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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 runner honoured for decades on the road | Network News
Nearly four decades after taking her first running steps, Lynn Yazbek (66) is celebrating an extraordinary milestone, having accumulated more…

20 Gauteng liquor outlets shut as authorities intensify GBVF response
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has revealed that 20 liquor outlets have been shut down and hundreds of establishments flagged for…

Western Cape tops SA growth rankings, but Gauteng is still twice its size
Murray Swart|Published 38 minutes agoThe Western Cape’s economy grew faster than any other province last year, but Gauteng is still…

Lesufi apologises to Joburg residents as municipal strike cripples services | News24
Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi addressed the media on Sunday morning. A strike by the South African Municipal Workers’ Union…

Gauteng cops promise safe elections amid 119 high-risk stations in province | News24
Gauteng acting police commissioner Fred Kekana says law enforcement is well prepared and ready to ensure a free and…

Lesufi to provide update on Gauteng’s response to GBV and femicide
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi is expected to provide a progress report on the province's response to Gender-Based Violence and Femicide.…

Gauteng targets rape hotspots with 1,022 GBV response teams and more social workers
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has outlined plans to deploy 1,022 gender-based violence (GBV) response teams across 122 high-risk areas as…

MALAIKA MAHLATSI | “No water, no vote!” – The opportunistic reframing of the Gauteng water crisis
Less than a week before the country goes to the polls to decide the future of its local administrations, the…

Gauteng woman waits nearly 30 years for RDP house as housing backlog grows
RDP housing applicants demand answers after waiting nearly three decades for government houses.After waiting nearly three decades for a government-subsidised…

Gauteng shuts down 20 liquor outlets after more than 7,300 inspections in GBV crackdown
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has revealed that 20 liquor outlets have been shut down and hundreds of establishments flagged for…

Western Cape police bids farewell to veteran spokesman
After four decades as one of the Western Cape’s most recognisable police voices, Lieutenant Colonel Malcolm Pojie has retired from…

Six Western Cape teachers struck off teachers’ register over sexual misconduct and learner abuse
Tracy-Lynn Ruiters|Published 18 minutes agoSix teachers from Western Cape schools have been struck off the South African Council for Educators'…

Western Cape electoral chief assures readiness ahead of municipal polls
Ahead of Wednesday's local government elections, the Western Cape's electoral chief says the IEC is ready. Michael Hendrickse said teams…

Which South African province has the strongest business environment?
A comparison of South Africa’s nine provinces examines unemployment, business concentration, earnings, rental costs, economic growth and operating challenges —…

WC Health says poor port management affecting rollout of crucial medication
The Western Cape Health Department said the poor management of the country's ports is affecting the rollout of crucial medication. …

WC SANTACO dismisses claims of unofficial taxi go-slow in Cape Town
The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) in the Western Cape has dismissed claims of an unofficial taxi go-slow in…

Western Cape social development dept steps in after boy, 11, allegedly stabs stepdad to death | News24
The Malmesbury police station. Western Cape police said the incident would now follow the necessary legal processes, including an assessment…

Walk with whales: a slackpacking trail in the Western Cape
Story audio is generated using AI Day 1 (Arniston, 5km)It’s a cold and windy afternoon on Arniston bay. Its famous…

Western Cape police crack down on Cape Town taxi violence
Western Cape police vowed to crack down on taxi-related violence in Cape Town, warning that those responsible for the killings…

Escalating Cape Town violence won’t derail elections security preparations: WC police
Western Cape police said escalating taxi and gang violence in Cape Town will not derail their security preparations for next…

Motorists urged to exercise caution after 18 road deaths in Eastern Cape
The Eastern Cape Transport Department has urged motorists to remain vigilant on long-haul trips after 18 people were killed in…

Ranking South Africa's provinces by business environment: the highs and lows
An in-depth analysis reveals the complex dynamics at play across the country, informing your business decisions and highlighting potential opportunities…

Eastern Cape lawyer’s love for home inspires his writing journey
Siphosethu Zazela, a lawyer and writer from Zithulele in the Eastern Cape, earned a spot on a prestigious literary shortlistZazela…

WEATHER TODAY: Severe storms for Queenstown and Matatiele, Upington 40°C
A Yellow Level 1 warning for severe thunderstorms covers the northern interior of the Eastern Cape from 13:00 to 21:59,…

EC motorists warned to exercise caution after 18 deaths in crashes – SABC News – Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa’s news leader.
Binqose says several injured passengers were taken to Holy Cross Provincial Hospital in Flagstaff. sabcnews.com www.sabcnews.com [ad_2]

Eastern Cape storms could disrupt electricity supplies on Saturday
Residents in parts of the Eastern Cape could face electricity and communication disruptions on Saturday, 31 October, as severe thunderstorms…

KwaMaqoma: New R31 million Eastern Cape tourism hub
A new R31 million lodge is giving travellers another reason to explore KwaMaqoma, a historic Eastern Cape town with plenty…

Saturday’s weather: Thundershowers in 7 provinces, cool, hot for rest of SA
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of thundershowers in seven provinces; these will be severe in the Eastern…

Saturday’s weather: severe thunderstorms and heatwave in Eastern Cape | The Citizen
Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for Saturday, 31 October…

Eastern Cape farmers welcome R1.5m equipment boost
Farmers at Mgxabakazi Farming in Port St Johns are set to improve agricultural production and expand their operations, following a…

Today’s weather: Extremely high fire danger in Northern Cape as heatwave grips parts of Eastern Cape
The South African Weather Service has warned that extremely high veld fire conditions are expected over most parts of the…

HONOR South Africa partners with young South African innovator Evans Zwane to bring AI and robotics learning to the Northern Cape
HONOR Technologies Africa, in partnership with Optimas Robotics today launched a Cyberlab at the Kimberley Teachers Centre, expanding access to…

Liquor traders challenge bid to restrict Northern Cape alcohol sales
JOHANNESBURG - The National Liquor Traders Council has pushed back against the decision to challenge liquor sales hours.The DG Murray…

Northern Cape mine propels SA’s position in global zinc industry
The Northern Cape's Vedanta Zinc Mine has marked a major milestone -- an investment that is expected to sustain up…

Isolated thunderstorms expected across parts of SA this week
A surface trough over the western interior, a high-pressure system over the eastern parts of the country and upper-air disturbances…

Hot weather forecast for parts of South Africa this Saturday
South Africans are waking up to a largely fine and warm Saturday with temperatures climbing to hot and very hot…

SuperSport Schools News | St Patrick’s CBC picks up two wins in Northern Cape rain Schools SA20
St Patrick’s CBC ensured their decision to bowl against Hoërskool Upington on Backfield in Kimberley was a good one by…

SuperSport Schools News | Girls’ rain Schools SA20 hots up in the Northern Cape
The Kuruman Hub beat HC Rose Hub by 37 runs at Hoërskool Diamantveld in a key Northern Cape girls’ rain…

Calls for early screening as Northern Cape breast cancer cases exceed 3,600
The Northern Cape department of health has marked October with a series of activities focusing on cancer awareness, early detection,…

Not a single Northern Cape landfill site meets standards, AfriForum audit shows – AfriForum
Not a single one of the six landfill sites audited in the Northern Cape this year as part of AfriForum’s…

Water shortages and municipal decay threaten parties in North West | Mail & Guardian
Persistent failures in water supply, roads and sanitation will top the list of concerns for many residents across the 22…

Farmer critically injured, woman killed in separate North West farm attacks
A cattle farmer is fighting for his life in hospital after a brutal attack between Potchefstroom and Ventersdorp.This is the…

North West facing R21bn infrastructure backlog, MPLs hear
North West Education MEC Viola Motsumi says the despite ongoing progress, the province still faces an infrastructure backlog estimated at…

Six automatic AEDs handed over to North West Province
In the event of a sudden cardiac event every second that goes by is crucial in saving a person’s life.…

DA North West demands urgent intervention after another brutal farm murder
Please find attached the following soundbites: English by Freddy Sonakile, MPL and Provincial Leader NW Afrikaans by Carin Visser, DA…

North West matric exams start smoothly as province targets top two
More than 52,000 learners are expected to write their final matric examinations across the province. The examination period started on…

On the road to LGE 2026: Discovering Mahikeng
MAHIKENG - As eNCA hits the road ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections, we’re exploring the cities and communities…

Elections 2026: even the province couldn’t fix this municipality
Boikhutso resident Kabelo Molefe makes a living fetching water for other residents, charging between R5 and R7 for a bucket…

Mahika Mahikeng opens doors for North West artists and businesses – newsnote
North West MEC for Arts, Culture, Sports and Recreation Wessels Morweng has called on artists, businesses and other stakeholders to…

R1-billion to fix North West’s failed housing projects
This poorly built RDP home had its roof blown off during recent high winds in the township of Agisanang near…

Five Trucks Torched: Mpumalanga Police Establish Task Team To Probe Arson Attack
Mbombela (Nelspruit) – A multidisciplinary South African Police Service (SAPS) task team comprising seasoned detectives and crime Intelligence operatives has…

Tenant dispute turns deadly: Man stabbed to death in Mpumalanga, two arrested
Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the brutal murder of a 33-year-old man who was found lying in…

Six trucks torched in two days as armed gangs target Mpumalanga highways
Six trucks have been torched in Mpumalanga in just two days, as armed suspects target vehicles along the N2 and…

Mpumalanga taxi boss Joe Sibanyoni’s assets frozen
Mpumalanga taxi boss Joe Sibanyoni's Ferraris have been parked off following a preservation order by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA).…

Five trucks worth R3.2 million torched in armed attack near Grootvlei in Mpumalanga
Five trucks were torched during an alleged armed attack on the N3 near Grootvlei in Mpumalanga, with the value of…

Nelspruit Primary Lions win Mpumalanga U13 cricket crown in final-over thriller
With three deliveries remaining in the match, the MTN Nelspruit Primary Lions needed one run and Coastal Hire Laerskool Nelspruit…

NPA secures R99m restraint order over assets linked to Mpumalanga taxi boss
The NPA says the provisional order covers properties, luxury vehicles, bank accounts and investments allegedly linked to extortion and other…

Lourenda Steyn wins Mpumalanga Women’s Open by 18 shots at Mbombela Golf Club
Lourenda Steyn. > Photos: Supplied/Petro Swart Seventeen-year-old Lourenda Steyn claimed victory in the 2026 Mpumalanga Women’s Open at Mbombela Golf…

NPA secures provisional restraint order over R99m in assets linked to Mpumalanga taxi boss
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has secured a provisional restraint order over assets valued at an estimated R99 million linked…

Crowned in Turkey, grounded in Mpumalanga: Miss World Junior Nozipho Mnguni
Having been crowned Miss Teen South Africa and, more recently, Miss World Junior, Grade 10 pupil Nozipho Princess Mnguni said…

‘Limpopo is no playground’: Police chief warns election disruptors
Limpopo provincial police commissioner Lieutenant-General Jan Scheepers has warned those planning to disrupt the November 4 local government elections that…

‘We have expanded training platforms’ | Limpopo to open first mining academy in 2027
The move aims to boost skills development and economic growth in the province’s mining sector Modiegi Mashamaite www.timeslive.co.za [ad_2]

Two foreign nationals arrested after police seize explosives worth R975,000 on N1 in Limpopo
Two foreign nationals have been arrested after police intercepted a Toyota Quantum transporting explosives worth approximately R975,000 during a stop-and-search…

Brotherly hustle: Limpopo duo takes egg business to campus
When Covid 19 brought life to a standstill in 2020, brothers Phuti and Dumisani Maake found a way to stay…

Limpopo game lodge wins top award | The Citizen
The lodge boasts unique attractions unmatched in the province, including rare sightings of white lions, African lions, white tigers, and…

Limpopo health department probes 7 malaria cases in Sekhukhune | Middelburg Observer
Residents of Marble Hall, Moganyaka and surrounding communities have raised concerns over the reported increase in malaria cases, calling on…

“Your Boy on the biggest stage”: Limpopo Boy represents SA in Zürich
South African dancer Limpopo Boy took to the stage at the Red Bull Dance Your Style World Final in Zürich,…

Nkowankowa Hub crowned Limpopo u/19 girls’ cricket champions | Herald
TZANEEN – The Nkowankowa Hub girls’ cricket team continued its winning streak after being crowned u/19 High School Limpopo League…

Limpopo boy reaches top 16
Limpopo boy reaches top 16 Online Reporter www.heraldonline.co.zw [ad_2]

Residents living near flooded Limpopo river construct another dangerous makeshift bridge
The initial bridge, which was essential for accessing medical services, was destroyed by heavy rains, forcing residents to build a…

Elections 2026: Blunders in Mangaung are poisoning Free State water
A statue of former president Nelson Mandela on Naval Hill overlooks Bloemfontein. Photos: Steve Kretzmann Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality has a…

WHY no one wants to be in the Free State right now
The Free State is currently the worst performing province in South Africa. Citing governance problems and financial failures in virtually…

Two wanted fugitives arrested in Free State after years on the run
The South African Police Provincial Investigation Team (SAPS) in the Free State has arrested two long-wanted suspects during separate operations…

Snow warning reduced for KZN, EC and Free State, but icy conditions remain
Over the past two days, the Eastern Cape, parts of KwaZulu-Natal and areas between the Free State and South Africa's…

Alleged leader of the license plate cartel arrested in the Free State
A man believed to be an IT specialist and part of a cartel behind a multi-million-rand motor vehicle licensing fraud…

DA calls for swift release of LTSM funds to compliant Free State schools
Note to editors: You will find it in attachment English And Sesotho sound fragments Jafta Mokoena MPL And African sound…

Suspected car licensing syndicate leader arrested in Free State
A man suspected of being part of a multimillion-dollar vehicle license fraud syndicate has been arrested in Parys, Free State,…

JUST IN | Alleged leader of the license plate cartel arrested in the Free State
A man believed to be an IT specialist and part of a cartel behind a multi-million-rand motor vehicle licensing fraud…

The foot and mouth outbreak continues to disrupt the livestock trade in the Free State
“Farmers are getting lower prices because they cannot move their livestock. As a result, they have fewer animals available to…

Three foreigners arrested in major drug bust in Free State
Three foreigners have been arrested and a significant quantity of suspected crystal meth and Mandrax were seized during an intelligence-led…