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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…

How Africa Data Centres Boosts South African Connectivity
The partnership supports demand linked to cloud computing and AI, both of which rely on fast, stable connections between infrastructure…

ANC in Gauteng in process of removing membership of pastor accused of raping girl
The African National Congress (ANC) in Gauteng has confirmed it is in the process of removing the man accused of…

JSC recommends Ledwaba for Gauteng judge president despite bribery allegations
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has recommended Gauteng deputy judge president Aubrey Ledwaba for the position of judge president for…

JSC recommends Ledwaba for Gauteng Judge President
The Judicial Service Commission has recommended Gauteng Acting Judge President Aubrey Ledwaba to be the president of the division. Ledwaba…

Ledwaba to appear before JSC seeking permanent appointment as Gauteng Judge President
Acting Gauteng Judge President Aubrey Ledwaba is set to appear before the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) on Tuesday seeking permanent…

Gauteng Government slams Msimanga’s claims as false, says MEC agreements were released months ago
The Gauteng government has slammed the DA’s Solly Msimanga, dismissing his claims about undisclosed MEC performance agreements as “factually incorrect…

Overcrowding, infrastructure failures and school safety dominate Gauteng education MEC’s agenda — but deeper structural pressures remain unresolved
Gauteng MEC Lebogang Maile’s State of Education address reflects a department under pressure but attempting to demonstrate responsiveness. MEC Lebogang…

Suspected hijackers killed in shootout with police in Gauteng
Two suspected robbers were shot dead after allegedly opening fire on police during a dramatic high-speed chase in Sebokeng, Gauteng.The…

SAWS issues destructive wet weather warning for Gauteng
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a forecast of rain for Gauteng this week, as some parts are…

GAUTENG OWNERS PUT JETOUR T2 ODYSSEY TO THE TEST AT ADVENTURE DAY | Jetour South Africa
Since its launch six months ago, the Jetour T Series has made a strong impression on the South African automotive…

Western Cape army deployment – a flimsy plaster on gaping gang gunshot wounds
They may look intimidating with their helmets, combat gear and assault rifles as they move along the streets of Cape…

Western Cape wine industry urged to adopt irrigation automation
Western Cape wine industry urged to adopt irrigation automation By Kris van der Bijl WESTERN Cape wine producers are being…

Wednesday’s weather: Severe thunderstorms in 4 provinces; damaging waves in Western Cape | News24
Damaging waves are expected in parts of the Western Cape. Christopher Furlong/Getty Images The South African Weather Service (SAWS)…

Western Cape dam levels continue to decline
Western Cape dam levels have declined to 44.8 percent, from 45.9% last week. The municipality says water consumption is still…

Western Cape Bolsters “War on FMD” as 50,000 New Vaccine Doses Arrive
The Western Cape Government has significantly ramped up its offensive against Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) following the arrival of a critical…

21 lives lost in 18 crashes despite heightened traffic enforcement in Western Cape
Following 18 crashes that claimed 21 lives last week, Western Cape traffic authorities have ramped up enforcement on provincial roads.…

MICHAEL AVERY | IFC backs innovative bond for Western Cape water security
Early forecasts of a looming “Super El Niño” — not a scientific term, but evocative enough — are beginning to…

The beautiful bonus of devastating Overberg wildfires
The smell of smoke has gone from the wild fynbos sanctuaries and the farmlands of the Overberg in the Western…

Heritage Western Cape rejects development at Oude Molen Eco Village
Heritage Western Cape has rejected a Heritage Impact Assessment for the proposed development at Oude Molen Eco Village in Cape…

Western Cape sees 21 deaths in 18 crashes despite intensified post-Easter traffic enforcement period
The Western Cape traffic authorities have intensified enforcement on provincial roads following a deadly week in which 18 crashes claimed…

Minister: Social grants works for our people | Daily Sun
Social Development Minister Nokuzola Tolashe says the results show social protection breaks poverty cycles and drives academic success in…

Hawks probe tender irregularities in Eastern Cape human settlements department
The Hawks are investigating alleged procurement irregularities and possible contract manipulation within the Eastern Cape department of human settlements following…

Eastern Cape prison inmate rearrested in hiding hours after escape
Police rearrested a 36-year-old convict hiding in a locked flat after escaping from an Eastern Cape prison at the weekend.The…

‘Masicule’ returns to shine spotlight on Eastern Cape’s choral roots
More than 500 voices will fill the Guy Butler Theatre in Makhanda this month as the National Arts Festival’s flagship…

Eastern Cape doctor makes history with landmark PhD in prosthetics field – LNN – Network News
Dr Luphiwo Mduzana, South Africa’s first black medical orthotist and prosthetist to earn a PhD, aims to transform national clinical…

Khanyiso Tshwaku | Eastern Cape’s schoolboy ‘chequebook’ exits mirror its jobs exodus | News24
Selborne College's utility forward Travis Enslin scores against Rondebosch at the Pretoria Boys High 125th Rugby Festival. Selborne lost the…

WATCH | ‘I do not claim to be a king’: Eziko apologises after Eastern Cape backlash
KuGompo City – Solomon Ogbonna Eziko, widely referred to as the “Igbo king,” has apologised to the AmaRharhabe kingdom and…

How climate-friendly farming is paying off for rural EC communities
Across the world, climate governance bodies are finding ways to capture greenhouse gas emissions from the atmosphere and store them…

‘I do not claim to be a king’: Eziko apologises following alleged coronation backlash
Solomon Ogbonna Eziko refered to as the 'Igbo king' has apologised to traditional leaders in the Eastern Cape and South…

AVX Engineers Completes Key Study To Upgrade Rural Access Roads In The Eastern Cape | Infrastructure news
AVX Engineers MD Camagu Xintolo Access to reliable roads remains a critical challenge for many rural communities in South Africa,…

Northern Cape Investment Conference Oversubscribed As Investors Flock To Seek Opportunities In SA’s New Growth Frontier | Infrastructure news
The first Northern Cape Investment and Jobs Conference, which got underway in Kimberley this morning, attracted over 900 stakeholders, foreign…

Northern Cape positioned as South Africa’s next major mining hub
SANDTON – The Northern Cape can be South Africa’s next mining hub, having the potential to unlock significant revenue from…

Northern Cape father jailed for raping daughter on her 13th birthday
A father from Northern Cape has been sentenced by the De Aar Regional Court for raping his biological daughter. To…

Saturday’s weather: Severe thunderstorms in Northern Cape; cloudy and warm across SA | News24
Partly cloudy and cool conditions are expected for most parts of the country. Robert Alexander/Getty Images Severe thunderstorms with…

Northern Cape to host inaugural jobs, investment conference
The Northern Cape Provincial Government is preparing to open the inaugural Northern Cape Investment and Jobs Conference at the Mittah…

Northern Cape Hopes To Become SAs New Economic Growth Node | Infrastructure news
The Northern Cape has the potential to unlock significant revenue from a revitalised and expanded mining sector, according to the…

Why the Northern Cape could be South Africa’s next mining hub
The Northern Cape has the potential to unlock significant revenue from a revitalised and expanded mining sector, according to Bongani…

Thursday’s weather: Cloudy and warm in most parts; severe thunderstorms in Northern Cape | News24
Partly cloudy and warm conditions are expected across most of the country. Danielle Beder/Roots RF/Gallo Images Partly cloudy and…

Northern Cape Investment Conference to Drive Jobs & Growth
The Northern Cape Investment and Jobs Conference aims to unlock growth across mining and renewable energy, attracting investment and driving…

Northern Cape Positions Tourism as a Key Driver of Investment at Inaugural Investment & Jobs Conference | Infrastructure news
The Northern Cape is advancing tourism as a core pillar of its economic strategy, unlocking new investment opportunities across its…

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…

Team North West shows its pedigree during SASA-II
Picture: Team North West during SASA-II/Supplied By OBAKENG MAJE 31 March 2026 – The North West Province was crowned as…

SAHRC exposes deep-rooted failures in North West scholar transport
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) exposed deep-rooted institutional failures in the North West scholar transport programme on Monday,…

Parents keep pupils home after storms damage two North West schools
Teaching and learning have been disrupted at two North West schools due to severe damage to the school buildings in…

‘Stop lying to us’: Angry North West residents lash ANC during Mashatile visit | News24
ANC deputy president Paul Mashatile acknowledged frustrations raised during door-to-door engagements in the North West, which included water shortages, a…

R1.9 billion boost for North West water projects
Karabo Ngoepe|Published 12 hours agoNorth West Premier Lazarus Mokgosi has outlined a series of targeted interventions to stabilise struggling municipalities,…

North West Premier Lazarus Mokgosi vows to turn around municipality
North West Premier Lazarus Mokgosi has placed the repair of local government at the centre of his State of the…

Premier decries ‘political plot’ in alleged misconduct probe
Karabo Ngoepe|Published 1 day agoUNDER-FIRE North West Premier Lazarus Mokgosi has blamed a 'political plot' against him for intensified scrutiny…

One province in South Africa is so bad that it violates several human rights
Municipal service delivery in the North West Province is so bad that the Human Rights Commission says it is violating…

Weekend Roundup | National schools athletics championships postponed, Mpumalanga principal dismissed for sexual relationship, DBE’s draft draws criticism
The National Schools Athletics Championships have been postponed from 8–11 April 2026 to 29 April 2026 following a last-minute venue…

‘Disgusting, stinking mess’: Rural Mpumalanga school’s 973 pupils share two pit toilets | News24
The dilapidated infrastructure at Lilanga Secondary School, located in the rural village of Mayflower/Diepvale within the Mpumalanga province. Be among…

Yellow Level 4 warning: Thunderstorms and hail expected in KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga
The South African Weather Service has issued a Yellow Level 4 warning for severe thunderstorms, hail and possible flooding in…

Mpumalanga-based TS Galaxy makes it to Nedbank Cup final | Mpumalanga News
Victor Letsoalo celebrates his goal. Photos: Supplied/TS Galaxy The Rockets have reached the Nedbank Cup final following a semi-final penalty…

Mpumalanga police probe incident after cop caught on video beating man at Volksrust station | News24
A police constable at the Volksrust station in Mpumalanga was caught on camera assaulting a man. A police constable…

Barberton Mines hosts media meet | Mpumalanga News
July Tiro, Cyril Woodroffe, Bonginkosi Masilela, Dr Fortunate Ngomane and Mthandazo Dlamini. Barberton Mines hosted a networking session at The…

Get to know Mpumalanga Paralympian Collen Mahlalela | Mpumalanga News
Mpumalanga Paralympian Collen Mahlalela. After winning the 2026 Sportsman of the Year with a Disability award, Mpumalanga Paralympian Collen Mahlalela…

Mpumalanga health admits nurse shortage but denies 94% claim | The Citizen
DA found Embhuleni hospital with five staff nurses instead of 78 required. Department cites bed utilisation rate not organogram alone.…

Police in Mpumalanga net 1,348 suspects in Easter weekend crackdown
​Mpumalanga police apprehended 1,348 suspects over the Easter weekend. Mpumalanga’s newly appointed police spokesperson, Col Mavela Masondo, said the focus…

32 arrested as police crack down on illegal mining in Mpumalanga
Police in Mpumalanga have continued disruptive operations targeting illicit mining in the Pilgrim’s Rest, Sabie and Graskop areas, resulting in…

Eight armed suspects ‘pose as petrol attendants’ in Limpopo filling station robbery
Police in Limpopo have launched a manhunt for eight armed suspects following a business robbery at a filling station outside…

Four years on: Limpopo police offer R100k reward in search for missing girl | News24
Fiona Mpfunzeni Matodzi went missing on 11 August 2022 in Itsani Village, Limpopo. Fiona Mpfunzeni Matodzi went missing on…

Five more arrested in Limpopo ‘fake king’ land scam case
Police in Limpopo have arrested five additional suspects linked to a case involving a man accused of posing as a…

Limpopo Breakup: Woman nabbed for arson at taxi rank after house blaze
A 40-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with a case of arson after a one-bedroomed house was allegedly set…

Limpopo football stakeholders slam corruption, poor leadership | Review
POLOKWANE – Football stakeholders from across Capricorn met at old Peter Mokaba Stadium on March 25 for a press briefing…

Fake ‘king’ saga deepens as five more suspects arrested in Limpopo fraud crackdown
A man accused of masquerading as a king, appointing his own “indunas” and unlawfully distributing land has drawn more suspects…

Northern Academy coach growing rugby in Limpopo | Review
POLOKWANE – Teacher and rugby coach at Northern Academy, Tony Marageni has loved the sport for as long as he…

Sekhukhune United snatch late win over Magesi in Limpopo derby to keep Top 3 hope alive
SEKHUKHUNE UNITED (0) 1Ndlovu 90+5’MAGESI                           (0) 0Sekhukhune United…

40-year-old man arrested in Limpopo for possession of R50,000 illicit cigarettes
A 40-year-old man has been arrested in Limpopo following the interception of a vehicle allegedly linked to the distribution of…

Police intensify search for missing toddler Kahlodi Mokibelo in Limpopo
Police in Limpopo have intensified the search for a toddler who went missing in the Mopani District eight days ago. Kahlodi…

Mulilo closes 337 MW Middlepunt solar in Free State
Mulilo, South African renewable energy developer,has reached financial close for the 337 MW (DC) Middlepunt Solar PV project near Welcome…

The number of foot-and-mouth disease cases in the Free State rises to 433
The Free State Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environmental Affairs has confirmed ten new cases of foot and mouth…

Major solar project reaches financial milestone in Free State
MATJHABENG – Mulilo has announced a major breakthrough in South Africa's renewable energy sector, successfully achieving financial close of the…

Nine officers have been granted bail over a shooting in the Free State that left four people dead
The nine Free State police officers accused of murder were granted police bail Bultfontein Magistrate's Court Monday. Accused sergeants Edward…

Cheetahs deliver knockout blow in Free State derby
Wingers Cohen Jasper and Michael Annies bagged a number of tries each as the Cheetahs produced one of their most…

Nine Free State police officers are due to appear in court charged with four murders
The nine police officers arrested in the Free State for the murder of four people, including a police officer, are…

It’s official: Faf is going to the Free State
The Cheetahs have confirmed the signing of Springbok scrum-half Faf de Klerk. The 34-year-old has committed to a two-year contract…

Police wins Free State Challenge Cup
Bloemfontein Police were crowned champions of the Free State Challenge Cup after a gripping and hard-fought final against Collegians Rugby…

Free State boy dies during school rugby match
SASOLBURG - The Free State Ministry of Education has announced that a student has died during a sports competition. Nhlakanipho…

How municipalities in the Free State have wasted R7 billion and what Parliament is doing about it
Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs has raised the alarm over more than R7 billion in unauthorized,…