By Mpho Dube | Editor‑in‑Chief, The Azanian 23 December 2025 — Johannesburg The people of Limpopo are waking up to a bitter truth: their province, which gave the African National Congress a landslide 74 % victory in the last elections and remains the majority administrative government, is being stripped of its lifeline while a rival DA‑led province reaps the benefits. The scandal revolves around the decommissioning and illegal donation of Polokwane International Airport’s Ins

Bitou Deputy Mayor Nokuzola “Noksi” Kolwapi. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief, The Azanian Bitou Deputy Mayor Nokuzola “Noksi” Kolwapi has firmly denied discharging a real firearm during a traditional mgidi ceremony for her son, insisting the object in her hand was a replica toy gun. The claim comes after a video showing her firing shots into the air in Kwanokuthula, Plettenberg Bay, went viral on Sunday, 21 December 2025 — sparking immediate police action and political outrage.

Health MEC Dieketseng Mashego. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief, The Azanian In a bold, hands-on move that sent ripples of hope across Vhembe District, Limpopo’s Health MEC Dieketseng Mashego rolled up unannounced at Musina Hospital last Thursday, armed with a clipboard, a promise, and a mission to fix the crippling medicine shortage that had left Nancefield Clinic’s patients in despair. The visit came after a wave of complaints from residents about dwindling stocks of essential

By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief, The Azanian Limpopo’s Health MEC Ms Dieketseng Mashego has launched a heart‑warming initiative to personally welcome newborn babies at hospitals across the province, reinforcing her commitment to compassionate healthcare and community engagement. The campaign, showcased in a vibrant poster featuring MEC Mashego surrounded by cherubic newborns, announces special visits on Christmas Day, 25 December 2025, and New Year’s Day, 1 January 2026. On Chr

Limpopo Health MEC Dieketseng Mashego. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief, The Azanian Limpopo Health MEC Dieketseng Mashego has emphasized the importance of compassion, dignity, and love in healthcare, as she celebrated Christmas with mental health care users at Hayani Specialised Hospital in Vhembe District. In her speech, Mashego reminded attendees that healthcare is not only about treatment and medication, but also about human connection and empathy. She quoted Nelson Mandela,

MEC visits to hospitals, including Seshego Hospital, Letaba Hospital and Mankweng Tertiary Hospital, demonstrate her commitment to ensuring quality care for all. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief, The Azanian Limpopo Health MEC Dieketseng Mashego is sending a clear message to hospital management and staff: respect patients, respect yourselves, and act professionally. Her recent visits to hospitals and clinics across the province demonstrate her commitment to improving service del