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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…

WATCH | Maile says Gauteng schools owe municipalities nearly R584m
Gauteng schools owed municipalities nearly R584m for electricity and water usage, and property rates, as of March, according to Gauteng…

SuperSport Schools News | Butterfly announced as official sponsor of the Gauteng Schools Netball Primary School League
Butterfly is proud to sponsor the 2026 Gauteng Schools Netball Primary School League, partnering with SASN and SuperSport Schools to…

Gauteng Gambling Board CEO fired amid explosive corruption findings
Gauteng MEC for Economic Development, Vuyiswa Ramokgopa has dismissed Gauteng Gambling Board CEO, Dr Karabo Mbele, with immediate effect after…

Gauteng to hike liquor licence fees and digitise applications to fix broken system
Gauteng Economic Development MEC Vuyiswa Ramokgopa, is moving to shake up the province’s liquor licensing system. This comes after she…

Gauteng Gambling Board CEO fired for ‘gross misconduct’
Story audio is generated using AI Gauteng Gambling Board CEO Karabo Mbele has been fired after a forensic investigation uncovered…

Kaya 959 Crosses 1.62-Million Listener Mark As Gauteng`s Middle Class Tunes In
Fresh data from South Africa's most comprehensive consumer survey has revealed that Gauteng's middle class is tuning in, and it's…

Gauteng Gambling Board CEO fired, CFO suspended following probe | News24
Gauteng Gambling Board CEO Karabo Mbele has been fired with immediate effect for serious governance failures and gross misconduct. …

Rising hypertension cases in Gauteng: Over 69,000 diagnosed, many under 45
Gauteng has recorded more than 69,000 new cases of hypertension in a year, with over 26,000 adults under the age…

No end in sight yet for Gauteng’s water woes
JOHANNESBURG - The Gauteng government admits it can’t set a deadline to end the province’s water crisis. The South African Human…

Gauteng East Jaguars win gold and bronze | Bedfordview Edenvale News
The Gauteng East Jaguars Mixed Open B team turned promise into podium finishes, delivering a gold-medal performance at the Action…

Tuesday’s weather: Thundershowers in most parts, with damaging winds in Western Cape | News24
Thundershowers are forecast for most parts of the country. Manything/iStock via Getty Images The South African Weather Service…

Spear Reit beats guidance as Western Cape property demand lifts earnings
Story audio is generated using AI Western Cape-focused Spear Reit beat its own guidance, with income and dividends per share…

Spear beats guidance, eyes 2027 confident in Western Cape rentals | News24
Western Cape-focused landlord Spear says it remains confident in the economic momentum of its chosen province and is eyeing up…

Destructive Western Cape storm blamed on climate change
As the floodwaters slowly recede across parts of the Western Cape, families are returning to homes caked in mud, with…

837 rape cases closed in Western Cape due to ‘untraceable victims’
Genevieve Serra|Published 6 hours agoIn a shocking revelation during a parliamentary session, police disclosed that 837 rape cases were closed…

Explosive clashes mark penultimate round of Western Cape Metropole domino league
The Western Cape Metropole Domino Board delivered another action-packed round of fixtures in Rocklands on Sunday, with dominant wins, dramatic…

Taxi fare hikes hit struggling commuters this week
Thousands of Western Cape commuters are paying more to travel from Monday (18 May 2026) after minibus taxi operators implemented…

Four people killed in Western Cape mass shooting
CAPE TOWN - Four people have been killed in a gang-related mass shooting in Wesbank in the Western Cape.Three women…

Anti-GBV group demands accountability over delayed distribution of rape kits to Western Cape SAPS
Western Cape-based anti-GBV organisation Ilitha Labantu says it is appalled that much-needed resources are being kept in storage instead of…

Roads gone, crops lost, lights out: Floods push farmers to the brink | News24
The impact varies across sectors, including citrus, stone and pome fruit, table grapes and poultry. Na'ilah Ebrahim www.news24.com [ad_2]

Scientists Finally Solve the Mystery of South Africa’s Tiny Leopards
Male leopard photographed by a leopard camera trap. Credit: Cape Leopard TrustCape leopards are small, genetically distinct, and locally adapted,…

Only 177-year-old town of its kind in South Africa voted among the best places to live in
A small seaside town in the Eastern Cape has been voted as one of the best small towns to live…

JSC to advise that Eastern Cape judge be suspended, pending tribunal over racial slur | News24
The JSC will recommend that High Court Judge Belinda Hartle be suspended as a tribunal prepares to probe allegations…

Stevovoh SA: The Rising Star of Kwaito Music from the Eastern Cape
The Eastern Cape is not just known for its stunning landscapes and rich culture; it is also renowned for producing…

South African floods devastate fruit crops across Cape regions
The devastation caused by last week’s floods and wind in South Africa’s Western and Eastern Cape has struck a devastating…

How to make an appointment for your learner’s licence in South Africa
Booking a learner’s licence appointment in South Africa depends on where you live. Gauteng and Eastern Cape residents can book…

Alleged witchcraft mob justice claims life of 75-year-old woman in Eastern Cape | The Citizen
The woman was accused of witchcraft, assaulted with a plank, and subsequently drowned. Her body was found naked next to…

South Africa launches ICT Cyberlab to expand digital learning access in Eastern Cape School
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Cape of storms: Record rainfall figures reported over 3 days last week | News24
Parts of the Western Cape experienced record rainfall this month, with Franschhoek receiving 389mm in the month of May. Gallo…

Eastern Cape couple sentenced over toddler’s abuse and murder
Eastern Cape couple, Robin Clarke and Kristen Clarke, will serve prison time following their conviction in the murder and neglect…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Public Interest SA flags NPA handing of Mpumalanga taxi bosses’ case
JOHANNESBURG - Public Interest SA has criticised the manner in which the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has handled the case…

Mpumalanga Premier addresses Kruger United home venue issue
The Premier of Mpumalanga, Mandla Ndlovu, has revealed to FARPost that engagements are underway to assist Kruger United to play…

Anglo-Boer War graves in Mpumalanga vandalised
A recent weekend trip to eMakhazeni in Mpumalanga by metal detectorists uncovered a neglected, vandalised and partially looted graveyard at…

Top ICT tenders: Mpumalanga education to upgrade connectivity
The Mpumalanga Department of Education requires installation and maintenance of high-speed network and internet provision. ICT-targeted activity on National Treasury’s…

Mpumalanga taxi boss Joe Sibanyoni set to return to court
Four men arrested for extortion, including Mpumalanga taxi boss Joe Sibanyoni, are set to return to court on Monday as…

Mbombela mother speaks out about lupus diagnosis | Mpumalanga News
While many were celebrating Mother’s Day on May 10, a Mbombela woman was raising awareness about lupus, a serious condition…

Who killed alleged Mpumalanga rhino poaching kingpin Joseph ‘Big Joe’ Nyalungu?
After surviving a shooting on May 8, alleged rhino poaching kingpin Joseph “Big Joe” Nyalungu was shot dead a week…

Suspected rhino poaching kingpin shot dead in Mpumalanga
Story audio is generated using AI A well-known businessman in Mkhuhlu, Mpumalanga, Joseph “Big Joe” Nyalungu, has been shot dead…

ASA turns to Gayton McKenzie to pay Mpumalanga Marathon winners
There is a light at the end of the tunnel for the 2024 winners of the now defunct Mpumalanga Marathon.…

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…

Overloaded bus travelling from Malawi to Joburg intercepted in Limpopo
A bus travelling from Malawi to Johannesburg was stopped near Polokwane in Limpopo after traffic officers found 90 passengers on…

Missing Omphile Sithole: Grandparents charged with child negligence in Limpopo
Police in Limpopo have arrested the paternal grandparents of missing toddler Omphile Sithole. The pair have been charged with child…

‘System robust and transparent’: IEC dismisses Malema’s 2024 vote-swapping claims at Limpopo school
The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has dismissed allegations by the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) that votes were swapped…

Grandparents arrested for negligence after Limpopo toddler vanishes from home | News24
Omphile Sethole disappeared from her home in Ga-Mabuela village, Limpopo, during the early hours of 2 May. Limpopo police…

Police arrest grandmother, grandfather as search for missing two-year-old Omphile continues in Limpopo
The grandmother, 52, of missing two-year-old Omphile Sethole, who was allegedly snatched from her bed in the early hours of…

Papa Penny quits MK Party and Parliament, cites betrayal by Limpopo leadership
Veteran Tsonga musician turned politician Gezane Eric Kobane, widely known as Papa Penny, has resigned from the uMkhonto weSizwe Party…

Limpopo crash tragedy: SAPS sergeant and retired captain among three dead
Police in Botlokwa, Limpopo have confirmed the identities of the three people killed in a horrific head-on collision on the…

‘You just feel helpless’: Motsoaledi speaks after fatal N1 crash | News24
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi on Friday recounted his horror during a visit to a grieving family after his official state…

Taxi fares to increase in Western Cape, Limpopo on Monday | The Citizen
Taxi associations say these increases cannot be avoided. Taxi fares in the Western Cape and Limpopo will increase for both…

Three killed in horror N1 head-on collision in Ha Phasa, Limpopo
Three people, including a victim allegedly found with a police appointment card, have died in a head-on collision involving a…

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…

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…