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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…

Palesa Seku named Agriculture Gauteng Urban Farmer of the Year
When Palesa Seku moved back from Cape Town to Soweto in 2022, she knew she wanted to work in agriculture…

McKenzie's Soweto marathon ‘takeover’ move threatens the future of Gauteng’s young athletes
Sport, Arts and Culture Minister, Gayton McKenzie, must account for the reckless, unilateral manner in which he announced a national ‘takeover’…

Gauteng records 96% drop in new FMD outbreaks
Gauteng has reported a sharp decline in new foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreaks, with new cases falling from 166 between October…

Gauteng braces for heavy rain, damaging winds and possible hail
Gauteng is bracing for heavy rain, damaging winds and possible hail as a severe weather system moves across the province.…

Missing Gauteng teen could be in KuGompo City
A desperate search is under way for a 16-year-old Gauteng girl who vanished from her home and is suspected to…

Gauteng families live in a swamp of sewage
Gauteng families live in a swamp of sewage Hundreds of households in these RDP flats in Obed Nkosi township in…

WEATHER: Cape Town hit by rain and 76km/h wind gusts as Gauteng heats up on Thursday
Cape Town is in for a wet, windy and much cooler day, while Johannesburg and Pretoria will be significantly warmer…

Gauteng’s school safety crisis: raids, CCTV and private security at 245 high‑risk schools
Badirile Secondary School in Khutsong, Carletonville, has become a grim symbol of Gauteng’s school safety crisis. During a South African…

Be warned! Pouring water on someone is a criminal offence
Gauteng police have warned that pouring water on someone can amount to a criminal offence after Spring Day celebrations turned…

Gauteng fails to account for over 200 000 FMD vaccine doses
The Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (GDARD) has finally admitted that only 540,000 animals were vaccinated against Foot…

Saturday’s weather: Thundershowers across SA, with strong winds in Western Cape | News24
Thunderstorms are expected in most parts of the country. Clive Stewart/Roots RF/Gallo Images Thunderstorms are expected in most parts…

Women behind the Western Cape’s life-changing organ transplants
As Women’s Month draws to a close, the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is highlighting the women at…

Venerable C-130BZ Hercules fills core role in Western Cape SAR training camp – DefenceWeb
The lone airworthy C-130BZ Hercules on the 28 Squadron asset register showed it’s still up to the task during a…

PRASA warns of train delays amid widespread Eskom outages – Smile 90.4FM
 Western Cape commuters are being warned of delays and disruptions to train services due to major Eskom power supply interruptions. PRASA…

CapeNature offers free access to 24 Western Cape reserves in September
Tracy-Lynn Ruiters|Published 17 minutes agoWestern Cape residents will get the chance to swap the city for hiking trails, beaches, mountains…

Downed power lines, damaged water pipes as severe weather batters Western Cape | News24
Severe weather wreaked havoc across the Western Cape on Thursday night, leaving Prince Albert without electricity after downed power lines…

WC legislature unites in condemnation over proposed closure of Premier Foods factory in Tulbagh
About 3,500 employees stand to lose their jobs since the announcement was made last month. The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF)…

Court victory for Western Cape’s donor-funded schools
Equal Education and the South African Democratic Teachers Union have again failed to overturn sections of the Western Cape Provincial…

3,641 people begin lenacapavir HIV prevention in Western Cape
As of August 23, 3,641 people in South Africa’s Western Cape province had begun HIV prevention with the injectable drug…

New Western Cape education MEC inherits schools divided by inequality, gangs and safety fears
Story audio is generated using AI Jaco Londt has inherited an education system of stark contrasts: record matric results and…

WEATHER: Heavy rain, hail and excessive lightning to hit SA
Struggling to decide what to wear? Here’s what today’s weather has in store for South Africa’s nine provinces. Your daily weather, UVB…

WEATHER: Severe thunderstorms and freezing temperatures to batter SA
Struggling to decide what to wear? Here’s what today’s weather has in store for South Africa’s nine provinces. Your daily weather, UVB…

Northern Cape Gets Orange Level 5 Storm Warning Today
The Northern Cape has an Orange Level 5 severe-thunderstorm warning today, with damaging winds and waves also expected between Alexander…

SAWS issues advisories for very cold, wet and windy conditions
Friday, September 4, 2026 The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued several advisories for very cold, wet and windy…

Six Cheetah Cubs Born at Eastern Cape Game Reserve!
Six new spots of good news have arrived in the Eastern Cape! A litter of six cheetah cubs will soon…

Two Eastern Cape artisans make national awards finals
Warning: This article may contain graphic and/or adult content unsuitable for minors and sensitive readers. Read the article Supplied Two…

ANC faces local council blow as IEC stands firm on candidate deadlines
The African National Congress (ANC) suffered a setback after failing to submit lists in some Eastern Cape municipalities, blaming the…

Orange Level 5 warning issued for severe thunderstorms in Northern Cape
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued an Orange Level 5 warning for severe thunderstorms over parts of the…

Looking for a different summer holiday? Try the Eastern Cape
As the weather warms up and anticipation for summer grows, many South Africans will be starting to think about where…

Fierce weather to pummel SA with heavy rain and strong winds
Struggling to decide what to wear? Here’s what today’s weather has in store for South Africa’s nine provinces. Your daily weather, UVB…

Kazera secures mining right for Sea Concession 2A in Northern Cape
Commercial production from the site is targeted for Q1 2027. Credit: Mashudi iM/Shutterstock.com. Kazera Global has received formal approval for…

Kazera subsidiary receives Northern Cape mining right approval
Aim-listed Kazera Global has announced that, following consideration by the Regional Mining Development and Environmental Committee, South Africa’s Department of…

South Africa: Northern Cape Shows Solid Progress in Service Delivery and Infrastructure Development
The National Council of Provinces (NCOP) Northern Cape Provincial Whip, Mr Patrick Mabilo, has expressed deep appreciation for the positive…

500 MVA Aquila transmission substation commisioned in Northern Cape – Green Building Africa
The 400/132 kV Aquila Main Transmission Substation has been completed and handed over to the grid. The substation has an…

Monday’s weather: Fine, cool, warm for most of SA, with showers in 4 provinces | News24
Fine, cool, and warm weather is expected across most provinces on Monday, with scattered showers and rain in parts…

Northern Cape man, 22, sentenced to 20 years for raping his mother
A 22-year-old man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for raping his biological mother while she was asleep…

Northern Cape woman arrested after drugs found hidden inside diaper
A 27-year-old Northern Cape woman has been arrested in Augrabies after police allegedly found dagga and tik worth an estimated…

Friday’s weather: Strong winds in Western Cape, Northern Cape, KZN; warm, showers in parts | News24
Damaging winds are expected in parts of KwaZulu-Natal, the Northern Cape and Western Cape. Gallo Images/Foto24/Cornel van Heerden The…

SunCentral reaches major delivery milestones at Northern Cape project
Solar energy company SolarAfrica and local engineering firm Proconics NewFields, on August 26 marked the completion and energisation of SunCentral 1,…

The Northern Cape Gambling and Liquor Board (NCGLB) in partnership with the South African Police Service (SAPS)
Posts about The Northern Cape Gambling and Liquor Board (NCGLB) in partnership with the South African Police Service (SAPS) written…

12-year old girl dies, 8 saved as North West police teams battle floodwaters
VRYBURG – A total of ten rescue scenes and one recovery operation were executed in the Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati…

North West Premier pledges support to flood-stricken Taung communities
Severe flooding in parts of the North West has left communities isolated and several roads inaccessible following a week of…

Viral video exposes ANC North West infighting ahead of local elections | The Citizen
Deputy secretary Viola heard lashing out at provincial secretary Diremelo, accusing him of working against PEC dissolution. With local government…

WATCH | Funeral service of former NW Premier, Bushy Maape underway
VRYBURG - Mourners have gathered at Huhudi Stadium to bid farewell to the late former North West Premier, Bushy Maape.He…

Liquid, Microsoft unveil mobile digital lab for North West youth
Liquid Intelligent Technologies, Microsoft and the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies have launched a solar-powered mobile digital lab at…

MTN South Africa to Invest Over R150 Million in North West Network Expansion – TechAfrica News
MTN said it remains committed to working with government and strategic partners to promote nation-building, stimulate economic growth and ensure…

14 suspected illegal miners found dead at abandoned shaft in North West.
Fourteen suspected illegal miners have been found dead at an abandoned shaft in the North West. It's understood the group…

SA National Summer Games begin in North West – Inside Politics
By Charmaine Ndlela All roads will lead to Rustenburg in the North West this week as 670 athletes and coaches…

North West premier wields axe in cabinet reshuffle, removes education MEC | News24
North West Premier Lazarus Mokgosi has announced changes in his provincial executive council. Jeffrey Abrahams/Gallo Images Be among those who…

Illegal mining crisis grips North West province as lawmakers demand action
RUSTENBURG – The North West Provincial Legislature has sounded the alarm over a surge in illegal mining operations and unauthorised…

Cop arrested in Mpumalanga for alleged links to diesel truck hijacking syndicate
A police officer has been arrested in Mpumalanga for his alleged links to a diesel truck hijacking syndicate. The Flying…

University of Mpumalanga hosts agriculture dialogue with young farmers | Mpumalanga News
Prof Thenjiwe Meyiwa. > Photo: Facebook/UniMpumalanga. The University of Mpumalanga (UMP), in partnership with the Department of Agriculture, hosted a…

Mpumalanga launches project aimed at assisting emerging farmers – SABC News – Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa’s news leader.
Mpumalanga Agriculture MEC says the provincial government is creating opportunities for farmers. sabcnews.com www.sabcnews.com [ad_2]

Mpumalanga CEO: A one-day game straight after a three-day game will be a challenge
First-class cricket in division two has become the 1st Class Shield ahead of the 2026-27 domestic season in South Africa.…

8 Mpumalanga municipalities switch to AARTO traffic fines | Middelburg Observer
Traffic authorities across eight Mpumalanga municipalities have officially scrapped traditional traffic fines in favour of full AARTO enforcement. In Steve…

R53m paid to Mpumalanga anti-crime wardens for sitting at home | News24
The Mpumalanga Department of Safety and Security and Liaison spent almost R53 million in 11 months paying 1 200 Crime…

RAF Mbombela service centre moves to Brown Street | Mpumalanga News
The Road Accident Fund’s Mbombela Customer Service Centre (CSC) is temporarily relocating to 34 Brown Street, Mbombela Central in Mpumalanga…

Nationwide fuel price increase shock from Wednesday | Mpumalanga News
For illustration only. Both 93-octane and 95-octane petrol will increase by R1.34 per litre on Wednesday, September 2, the Department…

Six suspected illegal miners found shot dead in Mpumalanga
Six suspected illegal miners have been found shot dead on a mountain in Mashobote, near Ngodwana, in what police believe…

Mpumalanga police probing 6 counts of murder after shooting involving illegal miners
Mpumalanga police are investigating six counts of murder following a shooting involving illegal miners. A resident in Ngodwana alerted authorities…

Two young Limpopo men turn their own struggles into a free, learning app
Story audio is generated using AI For many pupils in rural communities, access to quality educational resources can depend on…

Local entrepreneur positions new avocado oil processing plant in Limpopo for global competitiveness
South African agroprocessing company Ecovado has started operating a new avocado oil processing plant in Limpopo, together with technology partner…

Limpopo ANCYL demands blue lights while backing financial failure promotions | News24
The ANCYL in Limpopo has celebrated and condemned Premier Phophi Ramathuba’s executive reshuffle, raising questions about whether the organisation…

Heavy traffic expected in Limpopo as ZCC worshippers flock to Moria
Story audio is generated using AI More than 4,000 buses from across the country, along with midi-buses and minibuses from…

Three MECs out as Ramathuba reshuffles Limpopo cabinet
POLOKWANE - Limpopo Premier Phophi Ramathuba has announced a major reshuffle of her Executive Council, with three MECs removed from…

Court rules against Limpopo scrapyard refusing to release man’s car over 2021 towing fees
The Limpopo High Court in Polokwane has dismissed an application by a scrapyard seeking to overturn an earlier court order…

Limpopo learners to represent SA at global invention competition in China | Review
POLOKWANE – Eight learners from seven Limpopo schools will represent South Africa next year as the only African delegation at…

ANC’s revolving door: Officials move from mayoral chains to executive power in Limpopo | News24
Limpopo Premier Phophi Ramathuba has reshuffled her executive team. Be among those who shape the future with knowledge. Uncover exclusive…

Coding and Robotics partnerships enhance future-ready skills in Limpopo schools
Coding and Robotics clubs, hands-on technology and future-focused skills are set to reach more Limpopo learners following the handover of…

Limpopo Woman Turns Banana Plants Into Hair
Innovative and environmentally conscious Limpopo businesswoman, Ms Lufuno Nemakonde, the Managing Director of Limpopo-based Funocurls Green Beauty, is set to…

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
Note to editors: You will find it in attachment English And Sesotho sound fragments Jafta Mokoena MPL And African sound…

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…