The Village Voice by BN Press

By Bohani Shibambu You know meDon’t you?You said you didYes you gave me a nameBut you ask me nowI thought you know me Which identity do you want?Do you want … Read More

Lulekani Primary netball scoops the Developing team of the year The Village Voice The high riding Lulekani Primary School Under 12 netball team has done it again.The school that beat … Read More

Collins Chabane Local municipality hails the newly crowned Miss Limpopo The Village Voice Collins Chabane Local Municipality mayor Shadrack Maluleke has sent congratulatory message to the newly crowned Miss Limpopo … Read More

High riding Lulekani Primary says thank you Prophet Zitha The Village Voice Prophet VC Zitha, the general overseer of the Salvation in Christ Ministry at Matikoxikaya outside Lulekani in Phalaborwa … Read More

Gezani Shadrack Maluleke confirmed as Collins Chabane mayor The Village Voice Collins Chabane Local Municipality mayor Gezani Shadrack Maluleke has received a thumbs up from the both the business sector … Read More

New mayor says communities want clean water The Village Voice Newly sworn in Vhembe District Municipality mayor Frieda Nkondo has said she would continue the programmes started by her predecessor … Read More

I am glad to be home, says Dr Joel Baloyi Newly appointed University of Venda registrar Dr Joel Baloyi says he is looking forward to fruitful times at the institution … Read More

Dr Lemson Maluleke’s late mother given a dignified send off The Village Voice Hosi Humphrey Mugakula who heads the Makuleke community has hailed the late granny Midlayi Nwa-Hasani Maluleke as … Read More

Nkhensani Khosa has been invited to the Covid-19 conference Well known community builder Nkhensani Khosa has been invited as a panelist to the conference themed: Centering Ubuntu Healthcare in Society, … Read More

Hi July Sithole Siku ra ku velekiwa:  1951 Siku ra ku hundza emisaveni: 08-08-2023 Ntirho wa nkosi:  12-08-2023 eka Mudabula Mufi Magezi Frank Vukeya aa ri  n’wana wa vumbirhi wa … Read More

Prophet VC Zitha’s birth day celebrated internationally Raphy Maluleke The Salvation in Christ Ministries at Matiko Xikaya in the Greater BaPhalaborwa Local Municipality in Limpopo, South Africa is growing in … Read More

Municipality announces R1 703 892 billion budget The Village Voice The Makhado Local Municipality mayor Samuel Munyai has promised community members that thatthe municipality would sit down and consolidates their demands into … Read More

Court says Makuleke is an independent community The Village Voice The Makuleke community is an n independent community and is not part of Mhinga, rules the High Court of South … Read More

Mkateko Vivian Mabunda recently addressed a Brics conference in India Rural lass Mkateko Vivian Mabunda from Lombard Village in the Collins Chabane Local Municipality in Limpopo is oozing confidence after … Read More

Umkhonto weSizwe soldier Caroline Mashudu Bilankulu was buried like a heroine The Village Voice Matshidiso Bilankulu, who was the daughter of the late MK trained soldier Constance Mashudu Bilankulu caused … Read More

Rural girl made good Letty Ngobeni talks about her fairytale story Benson Ntlemo It is not easy to rise from humble beginnings at Nkuri Village to be an internationally recognized … Read More

Collins Chabane mayor says communities must be on top of fighting gbv The Village Voice Collins Chabane Local Municipality mayor Gezani Shadrack Maluleke has called on communities in the municipality … Read More

Hosi Yo Lungha hails XMA17 win The village Voice Hosi yo Lungha, whose real names are Kaizer Shibambu who is one of the winners at the 17th edition of the … Read More

ANC MP Joe Maswanganyi says Pule Shayi follows on the heels of the ANC’s founding fathers The Village Voice ANC MP Joe Maswanganyi says Mopani District Executive Mayor Pule Shayi … Read More

The chairperson of Pfukani Vatsonga Machangana MR SMS gave an oration at the funeral service of the late author Khazamula Thomas Manganyi at the Assemblies of God Fellowship in Giyani … Read More

Contralesa supports Class of ‘22 The Village Voice The Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa in the Collins Chabane Local Municipality has come out to offer the Class of … Read More

Author Khazamula Thomas Manganyi laid to restThe Village Voice Well-known Xitsonga author Khazamula Thomas Manganyi was on Saturday laid to rest at his home area of Mavambe in the Collins … Read More

MEC Rodgers Moama also called on the community to support the new chief The Village Voice The MEC for Local Economic Development, Environment and Traditional Affairs in Limpopo has praised … Read More

Rest in Peace, Big Moss? When you join the struggle, you are already putting your life at risk at that very point in time. Because in every struggle, there is … Read More

It is all in the family and to do with passion,says coach of South African national Under 14 girls volley ball champs The Village Voice Limpopo volleyball coach George Mobbie … Read More

Lombard village workshop hailed The Village Voice David Nwamba from the department of social development community services section made a plea to young people at Lombard Village to create jobs … Read More

Senior citizen Mandlhazi buried in style The Village Voice Glowing tributes were paid to the late Hlengani Jackson Nyoni Mandlhazi at his funeral service held at his household at Magona … Read More

All pics by Harhi Khosa. Dr Hlami Ngwenya is the Order of Baobab in bronze 2021 recipient. Phalaborwa based leader of the greater Ngwenya clan covering Mpumalanga and Limpopo Marx … Read More

Someone once said “being lucky enough to wish someone turning 80 a happy birthday doesn’t make writing in their birthday card any easier” and I believe them; and I guess … Read More

Granny Nyanisi Gavaza Nyoni will be sorely missed. Community members at Magona are celebrating the life of popular granny Nyanisi Gavaza Nyoni, known as Kokwani Whi, who died on January … Read More

The Village Voice One of the most well-known leaders at Xigalo in the Collins Chabane Local Municipality, Thomas Maluleke known as Maphewukeni has died. According to the information released by … Read More

Hard worker Muhluri aims high The Village Voice Muhluri Brian Mabasa, the high riding athlete from Lombard Village in the Collins Chabane Local Municipality cannot be accuse of not trying … Read More

Unite all to develop your community, says Dr Japisa Mathonsi The Village Voice Dr Japisa Mathonsi, from Makosha village in the Greater Giyani Local Municipality has urged members of the … Read More

Well known muso Mhani Flo has issued a clarification about her new gown from her church Enlightened Christian Gathering of prophet Shepherd Bushiri amid social media allegations that she has … Read More

Programme Director, Premier of Limpopo Province Mr Chupu Mathabatha, Minister of Health Dr Joe Phaahla, Deputy Ministers present, Deputy Chairperson of the South African National AIDS Council, Ms Steve Letsike, … Read More

Hosi Maswanganyi inaugurated Newly appointed traditional leader Hosi Khayizeni Ismael Maswanganyi of the Maswanganyi Traditional Council in the Greater Giyani Local Municipality has pleaded for unity amongst his subjects so … Read More

Dr Hlami Ngwenya to receive the Order of Baobab in Bronze from President Ramaphosa By Benson Ntlemo Magangeni Primary School in Malamulele in the Collins Chabane Local Municipality in Limpopo … Read More

Bishop Shikwambane now Arch Bishop Dr Shikwambane Benson Ntlemo World renowned cleric  Bishop Hoveni Robert Shikwambane of the High Dimension Christian Fellowship in Malamulele, Limpopo Province, has received double honour. … Read More

The Village Voice The Congress of Traditional leaders of South Africa in the Collins Chabane local municipality has reacted with joy after the organization was one of the awardees of … Read More

Dr Goemeone Mogomotsi of Botswana has achieved the distinction of acquiring 8 degrees in 9 years.

Vahlengwe mourns leader who unified the clanBenson Ntlemo The Vahlengwe clan is in deep mourning following the death of Paramount Chief Tshovani, real names Hlaisi Mundau who the ruler at … Read More

The Village Voice Limpopo MEC for cooperative governance, housing and traditional affairs Basikopo Rodgers Makamu has warned the Magona royal family that if they do not unite, they will find … Read More

Mavoko catering managing director and founder hailed for employing people Benson Ntlemo Granny Tinyiko Catherine Zitha, of Giyani Township in the Greater Giyani Local Municipality in Limpopo Province who owns … Read More

Benson Ntlemo Limpopo school principal Dr. Ngwako Stephen Sebopetsa who has won the global competition has been applauded for his achievement. Sebobetsa principal of Rathaga primary school in Rakwadu 1 … Read More

Goodman Mtileni new regional secretary The Village Voice Mopani District Municipality Executive mayor Pule Shayi has been reelected unopposed as the chairperson of the ANC Norman Mashabane region. Also elected … Read More

Limpopo artist to make a bust of iconic photographer The Village Voice Crack Limpopo artist Patrice Mabasa is credited with making busts of important people has now drawn his attention … Read More

Former first lady dies aged 89 Family mourns granny Beatrice Ntsanwisi The Village Voice The family of the late Gazankulu homeland leader Professor Hudson Ntsanwisi is in deep mourning after … Read More

More than 20 mobilizers from different parts of Gauteng attended the workshop about Covid -19 and Vaccine workshop conducted by Show Me Your Number on behalf of Community Constituency Front … Read More

LIMPOPO MEC for cooperative governance, housing and traditional affairs Basikopo Makamu has called for a united Shigalo royal family. Speaking at Shigalo in the Collins Chabane Local Municipality in Limpopo … Read More

By Benson Ntlemo The Shigalo Royal family have added some spices to make the installation of the new leader hosi Musa Baldwin Maluleke a day to remember. The new chief … Read More

Benson Ntlemo Legendary photo journalist Sam Nzima, who took the iconic picture of the injured Hector Peterson, generally regarded as the first victim of June 16 1976 upheavals will be … Read More

Benson Ntlemo Granny Sellinah Nxumalo, who was the mother of the reigning hosi Magona, real names Busa Nxumalo was given a decent funeral when he funeral service at the new … Read More

Chofere was a farmer and a traditional healer Benson Ntlemo Well known traditional healer-cum- farmer Hasani Johannes Chauke, 62, of Matiane Village in Limpopo who is popularly known as Chofere, … Read More

Benson Ntlemo Communities under the Madonsi Traditional Council have pleaded with the Vhembe District Municipality executive mayor Dowelani Nenguda to unlock service delivery challenges in their area. The communities made … Read More

Former Shingwedzi board hostels matron dies aged 93 Benson Ntlemo The name Vusiwana Edna Maluleke may not ring a bell to some in South Africa but to most women who … Read More

The Village Voice The Khakhala Traditional Council has sent messages of condolences to the Mulamula Royal family following the untimely death of its traditional leader Hosi Mulamula, real names Mdunwazi … Read More

Joel Sibiya given official special provincial funeral category 2 Benson Ntlemo: The Village Voice Limpopo MEC for economic development, environment and tourism Thabo Mukone has hailed the community of Mahatlane … Read More

Benson Ntlemo Two children of community leader Love Mashele have explained why they gave him soccer boots as present during the function they organised in his honour. Mashele is a … Read More

We did not want to leave it as a white elephant, says executive mayor Let us work together, executive mayor pleads on visit to Shigalo traditional council Benson Ntlemo Vhembe … Read More

Crack learner to do Actuarial Science at the University of Cape Town Benson Ntlemo Limpopo’s crack learner Pearl Khosa, of PP Hlungwani High School in Greenfarm Village who is not … Read More

Benson Ntlemo The Salvation in Christ Ministry of Prophet VC Zitha has extended a helping hand to many residents of Phalaborwa last Saturday. In the memorable event Prophet Zitha dished … Read More

Mavikane was touched by the intense family in the family Benson Ntlemo Limpopo councillor Simon Mavikane has received plaudits after he built a house for a destitute family and handed … Read More

A linguist who made Xitsonga language his own Benson Ntlemo Very few people who hear the names CTD Marivate will faill to associate them with the Xitsonga language. Professor Cornelius … Read More

Modern tribal office officially opened at Mukhomi Benson Ntlemo Hosi Mukhomi has received praises from Limpopo MEC for cooperative governance, housing and traditional affairs Basikopo Makamu for leading his community … Read More

LEDET MEC tells Malamulele SANCO to include all Limpopo MEC for economic Development, tourism and environment Thabo Mokone has hailed Sanco in Malamulele for giving awards to several people in … Read More

Phalaborwa church leader welcomes award for God Prophet VC Zitha, overseer of the Salvation in Christ Church at Matikoxikaya area of Phalaborwa has welcomed the award given him at the … Read More

Hosi Nwamitwa II praised for attaining doctorate By Benson Ntlemo The awarding of the   Doctor of Law  (honoris causa) degree on the history making Hosi Nwamitwa did not go unnoticed. … Read More

Late photographer honoured with Doctorate of Arts and Design (honris causa) by TUT Benson Ntlemo Legendary photographer Sam Nzima who in 1976 captured a moment in history when he took … Read More

Benson Ntlemo Deputy Minister of Transport Ms Dikeledi Magadzi has urged the community of Musekwa in the Makhado municipality to come together to fight gender based violence. The deputy minister … Read More

Benson Ntlemo Legendary Xitsonga traditional musician HW Makhubele who is a veteran of more than 40 years in showbiz has hailed people who have assisted him in his music career. … Read More

Benson Ntlemo The Salvation in Christ Church has started prayers to ask God to end the corona virus that has ravaged the whole world. In its service on Sunday, the … Read More

Retired judge Godfrey Ntsanwisi Khetomthandayo laid to rest Benson Ntlemo Limpopo High Court Judge President Chief Justice Ephraim Makgoba has said retired judge Godfrey Ntsanwisi Khetomthandayo Hetisani lived life to … Read More

The Collins Chabane Foundation praises “striker against the enforcers of racial bigotry” The Collins Chabane Foundation has paid a glowing tribute to the late human rights lawyer and anti-apartheid campaigner … Read More

BN Press, publishers of The Village Voice, that covers Vhembe and Mopani districts in Limpopo appreciates a grant from Google News Initiative’s Journalism Emergency Relief Fund (JERF). Click to find … Read More

Emeritus Prof Marivate to be laid toi rest in Pretoria tomorrow Emeritus Prof Marivate the father of multiple pregnancies to be laid to rest Benson Ntlemo Emeritus Professor Martin Marivate … Read More

Benson Ntlemo Legendary traditional healer Xikhavele Frank Chauke who has a big family of 13 wives, 78 children and 11 grandchildren has died aged 92.The death of the well-known traditional … Read More

Isithwalandwe Andrew Mlangeni saluted Benson Ntlemo The Rivonia trialists are the “baobab trees” of the revolution and the late Andrew Mlangeni was the last of the trees, so says the … Read More

Benson Ntlemo The community of Shigalo in the Collins Chabane Local Municipality is mourning the death of its self-made businessman Mourise Chauke commonly known as Mgijima. Mgijima, who owned a … Read More

New book: Save that Crumbling Marriage Benson Ntlemo Brand new author and lecturer Nduvazi Mabunda says his debut book Save that Crumbling Marriage will certainly save marriages. The book recently … Read More

Granny Mphephu Manganyi’s ID problem of many years is solved at last Benson Ntlemo A 68 year old granny who had been wallowing in poverty for many years amid ID … Read More

Headman Manganyi helps start education fund to assist destitute children “I work hand in hand with community structures” Benson Ntlemo When the South African National Civic Organisation at Xitlhelani in … Read More