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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 schools face budget overhaul after R584m debt leaves pupils in the dark
The Gauteng Department of Education will review the current model allowing school governing bodies (SGBs) to independently determine how their…

Gauteng reviews decentralised model as schools’ municipal debt hits R583m
Gauteng education MEC Lebogang Maile says the government is reviewing legislation that allows schools to manage their own finances as…

DA in Gauteng calls for urgent rescue mission at Tembisa Hospital
The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng is calling for an urgent rescue mission at the Tembisa Hospital accusing the province’s…

‘Silent killer’ among adults under 45 in Gauteng raises concern
Story audio is generated using AI The Gauteng department of health has raised an alarm over the increasing number of…

Restore schools’ power, Gauteng MEC orders as debt stands at almost R584m | News24
Gauteng Education MEC Lebogang Maile has instructed municipalities to comply with a court order to restore electricity to schools disconnected…

Gauteng water infrastructure failures to be probed as a human rights concern
Gauteng MEC for Education, Lebogang Maile, has welcomed an investigation recently instituted by the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC)…

Gauteng Education MEC welcomes court order to restore power to Tshwane schools
Gauteng Education MEC Lebogang Maile has welcomed a Pretoria High Court ruling ordering the City of Tshwane to immediately restore…

Too broke for tankers, now a 19-day water shutdown looms in Gauteng | News24
Nineteen days of maintenance in Gauteng could result in widespread water outages at the end of the month. …

Gauteng police arrest 2 men over viral reckless gun handling video
Gauteng police have arrested two men in Tembisa linked to firearms seen in a viral social media video showing women…

Prepare for water disruptions: Rand Water and Eskom’s winter maintenance in Gauteng
Bulk water supplier, Rand Water has warned that taps across Gauteng could run dry as power utility Eskom undertakes planned…

Four people killed in Western Cape mass shooting
CAPE TOWN - Four people have been killed in a gang-related mass shooting in Wesbank in the Western Cape.Three women…

Anti-GBV group demands accountability over delayed distribution of rape kits to Western Cape SAPS
Western Cape-based anti-GBV organisation Ilitha Labantu says it is appalled that much-needed resources are being kept in storage instead of…

Roads gone, crops lost, lights out: Floods push farmers to the brink | News24
The impact varies across sectors, including citrus, stone and pome fruit, table grapes and poultry. Na'ilah Ebrahim www.news24.com [ad_2]

Franschhoek Pass now closed due to storm damage, with many WCape road closures still in force
The scenic Franschhoek Pass has been closed due to significant storm damage, as the Western Cape surveys the devastation wrought…

Taxi operators regret fare increases amid financial strain on commuters
Western Cape taxi operators say they regret increasing fares, knowing the added pressure it will place on already financially strained…

Western Cape taxi fares rise by R3 amid fuel cost pressures
Taxi commuters will be expected to pay between R2 and R3, and more, from Monday. This comes as the SA National…

Counting the costs: Assessing the cost of damage in the Western Cape
Torrential rain, flooding, uprooted trees and gale-force winds that battered parts of the Western Cape in recent days have triggered…

Western Cape High Court sentences mother to 25 years for the brutal murder of her son
Tracy-Lynn Ruiters|Published 15 hours ago“Your kids will grow up knowing that their mother killed their older brother; it is a…

Western Cape storm recovery: Power restoration takes priority
Several communities, particularly in the Southern Cape, were isolated after roads and bridges were washed away. Furthermore, uprooted trees and…

‘We fear for our lives’: teachers say guns, gangs and chaos are destroying Western Cape schools
Teachers in some of the Western Cape’s most troubled schools say they are being forced to choose between educating children…

Cape of storms: Record rainfall figures reported over 3 days last week | News24
Parts of the Western Cape experienced record rainfall this month, with Franschhoek receiving 389mm in the month of May. Gallo…

Eastern Cape couple sentenced over toddler’s abuse and murder
Eastern Cape couple, Robin Clarke and Kristen Clarke, will serve prison time following their conviction in the murder and neglect…

Joblessness stranglehold on Eastern Cape worsens as unemployment reaches catastrophic levels
The latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey revealed that the joblessness stranglehold on the Eastern Cape has tightened, with the province…

Lehohla Ledger: siphoning of Eastern Cape’s human vitality is structural
According to the Lehohla Ledger (the certified statistical factfinder anchored in intergenerational value creation), the primary structural impasse facing South…

Graaff-Reinet Is Now Robert Sobukwe Town – Here’s What You Need To Know
South Africa’s fourth-oldest town has a new official name, though you would not know it from the road signs. Graaff-Reinet…

“Severe weather brings Eastern Cape lemon supply to a standstill”
In a citrus market update, the severe weather currently affecting South Africa cannot be ignored. "In the Eastern Cape,…

South Africa braces for a cold front: Rain, flood risks, and strong winds expected
Rain chances of 30% are expected across parts of the Western Cape, the western and southern interior of the Northern…

Eastern Cape High Court judge suspended over racism allegations
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has suspended Eastern Cape High Court Judge Belinda Hartle pending the outcome of an investigation…

Eastern Cape school faces closure as department’s teacher salary debt balloons to R700k | News24
The governing body of Hoërskool Middelburg in the Eastern Cape has threatened to close the school on Monday after the…

Friday’s weather: Foggy morning, cool to warm in most parts; light rain in Eastern Cape, KZN | News24
Morning fog is forecast for most parts, with the day expected to be cool and warm, while there is…

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…

Okiep drill extends copper sulphides in Northern Cape
A new down-dip drill hit at the Okiep Copper Project’s Flat Mine East has intersected visible copper sulphides beneath last…

Drilling highlights more copper mineralisation in South Africa’s Northern Cape
JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) – A significant zone of visible copper sulphide mineralisation has been intersected down-dip of a wide zone of…

NC public servants refusing lifestyle audits challenging govt legally
The Northern Cape provincial government said it’s receiving legal challenges from public servants who are refusing to submit themselves to…

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…

GRAF 2025: North West Province to host Africa’s top gaming regulators
This year’s event puts a spotlight on the crucial role South African provinces play in regulating casinos and sports betting,…

the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) in North West hosted the 2026 Provincial adjudications in Vryburg
Posts about the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) in North West hosted the 2026 Provincial adjudications in Vryburg written…

‘Vile’ leaked recording and succession warfare tear North West ANC apart | News24
North West Premier Lazarus Mokgosi. Be among those who shape the future with knowledge. Uncover exclusive stories that captivate your…

Sewage, litter and dry taps: Human rights commission tells sordid tale of NW municipalities
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) reported a devastating state of affairs for North West municipalities, with poor service…

Mbombela mother speaks out about lupus diagnosis | Mpumalanga News
While many were celebrating Mother’s Day on May 10, a Mbombela woman was raising awareness about lupus, a serious condition…

Who killed alleged Mpumalanga rhino poaching kingpin Joseph ‘Big Joe’ Nyalungu?
After surviving a shooting on May 8, alleged rhino poaching kingpin Joseph “Big Joe” Nyalungu was shot dead a week…

Suspected rhino poaching kingpin shot dead in Mpumalanga
Story audio is generated using AI A well-known businessman in Mkhuhlu, Mpumalanga, Joseph “Big Joe” Nyalungu, has been shot dead…

ASA turns to Gayton McKenzie to pay Mpumalanga Marathon winners
There is a light at the end of the tunnel for the 2024 winners of the now defunct Mpumalanga Marathon.…

Queen Mo Foundation empowers young runners in Mpumalanga | Mpumalanga News
On a mission to make a difference, Morongwa Dlamini is making it her task to help aspiring runners reach their…

Pienaar musician aims to uplift youngsters in Mpumalanga | Mpumalanga News
A versatile musician, Mbongeni Khoza (26), is making magic with his mixture of amapiano and afro-tech house sounds. Khoza ventured…

South Africa: Mpumalanga regulator on strengthening gambling oversight
Mpumalanga regulator Vusi Mtsweni outlines reforms to strengthen gambling oversight and align the sector with economic development goals. SigmaPlay sigma.world…

Twice-yearly HIV injection Lenacapavir set for Mpumalanga rollout from 5 June
Department to start Lenacapavir rollout in Mpumalanga on 5 June Lenacapavir, a twice-yearly HIV prevention injection, is scheduled to be…

Rugby girls from Highveld Park High School are Mpumalanga Girls League champions | Ridge Times
Highveld Park High School has solidified its reputation as a rising powerhouse in school sports after its U14 girls rugby…

Mpumalanga taxi boss Joe ‘Ferrari’ Sibanyoni arrested
Well-known Mpumalanga taxi boss Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni has been arrested.The 60-year-old businessman was reportedly taken from his residence by heavily…

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…

Two Grade R pupils killed in Limpopo minibus taxi accident
Story audio is generated using AI Police in Limpopo are investigating a culpable homicide case after two Grade R pupils…

Saturday’s weather: Showers in Mpumalanga, Limpopo and KZN, but cool and warm elsewhere | News24
Isolated showers are forecast for parts of Mpumalanga, Limpopo and KwaZulu-Natal. Isolated showers are forecast for parts of Mpumalanga,…

Papa Penny steps down from MK Party and Parliament over alleged internal party conflict in Limpopo
Popular musician and uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) Member of Parliament (MP) Gezane Eric Kobane, known as Papa Penny, has resigned…

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…

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…

Nel wants to bring muscle to midfield in the Free State derby
The Cheetahs have suffered a significant injury blow, with Zander du Plessis sidelined by an Achilles tendonitis, paving the way…

Cheetahs make bold selection calls for the exciting Free State derby
It's a must-win encounter for both sides, and there's no doubt they'll come out on fire as they chase five…

Vrijstaat strengthens focus on midwives as SOMSA conference heads to Bloemfontein – Bloemfontein Courant
Free State MEC for Health Monyatso Mahlatsi has paid tribute to midwives across the province in celebration of International Day…

Free State Police are appealing for help in identifying the man found in Caledon River
Police in the Free State are appealing for anyone aware of a missing man aged in his 40s to come…

The great Botha of the Free State calls it a day – Bloemfontein Courant
After almost two decades of dedicated service to Free State cricket, Patrick Botha has officially brought down the curtain on…

Free State engineer develops wireless lighting system to improve workplace accessibility
A wireless lighting control system designed by Thabiso Matsemela is helping to improve accessibility for a colleague in the Free…

Free State team’s golden run at SA Kickboxing Championships – Bloemfontein Courant
Free State's kickboxing team performed exceptionally well at the SA National Kickboxing Championship in Oudtshoorn. The team, all members of…

IRR outlines the blueprint for growth at the University of the Free State
The South African economy can perform much better if key barriers are removed, the SA Institute of Race Relations (IRR)…