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Two Additional KZN Men Test Positive for Mpox, Raising National Case Count to 22
The Department of Health said the men are aged 40 and 26 and have no international travel history. Se-Anne Rall…

Two New Mpox Cases Reported in KZN; Health Department Initiates Contact Tracing | The Citizen
The latest two patients were diagnosed in KwaZulu-Natal, though one is from Johannesburg and both have travelled locally. The Department…

Health Department on High Alert as Mpox Cases Climb to 22 | News24
Health department spokesperson Foster Mohale has expressed concerns over increasing Mpox cases. (Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images) The health department is…

KZN Representatives Thrilled to Showcase Province at Indoni SA
The KwaZulu-Natal representatives for Indoni Cultural SA said they will be dedicated to doing everything they were taught during the…

Nine Durban Officers Face Court over Attempted Murder Charges Against Local Businessman
Ngcobo, who works in the construction and transport sectors, was travelling along the M13 near Pinetown last month when he…

Two Additional Mpox Cases Confirmed in KZN, Outbreak Total Climbs to 22
The department said contact tracing and monitoring is continuing in both provinces, especially among the close contacts of the patients.…

Grandmother and Toddler Sustain Critical Injuries in Rottweiler Attack in KZN | News24
A Rottweiler is said to be behind the attack on a grandmother and her granddaughter in KwaDukuza on Thursday.…

KZN Woman and Grandchild Critically Injured in Rottweiler Attack
Emergency services said a pensioner and her toddler grandchild were critically injured after they were attacked by a Rottweiler. Jolene…

Scrutiny Intensifies Over KZN’s R8 Billion Deficit
Lawmakers at provincial and municipal level are cracking down on mismanagement, and are holding officials accountable. Zohra Teke www.iol.co.za [ad_2]

KZN Artists Express Feeling Overlooked at Durban July Event | Bona Magazine
PICTURE: INSTAGRAM Kwa-Zulu Natal artists who were hoping to be booked were left counting coins after the yearly prestigious horse…

Gauteng scholar transport services to resume, but budget constraints cast a long shadow
In Khutsong on the West Rand, groups of primary school children made a perilous 8km trek to class, a journey…

Out of touch: Opposition rejects Lesufi’s apology, ANC backs him amid Gauteng water crisis | News24
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has faced backlash for saying that he sometimes showers at a hotel amid the water crisis,…

Investors eye Gauteng as adaptive reuse sparks new growth
Following a prolonged downturn, Gauteng’s commercial property market is entering a phase of cautious recovery, marked by selective growth and…

Gauteng police clash with Zama Zamas: 75 AK-47 rounds recovered in Westonaria
Gauteng police seized 75 AK-47 rounds in a tense shootout with suspected Zama Zamas in Westonaria in the early hours…

LOOK | Over 100 guests evacuated from Gauteng hotel due to fire
More than 100 hotel guests had to be evacuated from a hotel near the O.R. Tambo International Airport following a…

CT Spurs youth expert weighs in on players moving to Gauteng
Cape Town Spurs’ Head of Youth, Duncan Crowie, has weighed in on the growing trend of young footballers leaving Cape…

Gauteng recovering its position as Africa’s mining innovation capital – Maile
Gauteng MEC for Finance and Economic Development Lebogang Maile said that the province is recovering its position as Africa's mining…

Majodina asks Gauteng residents to exercise patience in face of water crisis
Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has called on residents of Johannesburg and the rest of Gauteng to remain patient…

Parents protest outside Gauteng premier’s office over ongoing scholar transport strike
JOHANNESBURG - Soweto parents protested outside Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s office on Tuesday, saying the protracted subsidised scholar transport strike…

Lesufi rejects claims govt officials shielded from Gauteng water crisis
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has rejected claims that government officials are shielded from ongoing water shortages in Gauteng, insisting that…

DA WC wants guarantee Cape Town Airport upgrade won’t disrupt travellers
The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Western Cape wants guarantees that the Cape Town Internation Airport’s R21.7 billion upgrade won’t…

SONA 2026 | Ramaphosa deploys SANDF to crush organised crime, illegal mining in Gauteng and Western Cape
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to assist police in tackling…

Targeted investments boost Western Cape learners’ maths and language skills
The Western Cape education department says its investments in early learning are paying off after its 2025 grade 3 learners…

Western Cape wind projects enter construction, commissioning set for 2027
The Zen and Berg River wind farms in the Western Cape have entered construction phase with commissioning scheduled for mid-2027.…

In South Africa’s affluent Western Cape, farmers lose cattle to drought
EnglishEnglishSelect market data provided by ICE Data Services. Select reference data provided by FactSet. Copyright © 2026 FactSet Research Systems…

Teachers applaud new School Sport Strategy in Western Cape
Lilita Gcwabe|Published 25 minutes agoThe Western Cape Government officially launched the Western Cape School Sport Strategy on Wednesday, marking a…

Western Cape invests R130 million in new school sport strategy
The Western Cape Government has unveiled an ambitious School Sport Strategy, cementing its commitment to enhancing learner development, promoting social…

Western Cape High Court halts eviction of families for now
The Western Cape High Court has granted a temporary postponement of an eviction application against thirty-four families at Communicare NPC's Welverdiend complex…

News from the South African winelands | wine.co.za
Thursday, 12 February, 2026 IWCA releases first cross industry benchmark for vineyard soil carbon New Soil Organic Carbon compilation brings…

Regional schools preview 2026: Western Cape
SPOTLIGHT: Paul Roos will have a point to prove against the Paarl heavyweights this season, while Wynberg may be hard-pressed…

Germany explores Eastern Cape seafood exports to EU market | Food Business Middle East & Africa – No.1 Food & Beverage Formulation, Processing & Packaging Publication
SOUTH AFRICA – A German trade delegation arrived in South Africa’s Eastern Cape last week to assess seafood farms for…

Lawyer not in contempt for speaking isiXosa, Eastern Cape court confirms
While the official language of record in South African courts is currently English, this does not negate the rights of…

South Africa's Eastern Cape seizes 155 illegal gambling machines
Eastern Cape authorities seize 155 illegal machines, intensifying enforcement against unlicensed operators and protecting communities. SigmaPlay sigma.world [ad_2]

March deadline set for Eastern Cape name change objections
Residents across the Eastern Cape have until early March to formally object to controversial name changes that were officially gazetted…

DA mobilises formal objections following gazetting of EC name changes
The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Eastern Cape notes that the proposed name changes affecting our communities in the province…

Nine arrested for alleged multimillion-rand tender fraud in Eastern Cape | The Citizen
The suspects are former Alfred Nzo District Municipality senior officials, Avis employees, and a businessman. Nine people have been arrested…

Seven perish in Eastern Cape N2 crash – SABC News – Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa’s news leader.
The seven were confirmed dead on the scene while two other occupants were sent to Grey Hospital. Nandipha Plaatjie www.sabcnews.com…

VW responds to reports of factory closure in South Africa
VW has responded to reports claiming it may close down its factory in South Africa. https://www.facebook.com/TopAutoSA/ topauto.co.za [ad_2]

Volkswagen denies plan to close Kariega factory – Scrolla.Africa
By Anita Dangazele Reports claimed Volkswagen might close its Kariega factory in the Eastern Cape, putting nearly 4,000 direct jobs…

Eastern Cape murder rate: Around 11 lives lost daily over 3 months – despite crime drop | News24
The Eastern Cape recorded 1 032 murders between July and September 2025, averaging 11 per day, down 283 from the…

Northern Cape gets boost with R51m SME funding injection
ANGLO American and Kumba Iron Ore have launched the Impact Finance Facility (IFF), a funding initiative aimed at supporting small…

Northern Cape bowler claims Masters crown in premier competition
The Bowls South Africa Masters, widely regarded as the country’s premier singles lawn bowls championship, once again delivered bowls of…

DA calls on Northern Cape Cricket to account for loss of T20 status and decline in sports tourism
As the province continues to lose out on significant sports tourism investments, the Democratic Alliance (DA) has urged the Chairperson…

Connecting young Indian professionals: A new network launches in the Western and Northern Cape
Lilita Gcwabe|Published 20 minutes agoMore than 100 guests gathered at the Raj Hotel on Tuesday for the official launch of…

Northern Cape Bowls’ champions battle through extreme heat conditions
Kimberley welcomed four qualifiers from across the district this past weekend as teams competed for top honours in the Northern…

Urgent quarantine in Northern Cape as first suspected Foot and Mouth Disease case emerges
A FARM in Kuruman has been placed under quarantine following a possible outbreak of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD). The Red Meat Producers'…

Brenda Mafunisa makes history as Northern Cape’s first CAF-certified professional
BRENDA Mafunisa has made Northern Cape history by becoming the first professional from the province to obtain a qualification recognised…

Plant ‘missing’ for 200 years rediscovered in Northern Cape
A long-lost plant, Prismatocarpus fastigiatus, which has been “missing” for close to 200 years, has been rediscovered in the Nieuwoudtville…

IDC invests R325m in Northern Cape rare-earths project | News24
Manganese ore falls from a conveyor to a stockpile at the port in Port Hedland, Australia. Ian Waldie/Bloomberg…

Northern Cape’s Ricardo Fitzpatrick sets sights on eighth national bench press championship
NORTHERN Cape strongman Ricardo Fitzpatrick continues to assert his dominance on the national powerlifting stage after an outstanding performance at…

Ramaphosa expands SIU probe into North West security contracts | News24
President Cyril Ramaphosa Luba Lesolle/ Gallo Images The extended probe will assess whether proper procurement procedures were followed and…

‘Ditsobotla is a crime scene’: North West’s troubled municipalities face fresh scrutiny | News24
North West Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC Oageng Molapisi has rejected dissolving the councils plagued by corruption and poor…

Watch: Lion jumps off truck near Lichtenburg in the North West – LNN – Network News
A video showing an adult male lion jumping off a moving truck in Bakerville near Lichtenburg in the North West…

Three arrested, including a teenage girl, for hijacking a Botswana woman in North West
Police in the North West have arrested three suspects, including a 17-year-old girl, following the hijacking and robbery of a…

COSATU threatens legal action against North West Transport Investment over unpaid salaries
The Labour Federation, the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU), has threatened to take the embattled North West Transport…

WATCH | A decade of déjà vu: The ANC’s recycled promises in the North West | News24
ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa. The ANC’s 2026 January 8 statement is not merely a vision for the future. It is…

SAHRC reveals systemic failures and R1 billion corruption in North West scholar transport
As schools reopen across the country, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has released a damning report on Monday,…

WATCH | Mashatile dismisses claims of ANC instability in North West | News24
Deputy President Paul Mashatile says ANC divisions in North West have largely been resolved. Be among those who shape the…

South African province shocks with highest alcohol price hike
South Africans planning their end-of-year celebrations face starkly different budgets depending on where they live, as new data reveals massive…

Mbalula warns ANC councillors: Deliver services, not ‘big English’ in North West
ANC Secretary General (SG) Fikile Mbalula has delivered a stern message to councillors in the North West, urging them to…

Neighbour kills Mpumalanga father in front of children in fight over water access | News24
IT specialist Calvin Motha, 33, was killed on Monday in Eloff, near Delmas in Mpumalanga. Supplied by community leader Be…

Mentally challenged man mauled to death by pit bulls in Mpumalanga
Mpumalanga police in Waterval Boven are investigating an inquest after a man was mauled to death by pit bulls in…

Residents urged to evacuate as Mpumalanga’s Senteeko Dam faces imminent collapse
Fears of an imminent dam collapse in Mpumalanga are mounting following a warning by the Department of Water and Sanitation.…

Alarm raised over dilapidated state of Mpumalanga hospital
MBOMBELA - The Portfolio Committee on Health has raised alarm over the dire state of Mapulaneng Hospital in Mpumalanga.The Committee…

Man narrowly escapes death in Mpumalanga restaurant shooting
Mpumalanga police are investigating a case of attempted murder after a man narrowly escaped death when he was shot multiple…

Sasol 1 beats Sasol 2 in the Mpumalanga Premier League 50 overs played in Secunda | Ridge Times
Sasol 1 bowler JP van Zyl bowls out Sasol 2 batsman Jayden van Heerden. Photo: Kerry Bird Sasol 1 and…

71-year-old man arrested for murder following water access dispute in Mpumalanga
Police in Mpumalanga have arrested a 71-year-old man for the murder of a 33-year-old man following a dispute over access…

Mpumalanga malaria cases fall after flood-driven spike | News24
Malaria cases in Mpumalalnga are on the decline following a sharp increase after the recent floods. Supplied/Promise Marupeng The…

14 trucks used to steal coal from Mpumalanga mine, say police
Two drivers are expected in court on Monday after a security company intercepted four of 14 trucks transporting coal allegedly…

SAFCOL loses R20 million annually to timber theft and illegal mining in Mpumalanga
The South African Forestry Company Limited (SAFCOL) is losing almost R20 million a year to timber theft by organised syndicates,…

Limpopo government signs infrastructure agreements with mining companies to improve road safety
Karabo Ngoepe|Published 1 day agoThe Limpopo Provincial Government has moved to deepen cooperation with the mining sector after signing a…

Mpheni Defenders unbeaten in Safa Limpopo League | Review
LIMPOPO – Unbeaten Mpheni Defenders continued their impressive run in the Safa Limpopo League after securing a 2–1 victory over Musina…

Limpopo farmers go hungry after floods
Small-scale farmers in Mopani, Limpopo sort through what remains of their damaged crops after they were damaged or washed away…

Limpopo artists want Dr Nel murder case moved to provincial SAPS
The Limpopo Artists Movement (LAM) has called for the murder case of the late Lekompo artist Dr Nel to be…

Flood-hit Limpopo remains in ‘active disaster phase’ as schools and clinics battle
The road from the town of Giyani to Mapayeni village in Limpopo ends abruptly in a stretch of water just…

Highly decorated SAPS detective Colonel Somo appointed to lead Limpopo taxi violence unit
Colonel Lesibana Sylvester Somo has been appointed to lead the Limpopo provincial taxi violence unit, bringing more than 30 years…

‘At least justice did not fail me’: Limpopo acid attack survivor welcomes 20-year sentence
A Limpopo woman, Mmapeu Neo Hlanga, from Zebediela, who was badly injured in an acid attack, says she is breathing…

Hero community health worker in Mbuala, Limpopo, delivers baby during flood disaster
On Wednesday, 14 January, floods caused by a low-pressure system that began in Mozambique, but quickly moved into the neighbouring…

SAPS launches manhunt for Zimbabwean man after girlfriend’s fatal stabbing in Limpopo
Police in Limpopo are searching for a Zimbabwean national who allegedly stabbed his girlfriend to death during a domestic dispute…

Limpopo short film confronts the topic of bullying | Herald
LIMPOPO – Samsrec Productions’ new short film, Nhlamulo, explores the long-term psychological impact of bullying and how unresolved trauma can…

MEC Elzabe Rockman details Free State’s foot and mouth control plan
During an engagement session organized by the Free State Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development at the Harry Gwala Multi-Purpose…

Nyhontso ends red tape as 58 Free State beneficiaries receive title deeds
Progress on land reforms has been far too slow, says Minister of Land Reform and Rural Development Mzwanele Nyhontso. He…

Free State reports 35 new cases of FMD
Following the South African animal health milestone on Friday 6 February with the delivery of the first locally produced foot-and-mouth…

Alleged Free State serial rapist arrested – SABC News – Breaking news, special reports, world, business and sports coverage of all South African current affairs. Africa’s news leader.
The suspect was arrested while allegedly raping a woman at a grave in Mangaung. Viola May www.sabcnews.com [ad_2]

Fatal late-night crash claims five lives in Free State | The citizen
The police have started an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident. A late-night traffic accident has claimed the lives…

Free State factory manager arrested for extorting R50,000 from subcontractor
A Free State factory manager accused of extorting money from his workplace to buy himself a car has been arrested.A…

Free State father charged after son was found dead under bed
A Free State man has been charged with murdering his six-year-old son and hiding his body under a bed. The…

Interview | Free State power giant’s debt portfolio reaches R1.1 billion amid escalating cable theft crisis | News24
Centlec CEO Malefane Sekoboto talks about the energy company's performance. Be among those who shape the future with knowledge. Discover…

Sundelson wins play-off and wins Free State Open | Vaalweekly
VAALPARK – An exciting three-way play-off between Judd Sundelson (23), Leonard Swart and Juan Zander Coetzee set the stage for…

Rescued lions safely moved to the Free State Reserve after devastating fires in the Western Cape
After a long and tiring 18-hour journey from Stanford in the Western Cape to Bethlehem in the Free State, five…