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LEFT IN THE DARK: A Limpopo Widower’s Struggle Without Electricity Becomes a Life Deferred
29May By News SANo Comments
Feature

LEFT IN THE DARK: A Limpopo Widower’s Struggle Without Electricity Becomes a Life Deferred

By News SA Correspondent: Widower, Jan Sekhwele Mnisi, showing the electricity infrastructure installed, but without a power supply connected. (IMAGE: Supplied) For most families in Praktiseer, Limpopo, the flick of a switch brings light, warmth, and dignity - but for 66‑year‑old Jan Sekhwele Mnisi, a widower and father of two, that simple act remains a dream deferred. His government‑subsidised RDP house, built to restore hope and dignity, stands as the only home in the settlement without electricity — a promise unfulfilled, a life suspended in darkness. Mnisi moved into his two‑bedroom house two years ago, joining neighbours who celebrated the long‑awaited delivery of a proper shelter in the area, situated outside the mining town...
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CHAMPIONS: Gallants clinch Cufa Cup title after penalty shootout thriller
14Oct By News SANo Comments
Sports

CHAMPIONS: Gallants clinch Cufa Cup title after penalty shootout thriller

By Rorisang Rampheteng: Marumo Gallants were crowned Cufa Cup 2025 champions after defeating Siwelele in a tense penalty shootout at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein on Sunday afternoon. The much-anticipated encounter revived the spirit of the traditional Bloemfontein derby, drawing thousands of passionate supporters who filled the stands with chants and songs. The atmosphere was vibrant as both teams battled fiercely for supremacy in front of an energetic crowd. Penalty shootout After a tightly contested match that ended level after both regular and extra time, the game was decided by penalties. Gallants kept their composure during the shootout, converting their chances clinically, while Siwelele faltered under pressure, allowing Gallants to lift the trop...
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SHOCKER: Former premier Mathabatha reportedly undergoing initiation to “attain manhood” at 68
6Jul By News SANo Comments
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SHOCKER: Former premier Mathabatha reportedly undergoing initiation to “attain manhood” at 68

By Sitha Maliwa: In a move that has left the country reeling, former Limpopo Premier and current Deputy Minister of Land Reform and Rural Development, Stanley Chupu Mathabatha, has reportedly joined an initiation school at the age of 68 to “attain manhood.” According to reports, Mathabatha is now one of nearly 500 initiates at the Mathabatha initiation school in Tjiane village, not far from his Tooseng homestead in Ga-Mphahlele, Capricorn District. Insiders say he arrived on Friday under a heavy veil of secrecy, flanked by elders and an Induna, who will personally guide him through the sacred process. Unlike the hundreds of other young initiates, Mathabatha is reportedly housed in a private tent with all the comforts and necessities fit for a high-profile dignitary. “H...
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 FROM IDEAS TO IMPACT: How mentors are helping students build a better future
13Jun By News SANo Comments
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 FROM IDEAS TO IMPACT: How mentors are helping students build a better future

By Sitha Maliwa: Zanele Sobuswa Sizwe Mahlobo Rose Legodi In classrooms and community halls across South Africa, a group of high school learners has been hard at work - tackling some of the country’s toughest challenges with nothing more than sharp minds, big ideas, and the guidance of volunteer mentors who’ve walked a similar path before. These young changemakers are part of Solve for Tomorrow, a youth innovation challenge run by Samsung. The programme invites high school students to develop solutions for real-world problems using design thinking and STEM skills. This year’s theme, “Infrastructure and Safety,” asked learners to look closely at issues in their communities and use technology to address them in creative, practical ways. What makes the pro...
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RAPIST JAILED: Mamelodi rapist sentenced to life and 491 years direct imprisonment
21May By News SANo Comments
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RAPIST JAILED: Mamelodi rapist sentenced to life and 491 years direct imprisonment

News SA: Mother of one of the victims welcoming the sentence (Video: NPA) A sentence of life and 491 years' direct imprisonment was handed down by Judge Mashudu Munzhelele in the Pretoria High Court to Doctor Nkurube today 21 May to serial rapist Doctor Nkurube Maruma. Maruma (34), who is from Mamelodi, was charged with a series of heinous sexual offences and violent crimes. He was charged for rape, house breaking and theft, among other charges. The court ordered that the sentences run concurrently with the life imprisonment term, and Maruma was declared unfit to possess a firearm. Maruma charges included 19 counts of rape,15 counts of housebreaking with intent to commit robbery and robbery with aggravating circumstances and three counts of robbery with aggravating circums...
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ONE WOMAN, ONE VOICE, ONE SCHOOL: How Murendeni Magaba sparked change in Limpopo’s school sanitation crisis
1May By News SANo Comments
News, Technology

ONE WOMAN, ONE VOICE, ONE SCHOOL: How Murendeni Magaba sparked change in Limpopo’s school sanitation crisis

Sitha Maliwa: Mr. BM Kumbeni (Image: provided) In the heart of Limpopo, South Africa, something extraordinary unfolded - an act of courage and compassion that changed the lives of many children. This change didn’t come from a million-rand grant or a high-ranking politician; it came from one woman who dared to care, speak up, and take action. For years, the learners of Maphuphe Primary School faced the harsh realities of broken and unsafe toilet facilities -conditions that stripped them of comfort, dignity, and at times, even their health. Learning in such an environment was challenging, particularly for young children. Yet, where many saw an issue too vast to resolve, Murendeni Magaba saw an opportunity to make a meaningful difference. Magaba is not a politician or a ce...
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