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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 stirs outrage with controversial redeployment of suspended top officials
Gauteng government defends redeployment of suspended officials as lawful, while the DA accuses Premier Panyaza Lesufi of “playing musical chairs”…

Preparation for the Gauteng provincial karate trials is officially underway | Rosebank Killarney Gazette
Intense training and stretching techniques were underway at the South African branch of the Japan Karate Association (SAJKA) headquarters at…

Gauteng police find no links between shootings of Madlanga Commission figures
Gauteng police say they have not yet been able to find a link between three separate shootings involving individuals connected…

Today’s Weather Forecast-07 November 2024 – Gauteng News
Today’s Weather Forecast and Key Warnings for 7 November 2024Weather plays an essential role in our daily lives, impacting everything…

48-Hour Water Outage to Impact Over 10 Johannesburg Suburbs: Essential Maintenance Scheduled – Gauteng News
Johannesburg residents in various areas, including Meadowlands and its surrounding suburbs, are preparing for a 48-hour water outage starting Tuesday,…

Severe thunderstorm warnings issued for Gauteng and Mpumalanga: What you need to know
The SA Weather Service says thunderstorms are expected to move in over southern Gauteng and southern Mpumalanga from late afternoon,…

Ways to avoid being struck by lightning
MPOFANA - A 37-year-old man has died after being struck by lightning at his home in the Mpofana Local Municipality,…

Parents question quality of food at school
EKURHULENI - Parents in Katlehong are seething at the latest incident of suspected food poisoning at Tamaho primary school.Over a…

Friday's weather: Severe thunderstorms in some parts of SA, cloudy and cool elsewhere
The South African Weather Service has issued a Yellow Level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms leading to heavy downpours in…

Discussion | Impact of cameras on crime reduction
JOHANNESBURG - The Gauteng e-Government department is assessing the success rate of CCTV cameras in the province.MEC Bonginkosi Dhlamini is…

Will Hill-Lewis pursue DA leadership as Western Cape mayoral candidates are unveiled?
Murray Swart|Published 8 hours agoCape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has confirmed that he has been approached by members of the…

DA unveils WC mayoral hopefuls ahead of 2026 polls
The Democratic Alliance has announced its first tranche of mayoral candidates in the Western Cape, saying the party is ready…

DA rolls out ‘fit-for-purpose’ mayoral candidates for unstable Western Cape councils | News24
The DA in the Western Cape has unveiled its mayoral candidates in key areas where it’s in opposition in the…

She runs two soup kitchens and rebuilds homes: Meet the Western Cape SAPS' Woman of the Year
Three years ago, Cape Town police official Lieutenant-Colonel Sheila Mateza found herself unable to enjoy her family Christmas, instead thinking…

Smith and Limberg raid: Parties call for suspension of Cape Town mayco pair
Police say the raid of the offices of Cape Town mayoral committee members Xanthea Limberg and JP Smith ‘emanate from…

Seasonal crisis: Raging fires hit Cape Town's informal settlements, leaving over 2 000 homeless
More than 2 000 residents living in informal settlements in Cape Town were displaced after devastating fires ripped through their…

National Coloured Congress to lay charges against Helen Zille
CAPE TOWN - The National Coloured Congress questions how DA federal leader, Helen Zille knew about the Cape Town offices…

Cape Town official arrested for refusing to hand over phone in housing tenders raid
A staff member in the office of Cape Town Safety and Security MMC JP Smith was arrested during a raid…

SuperSport Schools Plus | Bassick thorn in Boishaai side as Bishops is crowned Western Cape champions
Diocesan College (Bishops) is the champion of the Western Cape.Bishops convincingly defeated Paarl Boys’ High by nine wickets in the…

Western Cape ANC demands suspension of DA councillors over fraud allegations
The ANC in the Western Cape expresses grave concerns over a recent raid linked to tender fraud allegations, demanding accountability…

Study reveals gaps in gender-affirming healthcare
Transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) people need access to appropriate and affirming healthcare that validates their identities so that they can…

Community Walk Raises Support for Cancer Organisations
A powerful show of community spirit sees funds raised bringing comfort, care and dignity to cancer patients across the Eastern…

Top luxury safari lodges in the Eastern Cape
The Eastern Cape is a haven for those seeking a break from the hustle and bustle of city life. With…

Watch – South Africa’s deadly winter
The human toll of winter this year is heartbreaking. In the Eastern Cape, over 100 lives were lost in June…

Stoking the fire: A quiet moment in Bulungula, Eastern Cape
Outside her home in Bulungula, Eastern Cape, NoWonga Zintoyinto crouches beside an open fire, feeding sticks into the flames. As…

SAHRC investigates principal's alleged misconduct at Eastern Cape school
The South African Human Rights Commission is investigating allegations levelled against the principal of Masakhane Primary School. Nicola Daniels iol.co.za…

Thursday's weather: Showers and cool temperatures across South Africa
Prepare for a cool Thursday in South Africa as cloudy skies and isolated showers linger across the central and eastern…

Animal welfare groups react to Chacma baboon slaughter in Eastern Cape
Shocking footage of a Chacma baboon's brutal killing in the Eastern Cape has surfaced, igniting urgent investigations and a call…

EC farmers’ market day sparks innovation and real change
Kidd’s Beach in East London came alive for the 2025 Eastern Cape Farmers’ Market Day held at Sonke Dyubeni’s farm.…

Hijackings of road repair fleet deepen Eastern Cape infrastructure crisis
A wave of hijackings and thefts targeting the Eastern Cape Department of Transport’s yellow fleet is crippling road repairs and…

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…

Northern Cape reserves limited foot-and-mouth vaccines for emergencies
WHILE the Department of Agriculture, Environmental Affairs, Rural Development and Land Reform is on high alert for foot-and-mouth disease (FMD)…

BHP bets $500,000 on Orion’s Northern Cape copper exploration
The Northern Cape could be sitting pretty on a potential critical mineral powerhouse as untapped copper reserves garner growing attention…

Thrilling Northern Cape Fours Qualifiers showcase bowling excellence in Kimberley’s sweltering heat
KIMBERLEY was the centre of excitement this past weekend as teams from across the district battled for supremacy in the…

BHP backs Orion Minerals’ Northern Cape exploration – Miningmx
BHP, the world’s largest miner, announced today that it is partnering with JSE and ASX-listed Orion Minerals to advance Orion’s…

Northern Cape municipal manager convicted of fraud after giving herself a salary increase | News24
A former manager of Phokwane Local Municipality was convicted of fraud and the contravention of the Municipal Finance Management…

Northern Cape telescope cracks cosmic code surrounding ‘phoenix’ star
AN INTERNATIONAL team of astronomers has used the Southern African Large Telescope (SALT), located at the South African Astronomical Observatory…

Rise in measles cases in South Africa, four confirmed cases in Northern Cape
THE NATIONAL Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) reports that as of January 16, South Africa has 139 laboratory-confirmed measles cases,…

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…

Mpumalanga’s rise: a new player in South Africa’s property market landscape
Mpumalanga is giving traditional property hotspots a run for their money, fast emerging as one of South Africa’s high-growth, higher-value…

Mpumalanga Paralympian off to Dubai Para Athletics Grand Prix | Mpumalanga News
The Mpumalanga Paralympian, Collen Mahlalela, will represent South Africa at the Dubai 2026 World Para Athletics Grand Prix, which kicks…

No home ground edge at Mbombela Stadium for The Rockets | Mpumalanga News
TS Galaxy suffered a defeat on home turf when Sekhukhune United beat them 1-0 during a Betway Premier Soccer League…

Mpumalanga ready to host MTN8 final at Mbombela Stadium | Mpumalanga News
Mpumalanga is preparing to host the MTN8 final at the Mbombela Stadium on Saturday, September 13. The highly anticipated clash…

Accident on the N4 toll road in Mpumalanga claims three lives – SABC News – Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa’s news leader.
Mpumalanga traffic authorities are once again urging motorists to exercise patience and drive with caution on the province’s roads. Three…

Deadly love triangle — cop and pensioner killed in Mpumalanga shooting
Cape Town – A tragic shooting in KwaMhlanga, Mpumalanga, left a 69-year-old woman and a male police constable dead, while…

Churches in Mpumalanga urged to enhance security | Mpumalanga News
Churches in Mpumalanga are being urged to ramp up security protocols to better protect themselves and their congregants. The call…

IN PHOTOS: Mpumalanga triathle and biathle athletes shine at provincial champs
Triathle and biathle athletes from all over the province took part in the Mpumalanga Triathle and Biathle Championships earlier this…

Charged Up Entrepreneurship Africa Network launched at UMP | Mpumalanga News
The second instalment of the Charged Up Entrepreneurship Africa Network (CUEAN) was officially launched at the University of Mpumalanga (UMP)…

Truck hijacking in Mpumalanga foiled: Vehicle recovered in Reiger Park
A suspected hijacked truck and two trailers reported stolen in Mpumalanga were recovered in Reiger Park by Gauteng Traffic Police.…

10% drop in Limpopo road fatalities during festive season: Ramathuba
Limpopo premier Phophi Ramathuba has announced a significant decline in road crashes and fatalities in the province during the 2025/2026…

Teen drowns in water-filled excavation at Limpopo mine | News24
The body of a 14-year-old boy was recovered after he drowned in a water-filled excavation at Begasdorp Mine View…

Life in the aftermath — Limpopo’s Mbaula Village is a site of wreckage and resilience as floodwaters subside
When you walk the path of devastation left behind by the floodwaters that tore through Mbaula Village in Limpopo, you…

Limpopo teacher, aged 58, arrested for allegedly raping 13-year-old learner
A 58-year-old teacher has been arrested for allegedly repeatedly raping a 13-year-old learner in Limpopo. Jonisayi Maromo www.iol.co.za [ad_2]

Limpopo family still awaiting answers over son’s suicide – SABC News – Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa’s news leader.
The family of a Grade 12 learner from Kgabo Secondary School at Mokgokong Village, outside Polokwane in Limpopo, who committed…

Limpopo rapists sentenced after raping young women in separate incidents
Two men have been sentenced to prison terms of 8 and 10 years respectively after being convicted of rape in…

Limpopo family demands answers from education department after son takes own life
In an interview with SABC News, his sister, Annah Maimela, accused the department of not giving them feedback regarding the…

Almost 40 stolen cars intercepted this year in Limpopo
SAPS commends Lt-Colonel Khomisani Nkuna for his exceptional leadership in the fight against vehicle crime, resulting in nearly 40 stolen…

Six villagers arrested after theft accused man was beaten to death in Limpopo
Limpopo police condemn vigilantism as six villagers are arrested for mob justice murder. Jonisayi Maromo www.iol.co.za [ad_2]

Beyond urgent targets – safe, healthy school toilets need proper maintenance
The media headline pressure to ‘eradicate’ pit latrines in schools is driven by the appalling state of many of these…

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…

The Free State Nursing School welcomes 400 new students – SABC News – Latest news, special reports, world, business and sports coverage of all South African current affairs. Africa’s news leader.
The Free State School of Nursing welcomed almost 400 new students for training. Ishmael Modiba www.sabcnews.com [ad_2]

Police arrest a serial rapist in the Free State
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has successfully arrested a 55-year-old man allegedly linked to a series of rapes and…

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…

Free State Open at Heron Banks | Vaalweekly
A player plays a great approach shot from the bunker. Photo: Ettienne van Rensburg VAALPARK – The lush fairways and…

Severed arm sparks search for remains of body in Free State | News24
Police have launched an investigation in the Free State after a decomposing arm was found in an open field near…