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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 faces backlash as parents, educators demand reversal of school budget cuts
The DA has submitted a petition signed by over 16,000 Gauteng residents calling for the reversal of school budget cuts…

Benjamin Jones scores big with dual Gauteng ice hockey selection | Sandton Chronicle
Grade 4 Redhill learner Benjamin Jones has achieved an impressive milestone after being selected to represent Gauteng in the U12…

Ramokgopa axes Gauteng gambling board CEO
JOHANNESBURG - Gauteng Economic Development MEC Vuyiswa Ramokgopa has sacked Gauteng Gambling Board CEO Dr Karabo Mbele.Ramokgopa acted swiftly after a…

Gauteng High Court puts child’s happiness first in custody battle
A child’s stability and emotional well-being are more important than a parent’s financial superiority, the Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg, ruled,…

Gauteng sees alarming rise in hypertension cases among young adults
The Gauteng Department of Health has raised alarm over a sharp increase in hypertension cases among adults under 45, revealing…

Gauteng records sharp rise in hypertension among adults under 45
The Gauteng Department of Health has raised concern over a growing number of adults under the age of 45 being…

WEATHER: Cloudy, mild Gauteng expected on Thursday, Cape Town stays cool
Johannesburg residents can expect mild, mostly cloudy weather on Thursday, with a daytime high of 19C and an overnight low…

From mines to wastewater, SAHRC Inquiry lays bare environmental toll of GP water crisis
The South African Human Rights Commission’s (SAHRC) investigative inquiry into the water crisis that has gripped Gauteng for several years…

Corruption claims deepen anger over Gauteng water woes
Several stakeholders have told the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) that Gauteng’s water crisis is getting worse because of…

Wednesday’s weather: Foggy morning, light rain in most parts; partly cloudy, cool in Gauteng | News24
Light rain is forecast for most parts of the country. Sarayut Thaneerat/Getty Images Morning fog and light rain are…

Western Cape deploys Bentley Blyncsy for road monitoring – Engineering.com
The system will use dash camera imagery and machine learning to track guardrails, signs, lighting, debris and vegetation.The Western Cape…

Western Cape farmers face devastating losses due to flooding and cold fronts
The Western Cape’s agricultural sector has been dealt a severe blow following a series of intense cold fronts that triggered…

EFF back in the Western Cape High Court to challenge fuel levy hike
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have returned to the Western Cape High Court to continue its fight against the increase…

Another gold for SA at Chelsea Flower Show
South Africa’s garden at the Chelsea Flower Show has won gold and best in show. Speaking to CapeTalk's John Maytham,…

Western Cape High Court orders unemployed man to return VW Polo after five-year legal dispute
A Western Cape man has been ordered by the High Court to return his 2012 Volkswagen Polo after a five-year…

Aid needed for Western Cape residents
CAPE TOWN - The recent storms to hit the Western Cape are almost unprecedented in the destruction they have caused.In…

Cape Union Mart local sourcing drives job creation in Western Cape retail sector
Cape Union Mart local sourcing drives job creation in Western Cape retail sector CAPE Town-based Cape Union Mart International (CUMI),…

Three Western Cape men sentenced for the murder of police officer Sakhumzi Mbucela
Three suspects convicted of murdering a police officer have been sentenced in the Western Cape High Court on Tuesday.Luzuko Yalezo,…

Police hunt wanted fraud and murder suspects in Western Cape and Limpopo
Police have appealed for public assistance in tracing these wanted suspects who are being sought for serious crimes.Police in the…

ANC scrambles to finalise mayoral candidates in Western Cape as internal divisions deepen
With local government elections fast approaching, the ANC in the Western Cape is only now getting around to winnowing mayoral…

Eastern Cape principal shot ahead of school crime awareness event
Story audio is generated using AI An Eastern Cape high school principal was on Tuesday shot and seriously injured in…

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

The League that will reshape Eastern Cape Rugby
Schoolboy rugby in South Africa has long been built on pride, legacy and tradition. But in recent years, it has…

Skills mismatch deepens as South Africa loses 345 000 jobs in first quarter
South Africa’s unemployment crisis has intensified with the loss of 345 000 jobs in the first quarter of 2026, according…

Morgan Bay: A seaside escape where the Wild Coast slows down
There are towns that make a strong first impression, and then there are places like Morgan Bay that settle into…

Police probe triple murder in Duncan Village, Eastern Cape | The Citizen
A preliminary witness statement said the three men had visited a shack when they were accosted. Eastern Cape police in…

Schools built by Eastern Cape families in the 1980s have been left to ruin
A classroom at Vulingcobo High near Dutywa. Photos: Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik At Mbashe Primary near Mthatha, mud classrooms built by parents…

South Africa: Flood Relief on the Way for Cape Farmers – South African News Briefs – May 19, 2026
  Flood Relief Is on the Way for Western and Eastern Cape Farmers Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen has said…

Floods smash South Africa’s citrus and fruit farms – Scrolla.Africa
Funda ngesiZulu Listen to this article. By Palesa Matlala Floods in the Gamtoos Valley hit citrus farms just as growers…

Telkom hands over ICT laboratory to Eastern Cape School to drive digital inclusion
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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…

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…

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 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…

NPA clarifies status of Mpumalanga prosecutor as absent not missing
The NPA has moved to clarify reports surrounding a prosecutor at the centre of a dramatic Mpumalanga court saga, insisting…

Experience the Tomjachu Trail Run: A unique bush escape in Mpumalanga
There are weekends away, and then there are weekends where you swap traffic lights for zebra crossings of the wildlife…

Absent prosecutor in taxi tycoon Joe Sibanyoni case to face Mpumalanga DPP
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has confirmed that the prosecutor accused of contempt for failing to appear in court will…

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…

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 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…

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…