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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 sisters support each other on road to gymnastics nationals | Network News
Helen and Ciara Cleland are proving that having a sibling by your side can make the challenges of competitive gymnastics…

Acquisition highlights value of Gauteng assets
Owner and operator of last-mile logistics assets Inospace has acquired the Hellmann Building, in Isando, for R43-million, adding a fifth…

Eskom removes 1.2m from load reduction but Gauteng is slow
Story audio is generated using AI Eskom’s journey towards rolling out prepaid smart meters — a critical part of eradicating…

TIMELINE | East Rand killings: Horror takes hold as series of women’s bodies found in Gauteng | News24
Police investigations are under way after a series of women’s bodies were found in Gauteng’s East Rand. When the…

Cash-strapped Gauteng faces mystery bill after gas contract loss
The Gauteng government, already warning it is operating with without “limitless resources," faces an unknown damages bill after unlawfully terminating…

Gauteng records 156 kidney and liver transplants in five years
The Gauteng Department of Health said it continues to strengthen access to specialised healthcare services, with the province’s academic hospitals…

Ekurhuleni murders: Gauteng govt accuses DA of political point-scoring tactics
It comes as police investigate the deaths of nine women across Ekurhuleni since July, with some of the cases now…

‘The fight is far from over’: Lesufi acknowledges Gauteng crime, governance and service-delivery challenges
Lesufi: Gauteng making progress but major challenges remain Anita Nkonki iol.co.za [ad_2]

Gauteng police officer sentenced to 20 years for murder
A Veereeniging police officer was handed a 20-year sentence for murder in the Gauteng High Court on Wednesday.The court sentenced…

Dineo Motapane identified as the eighth woman found dead in Gauteng
The eight deathsThe first body was discovered on July 15, when a 37-year-old woman was found naked and restrained with…

Western Cape High Court judge shuts down life Healthcare appeal bid in oncologist dispute
Life Healthcare has failed in its bid to overturn a ruling over Cape Town oncologist Dr Louis Kathan’s practising privileges,…

Mpox cases on the rise in the Western Cape
CAPE TOWN - The Western Cape has been identified as a hotspot area for the recent Mpox outbreak. 15 of the…

Western Cape opens R7m Tourism Growth Fund for applications
The Western Cape Government has opened applications for its R7 million Tourism Growth Fund, calling on municipalities, tourism organisations and…

FF Plus enters race for Bitou, Garden Route, contests all wards in Western Cape | News24
FF Plus leader Corné Mulder says the party will contest every ward in the Western Cape in the 2026 local…

Western Cape strengthens response to Mpox follwing rise in cases – SABC News – Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa’s news leader.
Fifteen confirmed cases have been recorded in the province since January. sabcnews.com www.sabcnews.com [ad_2]

South Africa sees an uptick in Mpox cases, mostly in the Western Cape
The Department of Health is urging South Africans to stay alert after a rise in Mpox cases nationwide. Most of…

Department strengthens competitiveness and capacity of emerging contractors
On 11 September 2026, the Department of Infrastructure under the auspices of the EPWP: Contractor Development Programme awarded certificates of…

Mpox alert: Cases surge to 18 in SA as Western Cape bears brunt
The Department of Health has confirmed that South Africa has recorded 18 confirmed Mpox cases, with the majority, 15 of…

Western Cape fruit cannery will not reopen for upcoming harvest
Premier Group has decided not to reopen…

Western Cape backs clothing and textile sector during Ciovita visit
Western Cape Minister of  Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism Dr Ivan Meyer visited high-end cycling apparel maker Ciovita in Woodstock…

Renewable energy project leads to MoU between the Eastern, Northern Cape
The provincial governments of the Eastern Cape and Northern Cape have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) which creates a…

Double celebration as Eastern Cape stars return home
A double celebration unfolded at King Phalo Airport on Friday as family, friends and supporters turned out to welcome home…

New Eastern Cape Development Corporation CEO jumps from one troubled entity to another
The Eastern Cape Development Corporation has appointed Simpiwe Somdyala as its new CEO, tasking him with restoring financial and operational…

Two Eastern Cape police officers killed in Libode, manhunt underway
Two Eastern Cape police officers killed in Libode, manhunt underway-Image: Supplied Stay informed and stay safe Download the Pondoland…

Road to Rhodes: An Eastern Cape Highlands road trip
There are road trips where the destination is the prize, and then there are those where the road is the…

ANC election-list war heats up as Eastern Cape secretary threatens to sue Fikile Mbalula
The fallout from the ANC’s candidate-list blunder has escalated into a clash between the party’s secretary-general, Fikile Mbalula, and its…

Two Eastern Cape police officers shot dead responding to spaza shop attack
Two Eastern Cape police officers were shot and killed while responding to a call for assistance at a spaza shop…

Snow in Spring? Cold weather warning for Eastern Cape | The Citizen
Despite spring arriving in South Africa, many parts of the country are still cold. The South African Weather Service (Saws)…

JUST IN | Two Eastern Cape police officers shot dead responding to spaza shop attack
Two Eastern Cape police officers were shot and killed while responding to a call for assistance at a spaza shop…

JUST IN: Police launch manhunt after officers gunned down in Eastern Cape | The Citizen
The police officers' names will be released once next‑of‑kin have been notified. The South African Police Service (Saps) has launched…

Former Northern Cape senior cop convicted of defrauding SAPS of more than R1.2 million
A former Northern Cape senior police officer has been found guilty of 80 counts of fraud and 80 counts of…

‘Nothing is working’- Can anything save these Northern Cape municipalities? | The Citizen
Multiple Northern Cape municipalities have been placed under Section 139 provincial administration in the last decade. As we head towards…

Northern Cape cannot police its way out of unsafe communities
– Violent crime is increasingly rife across the Northern Cape. – Policing alone cannot combat crime or make communities safe.…

Cold, Wet and Windy Weather to Hit Western and Northern Cape
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) expects cold to very cold, wet and windy conditions across parts of the Northern…

Yellow Level 4 warning for WC and NC
JOHANNESBURG - The South African Weather Service has issued a Yellow Level 4 warning for disruptive rain in parts of…

Namakwa schools in Northern Cape to close on Monday after rain warning issued | News24
The SA Weather Service issued a Yellow Level 4 warning for disruptive rain, prompting the Northern Cape education department…

Monday’s weather: Cut-off low brings heavy rain, thunderstorms to 5 provinces | News24
The South African Weather Service has issued multiple warnings for disruptive rain, severe thunderstorms, and damaging winds across several…

Undocumented tuckshop owner arrested as police seize illegal liquor in Northern Cape raid
A 35-year-old foreign national has been arrested after police uncovered liquor being sold illegally from a tuckshop in Nababeep, Northern…

Northern Cape board calls for stronger action on gambling harms at ALGA CEOs Forum
The Northern Cape Gambling and Liquor Board (NCGLB) has called for stronger public education, regulatory cooperation and support services to…

Wednesday’s weather: Hot in Western and Northern Cape, cool and warm elsewhere
Morning fog patches are expected in several provinces, with cool to warm conditions across most of the country, according to…

NCOP calls for climate-resilient schools after storm damages 60 North West schools
The NCOP has urged the North West education authorities to prioritise repairs and climate-resilient school infrastructure after severe winds damaged…

Young Cross Country stars make North West proud | Potchefstroom Herald
There is so much to be proud of when young athletes get the opportunity to represent not only their school,…

Destructive winds damage 20 North West schools
More than 20 schools across the North West have been damaged by strong and destructive winds that swept through the…

North West’s Viola Motsumi removed from Education department in cabinet reshuffle
North West Premier Lazarus Mokgosi has announced changes to his Executive Council, with three MECs affected in the latest reshuffle.…

Strong winds wreak havoc on 20 North West Province schools
Strong winds damaged classrooms at 20 North West Province schools, while officials warned that the number could rise when principals…

ActionSA North West Demands Action, Not Another Provincial Reshuffle
ActionSA North West notes Premier Lazarus Mokgosi’s latest reshuffle of the Provincial Executive, with Dr Desbo Mohono appointed MEC for…

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…

Police rush to Mpumalanga illegal mining site after mass shooting
Police rushed to the scene of a shooting in Mpumalanga on Saturday afternoon. Atleast six illegal miners were understood to…

Dludluma road upgrade brings safer, easier travel to residents
A stretch of road in Dludluma that was once covered in gravel has now been transformed into a surfaced route,…

Two UK citizens among three killed in Mpumalanga N4 accident – SABC News – Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa’s news leader.
It is alleged that a truck driver skipped the intersection and crashed into the other vehicles sabcnews.com www.sabcnews.com [ad_2]

Ayanda Ngcobo wins Barberton Makhonjwa Mountain 4-in-1 Marathon | Mpumalanga News
Athletes gathered at Barberton Coronation Park on Saturday for the Barberton Makhonjwa Mountain 4-in-1 Marathon. Organised by Bella’s Athletics Club,…

Three killed, including tourists, in N4 Toll Road accident in Mpumalanga | News24
Three people, including tourists from Ireland and a Mozambican national, were killed in an accident on the N4 Toll…

3 killed in multi-vehicle N4 crash near Ngodwana
A damaged LDV on scene. > Photos: Supplied/Emer-G-Med Two Irish* tourists travelling in a Toyota Fortuner died today, September 16,…

Seven of eight people killed in N17 crash in Mpumalanga identified
Story audio is generated using AI Seven of the eight people killed in a head-on collision on the N17 near…

Mpumalanga pensioner turns to high court to stop sale of West Acres home
A 74-year-old pensioner faces losing his West Acres home of 40 years following a disputed public auction, with the matter…

Concern mounts after two weekend crashes claim 29 lives in Mpumalanga and Western Cape
The South African government has expressed concern after a tragic weekend on the nation's roads, during which at least 29…

Mpumalanga residents urged to save water
Residents across Mpumalanga are being urged to use water sparingly as provincial dam levels continue to show marginal declines. The…

Man shot multiple times near Limpopo football ground
A 35-year-old man died after he was shot multiple times near a football ground in Mogodi Village in Limpopo on…

Limpopo Provincial Government, Telkom and BCX advance digital transformation to strengthen public service delivery
The Limpopo Provincial Government, Telkom and BCX are advancing the province’s digital transformation agenda through a R3 million digital connectivity…

Motorists urged to plan as Limpopo traffic surges
Story audio is generated using AI The Limpopo department of transport and community safety has warned motorists and other road…

SA Army retraining exercise in Limpopo, CTC Vuk’uhlome stabling parade all part of building a better landward force – DefenceWeb
15 South African Infantry (SAI) Battalion recently spent a month honing its combat skills at the General Ben Viljoen training…

Principal jailed for murder of brother-in-law, a Limpopo education official
Story audio is generated using AI The Limpopo High Court has jailed school principal Mahlodi Melida Mathole after she pleaded…

Court backs Bapedi Kingdom in Limpopo mining clampdown
The Bapedi Royal House in Sekhukhune, Limpopo, has obtained a court order against the department of mineral resources for failing…

Kenyan national in court over alleged rape and grooming of Limpopo learners
A 44-year-old Kenyan national has appeared in the Groblersdal Magistrates’ Court in Limpopo on charges relating to the alleged rape…

Cash stashed in underwear: driving licence racket uncovered at Limpopo testing centre
Eight people, including government employees, have appeared before the Groblersdal magistrate’s court in Limpopo on charges of being involved in…

Limpopo Spring Heritage Fashion Week debuts in Politsi | Herald
Vonani Shikwambana. Founder of Limpopo Spring Heritage Fashion Week. > Photo: Supplied LIMPOPO – Former model, Vonani Shikwambana will host…

Examiners and cashiers: Eight Limpopo accused in court over cash-for-driver’s licence scheme
Eight people accused of being involved in an alleged “cash-for-driver’s licence” corruption scheme at the Marble Hall Driving Licence Testing…

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…