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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 government takes full blame for mental health patient deaths, says Lesufi
JOHANNESBURG - Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi says his government takes full responsibility for patient deaths.He was responding to a Health…

Gauteng health department seeks R4.6bn in unpaid patient bills
The Gauteng health department is intensifying efforts to recover outstanding patient fees totalling R4.6bn.The department said R2.4bn is owed by…

Health Ombud to release findings into patient safety in Gauteng
JOHANNESBURG - The Health Ombud is set to release findings  of two investigations into patient safety in Gauteng.The probe examined the…

Warning to Gauteng motorists as road spiking threats surge
Gauteng motorists are being warned to stay on high alert after a sharp rise in road spiking incidents, which are…

Gauteng cop Sergeant Fannie Nkosi accused of lying at the Madlanga Commission
Gauteng cop Sergeant Fannie Nkosi has been accused of lying and being an uncooperative witness at the Madlanga Commission. On…

Gauteng govt lauches food storage and distribution centre
As part of efforts to fight poverty and hunger in Gauteng, Premier Panyaza Lesufi has launched a State-run food storage…

Gauteng launches state-run food distribution centre to combat poverty
As part of its effort to fight poverty and hunger in Gauteng, the provincial Department of Social Development launched a…

Gauteng health dept faces mammoth R4.6bn debt crisis, mostly from self-paying patients | News24
The Gauteng Department of Health is tackling a massive R4.6 billion in outstanding patient fees. Be among those who shape…

South African Hip-Hop Museum empowers filmmakers at Gauteng workshop | Carletonville Herald
Filmmakers attending the workshop. Photo: Supplied The South African Hip-hop Museum continues to capture and create history in the entertainment…

Hawks in Gauteng make more arrests for fraud and money laundering
The Hawks in Gauteng said that more arrests are expected after a 55-year-old man was charged for fraud and money…

Western Cape expands Protected Area network with over 20 new nature reserves
The Western Cape has taken a monumental step towards environmental conservation by integrating over 20 new nature reserves into its…

SASSA moves to ease pressure at overcrowded Bellville, Western Cape, branch
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) in the Western Cape has introduced several measures to address increased demand for…

WC to reinforce Easter weekend roadblocks amid foot-and-mouth disease outbreak
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde said roadblocks will continue to control the provincial borders ahead of the Easter weekend. He said…

DA names 6 more Western Cape mayoral candidates
The Democratic Alliance (DA) announced six additional mayoral candidates in its second round of announcements for the Western Cape.  Candidates…

Western Cape: Building a World-Class Legacy in Real Time
As the late summer sun mellows over the Western Cape, there is more than just a seasonal warmth in the…

Probe into fuel rationing affecting Garden Route, West Coast
THE Fuel Industry Association of South Africa (FIASA) is working with Agri Western Cape (Agri WC) to identify fuel suppliers…

Sweltering conditions expected across the Northern and Western Cape
Hot and uncomfortable conditions are expected across the Northern and Western Cape. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued…

POLITICAL WEEK AHEAD | Mashatile to lead World TB Day in Western Cape
Deputy President Paul Mashatile, chair of the South African National Aids Council (Sanac), will deliver the main address at the…

Deputy President Paul Mashatile to lead the official World TB Day commemoration in the Overberg District, Western Cape
The Chairperson of the South African National AIDS Council (SANAC), Deputy President Paul Mashatile, will on Tuesday, 24 March 2026,…

Western Cape audiences are in for a treat – Smile 90.4FM
     Western Cape audiences are in for a treat with the local premiere of the multiple award-winning musical Actress. Actress is…

Autumn weather conditions dominate SA
Monday, March 23, 2026 The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says typical autumn weather systems will dominate over the country…

Eastern Cape auto sector grapples with instability | Dealerfloor
Parliament’s recent oversight visit found manufacturers increasingly constrained by unreliable electricity and water supply, coupled with inefficient logistics networks that…

Nyandeni brings free WiFi to rural Eastern Cape villages – Scrolla.Africa
By Anita Dangazele The 115 WiFi hotspots are live at schools, clinics and traditional council offices across rural villages in…

Government urged to act fast to secure Eastern Cape’s manufacturing future
Eastern Cape manufacturers have warned of power, logistics and policy risks, urging government intervention to protect jobs and investment. Nick…

Failing infrastructure, services pile pressure on Eastern Cape automakers
The Eastern Cape’s automotive sector — anchored in the Buffalo City Metro by Mercedes-Benz SA — is facing mounting pressure…

Government urged to act fast to secure Eastern Cape’s manufacturing future
SA Government is being urged to move swiftly to safeguard the Eastern Cape’s manufacturing sector, following concerns raised during a…

AbaThembu Royal Council investigates alleged Nigerian king coronation – SABC News – Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa’s news leader.
This comes after videos circulated on social media last week showing the coronation ceremony. SABC Radio www.sabcnews.com [ad_2]

COGTA warns against risks of self-proclaimed Nigerian king in Eastern Cape, SA weighs in
CoGTA condemned the unlawful coronation of a self-proclaimed Nigerian king in KuGompo City, warning it threatens South Africa's democratic principles…

DA in Eastern Cape slams Makana Municipality water crisis – SABC News – Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa’s news leader.
The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Eastern Cape has described the water crisis facing residents of Makana Municipality in Makhanda,…

Eastern Cape buckling under a tide of Asian car imports | News24
SA’s carmakers and trade unions have called for urgent policy interventions from the government to protect the local industry amid…

Scorching Heatwaves Grip South Africa’s Northern and Western Cape
Mercury levels are climbing rapidly across South Africa’s Northern and Western Cape provinces, forcing authorities to issue emergency warnings as…

Astrotourism in the Karoo: Stargazing taking root
The South African Radio Astronomy Observatory is training residents to be star guides. https://www.facebook.com/Moneyweb/ www.moneyweb.co.za [ad_2]

Monday’s weather: Warnings for extreme heat, fog, thundershowers across SA | News24
The South African Weather Service has issued warnings for thundershowers and fog, which will affect several provinces. Wilpunt/iStock Images…

Northern Cape hit-and-run kills unidentified man on Goodhouse road, police appeal for help | The Citizen
A culpable homicide case has since been opened. Enkosi Selane www.citizen.co.za [ad_2]

Thursday weather: Possible floods in east, extreme heat warnings for Western, Northern Cape | News24
The South African Weather Service has warned of disruptive rain and flooding across several provinces on Thursday. Manything/iStock…

Northern Cape woman receives 20-year prison term for murdering boyfriend
The Fraserburg Regional Court has sentenced Lena De Wee (30) to 20 years’ direct imprisonment for murdering her life partner,…

Tuesday’s weather: 43°C expected in Northern Cape as heatwave intensifies in Western regions | News24
The Northern Cape and Western Cape will experience extreme heat from Tuesday. The South African Weather Service has issued…

Mystery solved! Long-lost plant rediscovered in SA after 200 years | News24
A 200-year mystery has been solved after the plant Prismatocarpus fastigiatus was seen in bloom in an area in…

Search and rescue teams recover body of miner trapped in Northern Cape mine
Search and rescue teams at a mine in the Northern Cape have recovered the body of one of the five…

Heat wave alert: Extreme temperatures expected in Western and Northern Cape
Heat wave conditions are expected over parts of the Western Cape and Northern Cape from today until Friday with temperatures…

‘Stop lying to us’: Angry North West residents lash ANC during Mashatile visit | News24
ANC deputy president Paul Mashatile acknowledged frustrations raised during door-to-door engagements in the North West, which included water shortages, a…

R1.9 billion boost for North West water projects
Karabo Ngoepe|Published 12 hours agoNorth West Premier Lazarus Mokgosi has outlined a series of targeted interventions to stabilise struggling municipalities,…

North West Premier Lazarus Mokgosi vows to turn around municipality
North West Premier Lazarus Mokgosi has placed the repair of local government at the centre of his State of the…

Premier decries ‘political plot’ in alleged misconduct probe
Karabo Ngoepe|Published 1 day agoUNDER-FIRE North West Premier Lazarus Mokgosi has blamed a 'political plot' against him for intensified scrutiny…

One province in South Africa is so bad that it violates several human rights
Municipal service delivery in the North West Province is so bad that the Human Rights Commission says it is violating…

North West Premier Lazarus Mokgosi faces scrutiny as investigation concludes
Karabo Ngoepe|Published 12 minutes agoThe political spotlight in the North West Province has intensified after the provincial legislature concluded a…

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…

Mpumalanga police captain kills woman before turning gun on himself
A police captain from Bethal Police Station in Mpumalanga, aged 53, shot and killed his 39-year-old female friend before turning…

Mpumalanga cop forcibly enters friend’s home, allegedly kills her before taking his own life | News24
Mpumalanga police are investigating a suspected murder/suicide after a police officer allegedly shot and killed his female friend, before…

WATCH | Seven crocodiles captured after escaping from a farm near Barberton, Mpumalanga
Seven crocodiles were captured along the R40 near Barberton after escaping from a nearby crocodile farm through a cut fence.The…

Banned organiser pushes R1m Mpumalanga Marathon despite R5m debt | Network News
He owes more than R5m, faces a criminal fraud charge, and is banned from ever organising a marathon. Despite this,…

State pushes for R50k bail in Mpumalanga education tender fraud case
The prosecution in the multimillion-rand tender fraud case linked to the Mpumalanga Department of Education argued on Tuesday that bail…

Community comes together for SEZ Foundation charity fun run in Mbombela | Mpumalanga News
A charitable fun run was hosted at St Peter’s Nelspruit on Saturday, March 14, as a way to give back…

Banned organiser pushes R1m MPU marathon despite R5m debt
He owes more than R5m, faces a criminal fraud charge, and is banned from ever organising a marathon. Despite this,…

Mpumalanga-based teams play to a 0-0 draw, leaving fans in disbelief | Mpumalanga News
KaBokweni Stadium was electric over the weekend as Dankie Son FC faced Sibange Young Bucks FC, but fans were left…

Six Mpumalanga pupils injured in violent bus fight
Six pupils were injured after a fight broke out on a scholar transport bus involving pupils from Cyril Clarke Secondary…

Little Hannah-Grace fights back after tragedy steals her dad in Mpumalanga
"Angels doing God’s work"Saturday Star Reporter|Published 19 minutes agoA child’s future after a serious head injury often hinges on prompt…

Flooding forces Limpopo schools to close
The Ritavi River was in flood on Monday. Hundreds of households depend on this crossing. A bridge that was under…

Citrus supply remains stable despite heavy rains in Limpopo
JOHANNESBURG - As the heart of South Africa’s citrus industry, Limpopo accounts for approximately 40 perent of the country’s orchards. Consequently,…

Happy days ahead for Bunny and Bongo, the dinky donkeys rescued by Limpopo sanctuary | News24
After being rescued Bongo was diagnosed with flexural deformity in all four legs Jaco Hough-coetzee www.news24.com [ad_2]

Limpopo blackball team heads to Durban for nationals | Review
POLOKWANE – Excitement is running high after it was announced that 13 players of the local Mimosa Blackball Club were…

Conjoined twins separated at Limpopo hospital: A family’s new beginning
The twins, born cojoined and recently successfully separated at a Limpopo hospital are doing well, and plans are underway to…

Provincial tennis success for Merensky brothers in Limpopo | Letaba Herald
LIMPOPO – Tennis has become a central part of the lives of Merensky Agricultural Academy brothers Eddie and Willem Mostert,…

Nation smiles: Conjoined twins in Limpopo doing well after groundbreaking surgery
The conjoined twin boys who captured the nation’s attention are doing well, the Limpopo Premier's office has confirmed.“We are pleased…

Wiseman Zitha on his Limpopo roots & building a multi-hyphenate career | News24
From humble beginnings in Limpopo, Wiseman Zitha is emerging as one of South Africa’s most recognisable rising stars, skillfully establishing…

SANTACO Limpopo elects New provincial leadership in Polokwane
The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) in Limpopo has announced its newly elected provincial leadership following a successful elective…

Conjoined twins successfully separated in Limpopo
POLOKWANE – A team of doctors in rural Mankweng, Limpopo, has successfully separated conjoined twin boys in a groundbreaking procedure.The…

R40 million loss: Free State farmers demand compensation as foot and mouth disease hits herds
A Free State farmer has revealed losses exceeding R40 million due to the recent outbreak of foot and mouth disease…

NPA secures final forfeiture of R32 million in Free State asbestos procurement scandal
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has secured the final forfeiture of six luxury properties and a high-end Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG…

Prisoners, parolees and ghost workers on the municipal payroll
Free State Municipality – The Mail & Guardian Lunga Mzangwe mg.co.za [ad_2]

NPA secures final forfeiture of R32m in connection with Free State asbestos scandal | News24
The Free State High Court in Bloemfontein has granted a final forfeiture order for six luxury properties and a Mercedes-Benz…

Cassper’s Fill Up concert creates more than 1,500 jobs and boosts the Free State’s economy | The citizen
Live entertainment is proving to be an important driver of employment and economic growth in Bloemfontein. In a country where…

Free State rugby is bracing for clashes with declarations and redemption bids
The Wesgrow series shifts into high gear this weekend with a mouth-watering clash between Fichardtpark and Trio, topping a list…

The Free State’s education department is launching an app to monitor student transport
An app has been launched in the Free State to allow school principals to report unsafe student transport vehicles directly…

The upgrade of the Bram Fischer Airport precinct will boost Bloemfontein’s economy
Bram Fischer International Airport is set to play a bigger role in the Free State's future, with new plans aimed…

Parliamentary Committee to assess the impact of FMD in the Free State
BLOEMFONTEIN - Parliament's Agriculture Committee will visit the Free State this week. This will assess the impact of foot-and-mouth disease…

Fireworks Free State: Champions tumble in Wesgrow drama
The Westgrowth Series provided a brutal reminder this weekend that reputations mean nothing once the whistle blows, and defending champion…