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Bail Denied: Alleged Crime Boss ‘Cat’ Matlala Remains Behind Bars
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
Mpho Dube
Oct 28


MEC Dieketseng Mashego Turns Sekhukhune into a Mental‑Health Beacon
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
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Oct 28


MEC Tonny Rachoene Turns Sandriver into a Celebration of Excellence
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
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Oct 28


MEC Tonny Rachoene’s Honours Graduation – A Masterclass in ‘Doing It All’
Limpopo MEC for Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure, Tonny Rachoene. By Mpho Dube – Editor‑in‑Chief, The Azanian When the Limpopo MEC for Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure, Tonny Rachoene, stepped onto MANCOSA’s graduation stage, he wasn’t just clutching an Honours degree in Public Administration – he was holding up a mirror to a nation still debating whether books and politics can coexist. The answer, in his case, is a resounding yes. Rachoene’s achievement is a pote
Mpho Dube
Oct 24


TAKING BACK OUR STREETS, RESTORING HOPE – Polokwane’s Mayor Makoro Mpe Lights Up the City
Polokwane Mayor John Mpe leading from the front during the Safer City Campaign on Thursday night. By Mpho Dube, Editor‑in‑Chief, The Azanian The heartbeat of Polokwane beats stronger when its streets are safe, clean and filled with opportunity, not fear. In a bold show of unity, Executive Mayor Cllr Makoro John Mpe launched the Safer City Campaign this week, rallying law‑enforcement agencies, community organisations, local businesses and the ANC’s Peter Mokaba Region structur
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Oct 24


Limpopo Shines with Clean Audit Opinions Under Premier Dr. Phophi Ramathuba's Leadership
Auditor-General Tsakani Maluleke and Limpopo Premier Dr. Phophi Ramathuba. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief, The Azanian The Limpopo Provincial Executive Committee (EXCO), led by Premier Dr. Phophi Ramathuba, has once again demonstrated its commitment to good governance and transparency. The province's departments have received unqualified audit opinions, with five achieving clean audits. This impressive feat is a direct result of the province's dedication to accountability and
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Oct 24
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