Limpopo Mirror 13 January 2022

By Victor Mukwevho

The search for a six-year-old boy who disappeared from his grandparents’ homestead at Lamvi village shortly before Christmas last year continues. On Monday (9 January), the police’s K-9 unit went into the mountains of Ha-Makuya, Maholoni, Fandani, Nwiini and Lamvi and combed the whole area, but to no avail.

Washu Tshihume, who lives with his maternal grandparents at Ha-Makuya village, was allegedly fetched by his paternal grandmother, Ms Sophia Tshihume, on 23 December to spend the festive season with her. The following day, he disappeared without a trace while he was playing around their home with other children.

The grandfather, Mr Phineas Tshihume, said he was preparing to go to church shortly after 10:00 on the morning of 24

December when they noticed that the child was nowhere to be found. “Washu was playing with two other kids near the gate. When I asked them where the boy was, they could not tell me how he disappeared, because they are still very young.”

Sophia pleads with whomever took her grandson to return him to them immediately. “Please, bring my grandson back. I feel it in my heart that wherever he is, he is very much alive. If you are afraid of bringing him home, just drop him anywhere, we will go and take him home,” she sobbed. Shortly after Limpopo Mirror spoke to the grieving grandparents at their house at Lamvi village on Tuesday, 3 January, the house of one of the villagers, whom the community suspected of knowing something about the child’s disappearance, was torched. The next day, Limpopo Provincial Commissioner General Thandi Hadebe met with angry community members at Ha-Makuya Police Station, who complained to her about their local police’s inability to investigate serious cases such as these in the area.

Hadebe assured them that she had already assembled a team of inves-

tigators attached to the provincial office to investigate the case of the missing child. Having said that, however, she firmly warned community members not to take the law into their own hands. “I urge everyone to desist from engaging in any form of criminality, as this will not help in finding the child,” she said.

One of the community leaders in the area, Mr Phumudzo Robert Mukhwathi, said many cases of

people who disappeared in their area existed. “We are happy that the commissioner has started a unit to investigate this case,” he said.

Acting SAPS spokesperson sergeant Vuledzani Dathi says they are still calling on members of the community with information that can help trace the missing child to contact Warrant Officer Phaladi Maloca at 071 601 5184 or their nearest police station.

The grandparents of Washu Tshihume (6) at their home in Lamvi village. From left to right are Ms Sophia Tshihume (grandmother), community leader Mr Phimudzo Robert Mukhwathi, Mr Eric Mathivha (relative) and Mr Phineas Tshihume (grandfather).

Three arrested in connection with disappearance of TVET lecturer

By Elmon Tshikhudo

A woman and two men appeared in the Dzanani Magistrate’s Court on charges of kidnapping and robbery, following the disappearance of Takalani Jimmy Mukwevho (45), a lecturer at the Vhembe TVET College.

Mukwevho went missing nearly three weeks ago. He was last seen at his home in Ha-Mandiwana village in the Siloam area on 18 December. Several searches have been conducted by the police, family and community members, but to no avail. His car and clothes were eventually traced to a man at Mashau village in the Collins Chabane municipality, which led to the arrest of a woman and two men who had allegedly confessed to killing Mukwevho and dumping his body into the Luvuvhu River at the Levubu farms.

After this confession, the community of Siloam hired buses to reach the area mentioned by the suspects, where large groups of people started searching the waters and bushes for Mukwevho’s body, but in vain.

Mukwevho’s elder brother, Zacharia Mukwevho, said they were still puzzled by the whole incident. “We do not know what had happened to my brother. If they [the suspects]

are taking us on a wild goose chase. This is painful, but we still have hope that they will open up, so we can at least find his body and get closure. He has left a wife and five children behind, with no one to look after them,” he said.

The Vhembe Concerned Group’s leader, Mr Richard Ramabulana, who has been helping the family and leading the community in the searches, said they would continue to support the family until Mukwevho was found - dead or alive.

Limpopo police spokesper-

son Col Malesela Ledwaba confirmed the incident and called on those with information that can assist the police to please contact the investigating officer, sergeant Collen Sinyosi, on 082 058 0064, the Crime Stop number on 08600 10111. Alternatively, they can report to the nearest police station or send a message to MySAPSApp.

Gudani Malele, Thinandavha Mathisa and Mr Lucas Mukhadi’s case was postponed to 24 February. Gudani will appear on 16 January for a bail application.

Community at Mukula shocked after woman gets hacked to death

By Elmon Tshikhudo

Community members at Mukula outside Thohoyandou are still reeling from shock, following the discovery of a local woman’s body. The woman, the 35-year-old Avhurengwi Rambuda, had gone missing on 30 December. Her body was found last week, wrapped in a blanket and left on top of an unused pit toilet.

The grisly discovery was apparently made by a relative on 3 January. Rambuda’s body was covered in gaping wounds and she appeared to have been attacked with a sharp blade, presumably something like a panga. What added to the mystery was that one of her hands had been cut off at the wrist and was missing completely.

The incident has evoked mixed emotions within the community but is strongly believed to be a case of domestic violence. The local Thulamela Ward 13 councillor, Cllr Hulisani Mabasa, said that the murder certainly raised a lot of questions. “Firstly, what happens when you don’t see your

neighbour for days and do not do anything about it? Also, are we doing enough to nurture and raise our children? In this case, the answer is no. The suspect has been doing bad things for some time, and this is the result. We are devastated and something needs to be done to rid our community of such behaviour,” he said.

A family member told this newspaper that they were still very distressed and could not comment.

Limpopo police spokesperson Col Malesela Ledwaba confirmed the incident and urged Mr Azwimpheleli Mashau (Rambuda’s boyfriend) to avail himself to the nearest police station as they believe he might be able to help in their investigation.

Anyone with information that can lead to the arrest of the suspect is urged to contact the investigating officer, sergeant Rambuluwani Nekhavhambe, on 071 511 1213, the Crime Stop number 08600 10111, their nearest police or go to the My SAPSApp.

Family lose everything in house fire

By Silas Nduvheni

Entering the new year is supposed to be a time of hope and celebration, but for the Phandavhudzi family of Lwamondo-Lukau village, just outside Thohoyandou, it turned into a tragedy when their 12-room house burned down. The fire allegedly started in the early hours of 1 January.

Ms Lorraine Rambelani-Phandavhudzi (54), a mother of six children, said that on 31 December they had all gone to a night vigil at the local church in Tshilivho village, near Ha-Makhuvha. “We were praying and worshipping God and everything was good, until I got a call on my cellphone from my neighbours at about 05:30 on New Year’s morning, informing me that my house was on fire. I nearly fainted,” she said.

The neighbours told her that, when they saw smoke coming from the roof of her house, they tried to douse the flames with

water, but the fire was already too fierce. “I am just thankful that no one was at home at the time. Someone could have gotten hurt or even died. We have not yet established what might have caused the fire, but an electrical fault cannot be ruled out,” Phandavhudzi said.

They have lost everything inside the house, including a 54cm plasma television, two

refrigerators and four beds. The estimated damage amounts to around R1 million. But on top of that, all of the children’s school uniforms, shoes and books were destroyed as well.

Empty promises about when the D3715 road will ever be finished, have residents from Kutama area fuming

pothole-infested road has been the cause of numerous fatal accidents over the past few years. After countless shoddy projects, another R30 million was set aside to fix the road. This project was divided into two phases. The tender for the first phase of the project (the 3.5km stretch of road between Madabani and Madodonga), was awarded to Mazaxa Construction and Projects, at a cost of R8 million. Work commenced on 17 January 2022 and ended in April that same year.

The remaining R22 million was allocated to the second phase of the project, which involves the 5km from Madodonga to Tshikhodobo. The contractor was supposed to start on this phase in July 2022, but it never happened. When officials

from the department visited the Kutama Tribal Council and met with the community in October 2022, construction was postponed to the beginning of November that year, but again nothing happened, and the residents are still waiting.

Mr Elijah Liremi, chairperson of the Sinthumule/Kutama Crisis Committee, said that residents were not satisfied with the way things were being handled. He said that they were not happy at all about the provincial Department of Public Works’ going back on their promise to resume the project. “This project has become a joke to them. We want a permanent solution to our damaged road,” said Liremi.

Mr Tshikhume Malema, a local taxi driver, told Limpopo Mirror

that he no longer had hope for the department. “We are really suffering. Something must be done before we lose our lives in this risky situation. We want the MEC to come down and see the condition of the road. The rainy season makes it difficult for us as the road is in a bad state and not safe,” he said.

The spokesperson for the Department of Public Works, Mr Witness Tiva, said the department was experiencing a backlog, but that they were aware of the state of the D3715 road and that it was also under consideration. “Details will be shared as soon as they are finalised,” he said.

Tiva appealed to the communities not to disturb the process while roads were being rehabilitated.

Angry residents protest outside the Siloam Police Station. They blame the police for not ensuring that the missing Jimmy Mukwevho is found. Photo supplied.

The late Avhurengwi Rambuda. Photo supplied.

Acting Vhembe SAPS spokesperson Sgt Vuledzani Dathi said the police in Vuwani had opened an inquest docket to investigate what might have caused the fire.

Standing in front of the burnt-out house are (from left to right) Phimdulo Phandavhudzi with little Mashudu Ramaida, Ms Lorraine Rambelani-Phandavhudzi and Nndanfuleni Mudau. Photo: Silas Nduvheni.

Man stabbed to death on Christmas Day after argument at Tsiozwi tavern

By Kaizer Nengovhela

A man appeared in the Tshilwavhusiku Magistrate’s Court on 28 December, after he was arrested for stabbing and killing another man at a local tavern at Tshiozwi in the early hours of Christmas Day.

According to police spokesperson Brig Motlafela Mojapelo, the two men, Rofhiwa Mavhandu (38) and Eric “China” Mashaba (30), had apparently had an argument at the tavern. Although other people present tried to intervene,

Mavhandu allegedly produced a knife and stabbed Mashaba in the chest.

“Mashaba ran out of the tavern but collapsed in the street. Emergency personnel were summoned, but he was already dead when they arrived at the scene,” Mojapelo said.

Mavhandu handed himself over to the police the next day (26 December). Mojapelo confirmed that his case had been postponed to 12 January for a bail application.

The brother of the deceased, Mr Mpho Mavhandu, said the

incident had caught the family completely off guard and that everyone was still grief-stricken. Mashaba was buried at Tshiozwi on 31 December.

Malawians heading home stuck for a week in broken bus next to N1

By Bernard Chiguvare

Sixty-five Malawians on their way home found themselves stranded along the road for days when their bus broke down in Louis Trichardt on Friday, 6 January. Since then, many of these commuters had been accommodated on other buses, but on Wednesday, 11 January, nine of them were still seen sitting around their broken-down bus next to the BP garage near Fire Fly in town.

The journey from Johannesburg to Malawi, via Zimbabwe, normally takes about three days, but this unfortunate group of commuters may only get home sometime next week as the broken engine part had

(ironically) been taken all the way to Malawi to be repaired. In the meantime, they have no other choice but to sit around and wait.

Limpopo Mirror caught up with them on Monday (9 January). One of the passengers, Jacob Nyirenda (35), told us that their bus had left Johannesburg for Malawi last Thursday (5 January) and arrived in Louis Trichardt in the early hours of Friday.

“The bus broke down just as we arrived in Louis Trichardt. Our driver could not fix the broken part, so had to communicate with the bus operator, who then rushed to Malawi to fix the broken part. We were 65 passengers on this bus, but we are the only ones left. The driver is making arrangements

with other bus operators to accommodate us on the buses that are travelling to Malawi,” he said.

On inspection, the bus engine seemed to have been taken out. The tired travellers’ clothes, which they managed to wash at nearby taps, were hanging all over the place to dry. “Most of us had not packed enough clothes to change because we anticipated a threeday trip only, so we have to wash our clothes, as we don’t know for how long we will still be here,” Nyirenda said.

At night they sleep inside the bus and most of them spend an average of R150 per day on food. They get drinking water from the nearby taps. They are hopeful that they will all be gone by next Tuesday.

Justice system failed my daughter, says Lufuno Mavhunga’s father

By Maanda Bele

Eric “China” Mashaba was stabbed and killed. Photo supplied.

Two alleged killers of women in court

By Victor Mukwevho

Two men accused of killing women are to appear in court next week.

Pfananami Goma (20) from Folovhodwe village allegedly beat his girlfriend, Zwivhuya Miriri, to death in his room on 20 November 2022. He later went to the police station and reported that he had been fighting with his 17-year-old girlfriend earlier, and that she was not responsive anymore when he talked to her. The police accompanied him home and found the girlfriend dead, with bruises all over her body. He was arrested on the spot and appeared in the Mutale Magistrate’s Court on 21 November 2022. He will appear again next Monday (16 January).

The body of 38-year-old Livhuwani Rananga was found

dumped on the bank of the Mudaswali River. The suspect, Jutas Munyai, was arrested after he had visited a prophet at Khubvi village to give him a “cleansing”. He allegedly took the police to the place where he dumped the body and told them that he had beaten and killed the deceased with his bare hands. He is to appear in the Thohoyandou Magistrate’s Court next Tuesday (17 January).

Speaking to Limpopo Mirror on Tuesday (10 January), Rananga’s mother, Ms Francina Rananga, said she was not happy about how the investigating officer was handling the case. She said that, instead of informing the family about the progress of the case, he had spoken to the local headman and his council.

“We had to take a taxi to the Mutale Police Station to find

out what was happening, and that’s when he told us that he is in touch with the traditional council. Then, the following day, he came to my house to take saliva from my grandchild.

I am the one who lost a child here, not the traditional council. The suspect has already appeared in court without our knowledge,” she fumed.

She added that the traditional council was refusing to call a meeting with the villagers to inform them about the case.

“I had to go live on a national radio station on Monday to tell villagers that the suspect is going to court on Tuesday. I am calling on all those who are fighting GBV to support us as a family. We must know what had happened to my daughter, as I don’t buy the story that Munyai killed my daughter alone. That is not possible,” she said.

A second year has passed since the death of young Lufuno Mavhunga, a pupil at Mbilwi Secondary School who took her own life on 12 April 2021 after a video of her being bullied by a fellow learner at the school had gone viral on social media.

The girl who had allegedly bullied Lufuno was subsequently charged with common assault, but Lufuno’s father, Mr Joseph Mavhunga, feels that the justice system has failed his daughter.

“It has been over two years now, and I have never been called to court or received any information regarding the case. I only received news of the case being thrown out of court by the Munna ndi nnyi foundation. Not only do I feel like the justice system has failed my daughter, but that I too have failed her because I cannot fight for her,” he said with sadness.

Mavhunga said he had forgiven the girl who had assaulted Lufuno, but he wanted to see her face the justice system. “I don’t want them to kill her. We just want her to have her day in court,

like anyone else. Is it too much to ask? She can’t just get away with it so easily.”

The spokesperson for the Makhado police, sergeant Tshifhiwa Radzilani said, however, that the case had not been thrown out entirely, it had only been provisionally withdrawn because the DPP had given an instruction to the investigating office to adhere to first.

Mavhunga said he was also disappointed with the girl’s family as they had never even come to apologise for their daughter’s actions. “I won’t chase them away if they come

here. All I want is justice for my daughter, not war. They must come and apologise, so that we can have peace and closure.”

He expressed his gratitude again for Netshituni Bus Service for their support during these trying times. The bus company’s manager, Mr Vusani Masakona, in turn said they were dedicated to helping the Mavhunga family. “We have been visiting them every year since Lufuno’s death. We want to make sure that they are okay, and we will help them in any way possible,” said Masakona.

Some 65 Malawians travelling home by bus got stranded when their bus broke down in Louis Trichardt last Friday. Many of them have since been accommodated on other buses, but on Wednesday, nine people were still waiting around for the bus to be fixed. Photo: Bernard Chiguvare.

The management of Netshituni Bus Service visited the Mavhunga household in Tshirenzheni again last Wednesday to show their support. Photo: Maanda Bele.

Muthala has big plans for future after winning Khubvi pageant

By Victor Mukwevho

The beautiful lass from Tshiombo village with the lovely smile thoroughly captivated the crowd each time she walked onto the stage, but the competition was stiff as she competed against other beauties, such as Khubvi-based model Merina Nevhungoni.

Muthala, who is in her final year at the University of Venda studying for a computer science degree, said she only started competing in beauty pageants early in 2022. Her first pageant was the Miss Hangwani Funerals Beauty Pageant. Unfortunately, she did not even make it to the top five. She then competed in the Miss Davhana Beauty Pageant, where she won the Miss Ambassador title.

Muthala has also started her own social campaign, called Restore Your Integrity with Faith, which has already helped more than 2 000 girls around the Vhembe District from poor backgrounds with sanitary towels.

“We are calling on big corporates to join hands with us in helping the thousands of poor girls out there. It is very painful to see them missing school during their menstruation periods. Together, we can make a difference in their lives,” she said.

UAAC pays special tribute to late leader, Vhamusanda Vho-Nduvheni

By Silas Nduvheni

High honour was bestowed on the late well-known traditional leader Vhamusanda Vho-Rembuluwani Nduvheni during the annual Youth Conference of the United African Apostolic Church (UAAC) held at Thengwe Secondary School in Mutale in December.

The UAAC, under the leadership of Archbishop Itani Mureri, organised the customary year-end conference in remembrance of Nduvheni, who had sadly passed away on 14 January 2021.

Nduvheni was one of the longest-serving traditional leaders of the Ha-Rammbuda Tribal Council, also having worked with the former Venda Minister of Justice, Thovhele John Ratshilumela Rammbuda, and he had served as the chairperson of the UAAC’s traditional leaders body.

A candle was lit in Nduvheni’s memory from the onset of the proceedings and remained burning until the conference was concluded. A token of appreciation for the role he had played in the church and the community at large was handed to the late traditional leader’s three wives “so that the

family could always remember how the church valued his hard work,” said Archbishop Mureri.

“He worked under my father, the late Archbishop EMM Mureri, and his ideas and input had helped with the establishment of many branches of the church in, around and outside the country, such as in Zimbabwe, among others. Someone of his calibre can never be replaced,” said Mureri.

Mr Eddie Nduvheni, one of the late traditional leader’s children, said they were grateful to the UAAC for remembering their father and the good work he had done.

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» Inverters and transformers.

» Cabling between the project components.

» 33/132kV onsite facility (IPP Portion), including

equipment and infrastructure – the onsite substation will be completely constructed as part of phase 1 but only equipped for the first 100MW. When such a time comes that the next 100 MW is constructed, the existing substation will be equipped for the additional 100MW generation capacity (i.e., additional transformers, extending the busbars, etc.). This approach will be followed as each 100MW is added.

» Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) - In a similar manner to the onsite substation, one BESS will be constructed for the entire 400MW project. The BESS will be added in a phased approach as required. Each project phase may or may not require a BESS, depending on the Power Purchase Agreement requirements.

» Site offices, warehouses, and guardhouses.

» Water storage tanks at admin block for human consumption.

» Laydown areas.

» Internal gravel distribution roads.

Lutendo Faith Muthala (19) glowed with happiness when she was crowned Miss Khu-

bvi Beauty Queen 2022. The beauty pageant was held at the Living Water Christian Church on Reconciliation Day (16 December).

The newly crowned Miss Khubvi, Lutendo Faith Muthala.

The late Vhamusanda Vho-Rembuluwani Nduvheni’s three wives display the token of appreciation they received from the UAAC in honour of their husband. From left to right: Vho-Sarah Nduvheni, Vho-Takalani Nduvheni and Vho-Emily Nduvheni. Photo supplied.

LEFT: Five-year-old Mukhethwa Mbedzi was very excited about going to school for the very first time at Mbulu Primary School on Wednesday. “My mother says only those who go to school can be educated and get employment. I want to work and buy her a car one day,” she said.

Ready for school! These four young ladies were among the large number of Grade 1s to start their primary school career at Laerskool Louis Trichardt officially on Wednesday, 11 January. Pictured from left to right are Muofe Ramudzawgi, Murunwa Musina, Rinavho Mamphiswana and Ulinde Netshituka. They are all in Ms Riana Muller’s Grade 1A class.

TOP: Mukhethwa Mudau was a little overwhelmed on his first day of school at Soutpansberg Primary. Photo supplied.

By Elmon Tshikhudo

When legendary bareknuckle (musangwe) fighter and leader Tshilidzi “Poison” Ndevana

sport were deprived of the chance to give him a fitting send-off. Their wish was finally granted when the annual festive-season Musangwe tournament was held in his honour last year.

The tournament took place at Tshifudi village every Thursday and Saturday from 8 to 31 December. The last day commenced with a visit to the fallen legend’s home, where a certificate and engraving of Ndevana’s face were handed over to the family.

The event organiser, Thendo Netshirando of Intrepid Boxing Promotions, who was also mentored in musangwe by the late Ndevana and became the youngest boxing promoter in the country, said that Ndevana had played a significant role in developing and encouraging participation in this sport.

Netshirando, who is an award-winning filmmaker today with a passion for telling stories from around the world, has worked on a range of projects, from feature films to documentaries and series. To top it up, he also

manages Tsiko “Cruel Jnr” Mulovhedzi.

“Five young musangwe fighters, who were identified during the tournament, will soon be mentored and transformed into professional boxers. Intrepid Boxing Promotions and the Musangwe committee will sit down with the boys’ families and formalise everything,” Netshirando said.

He said that the Vhembe region was swarming with talented fighters, but that the lack of fights and resources either drove them to the cities for greener pastures, or forced them to abandon their dreams altogether.

“Intrepid Boxing Promotions is determined to turn the tables and show our commitment. Over Easter, we will be hosting one of the most historic tournaments in Thohoyandou, which will give local boxers a platform to showcase their skills. This is our humble contribution. Our vision is to see many professional boxers springing up from this area,” Netshirando said.

The late Ndevana’s son, Lufuno “Poison Junior” Ndevana, said the family was overwhelmed by the honour. “My father had been a Musangwe president for years and it is really humbling to see people who had worked with him still identifying themselves with the family. His name will live on forever,” he said.

The fruit of the mountains teaches Shadani’s young boys how to become entrepreneurs

For most youngsters, the festive season is a time for play and carefreeness, but for one particular group of boys from Shadani, it means doing serious business. They make some pocket money by selling mavhungo, a delicious wild fruit that is only available over this time of year.

Limpopo Mirror ran into Rohula Mukhwanazi (9), Maanea Munzhelele

(11), Mukonisi Phalanndwa (8) and Dakalo Kwinda (10) next to the busy road at Shadani village, near Makonde, over the weekend and stopped to have a chat with them. For these four aspiring young entrepreneurs, the profit they make from selling this fruit will provide them with enough pocket money to buy their own snacks for the next couple of months when school reopens this week.

Maanea, a learner at the local Ravhura Primary School, said selling

the wild fruit kept them busy and out of trouble during the holidays. “We are lucky because we stay next to the mountains where mavhungo are found in abundance. We go to the mountain every morning and sell them fresh to the motorists and local passers-by. The money we make will make a very big difference as we will be able to buy ourselves snacks, so we don’t have to be reliant on the food from the school’s feeding scheme.”

Maanea’s sentiments were echoed by his friend Mukonisi. “Business was booming over the past two weeks, with many people who came home from Gauteng for the festive season. We sold everything we had within a few hours. Then we would go back into the mountains to pick more fruit and sell those too. I wish every day can be the festive season because it is the time where we make a quick buck,” Mukonisi said.

Dakalo advises his peers to keep themselves busy during school holidays. “After helping our parents with domestic chores, we should also find time to do something that will improve our lives. Look, we had the opportunity to go up the mountain, pick mavhungo without paying anything and make some money. We wish that other young people will learn from us, that we can help our parents by making a little cash for ourselves,” he said.

“No, I am not dead,” says Khubvi leader

News from Khubvi Rumours that the senior traditional leader of Khubvi village, Vhamusanda Vho-Mmbangiseni Thinawanga Leonard Randima, had died are untrue. Randima, who is very much alive and well, said that he was shocked when he learnt about his supposed death. He believes that the people who spread these false rumours wanted to cause confusion in his peaceful village, and he warned the culprits that he would not allow them to disrupt his community.

In an interview with Limpopo Mirror on Sunday (8 January), Randima said the rumours started circulating when he fell ill in December. “I fell ill – as people sometimes do - and was admitted at a private hospital where I received treatment for three weeks. Although my condition was serious, I responded well to the treatment and regained my strength. I was not aware that, while I was seriously ill, there were people out there who claimed that I had

passed on.”

He said family members and close relatives did not want to tell him about the rumours as they feared it could worsen his medical condition. “Everyone in the village and beyond was talking about u xa ha mativha (the passing on of a royal) and it was impossible for those close to me to hide it. I eventually learnt about it while still in hospital, but I chose to concentrate on getting well first. Life is a beautiful gift from God, and He is the only one Who has control over it. Evil people can say whatever they want, but my life is in God’s hands.”

Randima said he had forgiven the rumour mongers and, as community leader, fully intended to continue focussing on the development of his community. “When I was installed as traditional leader 30 years ago, the elders told me that I will be leading different characters, but that I should accept my subjects and love them all as they are.

I will continue to do good and develop this village to the best of my ability,” he concluded.

“I am alive and kicking,” says the senior traditional leader of Khubvi village, Vhamusanda Vho-Mmbangiseni Thinawanga Leonard Randima, after rumours started circulating that he had died.

News from Shadani

From left to right: Rohula Mukhwanazi (9), Maanea Munzhelele (11), Mukonisi Phalanndwa (8) and Dakalo Kwinda (10) tried to make some pocket money by selling mavhungo, a delicious wild fruit that only becomes available during the festive season.

passed away during the Covid pandemic in 2020, hordes of his fans and followers of the

Event organiser Thendo Netshirando (right) hands an engraving of the late legendary Musangwe fighter, Tshilidzi “Poison” Ndevana, over to his son, Thendo Ndevana (left). Photo supplied.

The Gollong Ponzi is dead, but SA remains easy pickings for the world’s cyber criminals

By Anton van Zyl

In November last year, Limpopo Mirror and GroundUp exposed the shenanigans of Gollong Investments, which was a Ponzi scheme. It promised lucrative returns to “investors” and claimed to be backed by big business and the government. Investors were told that they were buying products, such as solar equipment, which would then be rented out to consumers and businesses.

Gollong has now collapsed but not before the scammers squeezed whatever money they could out of gullible participants. Even before disappearing in mid-December, the operators of the scheme, who appear to be from outside South Africa, had already launched a new investment scheme that is still actively promoted.

The entry-level investment in Gollong was R230, which had to be invested for 40 days. Investors were to get back R8 a day and at the end of the period were to be paid out R320, the equivalent of an annual yield of 357%.

For investors who had an appetite for risk, the promised returns were even more attractive. A R140,000 investment in the top-of-the-range G-VIP8 products would pay out R588,000 in 60 days.

The Gollong Investment scheme made use of referrals, and new investors had to be introduced by active investors. The scheme encouraged members to recruit investors, and the more people a member recruited, the higher the member’s earnings.

Gollong made use of a dedicated app that could be downloaded from the Google Play Store or by visiting the website. The app provided members with more options to invest, and it displayed information such as daily balances. Communication was via closed WhatsApp groups, with strict rules prohibiting members from posting “negative” comments.

The scheme caught the attention of investigative reporters, who quickly saw red flags.

Gollong Investments claimed in its marketing videos to have been active in South Africa since 2021, but the company was only registered on 21 September 2022. A visit to its listed

address in Edgar Road, Boksburg, showed that no such business was operating there. The address of the “headquarters” in Piccadilly Street in London also proved to be false.

The names and pictures of the international “directors” of Gollong also turned out to be fake. A reverse image search of photos of Gollong staff revealed that the same “team” were the driving force behind several other dubious companies. None of these companies responded to questions about the legitimacy of their directors.

In Ponzi schemes, the early investors are paid with money coming from new investors. Once the scheme reaches a point where it is about to collapse, the organisers disappear with the money. This happened with Gollong Investments, less than a month after the article in Limpopo Mirror and GroundUp appeared.

“I was part of it”

At the end of December, Limpopo Mirror was contacted by one of Gollong’s former members, David (not his real name). He said he had only realised later that he was probably one of the first investors in the scheme.

“Late in August last year, I spotted an advert on a community chat group, where a company was looking for part-time and full-time workers. The income promised was between R500 and R2,500 per day. I desperately needed to supplement my income, so I responded and that’s how I met Christine, one of the scheme’s administrators,” said David.

Interviews and subsequent conversations with Christine were via WhatsApp. David noticed that Gollong’s administrators all used +44 phone numbers, the country code for the United Kingdom. (It is possible that the numbers are fake and that the scammers used virtual or cloud-based UK phone numbers.) The profile of one administrator contained Chinese text, which strengthened suspicions that the scheme was not driven from South Africa.

Initially, things worked well for David. He was wary of taking risks, so he opted for the R230 investment. He started canvassing his family members and friends and his Gollong “ranking” quickly moved up.

“I became a team leader and reported directly to Christine. She even allocated some funds to my account to help me market Gollong at events in my neighbourhood,” David said.

He says he remained wary and advised new members not to invest too much of their money in the scheme.

“In some way, we saw it as having a bit of fun. We were making money, but back in our minds we were wondering how long it would last,” he said.

At the end of November, shortly after the article questioning Gollong’s activities appeared, Gollong launched its FIFA World Cup competition. Investors could place bets on different “funds”, such as Morocco or England funds. The odds were very attractive, and investors were almost assured of doubling or tripling their money while the World Cup was being played.

“In hindsight, I should have realised that this was only a stalling technique to stop investors from withdrawing funds,” said David.

“Investors were betting their income on the outcome of the soccer matches, but could not withdraw anything until the final was played.”

Excuses made

At the end of November, the first of many excuses for not paying out funds appeared in the WhatsApp groups. One message sent out on 1 December stated: “Due to the hot activities (World Cup) and the rapid growth of members, Gollong’s original financial personnel were limited, resulting in slow withdrawals. We are also working hard to improve, and the financial department is actively recruiting financial personnel to process withdrawals. We are also actively communicating with banks, please rest assured that your funds are absolutely safe!”

Over the following weeks, the excuses mounted with numerous “technical problems” cited as reasons for non-payment.

David had about R80,000 “invested”, though most of this was the “profits” earned on his investments in Gollong. But when he attempted to withdraw these funds, his request was rejected. His last successful withdrawal was on 4 December, after which all further attempts were blocked. When he queried this, he was told that his team members were not performing and that he could only withdraw small amounts. He subsequently tried to withdraw a lower amount but was still refused.

The World Cup ended on 18 December, which meant that the “winnings” had to be paid out, but Gollong’s administrators said an audit by the SA Reserve Bank was delaying payments.

Midway through December, the following message went out on the various groups: “In order to reject illegal transactions of illegal money laundering, all Gollong users are requested to screen and review their accounts. Relevant departments will freeze all illegal accounts that have not been reviewed. Review time: December 19th and 20th.”

The method of “review” differed slightly between groups, but it entailed depositing more money into Gollong’s account. “In order to protect the property of normal members, please cooperate with the government investigation … the measures are as follows: Deposit the same amount as the funds that entered Gollong last time, to prove that this is a normal and legal account,” one message read.

On some groups, members were told to deposit between R500 and R3,000 into their Gollong accounts.

For “investments” below R3,000, only R500 needed to be deposited, whereas those with more than R10,000 invested had to pay R3,000 to “unlock” their accounts.

This alarmed the participants. Some started sharing links to articles exposing Gollong as possibly being a Ponzi scheme.

The Gollong administrators changed the WhatsApp group settings, no longer permitting members to comment.

On 23 December, the www.gollong. org site was no longer available and the Gollong App was no longer functioning. Gollong disappeared and its WhatsApp groups were no longer active.

How many people had lost money

in the scheme is as yet unknown. David reckons he just about broke even. He was part of a group with 278 participants. At least 100 such Gollong groups existed. David reckons that most group participants were not active and did not invest a lot. But even a conservative estimate indicates that thousands of South Africans had deposited money in the scheme.

New Ponzi schemes

Even before Gollong vanished, a number of similar schemes were already in operation, targeting gullible and desperate South Africans.

One scheme goes under the name of New Energy International - also called L.NE, with a website address h5.bcok. club. Its modus operandi follows Gollong’s. The “products” are slightly different. The more expensive the product, the higher the income.

Investors can “buy” products such as a mini wind turbine for R300 or a small wind turbine for R1,000. The promised return on an investment in a small wind turbine is R30 per day. After 30 days, the payout is R1,020 – which means a R1,000 investment would yield an annual return of R12,240.

Money can also be made by actively recruiting other investors. If the group of members recruited rises to more than 50, a R5,000 monthly bonus is paid. Should the group grow to over 100 members, the bonus doubles to R10,000 per month. This “commission” scale rises to huge figures.

Many similarities exist between Gollong and New Energy International. The website (which functions like an app on a mobile phone) has a similar look and functionality to the Gollong app.

Some of the administrators appear not to have bothered to change their descriptions in their WhatsApp profiles, and references are made to Gollong. The administrators also use +44 (UK) numbers.

Whereas Gollong mainly used ABSA bank, the new scheme appears to use Nedbank and African Bank.

The organisers of these schemes have put a lot of effort and planning into them. Some websites even provide legitimacy to the scams. Enter “Is Gollong a Ponzi?” in Google and sites such as www.tunnelgist.com and www. bramreview.com are listed, which recommend the scheme: “For now, Gollong.org is 100% legit. Golling.org is a legit website. I’ve never heard of any scamming going on there. And I will be updating his article with new information everyday. So you don’t have to worry. For now, they offers [sic] a wide range of opportunities to earn extra income at home,” writes Bramreview.

This was posted a few days after Limpopo Mirror and GroundUp had already exposed Gollong as a Ponzi

scheme.

Should I tell?

David seriously considered investing in New Energy International. This time he was more wary and pestered the administrators with questions, asking them where the company’s headquarters were and who the directors were.

“Our company works in the national government department,” was one of the responses. The administrators refused to divulge any specific information about the company and their answers remained vague.

David became convinced this was another scam. He considered alerting others. But before he could do that, the administrators blocked him, preventing him and other members of the WhatsApp group from posting comments.

The “latest generation” of Ponzi schemes driven from outside the country’s borders are in many ways a type of cyber-attack. The New Energy International scheme should raise many alarm bells because new investors are requested to provide extensive information about themselves, and even have to submit scanned images of the front and back of their ID documents.

Well-known cybersecurity company Surfshark published a report last year on the effects such crimes have on countries. South Africa, according to the report, ranks sixth in the world for cybercrime density, costing the country an estimated R2.2 billion annually.

South Africa had 52 cybercrime victims per million Internet users in 2021. The top-ranking country was the UK, with 4,783 victims per million users.

The types of cybercrimes vary from ransomware attacks to online payment fraud. Criminals are also focusing on obtaining data, with the rate of data breaches worldwide steadily climbing. The most common cybercrime, according to Surfshark, is phishing. In 2021, some 323,972 phishing victims had been identified.

“Phishing victims on average lost the least amount of money ($136 per victim), while people that fell victim to investment fraud lost the most ($70,811 on average),” the report says.

We sent questions to the SA Reserve Bank, asking whether they were aware of the activities of Gollong and L.NE. We have not received a response.

Questions were also sent to the South African Banking Risk Information Centre (SABRIC), a non-profit company formed by the four major banks to help fight organised crime. SABRIC did not respond, but on its website it publishes useful guidelines to help consumers spot Ponzi schemes.

(Visit https://www.sabric.co.za/ stay-safe/ponzi-pyramid-schemes/)

One of the pictures used by the New Energy International scheme’s operators to create the impression that the “investments” are credible.

Babies galore at Zoutpansberg Private Hospital

The second New Year’s baby to be born at the Zoutpansberg Private Hospital in Louis Trichardt was a 3,14kg baby boy. He was born at 12:16. Pictured with him are mother Maria Muthimunye and midwife Sister Vuledzani Netshivhera.

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Unarine Ramahanedza kneels to put a ring on the finger of his sweetheart, Judy Malindi, during their engagement party at Maniini, near Thohoyandou, on Saturday, 7 January. Photo supplied.

Londolani Davhana and the lovely Ndivhuwo Madali finally tied the knot during a traditional wedding held at Madombidzha on Saturday, 7 January. Photo supplied.

Mr Samuel Letlalo from Louis Trichardt has won himself a brand-new Renault Kiger in the Premjee Win-a-Car competition, which was held in celebration of the Premjee Group’s 80th anniversary. The lucky draw was conducted at the store in Louis Trichardt on 23 December. The prize was officially handed over that same day by Mr Rakesh Jeram and Mr Tshidaho Nthangeni, who congratulated Letlalo on his win. Photo supplied.

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baby girl of 3,7kg was the first of two New Year’s babies to be born at the Zoutpansberg Private Hospital in Louis Trichardt. She was born at 01:15. Pictured with her are mother Thabelo Vele and midwife Sister Rhinette Mulaudzi. Photo supplied.

One New Year’s Eve baby was born at the Zoutpansberg Private Hospital on 31 Deccember. The 2,46kg baby girl was born just before midnight at 23:45. Pictured is mother Mulalo Mukhadi with midwife Sister Matevhutevhu Ramadwa. Photo supplied.

The Zoutpansberg Private Hospital’s second Christmas baby, a 2,95kg girl, was born at 02:12 on 25 December last year. Pictured with her is mother Tieho Nematei with midwife Sister Bridget Masekwameng. Photo supplied.

Zoutpansberg Private Hospital in Louis Trichardt boasted two Christmas babies on 25 December last year. The first of them was a healthy 3,8kg baby girl born at 01:11. Pictured is mother Lufuno Ralushai with midwife sister Joyce Kana. Photo supplied.

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Traditional-dancing queen to release her next album

By Victor Mukwevho

Vhembe’s own darling of traditional music and custodian of Venda folklore, Nnditsheni Esther Badzhi, is calling on the government and cultural activists to promote and encourage local artists to record more traditional music to preserve their traditional values.

On our visiting her at her home at Tshiseluselu village recently, the ever-smiling Badzhi told Limpopo Mirror that she had started dancing when she had been about five years old. As her parents and some of her other family members were traditional healers, she was trained to perform the domba, musevhetho and ngomani dances at traditional and cultural ceremonies, such as ladies’ passage to womanhood.

Born in 1956 at Lufule village, Badzhi made headlines in the traditional-music industry when she released her debut album, called

Bunumuthekhe, in 1998. Barely three weeks after its release, the title track could be heard on many radio stations almost every day, and she started receiving invitations to perform at various traditional functions all over the Vhembe District.

“My first album opened doors for me in the music industry. I was also performing every weekend. Even well-established recording companies started contacting me to join them, but I decided to do things on my own,” she said.

Badzhi was eventually snapped up by the Tshivhase Dynasty’s malende group to become their lead vocalist and dancer. She is now working on her fourth album, which is to be released later this year. “Our traditional music keeps on reminding us about where we come from and also teaches the younger generation about their cultural values,” she said.

Badzhi is the proud mother of a son and 12 grandchildren.

Go back to class and do your best to succeed

Phalaphala FM believes that if pupils in the region stay motivated, nothing can hold them back from achieving top results in school and thereby changing their lives for the better.

When schools reopened again for the new year, the station embarked on a journey to motivate learners from various schools in the Vhembe region through their Back-to-School campaign.

“The main aim of the station’s Back-toSchool campaign is to see that learners are back in class on the first day, learning, and teachers are in class, teaching,” said the station’s programme manager, Ms Sharon Ravele.

Ravele told learners that one should dream bigger and broader and work hard if one wanted to succeed in life. She said that those with a passion for aviation, for example, must know that it comprises a broad field that not only consisted of pilots and flight attendants, but also offered career opportunities in numerous other specialised jobs. She warned learners to be very focused on their studies and to refrain from drug abuse and ill-discipline. Ravele emphasised that learners should be obedient to their teachers. “Say no to drugs and listen to your teachers. You must arrange extra classes at the begging of the year and aim to obtain a 100% pass rate this year.”

According to Ravele, learners needed to be given enough moral support and encouragement to stay away from criminal activities. “It’s important for us to tell the children about the dangers of involving themselves in crime. They must know that indulging in acts of crime may eventually lead to them having to battle through life with a criminal record.”

To the children she said: “Stop destroying your future and try to focus on your schoolwork. Don’t do things that you’ll regret tomorrow.”

She congratulated those who passed last year and encouraged those who had not made it to go back to class and work hard.

Musina FM rewards its presenters and stakeholders

By Bernard Chiguvare

Musina FM hosted their year-end function this past December, giving 33 of their radio presenters certificates of competency.

The station manager, Mr Justice Langa, said the certificates had been awarded to show their appreciation for the good work the presenters had done since the radio station reopened last year and motivate them to keep it up.

“To encourage our presenters, I will be introducing the Presenter of the Week or Month award, where the winner will receive a food or a clothing voucher,” said Langa, further promising that the station will be conducting regular roadshows throughout its broadcasting area.

Local stakeholders such as the Musina Disability Forum, the Musina Council of Churches, Musina Legal Services and others were also presented with certificates. “We believe that stakeholders play an important role in our broadcasting area. The certificates were also to encourage our stakeholders to keep working with the Musina community,” said Langa.

The stakeholders have a slot on radio programmes where they teach or alert Musina residents about their rights, what organisation to

join when one is physically handicapped, and many other important matters.

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The 66-year-old granny and traditional music pioneer, Nnditsheni Esther Badzhi, will be releasing her fourth album later this year.

said they planned on

expanding Musina FM’s coverage area this year by including part of the Madimbo, Malale, Masisi and Tshipise areas.

During Musina FM’s year-end function in December, 33 radio presenters were awarded certificates of competency to encourage them to keep up the good work. Photo supplied.

Well-known businesswoman Thifhelimbilu Mavis Dzebu of Tshidimbini village celebrated her 50th birthday on 29 December. In the photo, Thifhelimbilu anticipates a taste of her delicious birthday cake from her husband, evangelist Vhangani Dzebu, during the celebration.

Robert Tshikosi, dubbed ‘Vho-Mirror’ by customers, is a petrol attendant who also enjoys selling the Limpopo Mirror newspaper at the Siloam taxi rank. Photo: Maanda Bele.

Phalaphala FM’s programme manager, Ms Sharon Ravele. Photo supplied.

Muswa Shuma encourages youth to not lose hope and use opportunities

By Bernard Chiguvare

Nzhelele launched the Muswa Shuma (Youth Must Work)

Academic legend acknowledged for his contributions to education

News from Makonde

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Ravele (30) grew up under very unfortunate circumstances where he practically had to fend for himself, but that did not stop him from achieving his own dreams of running an organisation. “I do not want other people in my area to lose hope, even if they are among the vulnerable families. The launch of this organisation is meant to encourage the youth to remain focused,” he said.

Ravele worked as a facilitator at BLC Academy for more than two years. The academy teaches individuals how to farm using hydroponic techniques. This is the process whereby plants are grown in sand, gravel or liquid, with added nutrients, but without soil. Ravele has since left to fulfil his dream of starting Muswa Shuma.

The local police and health workers, the WD seedlings company, Moshapo Empire and Mauluma Royal Council were all invited to attend the launch. The organisation’s objectives include encouraging learners from different local schools to appreciate the importance of education. They aim to teach youths from vulnerable families about agriculture and the organisation also encourages residents to run community projects that will help them sustain life.

On 31 December, local academic Mr Livhuwani Phophi (62) officially retired from the Department of Basic Education, where he served as circuit manager for the Sambandou Circuit. To wish him luck on this next phase in his life, the Makonde branch of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Southern Africa, where Phophi also serves as one of the church’s leaders, held a tea party in his honour. Addressing the congregants, Phophi thanked the church for recognising the contributions he had made to the development of education. “I was not serving my community for name or fame but being recognised by my church is something that I will cherish for the rest of my life. I would not have achieved all this if it were not for the support from my fellow Christians in the church. I am looking forward to my retirement, which now gives me enough time to work for the church and concentrate on my farming activities,” Phophi said.

Phophi’s educational

journey was not an easy one. After matriculating at Khwevha High School in 1979, he obtained several higher education qualifications. He worked for the then Republic of Venda’s Auditor General’s Office and later took up a teaching post at Khwevha High School - the same school from which he had obtained his matric. He also worked as a lecturer at the Ramaano Mbulaheni Training Centre and Makhado College of Education. He returned to Khwevha High School as principal in 1992 and ultimately became

Vhumbedzi’s circuit manager in 2008, from where he moved up to lead the Sambandou Circuit until his retirement.

Evangelist Lufuno Siaba said the church was honoured to have a community builder such as Phophi, who had sacrificed his life to empower his society through education. “We have no doubt that our young ones will follow in his footsteps and his spirit of community building. He is such a wonderful gift to the church, and we wish him good health and happiness in his retirement.”

The Department of Water Affairs and Sanitation, in conjunction with the Vhembe District Municipality (VDM) and Tsogang Water and Sanitation, launched a community forum on Tuesday, 13 December. The role of the forum is to help identify problems in terms of the supply of water to communities. Acting Executive Mayor of VDM Avhashoni Tshifhango said that the forum would help the government to interact with different communities and stakeholders on water and sanitation issues. “We also aim to reduce the increasing number of service delivery protests that is mainly due to lack of communication and feedback. It also helps in promoting the flow of information about the state of water and sanitation provision to communities,” said Tshifhango. In the photo are some of the delegates and officials who attended the launch of the forum. Photo: Silas Nduvheni.

For many families, the festive season is a period in which they reconnect with their departed loved ones. The Lutemba family of Makonde also performed their annual ritual while at the same time unveiling the tombstone of one of their deceased relatives. In the photo, Leonard Temba, under the supervision of family elder, Vho-Muofhe Mudinyane, performs the ritual (u shela fola na u phasa) at the gravesite of his grandfather, Vho-Samuel Lutemba Nemuramba. Vho-Nemuramba passed away in December 1998 at the age of 81.

In December last year, Fhedzisani Ravele and six other community members from Divhani village in

organisation. Muswa Shuma is all about encouraging the youth not to lose hope, irrespective of their back-

From left to right: Ms Tshimangadzo Makuya (vice-chairperson of the Muswa Shuma organisation), Mr Fhedzisani Ravele (founder and chairperson of the Muswa Shuma organisation) and Ms Tsakani Baloyi (manager of the Beaconfield clinic). Photo supplied.

Evangelist Lufuno Siaba (right) wishes Mr Livhuwani Phophi well on his retirement during a tea party that was held in Phophi’s honour at the Makonde branch of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Southern Africa.

The provincial chairperson of the African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP), Dr Mmboswobeni Mankhili, who is also the founder and an internationally renowned pastor of the Wells Revival Christian International Church, celebrated his 60th birthday during a lovely ceremony held at the church in Makonde village on Sunday, 18 December. Mankhili, a former teacher, is also chairperson of the Makonde Farmers Association, chairperson of Conservational Agriculture (CA) in the Vhembe District, as well as a community builder. In the photo, Mankhili and his wife, Ms Mercious Mankhili, are in a relaxed mood during the birthday celebration.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN TERMS OF SECTION 29 (1) OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATE ACT NO 66 OF 1965.

In the estate of the late:

MAKONDELELE HELTON MATHIVHA ID NO: 610723 5701 080

of stand no 1848, Tshisahulu, Riverside, Thulamela Municipality, Vhembe District, Limpopo Province, who died on the 2022-12-8 and was married to Pinkie Mabel Mathivha.

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Project Name: Proposed Extension of Louis Trichardt Cemetery within Makhado Local Municipality of Vhembe District.

Project descrip�on: The proposed extension of LTT Cemetery is situated in Louis Trichardt under Makhado Local Municipality and will consist of the following: Fence, Ablu�on facili�es, Parking and Guard room. It covers 6.0047ha of land.

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GENERAL VALUATION ROLL 2023-2026

The Makhado Local Municipality has commenced with the compilation of a General Valuation Roll (GV) of all properties within the municipal area. The implementation of the General Valuation Roll is in

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The Municipality would also like to invite organisations and structures who would like to form part of the steering committee during the process. The organisations and structures shall be required to attended meetings were necessary.

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ESTATE NO: 1917/2022

DATE OF DEATH: 13/08/2022

LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: Musina Nancefiled, House No. 913 Stanley Morotoba Street, 0900 MUSINA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY Creditors and debtors in the above-men�oned estate are hereby required to lodge their claims with and to pay their debts to the undersigned within (30) thirty days of the date of publica�on hereof.

NAME OF EXECUTOR: MMBENGENI LYDIA LUVHENGO AGENTS OF THE EXECUTOR: TSHILIDZI MAKUYA ATTORNEYS Office No A. 08, Mashapha Complex, Thohoyandou CELL: 072 384 7341 Email: e�mkr@gmail.com

TSHINGWALA ATTORNEYS.

EKSEKUTEURSBRIEF LETTERS OF EXECUTORSHIP (Ar�kel 13 en 14 van die Boedelwet, No 66 van 1965) (Sec�on 13 and 14 of the Administra�on of Estates Act, No 66 of 1965)

Estate No: 002610/2022 HIERBY WORD GESERTIFISEER dat THIS IS TO CERTIFY that.

MULOIWA AZWIHANGWISI ID no: 621006 5061 086

behoorlik aangestel is as has/have been duly appointed EKSEKUTEUR/ EKSEKUTRISE

EXECUTOR/EXECUTRIX en as sodanig gemag�g is om die Boedel van wyle and is/are hereby authorised as such to liquidate and distribute the Estate of the late

MULOIWA MUSHAISANO

THERESIA

ID No: .380120 0446 084 wat op/ who died on: 2022/04/02 oorlede is, te beredder en verdeel. Asst. Meester van die Hooggeregshof Asst. Master of the High Court Aandag word geves�g op die bepalings van ar�kel 102.

A�en�on is directed to the provisions of sec�on 102. Tshingwala A�orneys 259 Block P-East Thohoyandou 076 109 9373

VACANCIES

GREEN FARMS NUT COMPANY

(LEVUBU) (PTY) LTD • Reg no 93/05146/07

SEASONAL TRUCK DRIVER NEEDED – VALID EC LICENCE

Truck Driver responsibilities include: Pick up goods and materials from farms, verify loads for accuracy, and deliver them as instructed.

· Conduct daily vehicle inspections, in line with procedures

· Ability to work in a team

· Bilingual

· Comply with truck driving rules and regulations as well as with company policies and procedures.

· Matric and 5-year truck driving experience

· Need to be able to work long hours

Location: Levubu Commencement date: Immediate

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Should you meet the above requirements, e-mail a short C.V. including references with required documents (Motivation Letter, certified Grade 12 certificate, certified copy of ID) to: Janie@gfnc.co.za or drop off at security at Green Farms Nut Company Levubu Facility at address: A33, Plot 326, R524, Levubu, 0929 by close of business on 26 January 2023.

NB: PLEASE NOTE THAT ANY APPLICATION THAT DOES NOT PROVIDE A DETAILED CV WITH ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS STIPULATED ABOVE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Seasonal General Workers

The desired candidate must be thorough and pay attention to detail. Demonstrate patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations. The ability to understand and follow instructions and work well under pressure. Be f lexible and open to change. Be able to carry out physically demanding tasks including ability to carry weight, have excellent eye sight and have no allergies to macadamia nuts.

Duties include sorting of nuts, removing of defective items, complete processing facility documents, demonstrate good hygiene practices, cleaning and assist in any department as needed.

· Grade 12 and highly proficient in English literacy and numeracy.

Candidates will undergo a written assessment based on the facility’s food safety and hygiene standards after undergoing induction training and previous seasonal employees will be given preference based on past performance. Past macadamia or food processing experience will be an advantage.

Please note all short-listed candidates will be physically and medically assessed to ascertain medical and physical competence as the tasks carried out will be of a physical nature and candidates need to have excellent eye sight as it is an inherent job requirement.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Should you meet the above requirements, e-mail a short C.V. including references with required documents (Motivation Letter, certified Grade 12 certificate, certified copy of ID) to: Phillip@ gfnc.co.za or drop off at security at Green Farms Nut Company Levubu Facility at address: A33, Plot 326, R524, Levubu, 0929 by close of business on 26 January 2023.

NB: PLEASE NOTE THAT ANY APPLICATION THAT DOES NOT PROVIDE A DETAILED CV WITH ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS STIPULATED ABOVE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

MR

LEGAL NOTICE

The department of Social Development in Vhembe District is requesting anyone having information with regards to the family of the following children to contact the assigned social workers:

1 Siphali Adivhaho Junior 2009/04/29 Madodonga

VHEMBE DISTRICT DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Madali Muladelo Evelyn Sirunwa Tshilwavhusiku 076 736 8129

2 Mannde Gabriel Azwindini 2005/03/05 Ramantsha Mannde Sewela Francina Mpfumba T.R Louistrichadt Welfare 015 516 1524

3 Khorommbi Khangwelo 2009/06/29 Tshikota Khorommbi Tshavhungwa Sara Mpfumba T.R Louistrichadt Welfare 015 516 1524

4 Mamugudubi Pfunzo Vannessa 2008/04/07 Tshituni Tsha Fhasi Gabara Fhulufhelo Hazel Ramatsea M Rabali One Stop 060 820 5534

5 Gabara Takalani 2012/05/26 Tshituni Tsha Fhasi Gabara Fhulufhelo Hazel Ramatsea M Rabali One Stop 060 820 5534

6 Gabara Ndivho 2006/08/18 Tshituni Tsha Fhasi Gabara Fhulufhelo Hazel Ramatsea M Rabali One Stop 060 820 5534

7 Tshivhula Junior Ronewa 2009/06/10 Paradise maname Tshivhula Rivonia Tshifhiwa Rambuwani T Rabali One Stop 072 8449 546

8 Ramalivha Tshedza Precious 2007/09/07 Magau Muleya Matodzi Suzan Ramuthivheli R Madombidzha Clinic 076 471 1855

9 Radzilani Thendo Constance 2005/11/20 Phadzima Radzilani Mushaisano Thidziambi B Phadzima Clinic 015 970 9901

10 Mammphwe Masego 2005/12/30 Phadzima Mamphwe Matodzi Thidziambi B Phadzima Clinic 015 970 9901

11 Matshedza Mulweli Todani 2009/04/01 Madombidzha Sheshevhedi Mpho Benevoilent Ramuthivheli R Madombidzha Clinic 076 471 1855

12 Mokgabanoha Andivhaho 2005/03/24 Madzhatsha Mokabanoha Meriam Bali K Mphephu Clinic 064 903 1324

13 Mufamadi Pontso 2008/03/20 Rathidili Mufamadi Luvhengo Brenda Nemalegeni R Madombidzha Clinic 015 516 1524

14 Mufamadi Motlatso Precious 2005/06/25 Rathidili Mufamadi Luvhengo Brenda Nemalegeni R Madombidzha Clinic 015 516 1524

15 Ramutanda Unarine 2007/11/15 Mauluma Zone 5 Ramutanda Hanna Ragwala A.D Phadzima Clinic 015 973 9909

16 Phadagi Maambele Bradley 2004/12/31 Valdezia Mabasa Khomeni Lorraine Sambo N.E Mbokota Clinic 015 556 3350

17 Mulaudzi Mulweli 2006/06/01 Ha-Mutonga Mulaudzi Manwele Portia Mashaba T Waterval office 072 903 6864

18 Mudau Mfanelo Floyd 2006/09/25 Shirley village Mudau Hildah Mashaba T Waterval office 072 903 6864

19 Maluleke Kuhumelela 2004/08/09 Shirley village Bila Linah Tsakani Mashaba T Waterval office 072 903 6864

20 Bila Enelo 2012/11/21 Shirley village Bila Linah Tsakani Mashaba T Waterval office 072 903 6864

21 Mabasa Vutivi Surprise 2008/03/15 Mamphagi village Baloyi Ndaheni Vakisa Maduwa B.P Muila Office 060 757 9897

22 Mudzhambi Elelwani Godfrey 2006/04/14 Mulima Thondoni Mukoma Mudalahothe Maduwa B.P Muila Office 060 757 9897

23 Manukha Mashudu 2010/12/11 Tshakhuma Manukha Rendani Eric Matshepete L.P Tshakhuma Office 072 747 7715

24 Mashamba Wanga 2010/11/05 Tshakhuma- luvhalani Mashamba Murembiwa Muedi R.C Tshakhuma Office 015 581 6925

25 Mashamba Ndiene 2013/06/24 Tshakhuma- luvhalani Mashamba Murembiwa Muedi R.C Tshakhuma Office 015 581 6925

26 Nedzamba Murendeni 2011/12/04 Tshakhuma-Lukau Nedzamba Azwimbavhi Dorothy Matshepete L.P Tshakhuma Office 015 581 6925

27 Nedzamba Funani 2008/11/02 Tshakhuma-Lukau Nedzamba Azwimbavhi Dorothy Matshepete L.P Tshakhuma Office 015 581 6925

28 Mboweni Rixaladza Admire 12/3/2009 Tshakhuma Mboweni Xivhutiso Ravele V.D Levubu Clinic 015 583 7900

29 Manyike Ntsako Myra 2006/08/12 Pfananani Baloyi Winnie Peggy Maduwa B.P Tshitale 060 820 4646

30 Raswiswi Lerato Nic 2010/10/07 Pfananani Raswiswi Ndivhuwe Maduwa B.P Tshitale 060 820 4646

31 Mahlangu Minentle Olivia 2011/04/10 Muila Moshiane Motlatjo Rikhotso K.E Tshitale 060 820 4646

32 Rasepaye Junior Malesela 2011/10/02 Maphaghi Lambani Judea Kutama T.Z Tshitale 060 820 4646

33 Makhananise Rinae 2016/09/07 Muila Makhananise Gloria Rikhotso K.E Tshitale 060 820 4646

34 Makhananise Andani 2014/03/07 Muila Makhananise Gloria Rikhotso K.E Tshitale 060 820 4646

35 Makhananise Thabelo 2008/02/24 Muila Makhananise Gloria Rikhotso K.E Tshitale 060 8204 646

36 Selai Selelo John 2008/01/16 Kwaaidraai Sinyolo Kedibone Maduwa B.P Tshitale 060 820 4646

37 Ludzula Ratshana 2007/04/21 Pfananani Mushavhela Rudzani Cynthia Kutama T.Z Tshitale 060 820 4646

38 Machiro Dimpho 2009/08/26 Muila Machiro Lili Maria Rikhotso K.E Tshitale 060 820 4646

39 Ngobeni Hulisani Abraham 2006/09/22 Nkuzana Village Rambau Mukondi Mugwena T.B Majosi clinic 071 151 5581

40 Ngobeni Kurhula Justice 2008/09/16 Nkuzana Village Rambau Mukondi Elisah Mugwena T.B Majosi clinic 071 151 5581

41 Vhutshilo Ambition Mulaudzi 2007/04/05 Tshimbupfe Tshilindi Mulaudzi Thifulufhedzwi Lizzy Mulaudzi F.C Tshimbupfe 071 503 8389 42 Dzithendo Junior Mulaudzi 2017/06/20 Tshimbupfe Tshilindi Mulaudzi Thifulufhedzwi Lizzy Mulaudzi F.C Tshimbupfe 071 503 8389 43 Phindulo Matibe 2006/05/07 Malonga Mudau Azwihangwisi Florance Mulaudzi F.C Davhana 071 503 8389 44 Rotondwa Khobo 2007/08/01 Davhana Khobo Ndivhudzannyi Mulaudzi F.C Davhana 071 503 8389 45 Aifheli Silence Khobo 2019/03/12 Davhana Khobo Ndivhudzannyi Mulaudzi F.C Davhana 071 503 8389 46 Matome Wanga Rabothata 2016/08/13 Davhana Khobo Ndivhudzannyi Mulaudzi F.C Davhana 071 503 8389 47 Sebula Lufuno 2006/11/08 Davhana Sebula Tshiwela Mulaudzi F.C Davhana 071 503 8389 48 Tshabalala Kwena Robert 2009/05/14 Tiyani Tshabalala Suzan Munyai P.P Tiyani Health Centre 060 820 5044 49 Mukwevho Nduvho 16/02/2009 Mangilasi Mukwevho thuizwilondi Mashamba U.C Vuwani Onestop centre 079 679 8881 50 Ndou Maanda Brian 27/10/2007 Mangilasi Mukwevho thuizwilondi Mashamba U.C Vuwani Onestop centre 079 679 8881 51 Phathutshedzo Madelina Mulaudzi 2007/02/26 Vyeboom

Mushathoni Constance Mulaudzi Mudau M.M Vuwani Onestop centre 060 503 0087 52 Letela Carel Shiburi 2006/04/22 Majosi

Masingita Dorothy Shiburi Hlungwani P Majosi Office 076 095 1139 53 Hulisani Chriswell Mudau 2010/11/07 Hlanganani RDP Nthabiseng Asnath Mudau Hlungwani P Majosi Office 076 095 1139 54 Mirendeni Christopher Mudau 2009/05/26 Hlanganani RDP Nthabiseng Asnath Mudau Hlungwani P Majosi Office 076 095 1139 55 Zwanga Fancy Masia 2011/03/03 Matsila

Amukelani Clays Masia Maswanganyi R.J Dehoop Office 076 161 2923

56 Rito Vission Masia 2007/03/03 Matsila Amukelani Clays Masia Maswanganyi R.J Dehoop Office 076 161 2923

57 Mudau Phindulo 2007/04/14 Ramukhuba

Mudau Cornelia Mainganye Mashamba UC Vuwani One Stop 079 679 8881

The department of Social Development in Vhembe District is requesting anyone having information with regards to the family of the following children to contact the assigned social workers:

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No. Name of Child

Date of Birth Village

58 Mudau Junior 2008/08/12 Ramukhuba

59 Lulama Shiburi 2008/02/28 Majosi

60 Blessing Mukwevho 2005/0508 Masakona

61 Chauke Glane Kutsaka 2007/01/11 Maviligwe village

62 Maswanganyi Lindiwe 2006/11/24 Botsoleni

63 Maswanganyi Ntila Heavy 2014/01/11 Botsoleni

64 Chauke Valentia Ntiyiso 2006/12/25 Xifaxani Village

65 Bhila Tshembho 2012/06/15 Mahonisi

Family Member

VHEMBE DISTRICT DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Name of Social Worker Office Contact Details

Mudau Cornelia Mainganye Mashamba UC Vuwani One Stop 079 679 8881

Masingita Dorthy Hlungwani P Majosi Office 076 095 1139

Tshimangadzo Maria Mukwevho Ligege M Masakona Clinic 062 521 9641

Chauke Annie Risimati T.L Makuleke Tribal 015 851 3064

Maswanganyi Cecilia Nwaila RB Botsoleni 072 756 9836

Maswanganyi Cecilia Nwaila RB Botsoleni 072 756 9836

Chauke Tsakani Sophy Mugwabani T Xikundu Tribal 060 980 1650

Golele Mphephu Matidze N.M Mavambe Clinic 015 851 3064

66 Bhila Malwandla 2006/08/17 Mahonisi Golele Mphephu Matidze N.M Mavambe Clinic 015 851 3064

67 Mandevana Muano Pretty 2006/12/04 Mulenzhe Village

Rammand Tshifhiwa Mercy Netswinga M.P Mulenzhe office 072 705 5654

68 Manyaga Rihangwele 2008/02/01 Tshitomboni Village Manyaga Lavhelesani Mushome T Mulenzhe office 072 134 0084

69 Masia Ntlakuso Success 2011/05/28 Mhinga Zone 1 Masia Vuthlari Constance Nwaila RB Mhinga Tribal 072 756 9836

70 Masia Ripfumelo Trust 2006/10/30 Mhinga Zone 1 Masia Vuthlari Constance Nwaila RB Mhinga Tribal 072 756 9836

71 Mabasa Vutomi Memory 2006/04/07 New Orleas Village Mabasa Gezani Wilson Rivombo T.S Mtititi Thusong Office 015 851 3064

72 Khubayi Ndzalama Vutshila 2007/11/09 Mtititi Altein Village

Khubayi Sorisa Grace Rivombo T.S Mtititi Thusong Office 015 851 3064

73 Shirinda Gavaza Tertia 2007/01/15 JeromeVillage Shirinda Girly Nkhesani Manganyi B Mavambe Clinic 015 851 3064

74 Khosa Trevor Hlamulo 2008/05/01 Mudabula Village Khosa Patricia Khesani Maluleke K.D Mukhomi Tribal 015 851 3064

75 Ngobeni Difference Benjani 2007/07/08 Phaphazela Village Ngobeni Hlamalani Suprice Maluleke C Malamulele 015 851 3064

76 Fraumene Lucky Nelson 2007/09/24 Muchipisi Village Fraumene Julia Promise Maluleke C Malamulele 015 851 3064

77 Manganyi Karabile Precious 2007/07/21 Gumbani Village Manganyi Kitengani Privilege Manganyi V.K Malamulele 015 851 3064

78 Chauke Junior Matimba 2006/07/24 Makuleke Village Maluleke Hlamalani Olivia Manganyi V.K Malamulele 015 851 3064

79 Mahlasela Nontando 2006/06/30 Mudabula Village Mahlasela Tsiedy Lettie Manganyi V.K Malamulele 015 851 3064

80 Maswanganyi Walter 2006/04/18 Josefa Village Maswanganyi Chucheka Selina Tlakula N.M Mhinga Clinic 015 851 3064

81 Mhlanga Masingita 2006/05/14 Mukhomi Mhlanga Tsakani Diana Mabasa B Mukhomi Tribal 015 851 3064

82 Mabasa Hlekulani Anornold 2009/09/30 Mhinga Zone 1 Mabasa Thuso Maluleke BV Malamulele 015 851 3064

83 Mabasa Nyiko Zoe 2006/06/14 Mhinga Zone 1 Mabasa Thuso Maluleke BV Malamulele 015 851 3064

84 Mphephu Rotondwa 2005/11/26 Dumasi Muthabeni Fulufhelo Ndlovu M.F Dumasi 072 142 8484

85 Bvumbi Murunwa 2021/10/10 Tswinga Bvumbi Matodzi Nemukula F.V Tswinga Clinic 071 435 1916

86 Bvumbi Mulisa 2017/11/05 Tswinga Bvumbi Matodzi Nemukula F.V Tswinga Clinic 071 435 1916

87 Bvumbi Apfaseswaho Enocelcius 2006/09/23 Tswinga Bvumbi Matodzi Nemukula F.V Tswinga Clinic 071 435 1916

88 Mpho Murunwa 2007/12/09 Tshitereke Murunwa Rotshidzwa Tshisikule N.M Tshidimbini Office 079 049 0986

89 Nemukhwathoni Azwihangwisi Tshisevhu 2006/05/02 Ha-Makhuvha Nemukhwathoni Matodzi Amos Manyage L Tshidimbini Office 072 791 2252

90 Tsilatsila Udoulinda 2005/11/27 Khubvi Tsilatsila Rendani Ramaano AT Damani 072 974 2061 91 Tshililo Tshanduko 2006/11/18 Mukula Tshililo Naleni Sarah Manyage L. Tshidimbini office 072 791 2253 92 Mukununde Katlego Goodnes 2014/01/25 Khubvi Village Mukununde Nkhangweleni Eunice Nekhunguni H. Makonde 079 056 1346 93 Mukununde Khodani 2018/03/28 Khubvi Mukununde Nkhangweleni Eunice Nekhunguni H. Makonde 079 056 1346 94 Tsilatsila Denver 2010/03/23 Khubvi Tsilatsila Mpho Jennifer Nekhunguni H. Makonde 079 056 1346 95 Alidzulwi Refiloe Amandah 2005/08/28 Khubvi

Alidzulwi Awelani Paulinah Mudau L.l Makonde 076 531 1386 96 Alidzulwi Uhone Given 2009/05/09 Khubvi Alidzulwi Awelani Paulinah Mudau L.l Makonde 076 531 1386 97 Kwinda Morris Hulisani 2018/07/07 Thengwe Kwinda Thivhonali Ester Mbevhana TV Mutale 1stop center 076 313 2742 98 Kwinda Ompha 2016/01/26 Thengwe Kwinda Thivhonali Ester Mbevhana TV Mutale 1stop center 076 313 2742 99 Majuta Mishumo Patient 2009/06/05 Mbodi A Majuta Takalani Sirwali N.A Tshipise One Stop 015 539 9907 100 Rakgaba Reuben Nthanqeni 2006/11/07 Matswale Ext 14, Musina

Rakgaba Christian Dimakatso Ramadoleli M.S Thuthuzela Musina, 015 534 3300 101 Rakgaba Kgomotso Clyrebell 2009/03/12 Matswale Ext 14, Musina

Rakgaba Christian Dimakatso Ramadoleli M.S Thuthuzela Musina, 015 534 3300 102 Rakgaba Thabelo Terrence 2013/09/23 Matswale Ext 14, Musina

Rakgaba Christian Dimakatso Ramadoleli M.S Thuthuzela Musina, 015 534 3300 103 Nengalavhani Pfarelo 2005/07/13 Musunda Nengalavhani Ntanganedzeni Nematenda K.T Shakadza 082 530 2351 104 Ipfi Ramandzi 2007/12/24 Folovhodwe Edzisani Ramandzi Rambuda A Folovhodwe 071 531 0415

105 Unarine Nndwamato 2006/03/17 Malale Village Rhulani Chauke Munyai A.C. Madimbo Thusong Centre 082 514 2101

106 Pfunzo Patrick Kwinda 2006/02/02 Malale Village Nomvuselelo Patience Bhengu Munyai A.C. Madimbo Thusong Centre 082 514 2102

107 Rotshidzwa Patras Kwinda 2006/02/01 Malale Village Nomvuselelo Patience Bhengu Munyai A.C. Madimbo Thusong Centre 082 514 2103

108 Munyai Konanani Portia 2007/10/20 Musunda Munyai Magie Nematenda K.T Shakadza 082 530 2351

109 Munyai Mulisa Along 2013/03/06 Musunda Munyai Magie Nematenda K.T Shakadza 082 530 2351

110 Munyai Alice 2018/08/20 Musunda Munyai Magie Nematenda K.T Shakadza 082 530 2351

“The Lion” wins Provincial Junior Lightweight Championship title

By Victor Mukwevho

Deon “The Lion” Mbubana won the Provincial Junior Lightweight Championship when he beat village homeboy Khorommbi Mpfariseni on points in a gruelling fight at the Thohoyandou Town Hall on Boxing Day (26 December).

As both fighters are from Mulenzhe village, the fact that they are fierce rivals who were not only competing for the provincial championship title, but also to be crowned as Mulenzhe village’s number one boxer was evident from the start.

What probably cost Khorommbi the fight, according to boxing fans, was that he did not use his height advantage and allowed Mbubana (who was the shorter of the two) to bulldoze him from the inside.

In the sixth round, referee Riaan Jansen van Rensburg

had to penalise Khorommbi for headbutting and asked the judges to deduct a point.

Khorommbi looked very tired but kept holding on for the duration of the fight.

When asked about the fight, Mbubana said things had been tough inside the ring. “This was our second fight. The previous time he beat me on points, but this time it was war. Remember that we are from the same village and people were saying that Khorommbi is the best. I wanted to either beat him or die in that ring, but he is very, very tough,” he said.

Mbubana said he was now going to challenge for the South African National Junior Lightweight title. “I have been in this game for many years, but I still have to achieve something. I want to be a world champion one day.”

In other fights, Thuso Nemutanzhela beat Tsumbo Mbedzi on points, and Murendeni Nenungwi beat Hakhakhi Mashambe on points. Fhulufhelo Ramaliba beat Stuart Nekhavhambe on points, while Maanda Mathaba beat Lutendo Mashambe in a first-round knockout. Rofhiwa Maphupha also beat Jansen Mudzanani on points.

The managing director of Mulondoli LC Boxing Promotion, Ms Emily Shiruma, said that although she had lost half a fortune on the business

side of the tournament, she was still happy for staging the boxing bonanza. “It was not promoted as well as it should have been, so very few people attended. The timing was also wrong as many boxing fans were still on holiday, but this was only my first tournament. Next time, I will be wiser and get someone to do the marketing well in advance. I am not deterred by the challenges I faced with this one. I will definitely be promoting more boxing tournaments in future,” she said.

According to the former boxing judge and referee, all the boxers had done their best during the tournament. “But the one between Deon Mbubana and Mpfariseni Khorommbi was out of this world. Those two were really fighting inside the ring. It reminded me of the fight between Phillip Ndou and Cassius Baloyi in 2001,” Shiruma said.

One of the local boxing analysts, who spoke on condition of anonymity, recons the boxing promoter’s undoing was the high entry fee to attend the tournament. “Even though Thohoyandou is fast becoming the mecca of boxing in the country, R200 was too much for the provincial championships. She should not have charged more than R100. Many boxing fans were discouraged by the high entry fee,” he said.

Madridtas FC beat SMSA to claim Vhanasi Soccer Tournament trophy

By Frank Mavhungu

Madridtas FC are the new champions of the Vhanasi Soccer Tournament. They beat SMSA 2-0 in the final at the Sambandou Grounds on Saturday, 31 December.

Madridtas were presented with R30 000 in prize money, a floating trophy, a soccer kit, two soccer balls and gold medals during a ceremony held at the grounds shortly after the final game.

Madridtas’ way to the final went via Musasenda Big Five, whom they had narrowly beaten 1-0 in their quarterfinal match. They beat Thengwe Flying Peace 1-0 to secure a place in the final. The runners-up, SMSA FC, were given R15 000, silver medals, a soccer kit and two soccer balls during the ceremony.

SMSA’s way to the final was rocky and thorny. They

proved all the critics wrong when they rose to the occasion and beat Mashamba Soccer Academy 2-1 in the quarter-final stage. They then beat Dipeni FC 3-1 to book a place in the final. The winner was determined through a penalty shootout, following a goalless draw at the end of regulation time.

Dipeni FC finished in the third place. They managed to beat Thengwe Flying Peace 5-4 in their losers’ final match, which was played at the same venue shortly before the

final game. The winner was determined through a penalty shootout after the teams had played to a goalless draw during regulation time. Dipeni went home with R7 000, bronze medals and two soccer balls.

Thengwe Flying Peace were given R3 000 and two soccer balls during the ceremony. The 2021 champions, Mashamba Soccer Academy, were booted out of the tournament in the last-8 stage. Sixteen teams from around Vhembe took part in the annual event.

United and Oscar Stars in 1-1 draw

By Kaizer Nengovhela

Muraleni United and Makhitha Oscar Stars played to 1-all draw in an important Safa Vhembe match played at the Muraleni Grounds on Sunday.

The absence of Star’s playmaker, Veron Mphashe, was evident from the onset as no one was able to win and distribute balls from the middle of the park to the goal poachers. Star’s front runners, Humbulani Managa and Rofhiwa Mabila, did not live up to the fans’ expectations and were tightly marked.

Stars threatened to score in

the 12th minute. Managa won a loose ball in the 35-metre area and unleashed a volley from just outside the penalty box. The ball missed the target by inches, much to the disappointment of the team’s fans.

United broke the deadlock in the 28th minute. United player Rowen Thobakgale won the ball just behind the centre line and ran towards the right corner, from where he dished up a square pass to Mutshidzi Khangale, who beat the Stars keeper, Faith Ratombo, with a ground cutter.

The visitors from Makhitha knocked on their opponents’ door three minutes later. Modidi Mapuko tried his

luck from the edge of the box. United keeper Tshilidzi Sithole stretched to the limit to execute a brilliant save. The half-time score was 1-0 in favour of United.

The second half was characterised by dangerous play from United’s players. To calm the situation, the referee flashed some yellow cards in quick succession. Vhulenda Sithole and Khodani Mulamavu of the home team were booked for the application of dirty tricks and dangerous play.

Stars’ strikers wasted many opportunities but eventually equalised through Melvin Mabatha late in the match.

The managing director of Mulondoli LC Boxing Promotion, Ms Emily Shiruma, watching the tournament with South African Female Lightweight Champion Raider Muleba. Photo: Victor Mukwevho.

Deon “The Lion” Mbubana.

Takalani Mawelewele of United heads away the ball, with Ashinwin Monyeoleote watching. Photo: Kaizer Nengovhela.

The players, fans and officials of Madridtas FC celebrate with the team’s trophy during the ceremony. Photo supplied.

Chaos in final of Zama-Zama Cup

By Frank Mavhungu

The Zama-Zama Soccer Challenge final between Nkomo Phunya FC and Ngove Masipala FC, which was played at the Homu 14b Grounds outside Giyani on Saturday 31 December, was disrupted before it could finish.

The trouble started when Nkomo Phunya were awarded a penalty two minutes before the end of extra time. This after a player of Masipala, Rover Hlungwani, denied Phunya a sure goal by handling the ball within his own penalty area.

Hlungwani was given his marching orders for the incident. The penalty was convert-

ed and the final score was 1-1.

The winner should have been decided through a penalty shoot-out, but that was not to be. The situation took an ugly turn when Rover Hlungwani invaded the pitch and incited the fans and his team’s officials to assault the match officials.

One of the assistant referees was brutally assaulted with various objects, including wooden sticks, during the incident. He was taken to hospital for medical treatment.

Ngove Masipala were summoned to appear before the disciplinary committee of the tournament last Monday (2nd) to answer to several charges, ranging from assault of match officials to bringing

the tournament and the sponsors into disrepute.

The club was found guilty as charged and a fine of R20 000 was imposed on them.

Masipala were again suspended from taking part in the tournament for five years, apart from the heavy fine. The committee declared Nkomo Phunya the 2022 champions.

Phunya were presented with a cash prize of R55 000, a floating trophy and gold medals during a ceremony held at the Xilumani Hotel in Giyani on Wednesday (4th).

Teams booted out of the tournament in the semi-final stage, Nkomo XI Experience and Kulani Ama 2000 FC, were each presented with R10 000 during the ceremony. Maindis Ladies were crowned the champions in the Ladies Soccer category. They beat First Touch Academy in the final to lift the trophy. Maindis received R14 000, a floating trophy and gold medals during the ceremony, while First Touch became R9 000 richer.

Nwendamutswu earns his Masters Protea colours for bank angling

By Elmon Tshikhudo

Village

started to catch fish as a hobby, but he has become so good at this sport that he is one of the most respected anglers in the country today.

As a teenager, Nwendamutswu, who is a director at the Limpopo Department of Public Works, would sneak out of his home armed with a sharpened piece of wire that served as a hook and a fishing line tied to a piece of reed to catch fish at the local Lundevhe river.

This became a lifelong hobby, and when he relocated to Polokwane around 2015, he joined the Anguilla Fishing Club. In 2019, he joined the LaBeouf Fishing Club, which

only had white members at the time.

“I have been fishing every year since 2016 in the Masters A category as a member of the six-man team representing Limpopo, and I have been the only black member of the team,” he said. “My journey has not been easy and without challenges. To start with, I have to finance everything from my pocket, unlike members from the police and defence whose departments support them financially,” he explained.

Nwendamutswu said that every angler’s goal was to get their Protea colours - a status that anglers are proud of. “I am happy to make history and be the first black member to achieve this status,” he said.

Nwendamutswu specialises in bank angling, where one

Two tricky hurdles ahead of Mpheni

By Frank Mavhungu

While most of the teams affiliated to the Limpopo Stream of the ABC Motsepe League will be out of action this weekend, Mpheni Home Defenders have a busy schedule. They will play two tough

matches within the space of four days.

Home Defenders will undertake a journey to Tshifudi village on Saturday. Their match against Vondwe XI Bullets will be played at the Tshifudi Stadium.

The Mpheni side must win the match at all costs, for two reasons. Collecting the maximum points at the expense of XI Bullets on Saturday will enhance their chances to lift the league trophy at the end of the season. They also have a duty to maintain their reputation. Home Defenders are still to drop a league point this season. They are currently leading the pack with 21 points after winning all seven matches they have played to date.

Home Defenders must not expect a walk on the park on Saturday. Bullets are one of the teams fighting for survival.

They are lying in the fifth position on the log standings with nine points, two ahead of the tailenders, Mikhado FC.

Home Defenders will play another match away from home next Tuesday (17th). They will travel to Giyani, where they will play against Giyani Happy Boys at the Xikukwani Stadium. Happy Boys are closely contesting for the league title. They are lying in the second spot on the log standings, only one point behind Home Defenders. Home Defenders have a match in hand.

Should they manage to beat Giyani Happy Boys and XI Bullets, Home Defenders will be almost sure of a place in the promotional playoffs at the end of the season. The other two matches that will be played this weekend are Tubatse United FC vs Mighty FC and PJ Stars vs Phinnet City FC.

Leopards booted out of Nedbank KO

By Frank Mavhungu

Black Leopards had to kiss their dreams of winning the Nedbank Cup goodbye when they lost 0-1 to Polokwane City at the Malamulele Stadium on Saturday.

The head coach of Black Leopards, Mr Johnny Ferreira, told a contingent of journalists shortly after the game that the visitors were lucky to snatch the goal that saw them secure a place in the last-32 round of the prestigious competition. According to him, the game could have gone either way when taking into account the fact that both sides had managed to create some obvious

scoring chances in the game.

Ferreira reckoned that Lidoda duvha could have sealed the game within the first 25 minutes of the game. The former head coach of Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila said that they should have scored more goals, but they had squandered two clear chances in the opening minutes of the game.

The 65-year-old mentor further stated that City would have lost their fighting spirit had Leopards managed to convert their early scorings chances. City, on the other hand, could also have scored an avalanche of goals during the last stanza.

Asked whether he regarded the defeat as a blessing in dis-

guise, so that they could focus on their league campaign, Mr Ferreira responded with a big “No”. He said that it would have been good for everyone within the club if the team managed to lift the Nedbank Cup. Ferreira said that they would now focus on their league campaign.

Mr Ferreira’s counterpart from City, Mr Duncan Lechesa, agreed that they were fortunate to get an all-important goal early in the last half. Lechesa said that Black Leopards would go places with their current squad and technical team.

The hero of Saturday’s game is Simon Ramabu, who found the net after beating the offside trap.

Hard-earned victory for Berea FC against Tshandama Try Together

By Frank Mavhungu

by inches after a square pass from Khethani Ndou.

The game was a see-saw affair, with the teams knocking on each other’s doors time after time. Berea were the first to squander an obvious scoring chance. Their centre forward, Ndiene Ramashia,

Try Together then initiated some promising moves from behind. Their efforts paid dividends when Rolivhuwa Managa hit the target with a ground-cutter 16 minutes into the game. They kept this lead until the half-time whistle blew.

Berea found the equaliser through the team’s captain, Dakalo Ratshitanga. He went loose from the right corner and beat the keeper with a half volley. The visitors reclaimed the lead when

Maanda Masiagwala blasted in a rocket, following a scramble within the box.

Berea did not give in without a fight, although time was fast running out for them. They found the equaliser in the 76th minute. Khethani Ndou gave the ball the final touch after a corner kick that was taken by Faranani Ndou.

Try Together’s first goal scorer, Rolivhuwa Managa, was reprimanded with a card for dangerous play. Dakalo Ratshitanga scored the winning goal for Berea towards the end of the game.

Lethabo Mathaba of Black Leopards (left) and Obed Thuto of City chase the ball. Photo: Frank Mavhungu.

Mpheni Home Defenders’ playmaker, Gift Nemutandani.

Photo: Frank Mavhungu.

Berea FC came back from a 0-1 deficit and beat Tshandama Try Together 3-2 in their Safa Vhembe Regional League match that was played at the Mulodi Grounds on Sunday.

suffered the pain of watching his header miss the target

Prince Tshisikhawe of Berea hooks the ball, while Takalani Netsianda of Try Together is on his heels. Photo: Frank Mavhungu.

The founder and sponsor of the tournament, Mr Victor Hlungwani (right), poses for a photo with the officials from Nkomo Phunya FC shortly after they received the team’s trophy during the ceremony. Photo supplied.

Master angler Rudzani Calvin Nwendamutswu of Tshifudi

outside Thohoyandou

casts a fishing line from the bank of a dam.

Master angler Calvin Nwendamutswu started the year on a high note when he earned his Masters Protea Colours. Photo supplied.

It’s Leopards vs VFA on Saturday

By Frank Mavhungu

The much-awaited Motsepe Foundation Championship League derby between Black Leopards and Venda Football Academy (VFA) will be played at the Thohoyandou Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

A quick glance at the showrooms of the two teams shows that sparks will fly from the first whistle to the end. VFA and Lidoda duvha had done their homework during the Fifa World Cup break.

Black Leopards beefed up their squad by acquiring the services of two vastly experienced players. They had strengthened their goalkeeping and striking depart-

ments by roping in Siphelele Ntshangase and Jackson Mabokwane (goalkeeper).

Mabokwane is a former player for Baroka FC and Orlando Pirates, while Ntshangase is not a new name in the books of Black Leopards. He had played for the Thohoyandou side for five soccer seasons before leaving for Kaizer Chiefs.

Mabokwane was put to the test in their Nedbank Cup game against Polokwane City that was played at the same venue last Saturday. Leopards were beaten 0-1.

VFA had signed two players from the DStv Premiership Division side, Marumo Gallants. They managed to secure the signatures of Ndivhuwo “Segere” Ravhuhali and Maboke Matlakala. Matlakala

is a striker, while Ravhuhali is a left back.

VFA are still celebrating their 6-5 victory over Hungry Lions in their Nedbank Cup match that was played at the Windhoek Draught Stadium in Kimberley last Saturday.

The combination of Leopards’ strikers, Douglas Mapfumo and Matimu Tshabalala, is expected to keep the defenders of VFA running for cover throughout the game. VFA will be without their killer striker, Rotondwa “Neymar” Mutsivhuli, on Saturday. He is still serving suspension after seeing red in their league game against Cape Town All Stars that was played at the Danie Craven Stadium in Cape Town on Friday, 9 December.

“We are serious about promotion,” says Thidiela

By Frank Mavhungu

The chairman of Black Leopards FC, Mr David “Tshifhe” Thidiela, is optimistic that his team will make a comeback in their remaining matches and gain automatic promotion or qualify to partake in the promotional playoffs at the end of the season.

During an interview with him shortly before their Nedbank Cup game against Polokwane City at the Malamulele Stadium last Saturday, Mr Thidiela said that he was convinced that he had done enough to ensure that the team gain promotion to the DStv Premiership Division come end of the season.

Apart from strengthening the team’s technical department towards the end of last month, Lidoda duvha had beefed up their ailing squad by acquiring the services of a number of vastly experienced players. The Thohoyandou side had strengthened the team’s

goalkeeping department by roping in Jackson Mabokwane, the former Orlando Pirates and Baroka’s number one goalkeeper.

Mabokwane was part of the team’s starting 11 in their game last Saturday against Polokwane City. Although his team were beaten 0-1, Mabokwane pulled off some brilliant saves in the game.

Another playmaker that was signed by Thidiela is the striker Siphelele Ntshangase. The 29-year-old goal poacher had played for Black Leopards for five soccer seasons before he left for Kaizer Chiefs. Ntshangase was not given the opportunity to display his skills last Saturday, although his name was on the list of the team’s possible substitutes.

Black Leopards also added more brains to their technical staff last month. They roped in the former head coach of Venda Football Academy, Mr Johnny Ferreira, and appointed Mr Blessing Mtetwa to the position

Black Leopards’ new striker, Siphelele Ntshangase. Photo: Frank Mavhungu.

of conditioning coach.

Mr Thidiela said that he had done all this simply because his aim was to see the team campaigning in the elite league come next season. He further said that he had done his homework and ensuring that his dream became a reality was now in the hands of the technical staff and the players.

All Stars give TTM a soccer lesson, but can they repeat it this weekend?

By Frank Mavhungu

After suffering a 1-7 drubbing at the hands of Cape Town All Stars in their Nedbank Cup qualification-round match that was played at the Soshanguve Giant Stadium outside Pretoria last Friday, Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila (TTM) are determined to exact sweet revenge when the two teams meet in their Motsepe Foundation Championship League match at the Bidvest Stadium in Johannesburg on Saturday afternoon.

During an interview with the team’s caretaker coach, Mr Lucky Nelukau, after Friday’s game, he said that Stars had deserved to win the game. According to him, his team had not had enough time to prepare for that game. He said that Stars would be in for a shock if they took the result of their Nedbank Cup game as a

barometer to measure TTM’s performance. Nelukau said that they regarded the 1-7 defeat as water under the bridge and that the spirit was high in their camp.

TTM will drive back to Tshakhuma immediately after the game to start with their preparations for their next league fixture. They will host University of Pretoria FC at the Thohoyandou Stadium next Tuesday. Should they fail to collect at least three points from the two matches, TTM will find themselves in a difficult situation as they will be fighting for survival in their remaining matches.

The other weekend matches are JDR Stars vs Pretoria Callies, Cape Town Spurs vs Hungry Lions, Casric Stars vs Platinum City Rovers, Magesi FC vs MM Platinum and Uthongathi FC vs Polokwane City. Next Wednesday’s fixtures are Hungry Lions vs MM

Platinum, Polokwane City vs Platinum City Rovers, Pretoria Callies vs Magesi FC and Venda

Venda Football Academy. Photo: Frank Mavhungu.

Black Leopards FC. Photo: Frank Mavhungu.

Football Academy vs Uthongathi FC.

TTM’s sharpshooter, Thabiso Nkoana. Photo: Frank Mavhungu.