief: 15 March 2024 By Kaizer Nengovhela

The dispute about where the Kruger National Park’s newest gate, the Shangoni gate, will be situated, has been resolved and work can now continue, said the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Mr Amos Fish Mahlalela. He formed part of the delegation that visited the site near Mtititi village to observe the progress made.

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Twee keer lewenslank plus 55 jaar vir plaasaanvaller

News in brief: 14 March 2024 By Andries van Zyl

Die laaste van die drie mans wat aangekeer is vir die wrede aanval op ‘n 62-jarige boer van die Legkraal-omgewing en die verkragting van sy 58-jarige vrou in Augustus 2020 is verlede Vrydag twee keer lewenslange gevangenisstraf opgelê plus ‘n addisionele 55 jaar agter tralies.

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Jan 'Slang' se arm in gevaar ná slangbyt

News: 15 March 2024 By Andries van Zyl

Jan “Slang” van Rooyen is ‘n trotse mens en nie iemand wat sommer vir hulp sal vra nie. Tog sal hy uit sy pad uit gaan om ander te help, soos wat hy doen om probleemslange kosteloos by mense te kom verwyder. Onlangse gebeure noop nou dat inwoners hulle harte en hande ook vir Jan sal oopmaak in sy uur van nood.

John was a true son of the soil

News: 15 March 2024 By Andries van Zyl

The Soutpansberg bade a sad farewell to one of its true sons with the passing of 78-year-old John Greaves on Monday, after a short battle with cancer. His passing came just more than a week after the death of another stalwart of the Soutpansberg, the 87-year-old Rob Milton.

Questions asked about materials used for fixing AFB road

News: 14 March 2024 By Andries van Zyl

The Roads Agency Limpopo (RAL) has confirmed that construction work on the first part of the D723 road between the N1 and AFB Makhado will be completed this month. This was in response to questions asked about the scope of the work to be done on the road, as well as rumours that the project had to be halted because of irregularities reggarding the acquisition of base materials needed for the contract.

Tuck shop vendor restores family's faith in humanity

News: 08 March 2024 By Karla van Zyl

The hearts of the Van Heerden family from Louis Trichardt are bursting with joy with the safe return of their much-loved Teacup Yorkie, Coco. He was reunited with his human family after disappearing from their home at the end of February.

Gru-vondse in Albasini

News: 08 March 2024 By Andries van Zyl

‘n Hengeluitstappie op die Albasinidam het Saterdag, 2 Maart, meer opgelewer as wat  die hengelaars op gereken het, nadat hulle ‘n man se liggaam in ‘n visnet in die water gevind het.

Musina residents upset about VDM's 'penalty charges'

News: 07 March 2024 By Bernard Chiguvare

The charging of “penalty fees” on the accounts of some residents of the Musina Municipality caused an outcry and also led to the temporary closure of the local municipality two weeks ago. However, the charges were later discovered not to have been instituted by the Musina Municipality but by the Vhembe District Municipality (VDM).

 

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Soutpansberg players excel at Limpopo Squash Champs

Sport: 14 March 2024 By: Andries van Zyl

The Soutpansberg Squash Club in Louis Trichardt is celebrating as three of its junior players, Richter Myburgh, Iyaadh Aboobacker, and Elardus Barnard, competed at the Polokwane Squash Club in the Junior Limpopo Championships on 8 and 9 March. The talented Richter Myburgh secured a spot in the team to represent Limpopo at the SACD tournament later this year, while the club eagerly awaits news on the remaining players who might also be included in the team.

 

Patrick creates art from wooden stumps

Video: 10 December 2021

VIDEO: Patrick Manyike is a talented woodcarver from Mbhokota near Elim. We visited his studio to find out what motivates him and how he creates his stunning art pieces. Patrick learned how to do wood sculpting from internationally acclaimed local artist, Thomas Kubayi.

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