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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…

Temporary army band-aid won’t fix Gauteng’s long-term crime challenges
Over a week has passed since the deployment of the army to South Africa's largest city, Johannesburg, following President Cyril…

Madlanga Commission hears the alleged communication between Gauteng cop and DJ Sumbody’s associate
A few days after DJ Sumbody was violently killed, Gauteng cop Sergeant Fannie Nkosi sent a message to his friend,…

‘I was slapped for screaming’: Embrace Movement report reveals the brutal reality of childbirth in Gauteng and KZN
Lilita Gcwabe|Published 13 minutes ago"I was in labour and screaming, and they told me to shut up. Then they slapped…

Gauteng motorists warned: Rising road spiking incidents demand vigilance
The Motor Industry Staff Association (MISA) has issued a warning to motorists, urging heightened vigilance following another road spiking incident…

Pantry pandemonium: Here’s why you will be seeing more Pantry stores in Gauteng | News24
Pantry by Marble is expanding rapidly, with plans for 10 locations in Gauteng by 2027 and a potential move to…

Fannie Nkosi and Gauteng cop accused of conspiring to manipulate security contract | Madlanga Commission
Gauteng Organised Crime Unit officer Sergeant Fannie Nkosi stands accused of conspiring with former Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) deputy…

Gauteng dealership ordered to refund buyer R320,000 for advertising faulty car as ‘excellent condition’
The National Consumer Tribunal has ordered a Gauteng-based dealership to refund more than R320,000 to a buyer who was misled…

Van Dyk turns attention to nationals after provincials double | Benoni City Times
Chelsea van Dyk’s double gold at the CGA Track and Field Championships may read like routine dominance on paper, but…

South Africa’s Economic Hub ‘Trapped’ in Stagnation, Report Says
Gauteng, the South African province that’s home to Johannesburg and the capital Pretoria, is struggling to grow and its shift…

Gauteng High Court rules in favour of widower’s right to stay in retirement unit
An elderly widower faced the threat of eviction from his retirement unit because the lifetime-rights agreement only listed his now…

Western Cape govt: No need to panic, fuel supplies are secure
The Western Cape Government has assured its residents that there's no fuel shortage in the province, despite concerns linked to the Middle East conflict.…

No need for panic | WC government says there’s not fuel shortage, warns against stock hoarding
The Western Cape Government has moved to reassure residents that there is no fuel shortage in the province, while issuing…

One in three Western Cape learners show depression symptoms, UCT study finds
Staff Reporter|Published 16 hours agoA new study from the University of Cape Town has revealed a worrying prevalence of depression…

Santaco deploys ‘peace ambassadors’ to curb ongoing taxi violence in Western Cape
Murray Swart|Published 1 hour agoConcerns over taxi-related violence in parts of the Western Cape have prompted intervention from the South…

Absa Cape Epic injects close to 11 billion into the Western Cape economy in 20 years – OnPoint PR
Bank partners with David Tlale Academy to celebrate 20th anniversary.David Tlale Academy student with epic bagAs Absa Cape Epic celebrates…

Boishaai vs Outeniqua headlines packed Cape rugby weekend
The Western Cape’s rugby riches present a delightful dilemma every Saturday—too much quality, not enough hours in the day. Choosing…

Convicted rapist Mabhuti Maya sees life sentence reduced by Western Cape High Court
A convicted rapist’s life sentence was discounted by the Western Cape High Court this week. Mabhuti Maya, who was arraigned in…

Western Cape’s Bitou Municipality only has 50 days of water storage
The Bitou Municipality in Plettenberg Bay has only 50 days of water storage. The levels of the town's only dam, Roodefontein,…

Western Cape High Court convicts Duane Singrew for the murder of his wife
A wife killer and his cousin have been handed their fate today as the Western Cape High Court sitting in…

Rising living costs threaten the affordability for the Western Cape’s elderly
The Western Cape is emerging as one of South Africa’s fastest-ageing provinces at a time when the cost of living…

MEC slams crowning of Nigerian king in Eastern Cape – Scrolla.Africa
By Anita Dangazele Cogta MEC Zolile Williams says the department rejects the so-called installation and warns any attempt to undermine…

Major Eastern Cape water projects stalled over battle with small businesses
Work at the Bushmanskrantz Water Treatment Works has ground to a halt. Photos: Manqulo Nyakombi Two major water projects near…

SA raises concern over ‘Nigerian King’ coronation in Eastern Cape – Channel Africa
Strong concern has been raised following reports of the coronation of a Nigerian “king” in East London, in South Africa’s…

‘It may lead to bloodshed’: Traditional expert weighs in on ‘Nigerian king’ in EC | The Citizen
The coronation has been described as a direct challenge to South Africa's constitutional order. The coronation of a Nigerian national…

Meat prices in South Africa: This coastal province pays the least for a braai…
Statistics South Africa data reveals a surprising province with the lowest meat index, but it masks a devastating socio-economic crisis.…

Traditional leaders hit out at Nigerian community king crowning in East London – Scrolla.Africa
By Anita Dangazele The Nigerian community crowned Chief Solomon Ogbonna Eziko as Igwe Ndigbo Na East London in KuGompo on…

Friday’s weather: Eastern Cape braces for storms while rain spreads nationwide
South Africans can expect a mixed bag of weather this Friday, with scattered showers and thundershowers affecting large parts of…

Defending champs looking to cement Eastern Cape as the home of beach wrestling
For many beachgoers, getting sand in uncomfortable places is one of the few snags of a lovely day by the…

ATM calls for probe after reported crowning of Nigerian Igwe in Eastern Cape
By Charmaine Ndlela The African Transformation Movement (ATM) has called for an urgent investigation and government intervention following the reported…

Crowning of ‘Nigerian king’ in Eastern Cape sparks concern from ATM
The African Transformation Movement (ATM) has called on the government to investigate reports of the coronation of a Nigerian ”king”…

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…

The new face of auto repair | Kelebogile Mothelesi takes the Northern Cape by storm
Most car owners have experienced the dread that comes with having an accident, filing a police report, dealing with insurance…

Thursday’s weather: Storms in Northern Cape, Free State, thundershowers across SA | News24
Severe thunderstorms with heavy rain, small hail and excessive lighting are expected over eastern parts of Northern Cape, and…

‘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…

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…

DBSA and Shoprite Foundation launch first joint robotics lab in Mpumalanga – Sifiso Learning Group
The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA), in partnership with the Shoprite Foundation, launched their first jointly funded robotics laboratory…

Police seize drugs and illicit goods in Mpumalanga
MBOMBELA - Authorities have intercepted a major drug and illicit goods consignment at the Oshoek Port of Entry in Mpumalanga.A…

40 pupils hospitalised after ‘snack poisoning’ in Mpumalanga
At least 40 pupils from Ekwazini Secondary School in Mpumalanga were rushed to hospital after falling ill from suspected food-related…

Rural Mpumalanga pupils battle poverty, social challenges, overcrowding to succeed
In a small rural town in Mpumalanga, poverty, stagnant development and deep social challenges continue to shape the lives of…

Child murdered after woman ‘took him for prayers at riverbank’ in Mpumalanga
The police in Embalenhle, Mpumalanga, have arrested a 34-year-old woman in connection with the murder of a 10-year-old boy.Col Mavela…

Dance festival inspires Mpumalanga towns
Dr Nashilongweshipwe Mushaandja from Owela Live Arts Collective Trust performs in Kina: A Choreopoem for Otherwise’s Grandchildren at the My…

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…

Heavy South African rains disrupt crops and logistics in Limpopo
Flooding in Limpopo is affecting citrus and other horticultural production following persistent rainfall since January, with growers reporting pressure…

Reports of criminals using ‘crying dolls’ to rob victims not verified: Limpopo cops
Limpopo police say social media reports about criminals using “crying doll” to lure people out of their homes thinking it’s…

Middle Letaba Dam reaches over 100% capacity for the first time in 26 years
GIYANI - A Limpopo dam that has struggled with drought for decades is finally spilling over. The N’waManungu Dam, also known…

‘President’s babies’ recover after successful conjoined twin separation in Limpopo
The conjoined twins successfully separated in Limpopo are stable and receiving continuous monitoring, Premier Phophi Ramathuba said, describing them as…

‘We can do it here!’: Historic separation of conjoined twins sparks rural Limpopo hospital pride
A team of doctors in Limpopo has delivered a rare medical breakthrough, successfully separating conjoined twins at a rural public…

Ramaphosa hails ‘miracle’ twins’ surgery in Limpopo hospital
President Cyril Ramaphosa has praised doctors in Limpopo as “miracle workers” after the successful separation of conjoined twins at a…

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…

The early South African apples start in the Free State
© Lone Tree Farms"Our lead in being the only supplier of freshly harvested apples will be very short this…

Free State MEC and HOD engaged in illegal R3.2 million tender battle as director suspended | News24
Free State Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation MEC Ntombizanele Sifuba is embroiled in a bitter battle with her department head…

Man convicted of murdering son (1) and girlfriend in Free State – LNN – Network News
The Free State High Court has sentenced Jonas Mokoena to 30 years in prison for the murder of his girlfriend…

The vaccination campaign is underway as the Free State becomes the epicenter of FMD
The Free State has overtaken KwaZulu-Natal as South Africa's foot-and-mouth disease hotspot as vaccination efforts are underway to protect the…