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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 Traffic Chief Samuel Mashaba dies
JOHANNESBURG - Gauteng Traffic Chief Inspector Samuel Mashaba has died.In a statement on Tuesday, the Gauteng Provincial Government confirmed that…

Gauteng Health denies claims of R16m worth of idle ambulances
They claimed this was due to the handover of fleet management to the provincial government. In a statement on Tuesday,…

MISA opposes Gauteng’s proposed vehicle fee hikes amid mounting financial pressure on motorists
The changes include raising vehicle registration and licence-disc renewal fees, depending on the weight of the vehicle. In a statement…

We found flaws in Gauteng’s panic button app. The province set the cops on us
Bonginkosi Dhlamini, MEC for the Department of e-Government. Photo: Gauteng government The Gauteng Department of e-Government waited 14 days before…

Matric Class of 2026: More than 200k Gauteng candidates to sit down for first exam
“This is the biggest cohort ever in the province, which exceeds 200 000 for the first time and the examination…

Petrol hits R30 and more financial pain looms as Gauteng eyes licence fee hikes
Workers who drive to their workplaces face a triple blow to their budgets as petrol crosses R30 a litre, November…

Germiston High coach leads Gauteng rugby team to fourth place | Germiston City News
Germiston High School rugby coach Bless Nyatsanza was selected as head coach of the Gauteng rugby team ahead of the…

Gauteng matric cheaters risk three exam bans as 203,000 prepare to write
Story audio is generated using AI Gauteng matriculants caught cheating in their final examinations risk being barred from writing for…

Class of 2026: Gauteng’s largest-ever matric cohort set to write NSC exams
Gauteng Education MEC Lebogang Maile says the provincial education department is ready to administer the 2026 National Senior Certificate exams.…

WARNING: MANHUNT UNDERWAY FOR GAUTENG PASTER FOR RAPE, MURDER OF BABY – Heart FM
Please note this story contains graphic details, reader discretion is advised. Guateng police have launched a massive manhunt for a…

GOOD LUCK, MATRICS! Western Cape’s 85 000 matric candidates begin 2026 exams
More than 85 000 Western Cape matric candidates are beginning their final examinations, with the province hoping to improve on…

NLC Wraps Up Western Cape Tour with Lottery Funding
The National Lotteries Commission (NLC) has concluded a four-day stakeholder engagement tour of South Africa’s Western Cape province, highlighting the…

Western Cape schools to teach maths in isiXhosa from next year
The Western Cape will introduce arithmetic lessons in isiXhosa to thousands of Grade 1 pupils from next year. Nearly 3…

JSC recommends three senior advocates for Western Cape High Court bench
Two of the three candidates recommended to President Cyril Ramaphosa for the Western Cape High Court bench are senior counsel,…

Western Cape teacher dismissed over romantic advances towards learner with special needs
A Western Cape teacher has been dismissed with immediate effect after admitting to sexually harassing an 18-year-old learner at a…

Western Cape children caught in pesticide drift
For children growing up in South Africa’s farming communities, exposure to pesticides may not end when the tractors leave the…

Minister Meyer welcomes global delegates to the 2026 World Wagyu Conference in Stellenbosch
Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, yesterday officially opened the 2026 World Wagyu Conference…

Western Cape schools to teach math in isiXhosa from next year
Thousands of teachers in the Western Cape have been trained to teach arithmetic in isiXhosa. Photo: Sindisiwe Tshona Next year,…

Western Cape health department launches pilot to reward healthy habits
The Western Cape health department is trialling an incentive scheme that will reward participants for healthy choices such as vaccinating…

Hill-Lewis targets jobs and crime ahead of Western Cape local elections
DA leader and Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis promoted jobs, infrastructure and public safety at a Belhar rally, urging supporters…

Lesotho national sentenced to effective 40 years for rape in Eastern Cape
A Lesotho national was sentenced to an effective 40 years in prison after the Sterkspruit Regional Court convicted him of…

Lesotho man jailed for 40 years for abducting and raping Eastern Cape woman | The Citizen
The man overpowered and raped her in broad daylight in an open field. A Lesotho national who abducted and repeatedly…

Today’s weather | Yellow Level 2 storm warning for KZN and Eastern Cape
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of severe thunderstorms in parts of KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape on…

Traffic flowing again in the Eastern Cape
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Traffic is flowing again along sections of the N2 in the Eastern Cape after a series…

Suspect arrested for murder of police officer in Eastern Cape | The Citizen
An interaction reportedly escalated into an argument, during which the suspect allegedly produced a knife and stabbed the police officer.…

Storms and scorching heat set to hit parts of South Africa
South Africa – Severe thunderstorms, heavy downpours and damaging winds are expected in parts of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) and the Eastern…

Nelson Mandela Bay’s Owethu Rula Set for WBF World Title Fight | Daily Dispatch
Nelson Mandela Bay female boxing champion Owethu Rula is set to step onto the international stage when she challenges for…

Grasslands National Park declared in South Africa
South Africa has declared a new national park in the Eastern Cape, protecting more than 10,225 hectares of grasslands, wetlands…

iFani Calls For Eastern Cape Female MCs As EC vs KZN Cypher Hits Round 4 – SA Hip Hop Mag
iFani Calls For Eastern Cape Female MCs As EC vs KZN Cypher Hits Round 4. Eastern Cape hip-hop veteran iFani…

South Africa Has A New National Park
The Grasslands National Park covers more than 10 000 hectares of Eastern Cape highlands, and the farmers are staying put.…

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…

GBV crisis in Northern Cape demands action, not another audit
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Northern Cape Film Chosen as SA's Official Oscar Entry!
A film born in Kharkams, starring a Northern Cape granny who made her acting debut at 80, is heading into…

Wednesday’s weather: Damaging waves in Western Cape, Northern Cape, KZN; hot in Gauteng
The South African Weather Service has warned of damaging waves in parts of the Western Cape, Northern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal.…

Voters have plenty of choice as 54 parties contest Northern Cape elections
Fifty-four political parties and 13 independent candidates are vying for municipal seats in the Northern Cape, giving voters a wide…

Northern Cape entrepreneur among top ten in MTN Business Challenge
KIMBERLEY – A Kimberley entrepreneur is taking the Northern Cape onto the national stage after being selected among the ten…

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
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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 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…

Fresh produce trade at Mpumalanga International FoodMarket to start 27 October after years of delay
The Mpumalanga International FoodMarket (MIF) will officially open for active physical trade of fresh produce on 27 October 2026, ending a process…

Man kills one, wounds another before shooting himself during Mpumalanga hostage incident
One person was killed and another airlifted to hospital after a 55-year-old armed man allegedly held people hostage on a…

Mpumalanga police launch investigation after shots fired at Kgoshi Mathupa Mokoena’s house
Police in Mpumalanga are investigating the circumstances surrounding a shooting incident at the home of a traditional leader in Bushbuckridge.…

St Mark’s Academy U13 girls win national Kay Motsepe title in Soshanguve | Mpumalanga News
St Mark’s Academy U13 girls’ football team was crowned champion of the 2026 Kay Motsepe Schools’ Championship after securing a…

India–Mpumalanga: Building on Trade, Opening New Frontiers | Mail & Guardian
A high-level diplomatic and business visit to Mpumalanga by India’s Consul General highlights opportunities to expand bilateral ties across mining,…

Mpumalanga cyclists impress at Stellenbosch national finals
Maya de Vries of Curro Nelspruit and Reyneke van Heerden of White River Primary spearheaded Mpumalanga’s medal tally at the…

Taalfees’ Sizo Nkosi earns spot in Mpumalanga Eagles U11 squad | Witbank News
Taalfees learner Sizo Nkosi has proven he is aiming for the stars after being selected for the Mpumalanga Eagles U11…

‘They will not cage me’: Mpumalanga crocodile operation hero cop promoted
Story audio is generated using AI Johan “Pottie” Potgieter, the police diver who made headlines after being lowered from a…

Here is today’s weather by province: Thundershowers soak Gauteng and Limpopo across the north
Hello and good morning from home. South Africa has a mixed bag today, with spring making its presence felt. Showers…

A recuperating Deputy President Mashatile to take centre stage at Limpopo investment indaba | Mail & Guardian
After delivering the keynote address, Mashatile will officiate at the launch of the InvestSA One Stop Shop Limpopo. The initiative…

Joburg Market bridges gap from farm to market for Limpopo growers
​Building on its engagement with farmers in Limpopo earlier this year, Joburg Market returned to the province for a second…

FEATURE | Lekompo: The Limpopo sound that’s turning local pride into a national movement
Born from the rhythms, languages and everyday life of Limpopo, Lekompo is moving from taxi ranks and taverns to major…

MEC for Transport and Community Safety, Ms. Nakedi Kekana, has officially launched the Limpopo October Transport Month at SUNFA Stadium
Bela-Bela - MEC for Transport and Community Safety, Ms. Nakedi Kekana, has officially launched the Limpopo October…

18-year-old drowns while swimming in Dzindi River, Limpopo
An 18-year-old boy from Lwamondo, Tshishuahuru village, drowned while swimming with a friend in the Dzindi River in Limpopo on…

Limpopo poet Solly ‘Soetry’ Ramatswi wins national slam title
Limpopo poet Solly “Soetry” Ramatswi has won the Poetry Africa National Slam Jam with “Born Free”, a poem questioning what…

3 young Hoedspruit gymnasts represent Limpopo at nationals | Letaba Herald
HOEDSPRUIT – Hoedspruit Gymnastics Centre (HGC) is celebrating a significant achievement just months after opening its doors, with three young…

Limpopo design fair brings South African creativity to Polokwane
Limpopo is putting its design scene in the spotlight this week with the launch of its first Hotel & Home…

Limpopo gets its first Hotel & Home Design Fair
Limpopo is set to host its inaugural Hotel & Home Design Fair, bringing more than 60 exhibitors together for three…

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…