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Thembi Siaga

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Limpopo, Pretoria
As seen in: MSN South Africa, Fin24, The Lead (Podcast), AllAfrica, Eyewitness News, Bizcommunity, Zawya, True Love Mag, Daily Maverick, Mail & Guardian and
Covers:  I cover human-interest stories, investigative reporting, health, crime, education, social justice, arts and entertainment, and other underreported issues affecting communities across South Africa.

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Thembi Siaga’s Biography

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I chase the stories others overlook and uncover truths power would rather keep hidden. I am a South African multimedia journalist with over five years’ experience in investigative reporting, breaking news, and human-interest journalism. My work shines a light on underreported social issues and amplifies marginalised voices across print, digital, and multimedia platforms.

I contribute to GroundUp News and Limpopo Mirror, leading investigations into municipal service delivery failures, education,…

Thembi Siaga’s Journalist Portfolio

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Vhutshilo Mountain School offers lifeline to HIV/AIDS orphans

Vhutshilo Mountain School offers lifeline to HIV/AIDS orphans

The Vhutshilo Mountain School in Nzhelele welcomed two very special visitors from Scotland last week. The sma…

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No water for two years as R200-million project remains incomplete

No water for two years as R200-million project remains incomplete

At Vyeboom Clinic near Vuwani in Limpopo, staff and patients have to bring water and use pit toilets

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IDT's school project stalls as costs reach R198-million

IDT's school project stalls as costs reach R198-million

Learners of Rivoni School of the Blind were promised a new building in 2019

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Learners pay R150 to fill water tanks at overcrowded, dilapidated Limpopo school - The Mail & Gua...

Learners pay R150 to fill water tanks at overcrowded, dilapidated Limpopo school - The Mail & Gua...

There are two boreholes at Kutsakeni Primary, but staff say they dried up in 2021

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Call for fences to be reconstructed around Kruger National Park as tensions rise after predators ...

Call for fences to be reconstructed around Kruger National Park as tensions rise after predators ...

State veterinarian warns that livestock wandering into the park pose significant disease threat and may under…

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Pensioners refunded after we queried funeral policy deductions

Pensioners refunded after we queried funeral policy deductions

Insurance companies insist they have proof that pensioners agreed, but questions remain about how this was do…

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Articles

South Africa: Learners At This Limpopo School Are Writing Exams in an Old Carport

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By Thembi Siaga
| AllAfrica
Classrooms at Tshilogoni Secondary were closed after a Department of Labour inspection Learners at Tshilogoni Secondary School in Nzhelele, Limpopo, are writing examinations in an old carport and under trees after several classrooms and the administration block were closed because of safety concerns. This followed a prohibition notice issued by the Department of Employment and Labour after an inspection on 26 May.
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Learners at this Limpopo school are writing exams in an old carport

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By Thembi Siaga
| GroundUp
Learners at Tshilogoni Secondary School in Nzhelele, Limpopo, are writing examinations in an old carport. Photos: Thembi Siaga Learners at Tshilogoni Secondary School in Nzhelele, Limpopo, are writing examinations in an old carport and under trees after several classrooms and the administration block were closed because of safety concerns. This followed a prohibition notice issued by the Department of Employment and Labour after an inspection on 26 May.
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A new R486m water system, but the taps are still dry in these Limpopo villages

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By Thembi Siaga
| Moneyweb
Residents of Chavani and surrounding villages in the Vhembe district of Limpopo are still without running water, despite a R486 million water system having been built in the area. Responding to questions, Vhembe District Municipality spokesperson Moses Shibambu said the water system project started in 2022 and was completed in November 2025, but because of vandalism and insufficient water availability, it is not yet operational. Testing will be completed by the end of May, he said.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Video intern

Have you ever used a typewriter?

No

How is social media changing news?

"Social media is reshaping the news landscape by democratizing access to information and promoting engagement. However, it also presents challenges in terms of credibility and information overload. What saddens me is that social media has diminished revenue streams needed to sustain journalism, especially in poor countries like South Africa.

Awards

Standard Bank Sikuvile Journalism Awards

2025 - Runner-Up in the Community Reporting category

The Standard Bank Sikuvile Journalism Awards are a South African program that recognizes and encourages outstanding journalism across print, digital, radio, and television. Organized by the South African National Editors' Forum (SANEF), they are considered a cornerstone of journalistic excellence, highlighting work that is ethical, accurate, and contributes to democracy. Previously known as the Mondi Shanduka Newspaper Awards, the Sikuvile Awards have become a prestigious achievement for journalists in the country.

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