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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…

Dania earns place in South Gauteng hockey team | Sandton Chronicle
Grade 7 learner Dania Mbatha from Redhill School is celebrating a major achievement after being selected for the Southern Gauteng…

Health Dept says Gauteng malaria cases imported from high-risk areas
 The Department of Health says transmission of malaria in South Africa remains largely concentrated in the low-lying provinces of Limpopo,…

Gauteng motorists warned to remain vigilant as unstable weather settles
Gauteng motorists are warned to remain vigilant as unstable weather conditions settle in the province from on Tuesday and are…

Gauteng MEC calls GBV a “societal crisis” while supporting child abuse victim in court battle
The Gauteng MEC for Social Development, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, has decried gender-based violence (GBV) and the sexual abuse of children, describing…

82 taxis taken off Gauteng roads in safety crackdown
Traffic officials have ordered 82 minibus taxis off the roads in Gauteng due to safety-related failures during stop-and-search operations.A blitz…

Freedom Day rings hollow in Gauteng’s gun-fuelled fear
Freedom Day, a day meant to celebrate liberty, dignity, and safety for all, is a different story in Gauteng. Gauteng…

Three Gauteng municipalities linked to Klip River catchment pollution criminally charged | News24
Wastewater pollution in the Klip River catchment has led to criminal proceedings against the City of Johannesburg, the City…

The river that feeds Gauteng: Toxic sediments found in the Klip | News24
New University of Johannesburg research found toxic chemicals in the Klip River exceeding international safety benchmarks.The river feeds into the…

Diepsloot musician wants to put lekompo music on Gauteng map | Fourways Review
Moropeng Koko, known to his fans as Lovers Khontrola, is shaking things up with lekompo music in Gauteng. The 19-year-old,…

Gauteng Health urges vigilance as Malaria cases increase
The Gauteng Department of Health has urged residents to remain vigilant and seek immediate medical attention if they experience Malaria-like…

CapeNature notes record fires ahead of traditional high-risk period
Conservation agency CapeNature has revealed that the 2025 to 2026 summer fire season has rewritten the record books due to…

DA calls municipalities ‘engines of growth’ as more Western Cape mayoral candidates revealed | News24
“Engines of growth” - that’s how the DA’s newly elected federal chairperson, Solly Msimanga, described municipalities as the party announced…

SMM breaks ground on Western Cape monazite plant
The Steenkampskraal monazite mine (SMM) has officially broken ground on its new processing plant in the Western Cape. This milestone…

SAB spotlights South African women restoring water systems through invasive species clearing in the Western Cape
In South Africa’s water-scarce regions, one of the most effective ways to restore water is also one of the least…

Court cases in the Western Cape highlight victims’ struggles with violent and sexual crime
Tracy-Lynn Ruiters|Published 2 hours agoThis month's court appearances across the Western Cape highlighted the pain, trauma and prolonged uncertainty that…

Western Cape dams remain low despite heavy rainfall
Multiple roads were also affected, with authorities working to respond to disruptions caused by rising water levels and poor drainage.…

UCT research maps Western Cape’s transition to clean transport
As the world accelerates towards cleaner mobility, the race to adopt New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) is gaining momentum. From Norway’s…

Mercury Taekwon-Do students excel at the MASA Western Cape Provincial Championship
Three students from Mercury Taekwon-Do (WC-KMAC) competed at the MASA Western Cape Provincial Championship on Saturday, April 11, placing 17th…

Wednesday’s weather: Damaging waves in Western Cape; thunderstorms persist in 4 provinces | News24
Damaging waves are expected between Alexander Bay in the Northern Cape and Plettenberg Bay in the Western Cape. Kelly…

Free State continues to record more FMD outbreaks; no new ones in Western Cape for a month | News24
Foot and mouth disease (FMD) has spread across the country, leaving farmers devastated about their livestock. Be among those who…

Two Eastern Cape cops shot while on their way home, one dead | African News Agency
Two police officers in the Eastern Cape were shot in Ngangelizwe, while returning home from duty on Wednesday afternoon. The…

Police officer killed, another injured after returning from duty in Eastern Cape | The Citizen
Police officers in South Africa are coming under increased attack. A police officer has been killed, while another was injured…

Former Eastern Cape ANCYL leader Ayanda Matiti won’t be renewing his ANC membership | News24
Ayanda Matiti has opted not to renew his membership of the ANC, ending his long-standing association with the party. Be…

South African inflation picks up to 3.1% y/y in March, as expected
FILE PHOTO: A customer compares prices while shopping at a Pick and Pay shop in East London, in the Eastern…

Public meetings resume on Bantamsklip and Thyspunt nuclear development sites – Green Building Africa
New public participation sessions to take place across Overstrand and Eastern Cape Communities raise concerns over cost, environmental risk and…

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Urgent intervention needed as drug, firearms and gangsterism enter Eastern Cape schools
The Democratic Alliance is deeply concerned by the escalating levels of drug activity, firearm possession and violent crime affecting schools…

Pit toilets: Eastern Cape parents take matters into their own hands
School governing body member Pamela Nyembane stands on a site where the community is planning to build toilets for learners…

MTN South Africa Launches Digital Learning Centre in Eastern Cape School – TechAfrica News
The project is intended to support sustained learning outcomes, helping students develop digital skills, conduct research, and access broader educational…

‘Attract the best in the world’: Kieswetter’s farewell call for an open SA | News24
Outgoing SARS Commissioner Edward Kieswetter speaking on Monday at a function organised by SARS in the Eastern Cape to bid…

Historic launch as Northern Cape Youth Choir occupies its place in spotlight
KIMBERLEY – An inspiring, high-energy evening showcase awaits audiences with the launch of the first-ever Northern Cape Youth Choir (NCYC).…

Constitutional Court to review Northern Cape’s controversial booze law
The Northern Cape’s gambling and liquor law is heading to the Constitutional Court to confirm that it is unconstitutional because…

AFU seizes millions in assets in crackdown on Northern Cape crime
The Asset Forfeiture Unit in the Northern Cape has obtained various forfeiture orders which it said will disrupt organised crime…

South Africa mining licence for Northern Cape Nickel project faces fresh environmental appeal – African Sustainability Matters
71 A South African environmental advocacy group has filed a second formal appeal within three months against government approval for…

Two brothers sentenced to life imprisonment for multiple rapes in Northern Cape
The Kuruman Regional Court has sentenced two brothers, Omphile and Keolopile Thamage, both 29, to life imprisonment for multiple counts…

South Africa: Stakeholders and investors will gather to boost industrialisation and jobs in Northern Cape in April
Investors and stakeholders from the government, academia and business sectors are set to gather in Kimberley next month for the…

Small town in South Africa up for sale
A small town in the Karoo is going under the hammer next month, offering the chance to own a historic,…

Saturday’s weather: Cold, wet and windy conditions in Western Cape, Northern Cape | News24
Cold, wet and windy conditions are forecast for most parts of the Western Cape and Northern Cape. Cold, wet…

Friday’s weather: Cold front hits Western Cape, Northern Cape; hot and humid in KZN | News24
Strong winds, rough seas and chilly conditions are expected in parts of the Western and Northern Cape. Gallo Images/Foto24/Cornel…

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…

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…

Mgudlwa denies wrongdoing, challenges tribunal findings on Mpumalanga PPE contracts
Businessman and lawyer Bonelela Mgudlwa has denied any wrongdoing linked to two tenders awarded to his company by the Mpumalanga…

Mpumalanga police arrest man for allegedly murdering woman neighbour
Please note that the following story contains graphic details. Police in Mpumalanga have arrested a 23-year-old man for allegedly murdering…

More than 1 000 arrested in Mpumalanga during weekend Operation Shanela crackdown
Police in Mpumalanga arrested 1 175 suspects during a province-wide operation carried out this weekend.The arrests were made as part…

ANC must not seek candidates for president from outside: Mpumalanga chair Mandla Ndlovu
The re-elected chair of the ANC in Mpumalanga, Mandla Ndlovu, says he does not believe the party should look for…

Another small town in South Africa voted as the best to live in
A small agricultural town in Mpumalanga has been voted as one of the best places to live in South Africa.…

York Timbers Internships 2026: Apply in Mpumalanga
York Timbers Internships 2026 Introduction The York Timbers Internships 2026 programme presents a structured pathway for graduates seeking practical experience…

WATCH | Mpumalanga police fire rubber bullets at EFF members after Malema sentencing
Mpumalanga police had to use rubber bullets, stun grenades and teargas to stop members of the EFF blocking the N4…

Mpumalanga education warns against illegal sale of job posts
The Mpumalanga department of education has warned the public of fake job posts within the sector.This follows adverts on social…

Three suspected robbers shot dead in Mpumalanga
EMALAHLENI - Three suspects have been shot dead after robbing a jewellery shop at Highveld Mall in Emalahleni. Eight gunmen stormed…

SA gets first Lenacapavir doses as Mpumalanga waits in excitement – SABC News – Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa’s news leader.
Residents in Mpumalanga have expressed excitement for the new HIV prevention injection called Lenacapavir after South Africa has just received…

Probe launched into how 3 people died after attending Limpopo funeral
Investigations have been launched to determine how three people died after attending a funeral in Limpopo. This is believed to…

Mourners die from suspected food poisoning after Limpopo funeral
Police in Limpopo have opened inquest dockets after three people, including a seven-year-old girl, died of suspected food poisoning after…

Limpopo’s Shelfa Mukhari represents SA in T20 tournament | Herald
TZANEEN – Shelfa Mukhari from the Nkowankowa Cricket Hub recently represented Limpopo as part of the South Africa girls’ u/19…

Limpopo food poisoning: Six dead, over 70 hospitalised after eating at a funeral
Six Limpopo mourners have died and dozens more fell seriously ill after eating food served at a funeral in Mmotong-wa-Bogobe…

Xitsonga musician passes away at age 53! | Daily Sun
Beloved Xitsonga artist Kenny Bevhula has died at the age of 53 in Limpopo on Sunday, 19 April 2026. …

They watched rooibos get taken. This Limpopo tea company gave the community shares instead | News24
Nestled in the agricultural hub of Marble Hall, Limpopo, Setšong Tea Crafters is on a mission to preserve traditional knowledge…

Kaizer Chiefs looking for the DOUBLE in Limpopo
Kaizer Chiefs will look to complete a successful week in Limpopo when they face Polokwane City at the Old Peter…

Women farmers dominate new Limpopo agriculture development cohort
Women farmers form the majority of a new group of emerging producers selected for the Hulisani agriculture development programme in…

54-year-old man arrested for alleged rape of four young girls in Seleteng, Limpopo
A 54-year-old man has been arrested after four young girls, aged between seven and nine, were allegedly raped in Manoge…

Limpopo PSL club faces doom amid R7bn smart city boom | News24
As Limpopo prepares for a R7bn transformation, the province’s most ambitious football project fights for survival. Tiisetso Malepa www.news24.com [ad_2]

Carletonville netball star shines in Free State Championship victory | Carletonville Herald
Patrick Xolile Moatlhodi (third from left in the second row) and the rest of his team after winning the gold…

WATCH: Tornado spotted in southern Free State as stormy weather sweeps South Africa
A tornado was sighted in the rural Free State in between Philippolis And Gelukhoff on Saturday, April 18, when severe…

Free State University student dies on graduation day in Bloemfontein
A student at the University of the Free State (UFS) has died at the Bloemfontein Campus on the same day…

Thabang Lesia appointed new police commissioner of Free State
Major General Thabang Lesia has been appointed the Free State's new police commissioner and promoted to lieutenant general. The post…

Griffons fired up for the Free State derby
It's a crucial week in the competition, with results likely to provide a clearer picture of the top four as…

University of the Free State student dies on graduation day
The University of the Free State (UFS) says a student died on its Bloemfontein campus on Friday afternoon, just hours…

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…