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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…

WEATHER: Cape Town hit by rain and 76km/h wind gusts as Gauteng heats up on Thursday
Cape Town is in for a wet, windy and much cooler day, while Johannesburg and Pretoria will be significantly warmer…

Gauteng’s school safety crisis: raids, CCTV and private security at 245 high‑risk schools
Badirile Secondary School in Khutsong, Carletonville, has become a grim symbol of Gauteng’s school safety crisis. During a South African…

Be warned! Pouring water on someone is a criminal offence
Gauteng police have warned that pouring water on someone can amount to a criminal offence after Spring Day celebrations turned…

Gauteng fails to account for over 200 000 FMD vaccine doses
The Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (GDARD) has finally admitted that only 540,000 animals were vaccinated against Foot…

Gauteng records dramatic decline in new foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks
Gauteng's agriculture department has reported that the province recorded a 96.34% decline in new Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreaks. Supplied Cases…

Gauteng man’s epic 5 000km trek across SA on prosthetic leg: ‘We are making history’
No sponsors – just a backpack, a tent and willpower for ‘blessed’ Mqondisi Ntshangase Nokuthula Zwane-Ejike www.news24.com [ad_2]

Gauteng PKTT arrests alleged mastermind behind Emfuleni electricity syndicate
JOHANNESBURG - The Gauteng Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) has arrested the alleged mastermind behind a syndicate accused of facilitating…

From 166 cases to 6: How Gauteng turned the tide on foot-and-mouth disease | The Citizen
All cattle on Gauteng's dairy farms also received a second, booster vaccination, according to the department. Gauteng recorded a 96.34%…

LOOK: 123 prohibited items found at six Gauteng schools
Gauteng schools are stepping up efforts to keep learners safe as 123 prohibited items were found during search-and-seizure operations carried…

Man, 21, killed during Spring Day water fight in Gauteng
Spring Day celebrations have turned fatal after a 21-year-old man from Extension 3, Refilwe, in Cullinan, Gauteng, died after splashing…

WCED warns teachers about WhatsApp scam demanding R2 800 for fake posts
The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has warned teachers about a scam targeting unemployed and substitute teachers. According to WCED spokesperson…

Jobless teachers duped by fake teaching posts and R2 800 ‘appointment fee’ | News24
Fraudsters are sending WhatsApp messages to newly qualified, unemployed, and substitute teachers in the Western Cape. Getty Images/Gallo Images Be…

Wild Buggers Beach Buggy Club to host Wiehann’s Run in Cape Town
The Wild Buggers Beach Buggy Club is hosting Wiehann's Run, an annual classic vehicle convoy and social cruise later this month.The…

Almost 140k school-age children in South Africa not in education
The Western Cape has the second-highest number of children of compulsory school-going age who are not enrolled in an educational…

Inside Pieter-Steph du Toit’s spectacular family farm life at Kloovenburg Estate
Pieter-Steph du Toit grew up on a stunning family wine and olive estate in the Riebeek Valley, far from any…

WCED assures schools of Foundation Phase materials despite catalogue review
The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has assured schools that teaching and learning will not be compromised in the Western…

Western Cape police honour late Captain Zamani Mzayiya in Green Point
The family of the slain police officer sat quietly in mourning under a gazebo as the first phase of the…

SACP orders Western Cape deployees to ignore ANC expulsions
The SACP in the Western Cape has ordered its provincial secretary Benson Ngqentsu and councillors facing removal as ANC representatives…

ANC moves to recall SACP Western Cape secretary Benson Ngqentsu as MPL
The ANC has asked the Western Cape legislature speaker to remove SACP provincial secretary Benson Ngqentsu, after the communist party…

Immigrants stuck in Western Cape jails since June | News24
At least 100 immigrants are being held in police cells across five Western Cape towns for charges related to overstaying…

Friday’s weather: Heavy rain, hail, strong winds, cold across SA | News24
Damaging winds, heavy rain, disruptive waves, and widespread thunderstorms are expected across several provinces. Gallo images/Die Burger/Jaco Marais Damaging…

Ngcukayitobi takes on Mbalula over ANC election blunder
Eastern Cape ANC provincial secretary Lulama Ngcukayitobi has fired an extraordinary salvo at party secretary-general Fikile Mbalula, demanding answers over…

Intercape defends Eastern Cape operations amid three-week eNgcobo shutdown
Long-distance bus company Intercape is defending its operations in an Eastern Cape town, where public transport and the local economy…

SAWS warns of cold, wet and windy conditions
Thursday, September 3, 2026 The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says cold to very cold, wet, and windy conditions can…

Truck driver dies after crash at Ngqura harbour in Eastern Cape – SABC News – Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa’s news leader.
A truck driver died when his vehicle crashed into the water at the Ngqura harbour near Gqeberha, EC sabcnews.com www.sabcnews.com…

Today’s weather: Cold, wet and windy conditions sweep large parts of South Africa
South Africa is in for a dramatic change in weather on Thursday, as a cut-off low-pressure system brings rain, strong…

Transport Dept delegation being assembled to address Ngcobo shutdown – Holomisa
Deputy Minister of Defence Bantu Holomisa said a high-level Department of Transport delegation is being assembled to engage residents in…

Exxaro opens R36m agriculture facility in Eastern Cape
Exxaro Resources has opened a R36m sheep shearing and hydroponics facility in EliXeni Village, Cofimvaba, Eastern Cape, bringing livestock and…

Eastern Cape ANC wants answers from Mbalula about missed election deadline | News24
The ANC in the Eastern Cape wants answers from Luthuli House on what happened in it’s list process. Gallo Images…

Three provinces officially kick off Tourism Month
The Northern Cape, Free State and Eastern Cape have joined forces for the first ever Tri-Province Tourism Month media launch…

Kazera secures mining right for Sea Concession 2A in Northern Cape
Commercial production from the site is targeted for Q1 2027. Credit: Mashudi iM/Shutterstock.com. Kazera Global has received formal approval for…

Kazera subsidiary receives Northern Cape mining right approval
Aim-listed Kazera Global has announced that, following consideration by the Regional Mining Development and Environmental Committee, South Africa’s Department of…

South Africa: Northern Cape Shows Solid Progress in Service Delivery and Infrastructure Development
The National Council of Provinces (NCOP) Northern Cape Provincial Whip, Mr Patrick Mabilo, has expressed deep appreciation for the positive…

500 MVA Aquila transmission substation commisioned in Northern Cape – Green Building Africa
The 400/132 kV Aquila Main Transmission Substation has been completed and handed over to the grid. The substation has an…

Monday’s weather: Fine, cool, warm for most of SA, with showers in 4 provinces | News24
Fine, cool, and warm weather is expected across most provinces on Monday, with scattered showers and rain in parts…

Northern Cape man, 22, sentenced to 20 years for raping his mother
A 22-year-old man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for raping his biological mother while she was asleep…

Northern Cape woman arrested after drugs found hidden inside diaper
A 27-year-old Northern Cape woman has been arrested in Augrabies after police allegedly found dagga and tik worth an estimated…

Friday’s weather: Strong winds in Western Cape, Northern Cape, KZN; warm, showers in parts | News24
Damaging winds are expected in parts of KwaZulu-Natal, the Northern Cape and Western Cape. Gallo Images/Foto24/Cornel van Heerden The…

SunCentral reaches major delivery milestones at Northern Cape project
Solar energy company SolarAfrica and local engineering firm Proconics NewFields, on August 26 marked the completion and energisation of SunCentral 1,…

The Northern Cape Gambling and Liquor Board (NCGLB) in partnership with the South African Police Service (SAPS)
Posts about The Northern Cape Gambling and Liquor Board (NCGLB) in partnership with the South African Police Service (SAPS) written…

12-year old girl dies, 8 saved as North West police teams battle floodwaters
VRYBURG – A total of ten rescue scenes and one recovery operation were executed in the Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati…

North West Premier pledges support to flood-stricken Taung communities
Severe flooding in parts of the North West has left communities isolated and several roads inaccessible following a week of…

Viral video exposes ANC North West infighting ahead of local elections | The Citizen
Deputy secretary Viola heard lashing out at provincial secretary Diremelo, accusing him of working against PEC dissolution. With local government…

WATCH | Funeral service of former NW Premier, Bushy Maape underway
VRYBURG - Mourners have gathered at Huhudi Stadium to bid farewell to the late former North West Premier, Bushy Maape.He…

Liquid, Microsoft unveil mobile digital lab for North West youth
Liquid Intelligent Technologies, Microsoft and the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies have launched a solar-powered mobile digital lab at…

MTN South Africa to Invest Over R150 Million in North West Network Expansion – TechAfrica News
MTN said it remains committed to working with government and strategic partners to promote nation-building, stimulate economic growth and ensure…

14 suspected illegal miners found dead at abandoned shaft in North West.
Fourteen suspected illegal miners have been found dead at an abandoned shaft in the North West. It's understood the group…

SA National Summer Games begin in North West – Inside Politics
By Charmaine Ndlela All roads will lead to Rustenburg in the North West this week as 670 athletes and coaches…

North West premier wields axe in cabinet reshuffle, removes education MEC | News24
North West Premier Lazarus Mokgosi has announced changes in his provincial executive council. Jeffrey Abrahams/Gallo Images Be among those who…

Illegal mining crisis grips North West province as lawmakers demand action
RUSTENBURG – The North West Provincial Legislature has sounded the alarm over a surge in illegal mining operations and unauthorised…

8 Mpumalanga municipalities switch to AARTO traffic fines | Middelburg Observer
Traffic authorities across eight Mpumalanga municipalities have officially scrapped traditional traffic fines in favour of full AARTO enforcement. In Steve…

R53m paid to Mpumalanga anti-crime wardens for sitting at home | News24
The Mpumalanga Department of Safety and Security and Liaison spent almost R53 million in 11 months paying 1 200 Crime…

RAF Mbombela service centre moves to Brown Street | Mpumalanga News
The Road Accident Fund’s Mbombela Customer Service Centre (CSC) is temporarily relocating to 34 Brown Street, Mbombela Central in Mpumalanga…

Nationwide fuel price increase shock from Wednesday | Mpumalanga News
For illustration only. Both 93-octane and 95-octane petrol will increase by R1.34 per litre on Wednesday, September 2, the Department…

Six suspected illegal miners found shot dead in Mpumalanga
Six suspected illegal miners have been found shot dead on a mountain in Mashobote, near Ngodwana, in what police believe…

Mpumalanga police probing 6 counts of murder after shooting involving illegal miners
Mpumalanga police are investigating six counts of murder following a shooting involving illegal miners. A resident in Ngodwana alerted authorities…

Elukwatini artist Siyabonga Nkosi promotes new single, “Mpumalanga Anthem” | Mpumalanga News
Elukwatini-born musician Siyabonga “Atchaar” Nkosi (26) is making waves across Mpumalanga while producing a music video for his latest track.…

Mpumalanga-based Samanjalo receives international funding
Mpumalanga-based, women-led small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) Samanjalo has unlocked international grants to scale its operations through support from the…

Mpumalanga: Where the wind is joining the sun in being first
Mpumalanga has long been associated with coal, power stations and the rising sun. Now the wind is joining that picture.…

Rise Mpumalanga Talent showcases emerging actors in Mbombela | Mpumalanga News
Rise Mpumalanga Talent hosted a theatre event at the Civic Theatre on August 15, bringing together established actors and emerging…

Three MECs out as Ramathuba reshuffles Limpopo cabinet
POLOKWANE - Limpopo Premier Phophi Ramathuba has announced a major reshuffle of her Executive Council, with three MECs removed from…

Court rules against Limpopo scrapyard refusing to release man’s car over 2021 towing fees
The Limpopo High Court in Polokwane has dismissed an application by a scrapyard seeking to overturn an earlier court order…

Limpopo learners to represent SA at global invention competition in China | Review
POLOKWANE – Eight learners from seven Limpopo schools will represent South Africa next year as the only African delegation at…

ANC’s revolving door: Officials move from mayoral chains to executive power in Limpopo | News24
Limpopo Premier Phophi Ramathuba has reshuffled her executive team. Be among those who shape the future with knowledge. Uncover exclusive…

Coding and Robotics partnerships enhance future-ready skills in Limpopo schools
Coding and Robotics clubs, hands-on technology and future-focused skills are set to reach more Limpopo learners following the handover of…

Limpopo Woman Turns Banana Plants Into Hair
Innovative and environmentally conscious Limpopo businesswoman, Ms Lufuno Nemakonde, the Managing Director of Limpopo-based Funocurls Green Beauty, is set to…

Your Tuesday top stories | Joe Sibanyoni extortion case, makeshift bridge in Limpopo village caves in
Medical testimony came under the spotlight on Monday as experts scrutinised a psychological report in the 'Cat' Matlala trial. Meanwhile,…

Limpopo village again cut off from nearby clinic after makeshift bridge collapses
Just weeks after building a makeshift bridge, the community of Mafarafara village in Limpopo is again cut off from a…

Limpopo police launch manhunt after suspected buffalo poaching in Kruger National Park
Limpopo police have launched a manhunt for those responsible for a suspected poaching incident in the Kruger National Park in…

Nersa grants Limpopo municipality electricity trading, distribution facility operation licences
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has granted the Lepelle-Nkumpi local municipality, in Limpopo, a licence to operate…

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…