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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 municipalities given a week to start safety audits in GBVF hotspots
Gauteng municipalities have seven days to begin safety audits in areas identified as high-risk spots for gender-based violence and femicide…

Gauteng targets 10 police stations after rape cases surge, Ivory Park tops list – Lesufi
Gauteng has ring-fenced 10 police stations recording high numbers of rape cases for additional resources as the province intensifies its…

Over 200k Eskom customers in Gauteng, KZN remain affected by load reduction
More than 200,000 Eskom customers in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal remain affected by load reduction. The power utility said the number…

Gauteng targeting safer, smarter transport to support future growth
Every day, millions of people depend on our transport system to get to work, access education and healthcare, connect with…

Gauteng e-panic safety under scrutiny
JOHANNESBURG - The Gauteng e-panic button data breach matter will soon be escalated to the Premier's office. A security flaw that…

ON THE ROAD | Gauteng’s ‘Bermuda Triangle’: The forgotten town of Venterspos | News24
Almost a century after it was founded on the back of the discovery of significant gold deposits, the once gilded…

Gautrain enters next phase under new 15-year concession
Sihamba Sonke Mobility reaches financial close on a 15-year Gautrain concession, covering operations, maintenance and refurbishment from 2026 to 2041,…

Checkers to roll out smart trolleys in Gauteng with new Centurion store
The Shoprite Group is expanding its retail presence in Centurion with the opening of a new Checkers FX, Uniq Clothing…

Police raid 27 Gauteng shops, seize R369,000 in counterfeit and illicit goods
Police have seized more than R369,000 worth of counterfeit and illicit goods, including pharmaceutical products and poison, during a three-day…

Gauteng Launches Visit Gauteng App, Digital Marketplace To Turn Visitor Economy Into Jobs And Trade
GAUTENG has launched the new Visit Gauteng Mobile App, Digital Marketplace and I Love Gauteng Online Shop, positioning the province…

City, Western Cape government to report on Tafelberg housing plans
The City of Cape Town and Western Cape Government must file sworn reports on affordable-housing policies and programmes in the…

Western Cape High Court refuses occupiers leave to appeal Transnet eviction
The Western Cape High Court has refused leave to appeal an eviction order affecting people occupying Transnet-owned properties in Woodstock…

Gauteng, KZN and Western Cape set out GBVF measures after Ekurhuleni killings
Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape are expanding policing, safety audits and community programmes in response to gender-based violence and…

Western Cape gambling tax reaches $72.9M, led by betting
South Africa’s Western Cape collected US$72.9m in gambling tax, with sports betting accounting for the largest share of revenue. SigmaPlay…

Three Western Cape teachers take top honours at National Teaching Awards
Three Western Cape educators won national awards for inclusive education leadership, Grade R teaching and technology-enhanced learning at the 26th…

Beautiful region, scary findings: CapeNatures latest report card
Every year CapeNature publishes a succinct, brilliant and often scary State of Conservation Report on nature in the landscapes under…

Tygerberg Hospital celebrates 50-year legacy and plans for expansion
Tygerberg Hospital is marking 50 years of specialist care as planning continues for the redevelopment of one of the Western…

Western Cape Gambling Tax Hits R1bn as Sports Betting Dominate
South Africa’s Western Cape collected R1.192 billion (US$72.9 million) in gambling tax revenue between January and July 2026, according to…

Western Cape parties set out coalition red lines ahead of local polls
Western Cape parties are refusing to commit to coalition agreements before the 4 November local government elections, but several have…

Not so fast Premier Winde: Clean audits mean little without better services, opposition says
Opposition parties have criticised the Western Cape government’s fourth consecutive clean audit, saying sound financial management must be matched by…

Third Ekurhuleni murder victim is to be buried in Eastern Cape – SABC News – Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa’s news leader.
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South African exporters eye China, other BRICS markets amid global trade shifts
Workers sort fruit at a fruit export company in the Coega Industrial Development Zone in Gqeberha, South Africa, Sept. 29,…

Here is today’s weather by province: Heavy rain alert for Graaff Reinet and Somerset East
It's a mixed Sunday across South Africa. Rain showers are falling over Johannesburg, Polokwane and Mbombela, while grey, overcast skies…

Eastern Cape serial rapist sentenced to eight life terms
An Eastern Cape serial rapist has been sentenced to eight life terms for targeting and raping eight women, including two…

Eastern Cape Philharmonic Youth Orchestra to showcase rising talent after intensive training | The Herald
Young musicians from across the region will take to the stage this weekend to show off their musicial prowess as…

Saturday’s weather: Disruptive rain in parts of Northern, Western and Eastern Cape
While it will be partly cloudy, cold to warm across the country, the SAWS has issued warnings for severe thunderstorms…

Here is today’s weather by province: Disruptive rain warning across Eastern Cape Karoo towns
It's a mixed Saturday across South Africa. The north is mostly clear and mild, with Johannesburg, Polokwane and Mbombela reaching…

Eastern Cape serial rapist sentenced to eight life terms | The Citizen
During some of the attacks, the serial rapist also robbed victims of money, bank cards and cellphones. A 32-year-old Eastern…

DA now eyes 4 Eastern Cape municipalities after ANC fails to register candidates | News24
The DA, which previously had no mayoral candidates in any of the four ANC strongholds, announced that it would now…

South African factory mood improves in September as new orders rebound, PMI shows | CNBC Africa
An automotive engineer welds components used in the automotive industry at Nelson Mandela University in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape province, South…

Voters have plenty of choice as 54 parties contest Northern Cape elections
Fifty-four political parties and 13 independent candidates are vying for municipal seats in the Northern Cape, giving voters a wide…

Northern Cape entrepreneur among top ten in MTN Business Challenge
KIMBERLEY – A Kimberley entrepreneur is taking the Northern Cape onto the national stage after being selected among the ten…

Film set in the Northern Cape selected as SA’s Oscar contender | The Witness
The award-winning South African film, Variasies op ‘n Tema (Variations on a Theme), has been selected as the country’s entry…

Friday weather: Rain, thunderstorms target Cape provinces as fire danger spikes in Northern Cape
South Africans can expect a largely cool Friday, with showers and thunderstorms forecast across parts of the Western and Northern…

South Africa: Severe Storms Batter Gauteng, North West and Northern Cape – Roads Closed, Homes Damaged
South African Weather Services says severe thunderstorm warnings are in place for the next two days in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Free…

Northern Cape measles cases rise to 767 as health department intensifies response
A total of 767 laboratory-confirmed infections were recorded between October 2025 and September. The department urged parents and guardians to…

Northern Cape U35 bowls team claims silver at national tournament
WELKOM – The Northern Cape Bowls (NCB) U35 A team produced a memorable performance at Bowls South Africa’s (BSA) U35…

Chinese Consul General in Cape Town Ren Faqiang Meets with Speaker of the Northern Cape Provincial Legislature
On 16 September, Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Cape Town Ren Faqiang met with Fufe Makatong,…

Drugs, illicit cigarettes and fish seized in Northern Cape coastal operation
Three people were arrested and drugs, illicit cigarettes and fish were seized during a multi-agency Operation Phakisa targeting crime and…

DA calls for urgent rescue plan for abandoned government buildings in the Northern Cape
The Democratic Alliance (DA) is once again urging the Northern Cape Provincial Government to take immediate action to address the…

R1-billion to fix North West’s failed housing projects
This poorly built RDP home had its roof blown off during recent high winds in the township of Agisanang near…

North West Welcomes Release Of Withheld Equitable Share Funds | Infrastructure news
North West Finance MEC Kenetswe Mosenogi has welcomed Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s decision to release the remaining withheld Local Government…

COSATU NORTHWEST AND SOUTH AFRICAN COMMUNIST PARTY MOSES KOTANE PROVINCE MET IN A BILATERAL OF COSATU PROVINCIAL OFFICE BEARERS AND SACP PROVINCIAL OFFICIALS – COSATU
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) and the South African Communist Party (SACP) in the North-West province held…

Public call for submissions: systemic investigation into the human rights impact of delayed development of informal settlements in the North West province
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Netcampus partners with North West Provincial Government for inaugural North West Tech Week and Digital Transformation Summit
From left to right: North West Provincial Government Information Technology Office (PGITO), Mr Thato Matsipe; CEO of Netcampus, Ms Tebogo…

Netcampus partners with North West provincial govt for inaugural North West Tech Week and Digital Transformation Summit
From left: Tebogo Makgatho, CEO of Netcampus; Lazarus Kagiso Mokgosi, Premier of North West Province; and Thato Matsipe, North West…

North West municipalities grilled on unspent infrastructure grants
Ten North West municipalities have applied to roll over unspent infrastructure grants as provincial and national authorities stress stricter planning,…

MTN South Africa delegation visits North West provincial government to discuss development priorities
MTN South Africa delegation visits North West provincial government to discuss development priorities MTN deputy CEO Yoland Cuba has led…

North West premier finally fires education MEC who called him weak | The Citizen
Motsumi allegedly dared the premier to fire her after calling him a weak leader, as the tape section was deleted…

No shoddy work warning for contractors repairing 60 storm-damaged schools
North West Education MEC Desbo Mohono says contractors who miss agreed deadlines could lose their contracts as the department works…

Homes burn to the ground as R6.5m Mpumalanga fire station falls into disrepair | News24
Seven years after a new multimillion-rand fire station was built for Matsulu, near Nelspruit, residents are saying their homes are…

‘Rigged for a war’: Zama Zama gun battles shut N4 and disrupt agriculture in Mpumalanga
Police investigating the discovery of two bodies in the Mashobote area near Schoemanskloof in Mpumalanga said that the killings may…

Mpumalanga twins selected for Youth Olympic Games | Network News
Uplands College pupils Siphesihle and Thubelihle Marule have been selected for the SA U17 Sevens rugby team that will compete…

Mpumalanga Premier, safety, security and liaison MEC, and provincial police commissioner lead high-density operation in Mbombela
The Premier of Mpumalanga, Mandla Ndlovu, MEC for Community Safety, Security and Liaison, Jacky Macie, and Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General…

The extortionists along Moloto Road | Mail & Guardian
Sibanyoni and Sindane are accused of extorting Tengane Mining after the company began supplying aggregate stone for the construction of…

KuGompo City loses out to Mpumalanga for Steve Tshwete series launch | The Herald
The highly anticipated Steve Tshwete Boxing Series will officially get under way in Mpumalanga in November, dashing KuGompo City’s hopes…

Mpumalanga police probe suspected illegal mining turf war after two bodies found
Police in Mpumalanga are investigating the discovery of two bodies in the Mashobote area near Schoemanskloof, as concerns grow over…

ONLINE FIRST DD021026P? KuGompo City loses out to Mpumalanga for Steve Tshwete series launch | The Herald
KuGompo City loses out to Mpumalanga for Steve Tshwete series launchThe hopes of KuGompo City serving as launch venue for…

Joe ‘Ferrari’ Sibanyoni denies corrupt Putco deal | Mail & Guardian
Mpumalanga taxi boss Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni has denied entering into a corrupt deal with bus operator Putco, telling the Madlanga…

Mpumalanga Hawks freeze over R178m in assets linked to Standerton drug operation
The Hawks in Mpumalanga have frozen over R178 million in assets linked to an alleged large-scale drug operation in Standerton.…

New strategy carries Blaauw into Limpopo Championship lead. – Fullview | Telling empowering stories, South Africans want to hear
By Michael Vlismas. Caption: Jacques Blaauw. (Photo Credit: Carl Fourie/Sunshine Tour). Euphoria Golf and Lifestyle Estate, Limpopo – A fresh…

Stevens roars to five shot lead in Limpopo
A new young talent is on the brink of announcing itself on the Sunshine Tour, with 24-year-old Cole Stevens set…

Rookie Stevens chases maiden Sunshine Tour title in Limpopo. – Fullview | Telling empowering stories, South Africans want to hear
By Michael Vlismas. Caption: Cole Stevens. (Photo Credit: Carl Fourie/Sunshine Tour). Euphoria Gold and Lifestyle Estate, Limpopo – Sunshine Tour rookie…

Limpopo Championship 2026: Sunshine Tour stars tee off in the Waterberg
The Sunshine Tour has arrived in Limpopo for four days of professional golf, with the Limpopo Championship bringing some of…

Blaauw bursts clear in Limpopo
A fresh outlook on his game earned Jacques Blaauw the lead in Thursday’s opening round of the Limpopo Championship. Blaauw…

TIA launches R14m rapid disease testing station in Limpopo – SABC News – Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa’s news leader.
TIA has launched the R14 million Molecular Rapid Response test station in Limpopo. sabcnews.com www.sabcnews.com [ad_2]

Wednesday weather: Severe storms, hail and flooding threaten Gauteng, Limpopo and North West
South Africans in several parts of the country are in for another spell of disruptive weather on Wednesday, with severe…

UJ’s Limpopo initiative drives 21 years of community impact through sustainable tech, health, and education solutions
The University of Johannesburg’s (UJ) transformative Societal Impact project leverages technology, research, and multidisciplinary collaboration to address critical infrastructure needs…

SA, Zim discuss R8bn cross-border dam that will feed Limpopo
South Africa and Zimbabwe are discussing a $500 million (R8.2 billion) dam project to supply water to an industrial hub…

Limpopo police sergeant kills man, rapes 14-year-old girl before fatally shooting himself
A Limpopo police sergeant stationed at Mecklenburg SAPS allegedly shot and killed a 32-year-old man before returning home, where he…

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
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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…