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title: "In Pictures: Under the Limpopo sun, the rhythms of daily life in Mulenzhe"
description: "In Mulenzhe village, children walk to school along unpaved roads; water is collected; firewood gathered. The cadence of the village seems driven both by necessity and community. In this photo essay, Felix Dlangamandla turns his lens to the early morning and late hours, documenting a community in motion throughout the day."
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published: "2025-11-10T23:36:51"
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# In Pictures: Under the Limpopo sun, the rhythms of daily life in Mulenzhe

> In Mulenzhe village, children walk to school along unpaved roads; water is collected; firewood gathered. The cadence of the village seems driven both by necessity and community. In this photo essay, Felix Dlangamandla turns his lens to the early morning and late hours, documenting a community in motion throughout the day.

By Daily Maverick Photo Team · Published 11 November 2025, 01:36 SAST · Updated 11 November 2025, 01:37 SAST

## Key points
- In Mulenzhe village, the daily grind is a charming mix of school runs, water-fetching escapades, and the sweet sound of soccer balls echoing through the afternoon air, proving that even the longest journeys can be filled with joy and camaraderie.
- Daily life in Mulenzhe village showcases the resilience of children navigating long journeys for education and resources.
- After exams, students celebrate with joyful walks home, often hitching rides on bakkies.
- Fetching water and firewood remains a routine challenge, highlighting the village's reliance on manual labor for basic needs.
- The village soccer field springs to life post-school, reflecting the community's vibrant spirit and love for sport.

## Content

![Kids, early morning on a long road to school in Mulenzhe village. (Photo: Felix Dlangamandla)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/9Fh3V94h8uYmzJf7Ccp8A88df-Y=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/067A8403.jpg)

*Kids, early morning on a long road to school in Mulenzhe village. (Photo: Felix Dlangamandla)*

![The daily water Journey in Mulenzhe village. (Photo: Felix Dlangamandla)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/rCQKyYBUXfCXqaIwTi5VnUZqPBs=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/067A8444.jpg)

*The daily water journey in Mulenzhe village. (Photo: Felix Dlangamandla)*

![The daily water Journey in Mulenzhe village. (Photo: Felix Dlangamandla)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/pSPWhF6RnQa9ZIWyBJ6pO-uKSo0=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/067A8392.jpg)

*The daily water journey in Mulenzhe village. (Photo: Felix Dlangamandla)*

![Exams are done and the spirits high,the journey home through village paths starts. (Photo: Felix Dlangamandla)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/d_Ze4iPLTRASutZlo5qu1Rvhny8=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/067A8599.jpg)

*Exams are done and spirits are high; now the journey home through village paths starts. (Photo: Felix Dlangamandla)*

![Getting lifts on the back of a bakkie after exams on the way home. (Photo: Felix Dlangamandla)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/wA7kbmjr53rk5V9MYvXamf94VME=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/067A8586.jpg)

*Getting a lift on the back of a bakkie after exams on the way home. (Photo: Felix Dlangamandla)*

![Fetching firewood and having to walk a long road back home in Mulenzhe village. (Photo: Felix Dlangamandla)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/1TU5WFE1XNWGUUc-cWwjCDRzRBM=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/067A8606.jpg)

*Fetching firewood and having to walk a long road back home in Mulenzhe village. (Photo: Felix Dlangamandla)*

![Fetching firewood and having to walk a long road back home in Mulenzhe village. (Photo: Felix Dlangamandla)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/5uZeKEH40LqMsmD4cTuJ42FrUfI=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/067A8280.jpg)

*Fetching firewood and having to walk a long road back home in Mulenzhe village. (Photo: Felix Dlangamandla)*

![School is  out and the village  soccer field comes alive in Mulenzhe village. (Photo: Felix Dlangamandla)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/txKS7lGAqjI6wPhYGBLZZGZ_NcE=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/067A8289.jpg)

*School is out and the village soccer field comes alive in Mulenzhe village. (Photo: Felix Dlangamandla)*

![The afternoon bus drop off, workers come back to villages. (Photo: Felix Dlangamandla)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/k9RQ2fIJbrAs0H1r5MeRND8I8wI=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/067A8653.jpg)

*The afternoon bus drop off, back home. (Photo: Felix Dlangamandla). DM*