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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…

WEATHER: Expect rain, 63 km/h gusts in Cape Town on Tuesday, Gauteng enjoys sunshine
Cape Town is set for a wet and windy Tuesday, with occasional rain expected during the morning before mostly cloudy…

November elections: DA targets outright wins in Gauteng and WC metros
The Democratic Alliance (DA) said it was confident that it would retain its power in Cape Town, while gaining control…

EFF backs Lesufi’s revamp of Gauteng traffic wardens amid vandalism surge
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in Gauteng has welcomed the move by Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi to train and integrate…

Lesufi unveils major overhaul of Gauteng Traffic Wardens programme
The Gauteng Provincial Government has announced a major restructuring of the Gauteng Traffic Wardens (GTW) Programme aimed at strengthening law…

Gauteng police searching for killers of 2 MK Party members shot in Bekkersdal
The party has identified its slain members as Mozwakhile Zungu and Siyabonga Mabaso. This attack brings the number of murders…

Gauteng police seize R12.6 million in stolen copper linked to cross-border smuggling operation
Gauteng police have seized suspected stolen copper worth more than R12.6 million in Johannesburg after tracking a cross-border smuggling operation…

R12m worth of alleged stolen copper seized in Gauteng
Police in Gauteng have seized suspected stolen copper worth more than R12 million. The copper was recovered during a major…

Gauteng Kayak Championships come to White River
The Lowveld Canoe Club hosted the Gauteng Marathon Championships at Longmere Dam near White River on June 6 and 7.…

WEATHER: Sunny skies, cool nights expected on Friday in Gauteng and Cape Town
Residents in Johannesburg, Pretoria and Cape Town can expect dry, mostly sunny weather conditions on Friday, with temperatures climbing into…

Immigrant traders abandon shops in Springs, Gauteng, after threats
Vainet Spatini moved to South Africa from Mozambique in March to run a chips and bunny-chow shop from her brother’s…

Western Cape strengthens adolescent mental health services with new specialised unit
Where we heal matters just as much as how we heal. For years, young girls navigating severe mental health crises…

Western Cape strengthens FMD response as farmers, veterinarians and government work together to expand vaccination efforts
The Western Cape Government continues to strengthen its response to Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD), with the Western Cape Department of Agriculture…

Western Cape’s disaster recovery: 70% of roads reopened after storms
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has provided a critical progress report on the province’s ongoing disaster recovery operations, following a…

Western Cape salutes national champions Hope FC
Fresh from one of the most remarkable debut seasons in South African football, national ABC Motsepe League champions Hope FC…

Ground Broken on R650m GrandWest Mall: A Vision Inspired by the Western Cape
The landscape of the Western Cape’s premier entertainment hub is officially transforming. Flanagan & Gerard Property Group, alongside Sun International’s…

IEC reports smooth Western Cape voter registration drive amid minimal technical glitches
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) in the Western Cape said that voter registration is proceeding smoothly so far. The commission…

Fatal shootings of two political figures in Eastern and Western Cape condemned
The killing of two political figures in two separate incidents in the Eastern and Western Cape has been widely condemned.…

Western Cape High Court rules in favour of pensioner in property dispute with daughter
After a property deal soured, a pensioner has successfully regained ownership of his home after the Western Cape High Court…

Operation Prosper: Mashatile says 672 arrests recorded in Western Cape gang crackdown
Deputy President Paul Mashatile says Operation Prosper has led to 672 arrests in the Western Cape as government intensifies efforts…

Western Cape Home Affairs extends hours for voter registration weekend
Provincial Electoral Officer Michael Hendrickse said special arrangements are also in place to assist homeless communities in obtaining identity documents.…

From bush to beach: Why the Eastern Cape is ideal for a winter escape
As South Africans look for more practical and affordable ways to travel this winter, shorter getaways are becoming increasingly popular.…

Bloodshed mars voter registration weekend as two political activists gunned down
The voter registration weekend has been marred by the killing of at least two political party representatives in separate incidents…

Eastern Cape ready for voter registration weekend
Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC)The Electoral Commission says it is fully prepared to open thousands of voting stations across…

Mbalula asks Mabuyane to respect court order declaring ANC’s Eastern Cape PTT unlawful | News24
ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has instructed the ANC Eastern Cape PTT led by Oscar Mabuyane to respect the court’s decision…

Court sets aside ANC NEC decision to appoint Eastern Cape task team. – Fullview | Telling empowering stories, South Africans want to hear
By Lehlohonolo Lehana. The High Court in Makhanda has ruled that the African National Congress (ANC) has unlawfully appointed its…

ANC Eastern Cape branch leaderless as court declares task team invalid | The Citizen
Aggrieved ANC members successfully challenged the appointment of an interim leadership structure, arguing it violated the party's constitution. Another devastating…

COSATU Eastern Cape marches against High Cost of Living and Austerity Measures – COSATU
Congress Of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) in the Eastern Cape will be participating in the nationwide protest tomorrow, 19…

Mthatha Express South – E-Edition – 18 June 2026
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Mbalula’s ANC Eastern Cape power move crushed as court declares task team unlawful
The ANC’s Eastern Cape Provincial Task Team (PTT) has been declared unconstitutional, unlawful and invalid.Judge Vuyokazi Pamella Noncembu handed down…

Heroic Eastern Cape police dog Floppy killed during pursuit of armed robbery suspects
Eastern Cape police have confirmed the death of K9 patrol dog Floppy, who was fatally shot while assisting officers in…

Fuel Keeps the Northern Cape Moving. It Could Also Be Where Our Youth Find Their Future
By: Faith Madoda - Founder, TSS Petroleum Group, Kuruman South Africa’s cost-of-living crisis is often discussed in broad national terms,…

Father’s Day weather: Damaging winds expected in parts of Northern Cape and Western Cape | The Citizen
Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 21 June 2026.…

Friday’s weather: Rain in 6 provinces, strong winds in Northern Cape, cold elsewhere | News24
Wet conditions are expected in at least six provinces. Jason Oxenham/Getty Images Cloudy and cold conditions are expected…

Thursday’s weather: Chance of rain in 5 provinces, cloudy, cool and cold elsewhere | News24
Wet conditions are expected in at least five provinces. Getty Images/Sarayut Thaneerat Wet conditions are expected in parts of…

Northern Cape records drop in violent crime despite rising property offences
The latest crime statistics, released in Kimberley on Monday (15/6), showed promising declines in a number of violent crime categories…

School trip ends in tragedy as teacher killed in Northern Cape bus crash | News24
A teacher from Kathu Primary School was killed and six other adults injured when a bus carrying pupils and staff…

Diamonds face Tshukudu on Friday in crucial fifth-place netball battle
On Friday, the Northern Cape Diamonds are playing out for fifth or sixth position in the third and last power…

Northern Cape man kills wife, son and wounds another | The Citizen
Following the shooting, the suspect fled the scene to a friend's house. A domestic dispute at a social gathering in…

Sishen Classic Charity Golf Day raises R2 million for Northern Cape communities
The Sishen Classic Charity Golf Day continues to make a meaningful difference in Northern Cape communities by raising funds that…

Lithium Africa gearing up for imminent Northern Cape drilling campaign
Mineral exploration company Lithium Africa is preparing for a large-scale 3 500 m drilling campaign at its flagship Springbok project, in…

North West Province to host 32nd South African Music Awards
The announcement was made on 27 May by North West MEC for Arts, Culture, Sport and Recreation Galerekwe Tsotso Tlhapi,…

ANC leaders criss cross North West in anniversary blitz
The ANC, celebrating 114 years in existence this week, deployed its national officials to the North West, a service delivery…

Mulilo reaches financial close on 77MW/308MWh Hartebeesfontein BESS project in North West Province – Green Building Africa
77 MW / 308 MWh battery energy storage project located near Klerksdorp strengthens grid support capacity in the City of…

ANC 114th anniversary: North West residents demand better service delivery
As the ANC gears up to celebrate its 114th anniversary in Rustenburg today, some residents say the party needs to…

Mayor, officials implicated in R60m North West municipality corruption | News24
Tswaing mayor Norah Mahlangu is accused of approving the unlawful appointment of several officials without the council's approval. Be among…

North West activist Mokoena Letsie laid to rest
POTCHEFSTROOM - Activists in the North West have said they remain determined to continue Mokoena Letsie's work despite his killing.Speaking at…

North West municipality fails to pay May salaries for general workers
Over 100 general workers at Tswaing Local Municipality have not been paid their May wages. Photo: Tswaing municipality website General…

Floods expose shortcomings in North West disaster response systems
Floods expose shortcomings in North West disaster response systems. (Image source: 123RF) Heavy floods that cut off roads, bridges and…

SAMAs Return To North West For Its Historic Homecoming Edition
TL;TR The South African Music Awards are heading back to the North West Province for their 32nd edition on 15…

SAMA 32 heads back home as North West lands biggest music night | The Citizen
North West is getting ready for a memorable music celebration as the SAMAs return. The South African Music Awards (SAMAs)…

Mpumalanga N4 crash: Eight killed, one critically injured
Eight people have lost their lives and another sustained serious injuries follongowing a devastating collision between a taxi and a…

Concern as 61 Mpumalanga schools are deemed beyond repair
Thousands of children across Mpumalanga are attending schools that have deteriorated so badly that the provincial government says are no…

Local models in Mpumalanga earn spots in Miss African Beauty South Africa 2026 | Mpumalanga News
South Africa’s most exciting beauty-with-a-purpose pageant has unveiled the 20 exceptional women who will compete for the coveted title of…

Mpumalanga taxi driver spends R9,200 on diesel and has R3,800 left to live on – Scrolla.Africa
Funda ngesiZulu By Rorisang Modiba The driver says owners pay taxi drivers 25% of daily takings, around R13,000 a month,…

Court dismisses appeal by Mpumalanga police commissioner Semakaleng Manamela
Suspended Mpumalanga provincial police commissioner Lieutenant-General Semakaleng Manamela has failed in her application for leave to appeal the judgment dismissing…

Standerton Mall and Beyond: How South Africa’s 17,000m² Retail Project is Reshaping Mpumalanga’s Construction Market – CCE l ONLINE NEWS
After a decade of delays and whispered promises, Standerton Mall is finally rising from the ground in Mpumalanga province. The…

R2m on a fence and guardhouse: Mpumalanga will now try to get money back | News24
The guardhouse outside the Ehlanzeni district offices in KaNyamazane, belonging to the Mpumalanga Department of Basic Education, was renovated to…

The oldest rugby club in Mpumalanga is fighting for survival | Middelburg Observer
The two oldest clubs in Mpumalanga. One no longer exists. The other is fighting for survival. Middelburg is the province’s…

Vaping targets a new generation, prompts calls for stronger legislation | Mpumalanga News
While South Africa has made significant progress in reducing cigarette smoking in recent decades, public health advocates warn that vaping…

N4 crash claims eight lives in Mpumalanga
Eight people were killed in a collision between a minibus taxi and truck on the N4 near Waterval Onder in…

Limpopo Gambling Board Engage in 2026/27 LEDET Budget Speech
The Chief Executive Officer of the Limpopo Gambling Board (LGB), Mr. Gregory Makoko, together with representatives from licensed operators Bettabets…

Limpopo Music Dialogue spotlights lekompo’s rise
Hosted at Meropa Casino by the Limpopo Department of Sport, Arts and Culture in partnership with the Africa Rising Music…

Voter registration weekend sees 330k transactions in Limpopo | Review
IEC reveals the outcome of the first voter registration weekend in Limpopo. LIMPOPO – The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) in…

Limpopo police enhance security measures after suspect arrested for vandalising IEC branding
Police in Limpopo said it is closely monitoring the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) voter registration after one person was arrested…

Ratshivhadelo: Limpopo clubs are relegated by interference
Milford FC celebrate their promotion to the Betway Premiership after the PSL Play-Offs match against Magesi FC. Photo: Gallo Images…

Limpopo women farmers grow thriving businesses and create jobs through agriculture
As South Africa celebrates Youth Month, two young women from Limpopo are demonstrating how agriculture can create jobs, drive economic…

How Limpopo legislature’s secretary steered millions to a connected law firm | News24
The secretary to the Limpopo legislature, Timothy Maake, is accused of favouring a law firm linked to his family. Be…

Limpopo police constable faces corruption charges for demanding R10 000 bribe
A Limpopo police constable is facing corruption charges after allegedly demanding a R10,000 bribe from a timber truck owner and…

Schoolgirl rugby talent selected for Limpopo | Review
POLOKWANE – The 17-year-old Kea Ramaifo is proving that determination and hard work can turn dreams into reality. A late…

Illegal border crossing continues in Limpopo amid deportation of Malawians
Separate buses carrying Zimbabweans from the Lindela Repatriation Centre also departed, bringing the total number to over 1,500. Many of…

Intense legal dispute over $3.7 million Bentley in connection with the Free State asbestos scandal
A 2015 Bentley Continental GT sold for almost R3.7 million and previously owned by a suspect in the R255m asbestos…

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Free State officials have awarded R8 million in grants to relatives and deceased, finds SIU | News24
Acting SIU boss Leonard Lekgetho says an investigation into the Free State Provincial Government's Bursary Scheme has revealed serious mismanagement…

‘Money for relatives’: Free State stock market scandal continues to deepen as SIU details spending
More than R8.3 million in irregular expenditure linked to the Free State Government's bursary program is being pursued for recovery…

Life sentences for mother and boyfriend in Free State in horrific child abuse case
A Free State mother and her boyfriend have been sentenced to life imprisonment in the Bloemfontein Sexual Offenses Court for…

Reflections on my first year as Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of the Free State
Author: Prof Hester C. KlopperThe first year of any leadership journey invites reflection. For me, that journey began on 9…

The Free State’s education department takes action after parents close abandoned Welcome School | News24
Welcome Community Driven Citizen Movement (Gatvol) Voice for Change visited Western Holdings Primary School to conduct a surveillance inspection regarding…

Free State boy loses leg in farm accident: ‘There was nothing left – it looked like minced meat’ | News24
Ernst Groenewald lost his leg in a horrific accident on their farm in Hertzogville in the Free State. Be among…

Deadly weekend on the Free State’s roads, with three people killed in a multi-vehicle crash
Emergency services were activated around 5.20am after four vehicles were involved in the accident. The collision involved a light motor…

The undefeated Free State Crinums claim their fifth TNL title
The victory saw the Bloemfontein-based team complete an undefeated campaign and secure their fifth TNL title, ending the Fireballs' reign…