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Don't just fill that shopping trolley - shop around!

2 weeks ago | limpopomirror.co.za | Thembi Siaga |Anton Van Zyl |Maanda Bele

By Thembi Siaga, Anton van Zyl and Maanda Bele If you need to stick to a very tight budget when buying essential groceries, your best option is to shop around rather than filling your trolley at a single retailer. By comparing prices and sticking to a grocery list, you could save more than R1,000 a month. This is one of the key findings from our Vhembe food-basket survey for April.
Are we paying too much for essential food items in Vhembe?

1 month ago | limpopomirror.co.za | Thembi Siaga |Anton Van Zyl |Maanda Bele

Over the past few weeks, this newspaper set out to determine whether the cost of living for poorer households in Vhembe compares favourably with that of city dwellers. We also explored whether some areas are cheaper to live in than others, particularly regarding food prices. Are we paying too much for essential food items in Vhembe?
More than 200 vintage cameras on display at newspaper's offices

Feb 1, 2025 | zoutpansberger.co.za | Anton Van Zyl

The Zoutpansberger’s camera museum has expanded, with several lovely vintage cameras donated over the past few months. More than 200 cameras are on display at the newspaper’s offices at 16B Joubert Street. The camera exhibition is believed to be the largest in Limpopo, featuring cameras dating back to well before the turn of the 20th century. Among these are 28 centenarians - cameras that are 100 years old or older. The oldest on display is a Collins Patent field camera, dating from 1887.
Madombidzha's Ladies win the Development Cup

Jan 23, 2025 | limpopomirror.co.za | Anton Van Zyl

Hollywoodbets Women's Development Soccer Cup champions, Madombidzha Angry Lion City Ladies' captain, Ndinaye Mushiya, receives the trophy from Moreen Nedzamba, while her teammates and Mamu Community Development General Secretary Jafter Mamugudubi watch. Photo supplied. Madombidzha's Ladies win the Development Cup The new champions of the Hollywoodbets Women's Development Soccer Cup are Madombidzha Angry Lion City Ladies.
Mabaleng win Collins Sebola Summer Cup

Jan 16, 2025 | limpopomirror.co.za | Anton Van Zyl

Hollywoodbets Mabaleng Development were crowned champions of the Collins Sebola Group Summer Games 2024 after defeating Tshikota Chelsea FC 8-7 in a penalty shootout. The final, played on 29 December, ended 1-1, with the winner decided by penalties. The tournament, held at the Mabaleng Sports Grounds in Tshiozwi, was organised by Mamu Community Development.
One more conviction in VBS case, but who will be next?

Dec 7, 2024 | limpopomirror.co.za | Anton Van Zyl

The conviction and sentencing of the former chief financial officer (CFO) of the Collins Chabane Municipality for his role in the VBS Bank looting scandal have reignited public calls for accountability for others implicated in the scheme. Eadie Makamu was found guilty last Wednesday (27 November) of contravening Section 173(1) of the Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 (MFMA).
No, Chililo was not deployed but justly appointed, says advocate

Dec 5, 2024 | limpopomirror.co.za | Anton Van Zyl

The newly appointed regional manager in Dzanani was not deployed to this post by the ANC; he was simply the most suitable candidate for the job, following a proper recruitment process, said the legal representative of Mr Frank Chililo. In a letter written by Adv Christopher Sioga, he takes exception to the fact that Chililo’s appointment was described as cadre deployment in an article that appeared in last week’s Limpopo Mirror.
Four new 'green' charging stations are coming to Vhembe

Nov 30, 2024 | limpopomirror.co.za | Anton Van Zyl

Vhembe residents considering replacing their fuel-guzzling, smoke-emitting vehicles with more environmentally friendly options may be interested to learn that at least four solar-powered charging stations will soon be built in the region. The stations will be located alongside major roads, with one in Musina and three within the Makhado municipal area.
Local cricket player excels as part of SA over-50 side

Nov 22, 2024 | limpopomirror.co.za | Anton Van Zyl

He might be a few decades older than when he first started playing cricket in Louis Trichardt, but Yahya Jiwa still has what it takes to demolish a bowling attack. He proved this in the first two matches played by the South African Proteas side in the Over-50 Africa Cup series. Yahya was selected as the opening batsman for the national team competing in the Africa Cup for players aged 50 and older.
A "Briefkaart" that tells a fascinating story of stamps during the Boer War

Nov 16, 2024 | zoutpansberger.co.za | Anton Van Zyl

A “Briefkaart”, or postal stationery card, sent to the Lovedale Park post office in Spelonken in March 1901 recently caused excitement among philatelists. It is a rare example of a postcard with stamps printed in then-Pietersburg during the last months of the Anglo-Boer War. Dr Tim Harrison, editor of The Transvaal Philatelist, bought the card at a small UK auction house a few years ago.