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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 East Jaguars strike gold at Action Netball IPT in Durban | Germiston City News
The Gauteng East Jaguars Mixed Open B team turned promise into podium finishes, delivering a gold-medal performance at the Action…

Public Protector urges Gauteng Premier to implement lifestyle audits over Charlotte Maxeke repair failure
A scathing report by the Public Protector has recommended that Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi consider lifestyle audits and possible disciplinary…

Gauteng depts delayed Charlotte Maxeke hospital repairs after 2021 fire – Public Protector | News24
The Public Protector has found that two Gauteng departments “unduly delayed” repairing damage at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital. …

Gauteng remains epicentre of violent organised crime despite national decline, warns Firoz Cachalia
Despite encouraging declines in key crime categories nationally, Gauteng remains the country’s epicentre of violent organised crime, accounting for the…

Hundreds protest in Gauteng over social development funding issues
Non-profit organisations protested outside the Gauteng Department of Social Development in Marshalltown, Johannesburg, on Friday. Photo: Seth Thorne. Hundreds of…

In pics: Dinokeng Game Reserve in South Africa
A giraffe is seen at the Dinokeng Game Reserve in Gauteng Province, South Africa, May 20, 2026. Friday marks this…

Gauteng and Shoprite partner to connect young people to opportunities
Hundreds of young people are set to gain access to income-generating opportunities following a new partnership between the Gauteng Department…

eNCA News Bite | Frank Chikane, Gauteng Gambling Board and Arsenal title race | 19 May 2026
It’s Tuesday, 19 May, and this is ⁠News Bite,⁠ your fast, reliable update on South Africa and the world, with…

SAHRC probe indicates Gauteng’s water crisis is a man-made disaster
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) inquiry into whether the prolonged water outages, infrastructure failures and inconsistent access to…

Gauteng warns Sassa applicants against unnecessary hospital costs
Applicants for disability grants in Gauteng are being warned they could face unnecessary costs if they continue using hospitals to…

Western Cape bloodshed: 7 people killed in separate Khayamandi shootings
It's been a bloody start to the weekend in the Western Cape, with seven people have been gunned down in…

New Western Cape police boss should be ‘crime-fighter and institution-builder’ | News24
Western Cape police commisioner Thembisile Patekile Be among those who shape the future with knowledge. Uncover exclusive stories that captivate…

Principal allegedly behind bigoted Facebook posts moves to new Cape Town school
George Gueorguiev, the Kommetjie Primary School principal who was removed from his post following Daily Maverick’s September 2025 reporting on…

‘We can’t underplay this’: Western Cape floods push wine farms to breaking point | News24
For many wine producers, the damage from last week’s devastating floods is only beginning to emerge, and some warn this…

Flood-hit Western Cape battles to restore power
As residents attempt to rebuild after the devastating storm in the Western Cape, the provincial government said progress is being…

Western Cape welcomes China citrus deal as a boost for economic growth
The Western Cape Department of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, says expanded access to the Chinese market will be a…

Sun International to challenge Tsogo Sun’s casino licence move in Western Cape | Yogonet International
Sun International will challenge the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board’s decision to allow Tsogo Sun to relocate its Caledon…

A wheel difference: The mobile evening clinics changing lives in a Western Cape town
It’s late afternoon on a balmy Autumn Thursday in Nkqubela township, in the picturesque farming town of Robertson in the…

Winde welcomes provincial disaster classification after severe Western Cape storms
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has welcomed the classification of a provincial disaster following the severe weather that battered large…

Elections 2026 | ANC Western Cape eyes comeback with mayoral candidates free of ‘scandal’ | News24
The ANC in the Western Cape is intent on regaining traction and has begun internal processes to identify mayoral candidates…

CRIME STATS | Eastern Cape tops murder rate despite national decline
Despite a decline in serious violent crime nationally, the Eastern Cape still has the highest murder rate in South Africa,…

Eastern Cape name changes spark over 38,000 objections from residents
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture has received tens of thousands of objections, estimated at 38,000, to the approved…

Gunmen kill two in Eastern Cape
Two men were shot dead in an execution-style attack at a homestead in the Eastern Cape on Wednesday night, while…

Eastern Cape ANC reshuffle fuels succession battle tensions | The Citizen
The sidelining of Ngcukayitobi has intensified speculation about internal succession battles ahead of 2027. The ANC secretary-general’s office at Luthuli…

Promotion marks new era for women’s cricket in Eastern Cape
Story audio is generated using AI Eastern Province Senior Women’s coach Nkululeko Serame believes instilling belief in his players and…

Two bodies recovered from milk cooling tank in Eastern Cape | The Citizen
An inquest docket was opened for further investigation. A joint rescue in Humansdorp ended in tragedy when emergency teams recovered…

Eastern Cape launches pilot project to boost e waste recycling and local jobs – Green Building Africa
Pilot e waste collection project launched in Mthatha to improve recycling and reduce environmental risks. South Africa generates more than…

Cape storms threaten more than just food security
South Africa’s recent storms have left farms underwater, roads damaged and export supply chains under pressure – but early indications…

Two towns in South Africa where war is brewing
The Department of Sports, Arts and Culture has received over 38,000 objections to changing the names of historic towns and…

Thousands of objections received over proposed EC name changes
The Democratic Alliance says Sports, Arts and Culture minister Gayton McKenzie may still backtrack on several proposed town and city…

Keimoes, Keimoes, Northern Cape, South Africa Weather Forecast
Get accurate hourly forecasts for today, tonight, and tomorrow, along with 10-day daily forecasts and weather radar for Keimoes, Keimoes,…

MTN Accelerates 5G Rollout With R480m Investment in Free State and Northern Cape Communities – TechAfrica News
The investment forms part of MTN’s wider national infrastructure strategy unveiled earlier this year during the South African Investment Summit.…

Northern Cape copper drilling provides clear scale-up path
JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) – The latest drilling at Okiep in South Africa’s copper-endowed Northern Cape has provided a clear path to…

MTN puts R480m into Free State and Northern Cape network
MTN will spend R480m to boost connectivity across the Free State and Northern Cape this year. The company invests billions…

Northern Cape dismisses Hantavirus rumours
The department also cautioned the public against the spread of misinformation that could create unnecessary panic and confusion. A fabricated…

Severe thunderstorms expected: Orange Level 6 warning issued for Northern Cape, North West, and Free State
It's going to be a chilly long weekend across the country. The South African Weather Service has issued an Orange Level…

Five wins push Northern Cape’s Diamonds up in Telkom Netball League
The Northern Cape Diamonds impressed in Power Week 1 of the annual Telkom Netball League (TNL), climbing to third place…

MTN to upgrade network in Free State and Northern Cape
MTN will invest R480m in network upgrades and expansion in the Free State and Northern Cape to improve digital access…

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…

North West under scrutiny as Orbit forced out of home ground! | Daily Sun
MPL Shakes Botswe says failure by the ANC-led government has left the province without a single properly maintained stadium…

Institute of Market Agents of South Africa victorious in case against Matlosana Municipality, North West Province
Judge Andrew Reddy of South Africa's North West High Court on Tuesday handed down judgment wholly in favour of…

Former North West Premier Bushy Maape dies aged 68
Former North West Premier Kaobitsa “Bushy” Maape has died at the age of 68. In a statement, Maape's family confirmed…

Neglected stadiums rob North West of economic growth
In a legislature seating held in Mmabatho, EFF MPL Matshidiso Botswe raised concerns over the inability of Orbit College FC…

ANC pays tribute to former North West Premier Bushy Maape
The African National Congress (ANC) paid tribute to veteran politician and former North West Premier, Bushy Maape, describing him as…

Heavy rainfall led to overflowing dams and rivers, and flooded roads in the North West
Residents in the North West province are being urged to remain alert following heavy rainfall that has led to overflowing…

Former North West Premier Bushy Maape dies at 68
Former North West premier and ANC veteran Bushy Maape has died at the age of 68 after a short illness.Maape…

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…

Mpumalanga police seize R3m dagga consignment, arrest driver
Routine patrol on N4 leads to major dagga seizure near Kaapmuiden Mpumalanga police arrested a 37-year-old man after officers found…

RTMC given 48 hours to submit preliminary report Mpumalanga deadly crash
STANDERTON - The Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy, has instructed the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) to investigate the crash…

10 die as taxi and bus collide on misty road in Mpumalanga
Story audio is generated using AI Ten people were killed in a head-on collision between a minibus taxi and a…

UPDATE: Death toll in Mpumalanga crash rises to 10
STANDERTON - Ten people, including a driver have been killed and others injured in a bus and taxi crash in…

8 killed in Mpumalanga crash
STANDERTON - Eight people, including a driver have been killed and others injured in a bus and taxi crash in…

R27m Covid relief fraud: Three arrested for ‘ghost employee’ scheme in Mpumalanga | News24
The NPA’s Asset Forfeiture Unit seized five vehicles and preserved three properties in Pretoria, Middelburg and White River belonging…

Kwaggafontein state prosecutor meets Mpumalanga prosecutions head
The matter was struck off the court roll.The magistrate alleged that there was an unreasonable delay, making it difficult for…

12 years and R600m later, Mpumalanga parliamentary village remains a ghost town | News24
Mpumalanga’s multimillion-rand parliamentary village that remains unoccupied twelve years after construction began. Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport/Facebook Be…

Mpumalanga money pit: 10 years later, sports centre incomplete as costs soar to R5.2bn | News24
The envisaged high-altitude training centre in Belfast, Mpumalanga, has been under construction for more than 10 years. Supplied/Mpumalanga department of…

Mpumalanga Prosecutor under fire after Joe ‘Ferrari’ Sibanyoni case collapse sparks outrage
The Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development issued a scathing critique of the Mpumalanga prosecutor who was convicted of…

Chabane urges zero tolerance after illegal cross-border bus intercepted in Limpopo
The Chairperson of Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs, Mosa Chabane, has called for stronger accountability after authorities intercepted an…

Limpopo minibus taxi fire: Driver granted bail after tragic incident
The man who was allegedly driving the minibus taxi that burst into flames, resulting in the death of two school…

SolarAfrica acquires Nyakallo solar-BESS project in Limpopo
SolarAfrica, renewable energy company,  has entered into an agreement to acquire the Nyakallo utility-scale solar and battery storage project from…

Two South African drivers arrested for allegedly trafficking 48 undocumented Zimbabwean migrants in Limpopo
Two South African minibus drivers are expected to face human trafficking-related charges after Limpopo traffic officers intercepted two minibuses carrying…

Years after pit toilet outrage many Limpopo schools still lack proper sanitation
Twelve years after the explosion of public outrage over pit latrines in schools, many Limpopo schools still have inadequate sanitation.While…

Water crisis deepens across Free State, North West, Limpopo
Residents of QwaQwa collect water from a pipe near a bridge, as limited access to reliable supply forces people to…

Limpopo floods: Provincial disaster declared as recovery efforts begin
Lightning, strong and damaging surface winds, heavy rainfall, and floods that ravaged Limpopo in March have been declared a provincial…

How fuel hikes are hitting Limpopo households | Review
POLOKWANE – Fuel prices are driving up the cost of living in Limpopo, and it doesn’t stop at the petrol station.…

Limpopo records lowest inflation rate in South Africa | Review
POLOKWANE – While South Africans across the country felt the sting of a 4% inflation surge in April, residents of Limpopo…

Grandparents of missing Limpopo toddler Omphile Sethole arrested for alleged child negligence
The grandparents of missing two-year-old Omphile Sethole were arrested over the weekend on charges of alleged child negligence, as police…

The number of foot and mouth disease cases rises to 589 in the Free State
The number of confirmed cases of foot-and-mouth disease in the Free State has risen to 589, with at least 116…

Free State technician develops wireless lighting system for wheelchair users
Thabiso Matsemela, an employee in the project management and security division of the Free State Department of Public Works and…

MTN is putting R480m into the Free State and Northern Cape network
MTN will spend R480 million this year to increase connectivity in the Free State and the Northern Cape. The company…

Free State councilors apply for jobs in the municipalities they serve, fearing election losses in 2026
Free State Cogta MEC Sakie Mofokeng says councilors who have applied for jobs in the municipalities they serve are opposing…

South Africa: MTN sets aside $28.9 million for network upgrades in the Free State, Northern Cape
MTN plans to invest more than R480 million in network upgrades and expansion projects in the Free State and Northern…

Engineer Free State develops smart water safety system
A 28-year-old engineer from the Free State has designed a digital water monitoring system aimed at improving water safety and…

DA focuses on water waste and infrastructure failures in municipalities in the Free State
The Democratic Alliance (DA) in two Free State municipalities is taking action to address the ongoing water and infrastructure crises…

Free State police are offering rewards for ongoing murder investigations
The murder and robbery unit based in Phuthaditjhaba has appealed to the community for assistance in the murder of Khehla…

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…

Free State Hawks investigate cash robbery on N8 near Botshabelo
A security guard suffered a gunshot wound to the leg during the robbery on Saturday (5/16) and was transported to…