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  By: Simon Majadibodu  News anchor Thembekile Mrototo is saying his final goodbyes to Newzroom Afrika. Photo: X / @ThembiMrototo News anchor Thembekile Mrototo is bidding farewell to the Newzroom Africa. The broadcaster announced on his social media that his final news bulletin will be on January 31. “ LEAVING… Today is my last day @Newzroom405.  I have resigned from the channel and my last show will be at 6pm tonight,” he said in a social media post. “Thank you to all the colleagues who’ve contributed to the many wonderful broadcasts since 2021.  THANK YOU for watching and being so generous with your feedback.” Click here to see his post:  https://x.com/thembimrototo/status/1752617314199949675?s=46 Thembekile Mrototo leaves 24 hour news channel, Newzroom Afrika after 3 years. Photo: X / @TvblogbyMLU Meanwhile, responding to one of his followers on X (previously known as Twitter) he said that he will be back on television screens before the national elections. ...

By: Simon Majadibodu  Gauteng provincial police commissioner Lieutenant General Elias Mawela is retiring after serving for nearly four decades. Photo: Facebook / South African Police Service   The South African Police Service is bidding farewell to the Gauteng provincial police commissioner Lieutenant General Elias Mawela. SAPS national police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe announced in a statement that today on January 31, is the last day of the police veteran after serving for nearly four decades. “Today, Lieutenant General Mawela will hang up his boots as he bows out of service after 39 years of uninterrupted, loyal and dedicated service,” Mathe said. “Mawela joined the SAPS as a student Constable in 1984 where he started serving in the Mamelodi policing precinct and worked his way up in the ranks to the level of Lieutenant General in 2011.” Outgoing Gauteng provincial police commissioner Elias Mawela has been hailed as the man of action. Photo: Facebook / South Afri...

 By: Simon Majadibodu  Rapper Shebeshxt has been involved in a horrific car crash near Goseame Open Makert in Polokwane, Limpopo. Photo: Facebook / Shebeshxt Maburna Shxtah / Khomotso Elron Limpopo-born rapper Shebeshxt has been involved in a horrific car crash. According to Khomotso Elron's Facebook post, the rapper, real name Lehlogonolo Chauke, was involved in a car accident near the Goseame Open Market in Polokwane, Limpopo. The accident occurred on January 30, in the afternoon. Ambulance hitmaker Lehlogonolo Chauke popularly known as Shebeshxt has been involved in a car accident. Photo: Facebook / Khomotso Elron The Ambulance rapper, who is also known as “ President Yama 2k ,” was spotted taking photos with his fans near the scene of the accident. However, no injuries or fatalities were reported as a result of the car incident. Limpopo-born rapper Shebeshxt (in a black cap) taking pictures with his fans near the accident scene. Photo: Facebook / Khomotso Elron His fans ...

By: Simon Majadibodu   Jonas Kgakishi Moshabi (18) was named as one of the top-performing matriculants by the minister of basic education Angie Motshekga. Photo: Supplied   It started as a dream for him to become a top-performing matriculant, and it eventually turned into a reality. Top achiever, Jonas  Kgakishi Moshabi of Seritarita High School in Mapela village, Mokopane, Limpopo said it has always been his dream to grace the national stage. On January 18, Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga recognized him as one of the top-performing matriculants, making that a reality. He bagged seven distinctions, including a 100% for both Mathematics and Geography. The 18-year-old Armoed-born, from Mokopane, said that when he received an email from the Department of Education, he was in disbelief. "I was asleep stressing about the results, and I woke up and checked my emails, and I was so shocked and happy at the same time that finally I made it," he said. Top achiever, Jona...

By: Simon Majadibodu  Malose Kleinbooi Mautla has achieved 93% pass rate on the matric results of 2023, on the subject of Business Studies. Photo: Supplied / Facebook   “I spent the entire year arguing with the learners that I taught, but now we are full of joy," said a teacher who achieved an excellent 93% pass rate on the subject - Business Studies. I am sure you are wondering who the educator is. His name is Malose Kleinbooi Mautla, and he is from Makekeng village in Mokopane, Limpopo. He teaches at Matopa Senior Secondary School, which falls under the Bakernburg South Circuit, where he matriculated. " Mr Spoy ," as his learners addressed him, said that he had to put in blood, sweat, and tears to achieve these outstanding results.  He explained that the outcomes did not surprise him because they were the result of the sweat of his brow. Hard work and dedication has paid for Business Studies teacher Malose Kleinbooi Mautla as he achieved 93% pass rate. Photo: Supplied ...

By: Simon Majadibodu  A four-year-old toddler has died after choking a marula fruit at Kauletsi village in Lephalale, Limpopo. Photo: Pixaby The South African Police Service in Limpopo is urging parents and guardians to exercise caution and vigilance at all times for the safety of their children. This comes after a four-year-old girl has passed on after choking on a marula fruit at Kauletsi village, in Lephalale. The police said in a statement that the incident occurred on January 18, at around 19:15. Limpopo police provincial spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba said the deceased child was identified as Phologo Machaba. Limpopo police provincial spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba said the toddler was playing with other children when she ingested the marula fruit. Photo: Internet  “Phologo Machaba, was among a group of child playing when she ingested a marula fruit. Regrettably, the fruit became lodged in her throat and caused her to choke. Despite being rushed to Witpoort...

By: Simon Majadibodu SABC’s group executive for radio, Nada Wotshela has announced that the Metro FM Music Awards will be held on Freedom Day, on April 24 . Photo: X / @METROFMSA The Metro FM Music Awards (MMAs) are set to be held on Freedom Day, on April 24. This was announced during a launch which was held in Mpumalanga, at Kruger Gate Hotel on January 18. The SABC’s biggest commercial radio station, launched the much-anticipated 2024 installment of its flagship and music awards ceremony. SABC group executive for radio, Nada Wotshela said the prestigious MMAs will be hosted by the Mpumalanga Provincial Government, in Mbombela. Metro FM Music Awards to be held in Mpumalanga province in Mbombela, on Freedom Day. Photo: X / @METROFMSA “It is quite fitting that this year’s awards ceremony is hosted on freedom day as music has always played an integral part in influencing and shaping urban culture in South Africa,” said Wotshela. She went on to say that instalment of the awards is a demon...