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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…

‘Safety before profits’: Gauteng traders call for tavern crackdown
In a call for safety and stability, liquor traders in Gauteng demand urgent government intervention amidst rising violence in taverns.…

A year after shootings, IFP and MKP say Gauteng hostels open for campaigning | News24
Nearly a year after MKP member Thokozani Nzuza was shot dead near Soweto’s Dube Hostel, no arrests have been made,…

TUT and Gauteng Human Settlements join forces to tackle housing challenges
Housing challenges in Gauteng will be placed under the research spotlight as the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) and the…

Farmers hit as foreign buyers pull back from Gauteng markets – report
Johannesburg – Anti-foreigner protests in South Africa are disrupting trade at Gauteng’s municipal fresh produce markets, with declining buyer numbers…

Gauteng Golden Retrievers raises more than R45 000 for rescue organisation
A Gauteng gathering of 184 golden retrievers and more than 450 people raised more than R45 000 for Golden Retriever…

Gauteng misses GBV shelter target as 142 residents discharge themselves
Gauteng reached 345 people through GBV shelter services against a quarterly target of 523. The department also recorded 142 self-discharges…

Eskom to implement a 15-hour power outage in Gauteng on Tuesday
Eskom will switch off electricity in part of Ga-Rankuwa for 15 hours next week as it carries out maintenance on…

Gauteng parents urged to accept school placement offers within seven days
Story audio is generated using AI The Gauteng department of education has released about 300,000 placement offers for children entering…

Tavern owners march to demand safety reforms after Wedela massacre
Story audio is generated using AI Tavern owners from across Gauteng marched to the offices of Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi…

Gauteng’s young chess stars battle for provincial honours this weekend | The Citizen
Gauteng's young chess players to compete in Boksburg for provincial honours and a chance to represent Gauteng at the Mzansi…

South Africa confirms four new mpox cases as Western Cape remains hardest hit
South Africa has recorded four additional mpox infections, bringing the national total to 26 since the beginning of 2026, with…

Western Cape police arrest 2 suspects linked to deadly taxi-related shooting in Epping
Western Cape police have arrested two suspects in connection with a deadly taxi-related shooting in Epping. The two men are…

IT’S THE BIGGEST MOTOR SHOW IN THE WESTERN CAPE – AND YOU’RE INVITED! – Smile 90.4FM
 The annual Killarney Motor Show, powered by the City of Cape Town and presented in association with Smile 90.4 FM,…

Ramaphosa urges ANC supporters to vote in numbers in Western Cape
Cyril Ramaphosa has urged ANC supporters in eMfuleni to vote in large numbers in the 2026 local government elections, as…

Saarah Bosch praised after strong gymnastics season
The Western Cape MEC for Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, has congratulated rising gymnastics star Saarah Bosch, 8, for…

ANC wants Western Cape back from DA
JOHANNESBURG - The ANC in the Western Cape said it’s ready to govern Cape Town. The party hopes to build on its…

WC social development MEC urges residents to register as safety parents amid high demand
Safety parents temporarily care for children removed from unsafe homes while child-protection processes unfold. Kaizer-Philander added that more volunteers are…

Western Cape DSD calls for more safety parents to care for vulnerable children
The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) has issued an urgent call to residents across the province to step…

Western Cape motorsport precinct targets 2031 Grand Prix
South Africa has also been bidding to host a Grand Prix, with Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie maintaining…

Political killings, threats put Western Cape election candidates on edge
At least seven suspected political killings have been reported in the Western Cape in 2026, while death threats have forced…

Eastern Cape rolls out twice-yearly HIV prevention injection | The Herald
Health MEC Ntandokazi Capa says new prevention option empowers youth and high-risk groupsTwice-yearly injection rolled out in Eastern Cape can…

WEATHER TODAY: Richards Bay hits 39°C as heat wave holds Eastern Cape and KZN
Weather advisories are in place from 12:00 to 22:59 for Nelspruit, Ermelo and Barberton, from 08:00 to 17:59 for Beaufort…

SAWS issues heatwave and extreme fire warning across SA this Friday
The South African Weather Service warned of heatwave conditions persisting in parts of the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and MpumalangaExtremely high…

ANC candidate disputes deepen as MK Party targets Eastern Cape stronghold
The ANC’s Constitutional Court victory has failed to quell discontent among some Eastern Cape members whose preferred candidates do not…

Heatwave warning for KZN and Eastern Cape as hot weather sweeps across SA
South Africans can expect a weekend of contrasting weather conditions, with hot to very hot temperatures forecast across much of…

Here is today’s weather by province: Weather advisory issued for Queenstown and surrounding Eastern Cape towns
A hot, unsettled day lies ahead for much of South Africa this Saturday. Thundershowers are expected over Gauteng, the Free…

Saturday’s weather: Extremely hot conditions in EC, WC, KZN and Mpumalanga | The Citizen
Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for Saturday, 17 October…

Grasslands National Park declared in South Africa’s Eastern Cape
Pioneering park model keeps landowners farming while safeguarding biodiversity, water sources and rare species Wanderlust www.wanderlustmagazine.com [ad_2]

Heatwave grips SA as temperatures soar towards 40°C – Inside Politics
Staff Reporter The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of prolonged heatwave conditions across parts of KwaZulu-Natal, the Eastern…

Investment expands Eastern Cape communal maize project
An Eastern Cape communal maize project involving 70 farmers is set to expand from 50ha to 350ha for the next…

President Ramaphosa calls for more mineral beneficiation in Northern Cape
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for South Africa to move beyond exporting raw and semi-processed minerals towards greater local processing…

Consul General Ren Faqiang Meets with Speaker of the Northern Cape Provincial Legislature Fufe Makatong_Consulate-General of the People’s Republic of China in Cape Town
On 16 September, Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Cape Town Ren Faqiang met with Fufe Makatong,…

Meet the mLab CodeTribe graduates who built the Northern Cape’s InvestSA One Stop Shop website
From left: Hanna Sebolai, Felicia Tlhareseng, Muhammed Davids and Galaletsang Morokonyana, the mLab CodeTribe graduates who developed the Northern Cape’s…

Northern Cape man in recovery after leopard attack – LNN – Network News
A man is recovering in hospital after being attacked by a leopard on Farm Steenvlei outside Kleinzee in the Northern…

Northern Cape man convicted after police seize R77 000 worth of illegal diamonds
A 40-year-old Northern Cape man has been convicted after pleading guilty in a case involving unpolished diamonds worth more than…

Over 17 000 Northern Cape candidates set to write matric exams
A total of 17 804 candidates are registered in the Northern Cape for the 2026 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations…

A decade of impact: SARAO celebrates 10 years of Robotics sponsorship with epic regional wins by Northern Cape teams – South African Radio Astronomy Observatory – NRF-SARAO
The South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO) celebrates a decade of empowering youth through its robotics sponsorship, culminating in stellar…

Anglo-Boer War ammunition found in the Northern Cape
DE AAR - Approximately 15 000 rounds of historic ammunition, with an estimated value of R7 million, has been found…

Northern Cape community-owned raisin farm grows revenue to R17.4m
A community-owned raisin farm in South Africa’s Northern Cape has grown its annual revenue to R17.4 million, demonstrating the commercial…

Thursday weather: Fog warning for parts of Gauteng, Mpumalanga and Limpopo as fire danger grips Northern Cape
Motorists in parts of Gauteng, Mpumalanga and Limpopo could face difficult driving conditions on Thursday morning as low cloud and…

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…

North West Welcomes Release Of Withheld Equitable Share Funds | Infrastructure news
North West Finance MEC Kenetswe Mosenogi has welcomed Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s decision to release the remaining withheld Local Government…

COSATU NORTHWEST AND SOUTH AFRICAN COMMUNIST PARTY MOSES KOTANE PROVINCE MET IN A BILATERAL OF COSATU PROVINCIAL OFFICE BEARERS AND SACP PROVINCIAL OFFICIALS – COSATU
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) and the South African Communist Party (SACP) in the North-West province held…

Public call for submissions: systemic investigation into the human rights impact of delayed development of informal settlements in the North West province
The content on this page is not written by Polity.org.za, but is supplied by third parties. This content does not…

Netcampus partners with North West Provincial Government for inaugural North West Tech Week and Digital Transformation Summit
From left to right: North West Provincial Government Information Technology Office (PGITO), Mr Thato Matsipe; CEO of Netcampus, Ms Tebogo…

Netcampus partners with North West provincial govt for inaugural North West Tech Week and Digital Transformation Summit
From left: Tebogo Makgatho, CEO of Netcampus; Lazarus Kagiso Mokgosi, Premier of North West Province; and Thato Matsipe, North West…

North West municipalities grilled on unspent infrastructure grants
Ten North West municipalities have applied to roll over unspent infrastructure grants as provincial and national authorities stress stricter planning,…

MTN South Africa delegation visits North West provincial government to discuss development priorities
MTN South Africa delegation visits North West provincial government to discuss development priorities MTN deputy CEO Yoland Cuba has led…

Mpumalanga rehab centre: South African police rescue 200 people, some in chains
Some of the 200 patients were found with "sores all over their bodies" and in overcrowded rooms. bbc.com www.bbc.com [ad_2]

Mpumalanga rehab centre under investigation after inspection uncovers 200 people
MBOMBELA - Police and government officials are investigating an illegal rehabilitation centre in Siyabuswa, Mpumalanga, after more than 200 people…

Madlanga Commission orders evidence linked to Mpumalanga taxi boss Bafana Sindane be heard on Monday
The Madlanga Commission ordered that evidence linked to Mpumalanga taxi boss Bafana Sindane be heard on Monday.  The commission dismissed…

No water, no toilets and chained: Over 150 found at unregistered Nkangala rehab facility
Meanwhile, Mpumalanga Social Development's Matiwane Nkabinde said have been hot on the heels of illegal rehabilitation centres operating in Nkangala.She…

Ermelo indaba challenges men to rethink masculinity and trauma | Highvelder News
ERMELO – Men from across Mpumalanga were urged to confront trauma, rethink masculinity and play an active role in building…

Mpumalanga attracts millions of tourists but fails to unlock economic value: Tourism leaders
On Friday, National Chairperson of the Southern Africa Tourism Services Association, Oupa Pilane, said the province does not have a…

‘Coaching has no expiry date’ – Mpumalanga club through to Nedbank Cup Round of 32
Johnny Ferreira. Photo: Gallo Images Johnny Ferreira enjoyed ‘legend’ status in Middelburg after becoming the first coach to qualify a…

Prominent Mpumalanga pastor’s wife embroiled in R114 million corruption saga gets R10 000 bail
The Nelspruit Magistrate’s Court has granted a pastor’s wife bail of R10 000 after she was arrested for her alleged…

Mpumalanga Cultural Xperience returns with local and global stars
Story audio is generated using AI The City of Mbombela will come alive from November 11 to December 5 as…

Nkomazi hosts 5th Provincial Tourism Careers Expo in Schoemansdal | Mpumalanga News
The Mpumalanga Department of Economic Development and Tourism partnered with Nkomazi Local Municipality to host the fifth instalment of the…

If the cap fits (Limpopo Leon’s illegal DQ rampage) – The Running Mann
This morning Abram Mogashoa finished second at the Seshoga Marathon 10k event. He should have won R1,500 but on crossing…

Here is today’s weather by province: Limpopo on alert as severe storms target Mokopane and Thabazimbi
Most of South Africa is covered by warm weather this Thursday, with highs in the late 20s and low 30s…

3 suspects nabbed for Limpopo comedian Skeem Mafenya’s murder
Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder of popular Limpopo comedian and content creator Skeem Mafenya. The…

Limpopo brothers, aged nine and 12, die after returning home from playing
A family in Limpopo has been plunged into mourning after two young brothers, aged nine and 12, died after returning…

Limpopo comedian Skeem Mafenya stabbed to death as police launch manhunt
Police have launched a manhunt for the killers of comedian and content creator Khadziyane Ndivhuwo,  who was killed in Limpopo. The…

Limpopo woman, 25, sentenced for killing 59-year-old man during robbery
A 25-year-old woman who killed a 59-year-old man during a robbery in Solomondale, Limpopo, has been sentenced to 18 years’…

Basic education department seeks to appeal court ruling clearing 50 Limpopo matrics
Story audio is generated using AI The department of basic education has applied for leave to appeal against a Limpopo…

Limpopo Investment Conference surpasses the R120 billion target for 2026, reaching an over R138 billion mark | Mail & Guardian
Mashatile said the conference theme “From Pledges to Progress: Accelerating Implementation and Unlocking Investment in Limpopo”, “captures the task before…

Two prisoners escape from Waterval Police Station in Limpopo
JOHANNESBURG - Police in Limpopo have launched a manhunt for two awaiting-trial prisoners who escaped from Waterval Police Station this morning.Police…

Manhunt launched for two dangerous prisoners who escaped from Limpopo police station
Police have launched a manhunt for two awaiting-trial prisoners who escaped from custody at Waterval Police Station in Limpopo's Vhembe…

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…