Premier Dr  Phophi  Ramathuba By Mpho Dube, Editor‑in‑Chief, The Azanian Polokwane, 30 October 2025 — The 5th Limpopo Investment Conference is roaring to life at The Ranch Resort, and the buzz is all about turning the province into Africa’s next big investment frontier. Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba opened the two‑day event with the theme “Limpopo Rising — Africa’s New Investment Frontier,” stressing that the province’s “favourable climate for apricots and nectarines, a fresh t

Seasoned politician and consummate leader Cassel "Mzala" Mathale. Mpho Dube, Editor‑in‑Chief, The Azanian Cassel Mathale, now the Deputy Minister of Police and former Premier and ANC provincial chairperson of Limpopo, appeared before the parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee yesterday. In a terse, decisive moment, he rejected the long‑standing allegation that his government left Limpopo bankrupt and forced the province into administration. The only quote the committee recorded from

Acting Judge President Aubrey Ledwaba. By Mpho Dube – Editor‑in‑Chief, The Azanian The judicial watchdog Judges Matter has called for Acting Judge President Aubrey Ledwaba to be placed on special leave while serious misconduct allegations are investigated, warning that the integrity of the judiciary hinges on swift, transparent action. An investigating officer at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry alleged that alleged crime kingpin Katiso ‘KT’ Molefe paid R2.5 million to secu

Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala By Mpho Dube – Editor‑in‑Chief, The Azanian The High Court in Johannesburg dealt a decisive blow to the alleged crime kingpin Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala, denying his bail application on Monday morning. Matlala, identified by investigators as a high‑ranking member of the notorious Big 5 cartel, now stays in custody as the weight of serious charges mounts against him. Among the damning accusations, prosecutors say Matlala ordered a hit on his ex‑girlfriend, a

MEC for Health Dieketseng Mashego. By Mpho Dube – Editor‑in‑Chief, The Azanian The Limpopo Department of Health’s flagship Bophelo Pele programme lifted the curtain on the Provincial World Mental Health Commemoration this Monday, and the Mighty Blues Sports Ground in Moganyaka Village became the province’s most vivid mental‑health stage. Under the powerful theme “Access to Services – Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies,” the event drew traditional leaders, councillo

By Mpho Dube – Editor‑in‑Chief, The Azanian The Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure’s Sandriver Cost Centre outside Polokwane buzzed with pride this week as MEC Tonny Rachoene declared it a “high‑note” start to the department’s calendar. Speaking at the launch of #OperationTsogaMoshomi, Rachoene highlighted a double triumph for two of his own officials who walked away as the Driver of the Year champions at the Department of Transport and Community Safety’s weekend competit