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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 Health notes strong uptake of HIV prevention injection lenacapavir
This is 131% of the province's initial monthly target of just under 4,700 initiations. Lenacapavir is aimed at HIV-negative people…

Gauteng govt offers counselling to families of victims who died in Ratanda protests
The protests turned violent, with the mayor’s home being torched and two people killed during the unrest. Gauteng Premier Panyaza…

Only two of Gauteng’s 11 municipalities received clean audits, says Finance MEC
Gauteng Finance MEC Nkululeko Dunga says only two of the province's 11 municipalities achieved clean audits in the 2024/25 financial…

How power collided with crime in Gauteng metros
JOHANNESBURG - When the chips started falling within law enforcement, it was only a matter of time before the trail…

Gauteng treasury urges Auditor-General to act faster, be firmer on municipal irregularities | News24
Gauteng finance MEC, Nkululeko Dunga said the AG should “bite harder” when municipalities don’t account for public money. Gallo Images/Sharon…

Dunga criticises Gauteng municipalities for failure to curb irregular expenditure
The Gauteng government has criticised municipalities in the province for failing to curb high levels of irregular expenditure, which stands…

Gauteng beats first-month target in Lenacapavir rollout | The Witness
The Gauteng Department of Health has surpassed its first-month target for the rollout of Lenacapavir, with more than 6 000…

Only two of Gauteng’s eleven municipalities obtain clean audits
For the second financial year running only two of Gauteng’s eleven municipalities obtained clean audits.  These are Midvaal and the…

Gauteng Health’s new strategies aim to cut waiting times for child surgeries
The Gauteng Department of Health has announced a series of interventions aimed at reducing waiting times for children requiring specialised…

Woolworths’ Living Soils and HarvestFresh break ground for young farmers in Gauteng
Woolworths has teamed up with HarvestFresh, a fresh produce supplier, to equip final year agriculture students with actual farming skills…

Hundreds stranded as Western Cape closes Epping repatriation centre
Hundreds of foreign nationals have been left stranded after the Western Cape Government announced the closure of its repatriation centre…

Western Cape Government concludes voluntary repatriation programme
The Western Cape Government says it has concluded its voluntary repatriation programme of foreign nationals. It says dozens of buses…

Western Cape accepts court ruling on sale of Tafelberg School site in Sea Point
Story audio is generated using AI The Western Cape government says it respects the Constitutional Court’s landmark ruling declaring the…

Western Cape High Court rules against Muizenberg parents in police detention case
Muizenberg parents have lost their claim for over half a million rand in damages against the police after being detained…

Western Cape High Court rules in favour of luxury development in Stellenbosch
A luxury hillside development in Stellenbosch is free to continue with construction after the Western Cape High Court dismissed an…

Flood-hit Western Cape receives 40 tonnes of food aid for struggling soup kitchens
A coalition of businesses and non-profit organisations has joined forces to provide urgent relief to flood-hit communities in the Western…

SASSA vows to improve grant services in the Western Cape as new regional boss takes charge
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced a series of interventions aimed at easing long queues, improving grant…

Pressure mounts on Western Cape’s new police chief to address resource crisis
The appointment of Major General Luyanda Damoyi as the acting Provincial Police Commissioner for the Western Cape has been welcomed.Premier…

‘Heads must roll’, says Western Cape COSATU after landmark Tafelberg ruling
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) in the Western Cape said that “heads must roll” and those responsible…

Winde weighs education MEC successor as lobbying intensifies in DA | News24
Western Cape Local Government MEC Anton Bredell has been appointed acting education MEC for Education. Be among those who shape…

Google Plans Eastern Cape Subsea Hub
By Georgia Butler, Data Center DynamicsJuly 2, 2026Google has announced plans for four “connectivity hubs” in Africa during the company's…

More farmland turned over for conservation in the Eastern Cape
More-and-more farmland is being turned over for conservation in the Eastern Cape in recognition of its “bio-conservation gem” status. Lindy…

Fired deputy minister returns to Eastern Cape
Former deputy minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Andrew Whitfield is returning to the Eastern Cape legislature to lead the…

Amazon Invests In Major Eastern Cape Spekboom Restoration Drive
[Image: Unsplash] E-commerce giant, Amazon, has announced that it will be bankrolling one of the world’s biggest land-restoration projects, and…

How R2.5 million is transforming forgotten Eastern Cape villages
Karabo Ngoepe|Published 2 days agoIn the rural villages of the Eastern Cape, where unemployment is high and economic opportunities are…

Kouga sewage pollution: residents need results, not paper compliance | UDM
Statement by Mr Chris Mtyaleka, UDM Eastern Cape Provincial Fundraiser and Jeffreys Bay resident The United Democratic Movement (UDM) in…

Motlanthe committee takes over ANC Eastern Cape dispute process | The Citizen
The Motlanthe committee gave the aggrieved members in the Eastern Cape 48 hours to lodge their disputes and appeals The…

Mthontsi Lodge and Conference Centre to boost Eastern Cape tourism
The newly launched Mthontsi Lodge and Conference Centre is set to boost tourism and highlight the historical heritage of the…

DA slams racially charged attacks against new Deputy Minister Yusuf Cassim
Yusuf Cassim's appointment ignites debate on identity & politics in democratic South Africa, exposing post-apartheid fault lines.South Africa still struggles…

Snow in South Africa and Lesotho today
2 July 2026 By Staff Writer Snow has fallen in South Africa and Lesotho as per our forecast.Snow fell in…

Mathewsons make it a family affair at Northern Cape Bowls Open Masters
The Northern Cape Bowls (NCB) Open Masters, widely regarded as the most prestigious event on the district’s annual calendar, took…

Northern Cape livestock programme shifts focus to wool market access
A livestock development programme supporting emerging farmers in the Northern Cape has entered a new phase focused on strengthening market…

Why ‘flexible’ environmental assessments threaten the Northern Cape’s fragile ecosystems
South Africa is one of the 17 megadiverse countries in the world. We also have some of the most progressive…

Wind Turbine Manufacturer Advancing Agri Initiative In The Northern Cape
Implemented as Nordex Energy South Africa’s (NESA) economic development contribution linked to the Koruson 2 construction project, the programme was…

How three employees allegedly manipulated municipal competency assessments in the Northern Cape
Three employees of the John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality in the Northern Cape have been arrested by the Hawks on…

Northern Cape becoming the copper gift that just keeps on giving
JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) – Okiep in South Africa’s well-endowed Northern Cape is becoming the copper gift that just keeps on giving,…

South Africa set for chilly weekend before cold front lashes Western Cape
South Africa is set for a weekend of contrasting weather, with Saturday bringing mostly settled but chilly conditions across much…

Man sentenced to 10 years for fatal stabbing of sibling in Northern Cape
Story audio is generated using AI A 32-year-old man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for fatally stabbing…

Kalahari Sub-district celebrates grand slam on bowling greens
The 2026 Northern Cape Bowls (NCB) Mini Districts took centre stage in Vryburg this past weekend as the four sub-districts…

Deputy Minister launches South Africa’s first District Energy Council in Northern Cape – Green Building Africa
South Africa has launched its first District Energy Council in Upington, Northern Cape. The initiative aims to strengthen coordination between…

Government-owned buildings left to rot as North West pays millions in rent
The North West government has spent millions of rands on renting private offices while several state-owned buildings have been left…

Sello Lehari officially launched the rollout in Brits – The Guardian
Picture: North West MEC for Health, Sello Lehari/Supplied By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI 23 June 2026 – The North West Province has…

Shifting the blame: North West government fires back over R4.2 billion housing disaster
The North West Department of Human Settlements is defending the stalled Matlosana N12 Catalytic Project, pushing back against mounting criticism…

23 June 2026 – The North West Province has successfully administered its first Lenacapavir HIV prevention injection
Posts about 23 June 2026 – The North West Province has successfully administered its first Lenacapavir HIV prevention injection written…

SAMA32 marks a significant return to the North West province
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North West Province to host 32nd South African Music Awards
The announcement was made on 27 May by North West MEC for Arts, Culture, Sport and Recreation Galerekwe Tsotso Tlhapi,…

ANC leaders criss cross North West in anniversary blitz
The ANC, celebrating 114 years in existence this week, deployed its national officials to the North West, a service delivery…

Mulilo reaches financial close on 77MW/308MWh Hartebeesfontein BESS project in North West Province – Green Building Africa
77 MW / 308 MWh battery energy storage project located near Klerksdorp strengthens grid support capacity in the City of…

ANC 114th anniversary: North West residents demand better service delivery
As the ANC gears up to celebrate its 114th anniversary in Rustenburg today, some residents say the party needs to…

Mayor, officials implicated in R60m North West municipality corruption | News24
Tswaing mayor Norah Mahlangu is accused of approving the unlawful appointment of several officials without the council's approval. Be among…

Mbombela’s Miss SA hopeful champions digital skills for youth | Mpumalanga News
Ndiwanga Muravha (22) first arrived in the Lowveld from Johannesburg in 2022 looking for a deeper connection with nature through…

Mpumalanga premier pulls plug on appointing scandal-linked official after News24 questions | News24
Mpumalanga Premier Mandla Ndlovu (pictured) has abandoned plans to appoint ex-MTPA CEO Mduduzi Vilakazi as his special advisor. Gallo Images/Jeffrey…

Mpumalanga police dismiss viral video linking assault to anti-immigrant protests
Mpumalanga police have dismissed as false a video circulating on social media and some media platforms claiming that a Namibian…

Mpumalanga human settlements disputes R300m housing claim, claims contractor was paid in full
The Mpumalanga department of human settlements has argued that more than R300m claimed by a construction company for building RDP…

Six arrested during June 30 protests in Mpumalanga
Six suspects were arrested during the June 30 demonstrations in Mpumalanga targeting undocumented foreign nationals.Three were charged with public violence…

Government officials accused of murdering Mpumalanga forensic investigator granted R80,000 bail each
Two Mpumalanga government officials accused of the premeditated murder of a provincial forensic investigator have been granted bail of R80,000…

Standerton rugby teams crowned Mpumalanga Big Schools champions | Ridge Times
Hoërskool Standerton celebrated a memorable conclusion to the Mpumalanga Big Schools rugby finals, held at the school on June 20,…

Mpumalanga’s Roads: A Consulting Engineer’s Perspective | Infrastructure news
Recent floods in Mpumalanga have not created a crisis in the province’s road network, they have exposed systemic weaknesses that…

Five men killed, four hospitalised after head-on crash on P97 in Mpumalanga
Five people have died and four others were seriously injured following a head-on collision between a light motor vehicle and…

AmaNdebele King Makhosonke II laid to rest in Mpumalanga
JOHANNESBURG - Family and friends, together with dignitaries, have gathered in Mpumalanga, where amaNdebele King Makhosonke II is being buried…

Livestock worth R63,600 stolen from Limpopo kraal
Story audio is generated using AI Limpopo police on Monday appealed for information after 27 sheep and goats worth an…

Malawian man dies on bus en route to Beitbridge during repatriations from Limpopo
Story audio is generated using AIA 47-year-old Malawian being deported from South Africa died on Sunday after collapsing on a…

Rural Limpopo avocado oil business wins top retailer’s enterprise development award
A rural agricultural enterprise in Limpopo is set to scale national supply chains of Food Lover's Market after winning a…

Police seen assisting Limpopo residents to round up and evict immigrants
About 200 immigrants were evicted from Vleifontein and nearby villages on Sunday. They were taken to the Louis Trichardt showgrounds.…

Operation Shanela nets 619 suspects in week-long Limpopo crackdown
Story audio is generated using AI Police in Limpopo have arrested 619 suspects for a range of offences during the…

How Fencing is Transforming Young Lives in Limpopo
The Limpopo Fencing Association’s E Tla Natšo (Bring It On) project is using the Olympic sport to build confidence, develop…

Can an all-meat diet really transform your health? Limpopo man vs experts
A Limpopo man says he has not eaten a single vegetable, fruit or grain in more than seven years, and…

Foreign nationals are still being processed in Limpopo
MUSINA - Processing of foreign nationals is continuing at the Musina repatriation centre in Limpopo.More buses are expected to arrive to…

Limpopo repatriation bus crash: ‘The driver was sleeping’
It is understood that the driver was fatigued and he veered off the road, resulting in the bus falling from…

Limpopo police arrest over 100 undocumented foreign nationals following protests
More than 100 undocumented foreign nationals have been arrested in Limpopo as part of intensified law enforcement operations conducted during…

The number of foot-and-mouth disease cases in the Free State rises to 665 – Bloemfontein Courant
The foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak in the Free State has increased with 17 new clinically confirmed cases in four veterinary…

Limpopo breaks Free State hearts during U13 Craven Week – Bloemfontein Courant
The second day of the Under-13 Craven Week and Under-13 Academy Week 2026 at Gray College in Bloemfontein delivered another…

Live scores: Vrijstaat vs Limpopo Bulls
35″ Free State extends their lead. With a good attempt to find space on the outside again. Taking the lead…

Two Free State teenagers named in the SA U20 World Champions squad
Bloemfontein's sprinting sensation Rumé Burger and rising hurdles star Jayden Parkin have both been named in the 51-member Athletics South…

‘Transforming sadness into growth’: inside Riky Rick’s new Memorial Forest in the Free State
About four years after his death, Ricky Rick's legacy is taking root in a new way. “Riky believed deeply in…

One died and several injured in two serious crashes in the Free State
Emergency services arrived on the scene after a truck and an SUV collided on the N1. Free State Road Incident…

Nine undocumented foreigners arrested during a raid on the biscuit factory in the Free State
A factory owner in the Free State could face legal action after nine foreigners were arrested during a raid on…

Seven arrested after alleged mafia murder of Free State man accused of robbery
Seven people have been arrested in connection with the alleged mob killing of a 34-year-old Bohlokong man who was accused…

Police arrest looters during protests on June 30 in the Free State
There were incidents of public violence, looting and property damage in several districts in the Free State this week.In Vredefort,…

Free State Education condemns alleged attack on school for deaf and blind students
The department is investigating the alleged assault of an 18-year-old student by an employee of the Thiboloha School for the…