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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…

ANC replaces Gauteng and Eastern Cape leadership structures with provincial task teams
The African National Congress (ANC) says its structures remain functioning in Gauteng, the Eastern Cape and across the country, despite…

SuperSport Schools News | Hilton College and Michaelhouse favoured in Gauteng
Sharks’ Craven Week centre Alex Jankowitz and Michaelhouse visit St John’s College on Saturday. Hilton College faces Pretoria Boys High…

Petrol Prices Could Rise Again In June As Gauteng Motorists Face More Pressure – Whats On G
South African motorists may soon face another sharp fuel price increase, with early forecasts showing petrol prices could rise by…

Gauteng liquor traders demand urgent reform, call for end to regulatory chaos
The Gauteng Liquor Traders Association (GLTA), representing more than 35 000 township liquor traders across the province, has welcomed the…

Gauteng Health warns against illegal BBL and sexual enhancement injections after organ failure cases
The Gauteng Department of Health has issued a stern warning to the public over the growing use of unregulated injectable…

Illegal ‘BBL’ injections: Gauteng Health warns against unregulated enhancement products
The Gauteng Health Department is warning residents about the rising use of illegal injectable substances for body enhancement and sexual…

Several departments in Gauteng significantly underspent 2025 budgets
Some of the biggest underspendings were recorded in Human Settlements, the Gauteng Legislature, and Community Safety, but this is not…

Gauteng Treasury in crisis talks to block R1.9 billion funding freeze amid mounting debt
Gauteng Finance MEC Nkululeko Dunga has confirmed that the provincial government is locked in urgent talks with Finance Minister Enoch…

Aubrey Ledwaba confirmed as Gauteng’s top judge
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Aubrey Phago Ledwaba as judge president of the Gauteng division of the high court.Ledwaba has…

Gauteng govt. mourns the passing of cultural icon Maria McCloy – SABC News – Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa’s news leader.
Maria McCloy helped shape SA youth culture through music, fashion and media. SABC www.sabcnews.com [ad_2]

‘We fear for our lives’: teachers say guns, gangs and chaos are destroying Western Cape schools
Teachers in some of the Western Cape’s most troubled schools say they are being forced to choose between educating children…

Rush and Autism Western Cape team up to create inclusive play spaces
Over the past few years, the nonprofit organisation Autism Western Cape has been collaborating with local businesses that facilitate play…

GF Jooste Hospital closure comes back to haunt DA in fiery legislature debate | News24
Opposition parties questioned the state of healthcare services during a heated sitting in the Western Cape provincial legislature on Thursday,…

Search for driver after vehicle plunges off cliff in Western Cape – LNN – Network News
Emergency services are continuing a search and rescue operation at Voëlklip after a vehicle went over a cliff at one…

The best-run province in South Africa – and it isn’t even close
South Africa's best-run province has three times less unauthorised, irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure than its closest competitor. https://www.facebook.com/BusinessTechSA businesstech.co.za…

How SANTACO’s fare hikes affect Western Cape commuters amid rising fuel prices
The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) in the Western Cape has announced a taxi fare increase across various routes…

Sunday World reintroduces itself to Western Cape with tech in spotlight
Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi says South Africa’s communications and digital technology sector is the bedrock and carrier…

Urgent appeal: Blood stocks in the Western Cape critically low due to weather
The Western Cape Blood Service (WCBS) is appealing for public donations of blood this week as stocks run critically low…

Western Cape Flood Disaster: 10 dead, nearly 90,000 displaced
Residents in the Western Cape are now picking up the pieces after adverse weather battered the province, resulting in 10…

Cold fronts lash Western Cape, flooding communities and shutting schools
“When the wind started to blow, we heard a big sound from the other side of Lwandle. During the day,…

“Severe weather brings Eastern Cape lemon supply to a standstill”
In a citrus market update, the severe weather currently affecting South Africa cannot be ignored. "In the Eastern Cape,…

South Africa braces for a cold front: Rain, flood risks, and strong winds expected
Rain chances of 30% are expected across parts of the Western Cape, the western and southern interior of the Northern…

Eastern Cape High Court judge suspended over racism allegations
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has suspended Eastern Cape High Court Judge Belinda Hartle pending the outcome of an investigation…

Eastern Cape school faces closure as department’s teacher salary debt balloons to R700k | News24
The governing body of Hoërskool Middelburg in the Eastern Cape has threatened to close the school on Monday after the…

Friday’s weather: Foggy morning, cool to warm in most parts; light rain in Eastern Cape, KZN | News24
Morning fog is forecast for most parts, with the day expected to be cool and warm, while there is…

R300m for Eastern Cape school upgrades spent under ‘false emergency funding’, probe finds | News24
Delivering his State of the Province Address in February, Premier Oscar Mabuyane revealed that 427 schools in the province had…

CGA reacts to flooding across multiple South African provinces
The Citrus Growers Association (CGA) has released a statement addressing the devastating floods that have hit citrus-growing regions in South…

IDC-backed Capital Hotel Group expands Eastern Cape footprint amid tourism recovery
The Industrial Development Corporation- (IDC-) backed hospitality company The Capital Hotel Group has launched a new R270-million hotel development in…

Today’s weather: Cold front brings rain, flood risk and strong winds in parts of SA
South Africans can expect a chilly and unsettled Wednesday as a cold south-westerly flow continues to affect the southern parts…

Eastern Cape Strong Winds – Pondoland Times
Eastern Cape home with a roof blown away by strong winds Mfanekiso Ngqondweni pondolandtimes.co.za [ad_2]

Patriotic Alliance takes Northern Cape ward from DA in ‘historic’ by-election win | News24
The Patriotic Alliance won a ward off the DA during a by-election in the Dawid Kruiper Municipality in the…

Uranium demand, Northern Cape copper, Cementation Africa make headlines
Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer talks about uranium production in Southern Africa looking up as demand outlook rises; a drill hole…

Northern Cape rout: PA pulls off a stunner in Upington, ANC romps home in Prieska
The PA won its first ward in the ZF Mgcawu district by beating the DA in Dawid Kruiper (Upington), while…

GroundUp Images: Gallery of high-quality free South African news photos
A photovoltaic power plant near Douglas in the Northern Cape harnesses 22MW of energy from sun, enough to power 14,000…

Wednesday’s weather: Cold, wet, windy in Western and Northern Cape; fine and cool elsewhere | News24
Very cold, wet, windy conditions are forecast for parts of the Western Cape and Northern Cape. Gallo Images/Foto24/Cornel van…

Okiep drill extends copper sulphides in Northern Cape
A new down-dip drill hit at the Okiep Copper Project’s Flat Mine East has intersected visible copper sulphides beneath last…

Drilling highlights more copper mineralisation in South Africa’s Northern Cape
JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) – A significant zone of visible copper sulphide mineralisation has been intersected down-dip of a wide zone of…

NC public servants refusing lifestyle audits challenging govt legally
The Northern Cape provincial government said it’s receiving legal challenges from public servants who are refusing to submit themselves to…

From the Northern Cape to the world with wire cars – doccie wins US award | News24
When wire cars first became popular in the 1950s, no one knew they would win awards one day. The…

Pieter du Toit | In a cold, wet Karoo, farmers discuss the future, and seek solutions | News24
About 350 farmers came together in the Northern Cape this week to share ideas and find solutions to pressing problems…

North West dominates 2026 SASA II championships
The championships, held in White River and Mbombela in Mpumalanga from Monday (23/3) to Friday (27/3), attracted 1,800 participants, including…

DWS in North West announce the provincial winners of the South African Youth Water Prize competition
Picture: Winners of the Provincial SAYWP competition from ZM Seatlholo Secondary school, Boitumelo Platjies and Neo Mokgapi/Supplied By BAKANG MOKOTO…

LOOK | Police uncover R100m drug lab in North West
Police have confirmed a major drug bust in the North West, with drugs worth an estimated R100 million seized on…

GRAF 2025: North West Province to host Africa’s top gaming regulators
This year’s event puts a spotlight on the crucial role South African provinces play in regulating casinos and sports betting,…

the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) in North West hosted the 2026 Provincial adjudications in Vryburg
Posts about the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) in North West hosted the 2026 Provincial adjudications in Vryburg written…

‘Vile’ leaked recording and succession warfare tear North West ANC apart | News24
North West Premier Lazarus Mokgosi. Be among those who shape the future with knowledge. Uncover exclusive stories that captivate your…

Sewage, litter and dry taps: Human rights commission tells sordid tale of NW municipalities
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) reported a devastating state of affairs for North West municipalities, with poor service…

Hydrogen Mobility and Platinum Group Metals Reshaping North West Province
The Geology Beneath the Green Economy: How South Africa's PGM Reserves Are Reshaping Hydrogen Mobility Long before hydrogen became a…

North West accelerates digital shift with SmartGov rollout
North West premier Lazarus Mokgosi. The North West province has accelerated its transition to a fully-integrated, technology-driven administration, with premier…

New era of digital government in North West
North West Premier Lazarus Mokgosi says the provincial government is now operating on a “modern digital foundation built for the…

Queen Mo Foundation empowers young runners in Mpumalanga | Mpumalanga News
On a mission to make a difference, Morongwa Dlamini is making it her task to help aspiring runners reach their…

Pienaar musician aims to uplift youngsters in Mpumalanga | Mpumalanga News
A versatile musician, Mbongeni Khoza (26), is making magic with his mixture of amapiano and afro-tech house sounds. Khoza ventured…

South Africa: Mpumalanga regulator on strengthening gambling oversight
Mpumalanga regulator Vusi Mtsweni outlines reforms to strengthen gambling oversight and align the sector with economic development goals. SigmaPlay sigma.world…

Twice-yearly HIV injection Lenacapavir set for Mpumalanga rollout from 5 June
Department to start Lenacapavir rollout in Mpumalanga on 5 June Lenacapavir, a twice-yearly HIV prevention injection, is scheduled to be…

Rugby girls from Highveld Park High School are Mpumalanga Girls League champions | Ridge Times
Highveld Park High School has solidified its reputation as a rising powerhouse in school sports after its U14 girls rugby…

Mpumalanga taxi boss Joe ‘Ferrari’ Sibanyoni arrested
Well-known Mpumalanga taxi boss Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni has been arrested.The 60-year-old businessman was reportedly taken from his residence by heavily…

Prominent taxi boss Joe ‘Ferrari’ Sibanyoni netted in Mpumalanga
Eyewitness News has learned that taxi boss Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni has been arrested. He was arrested by the Special Task…

Gruesome discovery: Body of missing Mpumalanga man found buried in shallow grave
The search for a missing Mpumalanga man ended in horror after police uncovered his body buried in a shallow grave…

Mpumalanga cops face court for ‘taking cash’ from business
Story audio is generated using AI Two law enforcement officers are expected to appear in the Bethal magistrate’s court on…

Mpumalanga teacher sentenced after decade-long career built on fake matric certificate
A former teacher from Mpumalanga, who utilised a fake matric certificate to build a teaching career spanning more than a…

Papa Penny steps down from MK Party and Parliament over alleged internal party conflict in Limpopo
Popular musician and uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) Member of Parliament (MP) Gezane Eric Kobane, known as Papa Penny, has resigned…

Disgraced cop Fannie Nkosi faces more charges in Limpopo
Story audio is generated using AI Police have added more charges against Sgt Fannie Nkosi, who was arrested after his…

Limpopo husband arrested after allegedly shooting his correctional officer wife
A 38-year-old man is expected to appear in the Modimolle District Court on Thursday after allegedly shooting and killing his…

Midnight kidnapping in Limpopo: Search for missing 2-year-old intensifies
A quiet Limpopo village has been shaken by a chilling reminder of how vulnerable children can be—even inside their own…

Two Grade R pupils die, seven others injured in Limpopo after minibus taxi ‘burst into flames’
Two grade learners from Mannyetha Primary School died after an overloaded minibus taxi caught fire on Wednesday, while seven others…

Fuel hikes drive up taxi and bus fares in Limpopo | Review
POLOKWANE – Commuters travelling in and around the city are expected to feel the pinch after taxis, buses and e-hailing…

Limpopo police intensify search for missing toddler
Police in Limpopo have intensified their search for two-year-old toddler Omphile Sethole who was allegedly kidnapped from her home in…

Mother, baby killed in Limpopo crash involving health minister’s official vehicle | News24
A mother and her baby were killed after being struck by Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi’s official vehicle while crossing…

Have you seen her? Limpopo toddler Omphile Sethole still missing
Police in Limpopo are still searching for the missing two-year-old Omphile Sethole, who was snatched from her home on May…

Limpopo police still searching for missing toddler Omphile Sethole
Police in Limpopo are still searching for the missing two-year-old Omphile Sethole, who was snatched from her home on May…

Nine Free State officers accused of murder were granted bail
FREE STATE - Nine Bultfontein police officers accused of murder have been granted bail.Their case is related to an incident…

MTN reserves R480m for network upgrades in Free State, Northern Cape
MTN plans to invest more than R480 million in network upgrades and expansion projects in the Free State and Northern…

Nel wants to bring muscle to midfield in the Free State derby
The Cheetahs have suffered a significant injury blow, with Zander du Plessis sidelined by an Achilles tendonitis, paving the way…

Cheetahs make bold selection calls for the exciting Free State derby
It's a must-win encounter for both sides, and there's no doubt they'll come out on fire as they chase five…

Vrijstaat strengthens focus on midwives as SOMSA conference heads to Bloemfontein – Bloemfontein Courant
Free State MEC for Health Monyatso Mahlatsi has paid tribute to midwives across the province in celebration of International Day…

Free State Police are appealing for help in identifying the man found in Caledon River
Police in the Free State are appealing for anyone aware of a missing man aged in his 40s to come…

The great Botha of the Free State calls it a day – Bloemfontein Courant
After almost two decades of dedicated service to Free State cricket, Patrick Botha has officially brought down the curtain on…

Free State engineer develops wireless lighting system to improve workplace accessibility
A wireless lighting control system designed by Thabiso Matsemela is helping to improve accessibility for a colleague in the Free…

Free State team’s golden run at SA Kickboxing Championships – Bloemfontein Courant
Free State's kickboxing team performed exceptionally well at the SA National Kickboxing Championship in Oudtshoorn. The team, all members of…

IRR outlines the blueprint for growth at the University of the Free State
The South African economy can perform much better if key barriers are removed, the SA Institute of Race Relations (IRR)…