Thembi Siaga

Limpopo, Pretoria

Freelance Journalist at Freelance

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Articles

Millions splurged to repair historic Lemana College, but nothing to show for it

6 days ago | limpopomirror.co.za | Thembi Siaga

Situated a few kilometres from the historic Elim Hospital in Limpopo is another historic building - Lemana College. Since the college first opened its doors on 8 January 1906, thousands of young minds have been shaped in the classrooms originally built by Swiss missionaries. The list of well-known former scholars includes famous South Africans such as the late Prof Hudson Ntsanwisi, Judge GSS Maluleke and Prof Muxe Nkondo.
Gogo Murovhi dies at ripe age of 119

1 week ago | limpopomirror.co.za | Thembi Siaga

The Vhembe community is mourning the loss of one of its oldest and most respected elders, gogo Masakona Murovhi, who died peacefully on 10 April. Her ID book reflects that she was born on 16 June 1905, a few months shy of 120 years ago. Murovhi, from Muraleni village just outside Louis Trichardt, was a traditional leader who embodied the values of unity, compassion and resilience. Her passing marks the end of an era.
'Kingdom will collapse under female rule,' Prince Toni tells court

1 week ago | limpopomirror.co.za | Thembi Siaga

Prince Toni Mphephu Ramabulana told the Limpopo High Court that allowing a woman to ascend the Vhavenda throne would lead to the collapse of long-standing cultural traditions. Testifying in a heated legal battle over the kingship last week, Ramabulana insisted that Vhavenda customs strictly prohibit female leadership.
Vonani Bila publishes long-awaited English-Xitsonga dictionary

1 week ago | limpopomirror.co.za | Thembi Siaga

After years spent nurturing words like seeds in fertile soil, Vonani Bila – renowned author, poet, and son of Shirley Village near Elim – has gifted the world with Xilamulelamhangu, a monumental English-Xitsonga dictionary. Eight years in the making, the 1,348-page work was officially released on 5 April, marking a significant stride in education and the preservation of indigenous languages.
After losing her son, Sheila Mathebula turns her grief into poetry

1 week ago | limpopomirror.co.za | Thembi Siaga

Local poet Sheila “The Poetic Queen” Mathebula from Bungeni is turning heartbreak into healing with her latest book, The Power of a Wounded Woman. Recently released, the book was inspired by her personal experience of mourning the loss of her son, Pfano. Through her writing, Sheila gives a voice to women who have suffered in silence, demonstrating that wounds can become sources of strength.
Former Tshisimani College students unite to tackle education gaps

1 week ago | limpopomirror.co.za | Thembi Siaga

A group of 83 former Tshisimani College students, now teachers and school leaders, have united to address education gaps. Known as the “Tshisimani College 90–93 Cohort,” the group was officially launched on 21 March at Babylon Park in Thohoyandou. The launch was attended by 20 people, but membership has since grown to 83. The initiative focuses on improving literacy and numeracy, combating gender-based violence (GBV), and promoting regular school attendance.
R21 million Tshivhuyuni stadium left abandoned

1 week ago | limpopomirror.co.za | Thembi Siaga

An incomplete sports stadium at Tshivhuyuni stands as yet another example of a failed capital infrastructure project, having cost taxpayers millions. The Makhado Municipality, which has since terminated the contract, appears unable to recover the wasted funds. The project has also caused considerable hardship, especially for the family whose house was bulldozed to make way for the stadium.
Raphalalani combines electrical engineering and fashion

2 weeks ago | limpopomirror.co.za | Thembi Siaga

While many young women from Princess Raphalalani’s generation focus on a single passion, she seamlessly combines two distinct fields - electrical engineering and fashion - to empower young women. The 23-year-old from Ngwenani Ya Mapholi is a second-year electrical engineering student at Vhembe TVET College.
Ngoveni family looking for answers after missing man’s remains found

3 weeks ago | limpopomirror.co.za | Thembi Siaga

The family of Khazamula Samuel Ngobeni from Tshivhuyuni village, who went missing in 2020, is still searching for answers. What seemed to be his remains were discovered in a nearby mountain last year. Ngobeni’s family said the police had collected the bones, possibly in September 2024, but they had yet to receive any information on whether an investigation was underway.
R21m stadium in Limpopo left incomplete and abandoned

3 weeks ago | ewn.co.za | Thembi Siaga

The construction of the Tshivhuyuni Sports Facility, about 35km southeast of Louis Trichardt, began in August 2023 and was meant to take six months and cost a total of R21-million. But in January this year, the main contractor, Gombamemi Risk and Event Management, who had already been paid R10.4-million, abandoned the site. The Makhado Municipality has since terminated the contract, and a new tender has now been advertised.