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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…

From mines to wastewater, SAHRC Inquiry lays bare environmental toll of GP water crisis
The South African Human Rights Commission’s (SAHRC) investigative inquiry into the water crisis that has gripped Gauteng for several years…

Corruption claims deepen anger over Gauteng water woes
Several stakeholders have told the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) that Gauteng’s water crisis is getting worse because of…

Wednesday’s weather: Foggy morning, light rain in most parts; partly cloudy, cool in Gauteng | News24
Light rain is forecast for most parts of the country. Sarayut Thaneerat/Getty Images Morning fog and light rain are…

Gauteng’s schools face crisis with R600 million in unpaid municipal debt
Gauteng Education MEC Lebogang Maile addresses the media at Lyndhurst Primary School during a briefing on the growing water and…

Hypertension cases rising among young adults in Gauteng
The Gauteng health department has raised concern about the growing number of adults under the age of 45 who are…

ANC axes Ngcukayitobi and Papo as party moves to tighten control in Gauteng and Eastern Cape
The ANC’s National Working Committee (NWC) has moved to shake up its troubled structures in Gauteng and the Eastern Cape…

Gauteng water crisis inquiry hears of daily struggle for survival
Witnesses have painted a grim picture before an inquiry into Gauteng’s deepening water crisis, describing how years of service delivery…

More than a year without load shedding… but load reduction continues in Gauteng | The Citizen
Eskom said the uninterrupted supply has saved the country R26.9 billion in diesel costs. Eskom has reached a major milestone,…

Gauteng faces a water crisis as municipalities spend millions on outsourced tanker services
Gauteng municipalities spent millions on water tankers as infrastructure failures deepen across the province.The Gauteng Department of Cooperative Governance and…

Human Rights Commission starts probe into Gauteng’s water crisis
Water-challenged communities across Gauteng have expressed mixed feelings following the South African Human Rights Commission's (SAHRC) announcement of an investigation…

Three Western Cape men sentenced for the murder of police officer Sakhumzi Mbucela
Three suspects convicted of murdering a police officer have been sentenced in the Western Cape High Court on Tuesday.Luzuko Yalezo,…

Police hunt wanted fraud and murder suspects in Western Cape and Limpopo
Police have appealed for public assistance in tracing these wanted suspects who are being sought for serious crimes.Police in the…

ANC scrambles to finalise mayoral candidates in Western Cape as internal divisions deepen
With local government elections fast approaching, the ANC in the Western Cape is only now getting around to winnowing mayoral…

Western Cape Department of Infrastructure Partners with Bentley Systems to Modernize Roadway Safety in South Africa
CAPE TOWN, South Africa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced a landmark partnership with…

Devastating Western Cape floods leave farms underwater and threaten food supply chains
Western Cape Agriculture MEC Ivan Meyer described the recent floods as devastating for the province’s farming sector. Two powerful storms…

Steenhuisen assures relief for flood victims in WC and EC
Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen said that relief is on the way for farmers and communities devastated by recent floods…

Spear Reit eyes new Western Cape acquisition after capital raise
JSE-listed property fund enters negotiations on a new deal as it targets up to R1.5bn in portfolio expansion during FY2027.…

Western Cape dams exceed 70% capacity following devastating storms
Dam levels across the Western Cape have climbed sharply to more than 70% following consecutive severe weather systems that lashed…

Terrified 78-year-old Bonnievale woman survives night trapped in the attic during deadly Western Cape floods
The deafening sound of raging floodwaters crashing through her home was all 78-year-old Carole Dreyer could hear as she spent…

Spear REIT says co in negotiations for potential acquisition of Western Cape property
Spear REIT Limited owns and manages diversified real estate assets in South Africa. Rental income breaks down by type of…

South Africa: Flood Relief on the Way for Cape Farmers – South African News Briefs – May 19, 2026
  Flood Relief Is on the Way for Western and Eastern Cape Farmers Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen has said…

Floods smash South Africa’s citrus and fruit farms – Scrolla.Africa
Funda ngesiZulu Listen to this article. By Palesa Matlala Floods in the Gamtoos Valley hit citrus farms just as growers…

Telkom hands over ICT laboratory to Eastern Cape School to drive digital inclusion
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SA weather update: Yellow level 2 warning issued for difficult navigation at sea | The Citizen
Cloudy and rainy weather is expected across the country on Tuesday, with conditions likely to remain unfavourable in several areas.…

R83bn green ammonia bet in Eastern Cape takes shape | News24
The proposed site of the Coega Green Ammonia (CGA) project in the Coega Special Economic Zone in Gqeberha. The…

Ugie, Eastern Cape, South Africa Weather Forecast
Get accurate hourly forecasts for today, tonight, and tomorrow, along with 10-day daily forecasts and weather radar for Ugie, Eastern…

Scientists Finally Solve the Mystery of South Africa’s Tiny Leopards
Male leopard photographed by a leopard camera trap. Credit: Cape Leopard TrustCape leopards are small, genetically distinct, and locally adapted,…

Only 177-year-old town of its kind in South Africa voted among the best places to live in
A small seaside town in the Eastern Cape has been voted as one of the best small towns to live…

JSC to advise that Eastern Cape judge be suspended, pending tribunal over racial slur | News24
The JSC will recommend that High Court Judge Belinda Hartle be suspended as a tribunal prepares to probe allegations…

Stevovoh SA: The Rising Star of Kwaito Music from the Eastern Cape
The Eastern Cape is not just known for its stunning landscapes and rich culture; it is also renowned for producing…

MTN puts R480m into Free State and Northern Cape network
MTN will spend R480m to boost connectivity across the Free State and Northern Cape this year. The company invests billions…

Northern Cape dismisses Hantavirus rumours
The department also cautioned the public against the spread of misinformation that could create unnecessary panic and confusion. A fabricated…

Severe thunderstorms expected: Orange Level 6 warning issued for Northern Cape, North West, and Free State
It's going to be a chilly long weekend across the country. The South African Weather Service has issued an Orange Level…

Five wins push Northern Cape’s Diamonds up in Telkom Netball League
The Northern Cape Diamonds impressed in Power Week 1 of the annual Telkom Netball League (TNL), climbing to third place…

MTN to upgrade network in Free State and Northern Cape
MTN will invest R480m in network upgrades and expansion in the Free State and Northern Cape to improve digital access…

Patriotic Alliance takes Northern Cape ward from DA in ‘historic’ by-election win | News24
The Patriotic Alliance won a ward off the DA during a by-election in the Dawid Kruiper Municipality in the…

Uranium demand, Northern Cape copper, Cementation Africa make headlines
Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer talks about uranium production in Southern Africa looking up as demand outlook rises; a drill hole…

Northern Cape rout: PA pulls off a stunner in Upington, ANC romps home in Prieska
The PA won its first ward in the ZF Mgcawu district by beating the DA in Dawid Kruiper (Upington), while…

GroundUp Images: Gallery of high-quality free South African news photos
A photovoltaic power plant near Douglas in the Northern Cape harnesses 22MW of energy from sun, enough to power 14,000…

Wednesday’s weather: Cold, wet, windy in Western and Northern Cape; fine and cool elsewhere | News24
Very cold, wet, windy conditions are forecast for parts of the Western Cape and Northern Cape. Gallo Images/Foto24/Cornel van…

North West under scrutiny as Orbit forced out of home ground! | Daily Sun
MPL Shakes Botswe says failure by the ANC-led government has left the province without a single properly maintained stadium…

Institute of Market Agents of South Africa victorious in case against Matlosana Municipality, North West Province
Judge Andrew Reddy of South Africa's North West High Court on Tuesday handed down judgment wholly in favour of…

Former North West Premier Bushy Maape dies aged 68
Former North West Premier Kaobitsa “Bushy” Maape has died at the age of 68. In a statement, Maape's family confirmed…

Neglected stadiums rob North West of economic growth
In a legislature seating held in Mmabatho, EFF MPL Matshidiso Botswe raised concerns over the inability of Orbit College FC…

ANC pays tribute to former North West Premier Bushy Maape
The African National Congress (ANC) paid tribute to veteran politician and former North West Premier, Bushy Maape, describing him as…

Heavy rainfall led to overflowing dams and rivers, and flooded roads in the North West
Residents in the North West province are being urged to remain alert following heavy rainfall that has led to overflowing…

Former North West Premier Bushy Maape dies at 68
Former North West premier and ANC veteran Bushy Maape has died at the age of 68 after a short illness.Maape…

North West dominates 2026 SASA II championships
The championships, held in White River and Mbombela in Mpumalanga from Monday (23/3) to Friday (27/3), attracted 1,800 participants, including…

DWS in North West announce the provincial winners of the South African Youth Water Prize competition
Picture: Winners of the Provincial SAYWP competition from ZM Seatlholo Secondary school, Boitumelo Platjies and Neo Mokgapi/Supplied By BAKANG MOKOTO…

LOOK | Police uncover R100m drug lab in North West
Police have confirmed a major drug bust in the North West, with drugs worth an estimated R100 million seized on…

Mpumalanga money pit: 10 years later, sports centre incomplete as costs soar to R5.2bn | News24
The envisaged high-altitude training centre in Belfast, Mpumalanga, has been under construction for more than 10 years. Supplied/Mpumalanga department of…

Mpumalanga Prosecutor under fire after Joe ‘Ferrari’ Sibanyoni case collapse sparks outrage
The Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development issued a scathing critique of the Mpumalanga prosecutor who was convicted of…

NPA clarifies status of Mpumalanga prosecutor as absent not missing
The NPA has moved to clarify reports surrounding a prosecutor at the centre of a dramatic Mpumalanga court saga, insisting…

Experience the Tomjachu Trail Run: A unique bush escape in Mpumalanga
There are weekends away, and then there are weekends where you swap traffic lights for zebra crossings of the wildlife…

Absent prosecutor in taxi tycoon Joe Sibanyoni case to face Mpumalanga DPP
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has confirmed that the prosecutor accused of contempt for failing to appear in court will…

Public Interest SA flags NPA handing of Mpumalanga taxi bosses’ case
JOHANNESBURG - Public Interest SA has criticised the manner in which the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has handled the case…

Mpumalanga Premier addresses Kruger United home venue issue
The Premier of Mpumalanga, Mandla Ndlovu, has revealed to FARPost that engagements are underway to assist Kruger United to play…

Anglo-Boer War graves in Mpumalanga vandalised
A recent weekend trip to eMakhazeni in Mpumalanga by metal detectorists uncovered a neglected, vandalised and partially looted graveyard at…

Top ICT tenders: Mpumalanga education to upgrade connectivity
The Mpumalanga Department of Education requires installation and maintenance of high-speed network and internet provision. ICT-targeted activity on National Treasury’s…

Mpumalanga taxi boss Joe Sibanyoni set to return to court
Four men arrested for extortion, including Mpumalanga taxi boss Joe Sibanyoni, are set to return to court on Monday as…

Overloaded bus travelling from Malawi to Joburg intercepted in Limpopo
A bus travelling from Malawi to Johannesburg was stopped near Polokwane in Limpopo after traffic officers found 90 passengers on…

Missing Omphile Sithole: Grandparents charged with child negligence in Limpopo
Police in Limpopo have arrested the paternal grandparents of missing toddler Omphile Sithole. The pair have been charged with child…

‘System robust and transparent’: IEC dismisses Malema’s 2024 vote-swapping claims at Limpopo school
The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has dismissed allegations by the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) that votes were swapped…

Grandparents arrested for negligence after Limpopo toddler vanishes from home | News24
Omphile Sethole disappeared from her home in Ga-Mabuela village, Limpopo, during the early hours of 2 May. Limpopo police…

Police arrest grandmother, grandfather as search for missing two-year-old Omphile continues in Limpopo
The grandmother, 52, of missing two-year-old Omphile Sethole, who was allegedly snatched from her bed in the early hours of…

Papa Penny quits MK Party and Parliament, cites betrayal by Limpopo leadership
Veteran Tsonga musician turned politician Gezane Eric Kobane, widely known as Papa Penny, has resigned from the uMkhonto weSizwe Party…

Limpopo crash tragedy: SAPS sergeant and retired captain among three dead
Police in Botlokwa, Limpopo have confirmed the identities of the three people killed in a horrific head-on collision on the…

‘You just feel helpless’: Motsoaledi speaks after fatal N1 crash | News24
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi on Friday recounted his horror during a visit to a grieving family after his official state…

Taxi fares to increase in Western Cape, Limpopo on Monday | The Citizen
Taxi associations say these increases cannot be avoided. Taxi fares in the Western Cape and Limpopo will increase for both…

Three killed in horror N1 head-on collision in Ha Phasa, Limpopo
Three people, including a victim allegedly found with a police appointment card, have died in a head-on collision involving a…

Free State technician develops wireless lighting system for wheelchair users
Thabiso Matsemela, an employee in the project management and security division of the Free State Department of Public Works and…

MTN is putting R480m into the Free State and Northern Cape network
MTN will spend R480 million this year to increase connectivity in the Free State and the Northern Cape. The company…

Free State councilors apply for jobs in the municipalities they serve, fearing election losses in 2026
Free State Cogta MEC Sakie Mofokeng says councilors who have applied for jobs in the municipalities they serve are opposing…

South Africa: MTN sets aside $28.9 million for network upgrades in the Free State, Northern Cape
MTN plans to invest more than R480 million in network upgrades and expansion projects in the Free State and Northern…

Engineer Free State develops smart water safety system
A 28-year-old engineer from the Free State has designed a digital water monitoring system aimed at improving water safety and…

DA focuses on water waste and infrastructure failures in municipalities in the Free State
The Democratic Alliance (DA) in two Free State municipalities is taking action to address the ongoing water and infrastructure crises…

Free State police are offering rewards for ongoing murder investigations
The murder and robbery unit based in Phuthaditjhaba has appealed to the community for assistance in the murder of Khehla…

MTN reserves R480m for network upgrades in Free State, Northern Cape
MTN plans to invest more than R480 million in network upgrades and expansion projects in the Free State and Northern…

Free State Hawks investigate cash robbery on N8 near Botshabelo
A security guard suffered a gunshot wound to the leg during the robbery on Saturday (5/16) and was transported to…

Nine Free State officers accused of murder were granted bail
FREE STATE - Nine Bultfontein police officers accused of murder have been granted bail.Their case is related to an incident…