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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…

Ghost structures and phantom payments rock R116m Gauteng school project
A Gauteng government school project worth more than R116m is the subject of serious corruption allegations, after a rescue contractor…

Gauteng police remain on high alert following nationwide anti-illegal immigration protests
Gauteng police remain on high alert following the nationwide protests on June 30, with several sporadic marches and gatherings reported…

WEEKEND WEATHER: Sunshine dominates Gauteng, Cape Town turns cloudier into Monday
Johannesburg and Pretoria will enjoy sunny, dry conditions this weekend, while Cape Town heads into an increasingly cloudy start to…

Gauteng Health exceeds Lenacapavir rollout targets
The Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH) has recorded a massive milestone in its Lenacapavir rollout programme, comfortably surpassing its targets…

Cold front brings freezing conditions for Gauteng
JOHANNESBURG - Gauteng residents woke up to freezing conditions on Friday as a cold front continues to affect parts of…

Gauteng police crack down on ‘habitual criminals’ amid immigration protests
Gauteng Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni has issued strong warnings against "habitual criminals" who are exploiting the ongoing protests…

Gauteng smashes HIV prevention target as 6,130 receive new Lenacapavir injection
The Gauteng Department of Health has exceeded its initial target for the rollout of Lenacapavir, a new HIV prevention injection,…

Gauteng teacher survives on two hours sleep and uses own salary to provide for foster kids | News24
For Lauren Matthewson-Woolard being a foster mom is a labour of love. Be among those who shape the future with…

How Gauteng’s DIY scene is challenging the system
The revolution will not be televised.It’ll happen in dimly lit venues, backyard shows, and community spaces where strangers become regulars…

Gauteng arrests 154 after anti-illegal immigration marches as authorities warn more crackdowns to follow
Gauteng authorities have confirmed the arrest of 154 people linked to incidents arising from anti-illegal immigration marches across the province,…

SASSA vows to improve grant services in the Western Cape as new regional boss takes charge
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced a series of interventions aimed at easing long queues, improving grant…

Pressure mounts on Western Cape’s new police chief to address resource crisis
The appointment of Major General Luyanda Damoyi as the acting Provincial Police Commissioner for the Western Cape has been welcomed.Premier…

‘Heads must roll’, says Western Cape COSATU after landmark Tafelberg ruling
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) in the Western Cape said that “heads must roll” and those responsible…

Winde weighs education MEC successor as lobbying intensifies in DA | News24
Western Cape Local Government MEC Anton Bredell has been appointed acting education MEC for Education. Be among those who shape…

ConCourt declares sale of Tafelberg site in Cape Town unlawful | News24
Housing activists march to the Tafelberg site in Sea Point following the ConCourt ruling declaring the sale of the…

Western Cape police investigate 2 more officers over ‘go back to your country’ viral video | News24
Two Western Cape police officers are under investigation following a viral anti-foreigner video. Screenshot/Supplied by Billy Claasen Be among those…

New Western Cape police boss faces pressure to tackle resource crisis
The appointment of Major General Luyanda Damoyi as the acting Provincial Police Commissioner for the Western Cape has been welcomed…

New sheriff in town: Luyanda Damoyi takes over as acting Western Cape police commissioner | News24
Western Cape police commissioner Lieutenant General Thembisile Patekile (left) has retired, passing on the baton to Major General Luyanda Damoyi…

Tafelberg judgment forces Western Cape to answer tough affordable housing questions
The GOOD Party has welcomed the Constitutional Court's judgment, which has set aside the Western Cape Government’s plans for the…

Stock shortage puts Western Cape sellers in the driving seat
Stock shortage puts Western Cape sellers in the driving seat “If you’ve been waiting for the right time to sell,…

DA slams racially charged attacks against new Deputy Minister Yusuf Cassim
Yusuf Cassim's appointment ignites debate on identity & politics in democratic South Africa, exposing post-apartheid fault lines.South Africa still struggles…

Snow in South Africa and Lesotho today
2 July 2026 By Staff Writer Snow has fallen in South Africa and Lesotho as per our forecast.Snow fell in…

DA condemns ‘xenophobic and Islamophobic’ attacks on Yusuf Cassim | News24
Yusuf Cassim was sworn in as the Deputy Minister of Higher Education this week. Be among those who shape the…

Amazon commits to buy, sell South African project’s carbon removal credits
Digital retail and platform company Amazon has committed to buying 1.95-million tons of carbon removal credits generated over more than…

Amazon’s big Eastern Cape spekboom carbon credit deal
Expected to create around 11 000 jobs by 2030 and generate more than R8bn in economic value for local communities.…

11 000 jobs to be created in South Africa by the carbon plan of the world’s largest online retail company
The retail corporation recently disclosed its intention to purchase carbon removal credits generated over a decade and totaling 1.95…

Today’s weather: Snow, cold front and severe storms to hit parts of SA
South Africans can expect another day of harsh winter weather on Thursday, as a powerful cold system continues to affect…

Google Unveils Ghana AI Lab, Eastern Cape Connectivity Hub and Soweto Innovation Centre at Africa Cloud Summit – iAfrica.com
Google has announced a series of new African infrastructure, AI and skills projects at its first Africa Cloud Summit in…

Google plots E Cape as southern anchor of four-hub Africa network
Google Africa MD Alex Okosi Google has confirmed the Eastern Cape as the site for a “digital exchange hub” that…

Google launching Digital Exchange Port in Eastern Cape to enhance local connectivity and compute – Hypertext
Connectivity and capacity – these are two elements that local customers have been asking more of from Google, James Manyika,…

Northern Cape livestock programme shifts focus to wool market access
A livestock development programme supporting emerging farmers in the Northern Cape has entered a new phase focused on strengthening market…

Why ‘flexible’ environmental assessments threaten the Northern Cape’s fragile ecosystems
South Africa is one of the 17 megadiverse countries in the world. We also have some of the most progressive…

Wind Turbine Manufacturer Advancing Agri Initiative In The Northern Cape
Implemented as Nordex Energy South Africa’s (NESA) economic development contribution linked to the Koruson 2 construction project, the programme was…

How three employees allegedly manipulated municipal competency assessments in the Northern Cape
Three employees of the John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality in the Northern Cape have been arrested by the Hawks on…

Northern Cape becoming the copper gift that just keeps on giving
JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) – Okiep in South Africa’s well-endowed Northern Cape is becoming the copper gift that just keeps on giving,…

South Africa set for chilly weekend before cold front lashes Western Cape
South Africa is set for a weekend of contrasting weather, with Saturday bringing mostly settled but chilly conditions across much…

Man sentenced to 10 years for fatal stabbing of sibling in Northern Cape
Story audio is generated using AI A 32-year-old man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for fatally stabbing…

Kalahari Sub-district celebrates grand slam on bowling greens
The 2026 Northern Cape Bowls (NCB) Mini Districts took centre stage in Vryburg this past weekend as the four sub-districts…

Deputy Minister launches South Africa’s first District Energy Council in Northern Cape – Green Building Africa
South Africa has launched its first District Energy Council in Upington, Northern Cape. The initiative aims to strengthen coordination between…

Thursday’s weather: Severe thunderstorms, hail, heavy rain in Western and Northern Cape | News24
Severe thunderstorms with hail, strong winds and heavy rain are expected in parts of the Western Cape and Northern…

Shifting the blame: North West government fires back over R4.2 billion housing disaster
The North West Department of Human Settlements is defending the stalled Matlosana N12 Catalytic Project, pushing back against mounting criticism…

23 June 2026 – The North West Province has successfully administered its first Lenacapavir HIV prevention injection
Posts about 23 June 2026 – The North West Province has successfully administered its first Lenacapavir HIV prevention injection written…

SAMA32 marks a significant return to the North West province
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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…

Mpumalanga human settlements disputes R300m housing claim, claims contractor was paid in full
The Mpumalanga department of human settlements has argued that more than R300m claimed by a construction company for building RDP…

Six arrested during June 30 protests in Mpumalanga
Six suspects were arrested during the June 30 demonstrations in Mpumalanga targeting undocumented foreign nationals.Three were charged with public violence…

Government officials accused of murdering Mpumalanga forensic investigator granted R80,000 bail each
Two Mpumalanga government officials accused of the premeditated murder of a provincial forensic investigator have been granted bail of R80,000…

Standerton rugby teams crowned Mpumalanga Big Schools champions | Ridge Times
Hoërskool Standerton celebrated a memorable conclusion to the Mpumalanga Big Schools rugby finals, held at the school on June 20,…

Mpumalanga’s Roads: A Consulting Engineer’s Perspective | Infrastructure news
Recent floods in Mpumalanga have not created a crisis in the province’s road network, they have exposed systemic weaknesses that…

Five men killed, four hospitalised after head-on crash on P97 in Mpumalanga
Five people have died and four others were seriously injured following a head-on collision between a light motor vehicle and…

AmaNdebele King Makhosonke II laid to rest in Mpumalanga
JOHANNESBURG - Family and friends, together with dignitaries, have gathered in Mpumalanga, where amaNdebele King Makhosonke II is being buried…

Five killed, four injured in head-on crash in Mpumalanga
Five men were killed in a head-on collision on the P97 Road between Perdekop and Amersfoort in Mpumalanga, on Thursday…

HIV vaccine national roll-out begins in Mpumalanga | Mpumalanga News
The newly-introduced HIV prevention vaccine, Lenacapavir, is expected to reach three million people within three years across the country, as…

Mpumalanga soccer freestyler takes on 20km road challenge | Mpumalanga News
Meshack Masuku takes on a 20km soccer freestyling challenge. > Photo: Supplied/Glidekick Football Association Meshack ‘Bra Mish’ Masuku (58) successfully…

Limpopo police capture suspect involved in house robbery, rape and carjacking
A 34-year-old man who had been on the run since last month has been arrested in connection with a house…

STEM summit brings hope to girls from Limpopo’s underprivileged schools
For many children growing up in rural Limpopo, careers in science, engineering, and technology can feel like distant dreams. But…

Hawks probe complaint of intimidation over Limpopo construction contract
Five of 11 members of the board of the Musina-Makhado Special Economic Zone voted against the award of a R99.3-million…

Musina is not eThekwini: Limpopo ANC warns repatriation centre will cripple province | News24
Limpopo ANC secretary Vhamusanda Reuben Madadzhe has warned that the temporary repatriation centre in Musina will cripple the province. Be…

Top Limpopo official suspended after News24 exposé | News24
The secretary to the Limpopo Legislature, Timothy Maake, has been suspended. Be among those who shape the future with knowledge.…

Court says no to queen’s bid to build 13 initiation schools in Limpopo area
Story audio is generated using AI Limpopo premier Phophi Ramathuba has welcomed the Polokwane high court’s decision to dismiss an…

Limpopo repatriation bus crash: Driver dies, at least 11 injured
A driver of a repatriation bus has died with 11 passengers injured during a crash in Limpopo on Tuesday. It's…

One dead, 11 injured as repatriation bus overturns in Limpopo | News24
One person died, and 11 were injured when a bus carrying people from KwaZulu-Natal to a repatriation camp in Limpopo…

WATCH | Foreigners at Durban drive-in site to be moved to Limpopo processing centre
The eThekwini municipality has resolved to move foreigners accommodated at the Durban drive-in temporary repatriation site to a newly established…

Limpopo farm owner arrested alongside 15 undocumented workers in immigration crackdown
A 48-year-old farm owner and 15 undocumented foreign nationals are expected to appear in the Lenyenye Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday…

Nine undocumented foreigners arrested during a raid on the biscuit factory in the Free State
A factory owner in the Free State could face legal action after nine foreigners were arrested during a raid on…

Seven arrested after alleged mafia murder of Free State man accused of robbery
Seven people have been arrested in connection with the alleged mob killing of a 34-year-old Bohlokong man who was accused…

Police arrest looters during protests on June 30 in the Free State
There were incidents of public violence, looting and property damage in several districts in the Free State this week.In Vredefort,…

Free State Education condemns alleged attack on school for deaf and blind students
The department is investigating the alleged assault of an 18-year-old student by an employee of the Thiboloha School for the…

FMD | Free State reports 14 new cases amid vaccination pressure
The Free State has confirmed 14 new cases of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), bringing the total number of confirmed cases in…

Limpopo’s late heroics sink Free State during the U13 Craven Week
Some of the country's traditional powerhouses continued their impressive start to the tournament, amid yet another setback. The hosts, the…

Free State residents are bracing for a brutal tariff storm in July
FLOWER FOUNTAIN – Residents of Mangaung Metro scored a small victory when the planned R50 fee for residential prepaid electricity…

Riky Rick Memorial Forest is launched in the Free State
The legacy of one of South Africa's most influential cultural icons will continue to grow Riky Rick Foundation for the…

The husband of a Free State politician was arrested after 28 undocumented foreigners were found in a guest house
The Nigerian husband of a prominent politician was arrested in Bloemfontein after allegedly harboring about 28 undocumented foreigners at his…

Border Free State on day one of the U13 Craven Week – Bloemfontein Courant
Day one of the Under-13 Craven Week 2026 in Bloemfontein delivered exciting rugby, excellent entertainment and a handful of memorable…