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PHENDULANE LEARNERS SHINE AT ESKOM EXPO FOR YOUNG SCIENTISTS
Phendulane High School learners have made their school proud after delivering an impressive performance at the Eskom Expo for Young...
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Bushbuckridge Smart City Project Advances, Promising Jobs and Economic Growth
Plans for the construction of a major Smart City development in Bushbuckridge Local Municipality are at an advanced stage, with...
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2026 NCOP Provincial Week Report-Back Visit to Thaba Chweu Local Municipality
The National Council of Provinces (NCOP) is conducting its 2026 Provincial Week report-back programme, with a focus on following up...
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Mpumalanga AgriBEE Provincial Structure Officially Launched
The Mpumalanga AgriBEE Provincial Structure was officially launched and inaugurated on August 14, 2026, at The Capital in Mbombela. The...
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MEC MACIE ENGAGES PIENAAR COMMUNITY ON CRIME.
Mpumalanga Community Safety MEC Jackie Macie met with Pienaar community members and stakeholders at KaMashego Community Hall to discuss ways...
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Three Initiates, Including 13-Year-Old, Die in Initiation School Fire Near Numbi Gate
Three young initiates, aged 13, 14 and 17, have died after suffering severe burn injuries in a devastating fire at...
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Mayor Attends 4th Dikoma Cultural and Travel Expo in Bushbuckridge
The Mayor is attending the 4th Dikoma Cultural and Travel Expo, currently taking place in Bushbuckridge. The annual event brings...
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Lucky Dube School of Performing Arts Officially Handed Over in Ermelo
The Mpumalanga Department of Education has officially handed over the Lucky Dube School of Performing Arts in Ermelo, honouring the...
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Morupelo Mourns the Passing of Cultural Legend Tringos
The Morupelo cultural community is mourning the passing of Tringos, a respected legend whose contribution to the preservation and promotion...
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Bushbuckridge Mayor Honours Nurses at Tintswalo District Hospital.
Bushbuckridge Local Municipality Executive Mayor addressed nurses at Tintswalo District Hospital during the hospital's International Nurses Day commemoration, paying tribute...
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University of Mpumalanga Becomes 14th Campus to Launch SAPS Safety Forum
The South African Police Service (SAPS), in partnership with the Department of Higher Education and Training, has launched a Campus...
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Government Warns of Tough Action Against Attacks on Police
The South African government has issued a stern warning that anyone who attacks members of the South African Police Service...
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Month-Old Rhino Calf Rescued After Mother Killed in Mpumalanga
A desperate search has ended with a glimmer of hope after conservation teams successfully rescued a month-old rhino calf whose...
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Construction of Mapulaneng Regional Hospital Remains a Priority.
The Mpumalanga Department of Health says the implementation of the Mapulaneng Regional Hospital project in the Bushbuckridge Local Municipality remains...
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Blood Drive Surpasses Mandela Day Target with 106 Donors in Mbombela
A Mandela Day blood donation drive in Mbombela exceeded its goal after 106 people donated blood at Valencia Wholesalers, surpassing...
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South Africa Braces for Extremely Hot and Dry Summer
South Africans are being warned to prepare for an exceptionally hot and dry summer between October 2026 and March 2027...
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Minister Macpherson Launches Working on Infrastructure Programme in Limpopo Today
Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, is today launching the Limpopo rollout of the Working on Infrastructure Programme...
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IMATU Bushbuckridge Donates Building Materials to Dingledale Day Care Centre
As part of Mandela Month celebrations, the Bushbuckridge branch of IMATU donated 20 bags of cement and paint to Kganyang...
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Mkhuhlu Residents Demand Suspension of Calcutta Police Station Commander
Frustrated residents of Mkhuhlu in Bushbuckridge have called for the immediate suspension of the Calcutta Police Station commander, accusing senior...
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Mpumalanga Records Highest Number of Initiation Deaths in South Africa
Mpumalanga has recorded the highest number of initiation-related deaths during South Africa's 2026 winter initiation season, according to the Department...
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Police Investigate Deaths of Man and 4-Year-Old Nephew After Allegedly Eating Biscuits from Spaza Shop
Mpumalanga police have opened two inquest dockets following the deaths of a 43-year-old man and his four-year-old nephew, who allegedly...
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Premier leads urgent meeting on crime
Mpumalanga Premier Mandla Ndlovu held an urgent meeting with members of the provincial executive and key stakeholders to address growing...
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Men urged to screen for silent health risks
This Men’s Health Month, health experts are warning that many people may be living with early-stage heart, kidney and metabolic...
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Transformer being installed, water woes to end soon
Workers replacing the transformer The municipality has issued an update to residents regarding the ongoing water supply interruption caused by...
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MEC Promises New School for Learners
The Limpopo Department of Education has committed to finding a long-term solution to infrastructure challenges at Waterval Secondary School after...
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TRAGEDY IN KRUGER: TOURISTS FOUND DEAD
A holiday in the world-famous Kruger National Park ended in tragedy after the bodies of two tourists were discovered in...
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Kruger Century Celebrated At Indaba
South African National Parks is using this year’s Africa’s Travel Indaba 2026 to celebrate 100 years of the Kruger National...
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Police Seek Owner of Stray Cattle
Police in Limpopo are appealing to the public for assistance in locating the owner of four cattle found roaming in...
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Orpen Road Closed After Collapse
Motorists are urged to take caution following the full closure of the R531-2 (Orpen Road) after a road collapse near...
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SA Receives First Lenacapavir HIV Prevention Doses
South Africa has received its first shipment of Lenacapavir, a new HIV prevention medicine expected to strengthen efforts to curb...
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Musina Traffic Operation Clamps Down on Illegal Vehicles
The Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety has reported successful results from a recent provincial traffic operation in Musina,...
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Missing Kruger Helicopter Crew Found Safe
A helicopter that went missing during an investigation inside the Kruger National Park has been located, with all four occupants...
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Three Killed in N2 Taxi Crash
Three people lost their lives in a head-on collision involving a minibus taxi and a sedan on the N2 between...
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Minister Raises Alarm Over Child Brain Trauma
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has warned that many children in South Africa are living with brain injuries caused by car...
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DA Demands Justice After Girl Dies in Pit Toilet
The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Maruleng Local Municipality has called for urgent accountability following the tragic death of a five-year-old...
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Inflation Falls to 3% in February
South Africa’s annual consumer price inflation slowed to 3.0% in February 2026, down from 3.5% in January, according to Statistics...
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Caution Urged on Damaged R523 Road
Motorists travelling along the R523 near Tshikombani in Limpopo have been urged to exercise extreme caution following significant road damage...
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Flooding disrupts northern Kruger access
Persistent rainfall has caused flooding in the central and northern parts of the Kruger National Park, leaving several camps, gates...
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Home Affairs Goes Digital with Banks
The Department of Home Affairs has officially launched a new digital partnership with South Africa’s banking sector; in a move...
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Petrol Shock Looms by April
South African motorists are bracing for the possibility of another fuel price blow, with growing fears that petrol could climb...
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184 Women Bridge Rural Digital Gap
A total of 184 rural women from Mpumalanga and Limpopo are celebrating a milestone after completing a year-long Information and...
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Kruger savanna talks shape conservation
The dust has settled on another important week of science in the Kruger National Park, where the 23rd Savanna Science...
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Drivers Face Fresh Fuel Blow
Motorists will have to dig deeper into their pockets as fuel prices increase from Wednesday. The price of petrol will...
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Rhino calves rescued near Malelane
Two rhino calves have been rescued in the Kruger National Park after being found without their mother. Visitors spotted the...
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World scientists gather in Kruger
More than 200 leading scientists, researchers, conservationists and policymakers from around the world will converge at Skukuza in the Kruger...
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Maweni graveyard road in crisis
Residents of the communal village of Maweni in the Greater Tzaneen Municipality are struggling to access their local graveyard due...
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Billions Lost on Repeating Grades
The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has revealed that repeating school grades is draining billions of rands from the education budget —...
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Two Decades of Visa Fraud Uncovered
The Department of Home Affairs says a recent report exposes almost two decades of corruption in the country’s visa system. The Special Investigating...
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Mathye Praises SAPS on Crime Drop
The MEC for Transport and Community Safety, Mme Violet Mathye, has commended the South African Police Service (SAPS) for its...
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Education Infrastructure Handover
Provision of infrastructure remains a key priority for the Department of Education, as MEC Mavhungu Lerule-Ramakhanya declared 2026 a year of transformation...
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SANRAL announces toll tariff hike from 1 March
Motorists across South Africa will pay more at toll plazas from 1 March after the South African National Roads Agency...
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Parliament Warns Colleges Over Foreign Hires
Parliament has issued a stern warning to universities and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges, cautioning institutions against...
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EFF Targets Youth Jobless Crisis
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) MP Sihle Lonzi used Wednesday’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) debate to slam government’s approach...
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ARV Tender Turmoil Raises Red Flags
Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has sought to reassure Parliament that disruptions linked to the national antiretroviral (ARV) tender will...
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DA demands oversight over roaming cattle
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has announced that it will table a formal motion in the Limpopo Provincial Legislature calling for urgent oversight intervention into...
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Mayor urges renewed focus on water security in Mopani
The Executive Mayor of Mopani District Municipality, Pule Shayi, has called for sustained and coordinated action to improve water supply...
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DA Demands Action at Limpopo School
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has called for urgent intervention to address what it describes as unacceptable learning conditions at Mpfariseni Secondary School. In...
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BMW Announces Global Recall Over Fire Risk
German carmaker BMW has confirmed a global recall of hundreds of thousands of vehicles due to a potential fire risk...
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Steady Progress Reported in Electricity Sector Reform
Minister of Electricity Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has affirmed that South Africa is making steady progress in reforming its electricity sector, as...
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Families Must Speak Up On Abuse
South Africa will not defeat gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) unless families speak openly with their children and report abuse...
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New toilets for Mahlakung residents
Following sustained pressure from the Democratic Alliance (DA) and local residents, the Lephalale Local Municipality has installed five new toilets...
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Rhino Poaching Drops 16%
South Africa recorded a 16% overall decline in rhino poaching in 2025 compared to the previous year, according to the...
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New Classrooms Launched
The Limpopo Department of Education has officially handed over 27 newly built classrooms and eight renovated learning spaces, marking a...
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Vhembe Concludes Strategic Planning
The Vhembe District Municipality has successfully concluded its Strategic Planning Session, held on 5 February 2026 at Kalahari Waterfront, with...
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SASSA Tightens Grant Controls
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has suspended more than 70,000 social grant payments after beneficiaries were found to...
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Limpopo Sees Fewer Road Crashes This Festive Season
The Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety, led by MEC Violet Mathye, has reported a drop in road accidents...
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Flood repairs open key Kruger routes
Visitors to Kruger National Park are beginning to see improved access after the severe January 2026 floods, which damaged roads,...
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Fuel price relief as petrol dips
Motorists will get another measure of relief at filling stations from Wednesday, 4 February 2026, after government confirmed a fresh...
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South Africa’s prisons under strain from overcrowding
South Africa’s correctional facilities continue to face severe overcrowding, with more than 170,000 inmates detained nationwide during the recent festive...
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KNP Access Improves After Severe Weather
Some roads and tourism facilities in the Kruger National Park (KNP) have reopened following severe weather, but several restrictions remain...
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Reserve Bank Holds Interest Rates Steady at 6.75%
The South African Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.75%, meaning...
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Learner Transport Crackdown Intensifies
The Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety has impounded 25 scholar transport vehicles during safety operations conducted in the...
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Kruger Park gates reopen after floods
Some access points and visitor facilities in the Kruger National Park are reopening as weather conditions improve in Limpopo and...
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Aid Boosts Kruger Flood Relief
Humanitarian aid has been received to support communities, staff and guests affected by recent flooding in and around the Kruger...
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Kruger Flood Recovery Fund Launched
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, has provided a comprehensive update on the impact of recent...
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Leaders Visit Flood-Hit Makhado
It was all hands on deck on Wednesday morning as Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba led a high-level government delegation to...
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Floods Leave Scars, Hope Emerges
Heavy rains have left a trail of grief and destruction across Mpumalanga and Limpopo, turning once-familiar villages into scenes of...
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SACC urges united faith response to devastating floods
The South African Council of Churches (SACC) has called for a united response from faith communities following severe flooding that...
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National Disaster Declared After Severe Floods
The government has officially declared a national disaster in response to catastrophic severe weather and flooding that have affected several...
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Flood Death Toll Rises In Limpopo
The death toll from the heavy rains and flooding that have battered Limpopo has risen to 18, with at least...
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KNP Introduces Gate Quotas Due to Flood Damage
The Kruger National Park (KNP) has implemented a gate quota system with immediate effect following increased overnight rainfall that caused...
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Floods Test Kruger, SANParks Earns Minister’s Praise
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Mr Willie Aucamp, has commended South African National Parks (SANParks) for its...
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Limpopo Dams Overflow Amid Safety Warnings
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has issued an urgent public notice warning that water levels at several dams...
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DBE Urges Matric Second Chance Use
The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has encouraged National Senior Certificate (NSC) candidates who were unsuccessful in their initial examination...
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Kruger Park Closed Amid Heavy Rains
Persistent rainfall continues to affect large parts of Limpopo and Mpumalanga, forcing the temporary suspension of day visitation to the...
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SANDF Airlifts Flood Victims to Safety in Limpopo
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has carried out a major rescue operation in Limpopo after severe flooding left...
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Minster moves to scrap drinking and driving policy
The Minister of Transport has announced plans to amend South Africa’s drinking and driving laws, declaring that any policy which...
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Severe Weather Forces Temporary Closure to Kruger Day Visitors
Day visits to the Kruger National Park have been temporarily suspended as persistent heavy rainfall continues to affect parts of...
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Disaster Looms as Level 10 Rainfall Warning Issued
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a Red Level 10 Warning for Disruptive Rainfall for parts of Limpopo...
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Prospective Students Urged to Use Central Application Service
Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has encouraged prospective students who need guidance in accessing the Post-School Education and...
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33 Undocumented Children Intercepted at Beitbridge
The Border Management Authority (BMA) has intercepted another group of undocumented minor children at the Beitbridge Port of Entry on...
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Popular Panorama Route Sites Closed
The Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) has announced the temporary closure of several popular attractions along the Panorama Route...
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Man Found Dead Between Substations
Police in Limpopo have opened an inquest after the body of an unknown man was discovered trapped between two mini...
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Real Pass Rate Raises Alarm
ActionSA has raised serious concerns about South Africa’s matric results, arguing that the widely celebrated 88% pass rate masks deep...
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Recalled Infant Formula Raises Safety Concerns
Parents and caregivers have been urged to stop using a specific infant formula following a national product recall linked to...
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Pafuri, Giriyondo Posts Closed by Floods
Two international border posts within the Kruger National Park have been temporarily closed following severe weather conditions affecting parts of...
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2026 Spirit of the Water Guide
What Gogo Nonyane ya Metsi sees in the water ARIES (21 March – 19 April) Gogo Nonyane ya Metsi sees...
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Limpopo MEC Visits Early Matrics
Limpopo Education MEC Ms Mavhungu Lerule-Ramakhanya officially marked the start of the 2026 academic year on Wednesday with a motivational...
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Health Department Dispels Seshego Waterborne Disease Claims
The Limpopo Department of Health has moved to dispel widespread claims circulating on social media that children in Seshego died...
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Compassion in Action as New Life Begins at Lebombo Border
Acts of humanity and professionalism were on full display at the Lebombo Port of Entry when South African Police Service...
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Lebombo border returns to normal after festive rush
The Lebombo Port of Entry has returned to normal operations following a surge in traveller and cargo movements during the...
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Overloaded Cross-Border Bus Detained
An overloaded cross-border bus travelling from Gauteng to Malawi was detained at the Mantsole Traffic Control Centre (TCC) weighbridge on...
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KNP to prioritise pre-booked visitors
Kruger National Park (KNP) has announced that pre-booked day visitors will be prioritised during the busy festive season, as gate...
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December Ancestral Blessing
From Gogo Nonyane ya Metsi As the year draws to its sacred close, may the waters of the ancestors cleanse...
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Operation Malayisha Targets Overloaded Vehicles
The Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety marked Reconciliation Day with decisive action on road safety, launching Operation Malayisha...
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SANTACO Condemns Illegal Taxi Patrol Conduct
The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) in Limpopo has strongly condemned what it describes as illegal and dangerous conduct...
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Premier Inspects Newly Completed Morebeng Road Section
Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba recently visited Morebeng to inspect the latest progress on the long-awaited Morebeng-Sekgosese road. The contractor has...
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Water Restored at Phalaborwa Gate
Visitors and staff at the Kruger National Park’s (KNP) Phalaborwa Gate were not affected after a brief water disruption earlier...
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Motorists Urged to Plan Festive Trips
The Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety has urged motorists to plan ahead and exercise extreme caution as holiday...
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BMA Foils Trafficking Attempts at OR Tambo
The Border Management Authority (BMA), working alongside border law-enforcement agencies, has intercepted two groups of foreign nationals at OR Tambo...
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Umalusi Addresses NSC Exam Irregularities
Quality assurance body Umalusi has confirmed that it is closely monitoring the reported irregularities involving the National Senior Certificate (NSC)...
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NGB Warns Against Illegal Online Gambling
As South Africans gear up for the festive season, the National Gambling Board (NGB) has issued a strong warning about...
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Championing Africa’s Young Storytellers
South African author and literary advocate Nomawele Njongo never imagined that writing her deeply personal book, Abortion by the Womb of...
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Kruger National Park Confirms Festive Season Readiness
The Kruger National Park (KNP) has declared itself fully prepared to welcome both day visitors and overnight guests for the...
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Limpopo Records Mixed Crime-Trend Shift
Limpopo has recorded a mixed shift in crime trends, with the latest statistics showing a notable decline in violent offences...
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Festive Road-Safety Drive Begins in Limpopo
Limpopo has officially launched its 2025 Festive Season Road-Safety Campaign in Solomondale, bringing together law-enforcement authorities, transport stakeholders and community...
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Community United Against Violence in Mankweng
The Limpopo Provincial Corporate Communication and Liaison unit, supported by Mankweng SAPS, hosted a 16 Days of Activism campaign against...
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Tsonga Musician Turns Talent Into Brand
The rhythmic pulse of Tsonga music is finding a fresh outlet in the work of Pholoso Quietness Mhlongo, widely known...
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Minister Seeks Answers on Degree Scandal
Minister of Higher Education and Training, Buti Manamela, has ordered a preliminary report from the Vaal University of Technology (VUT)...
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Search Continues for Missing Atok Driver
Police in Apel, under the Sekhukhune District, have intensified their search for a 31-year-old man who was swept away by...
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Rob Ferreira Reaches Surgical Landmark
Rob Ferreira Hospital in Mbombela has achieved a groundbreaking medical milestone after successfully removing a complex Wilms tumour from a...
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Flame of Hope Torch Handed Over in Limpopo
Limpopo’s commitment to inclusive sport was highlighted this week when the MEC for Education, Mavhungu Lerule-Ramakhanya, handed over the Flame...
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Premier Welcomes Report on School Sports Failures
Limpopo Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba has welcomed the findings of a report into the logistical failures experienced during the 2025...
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Five Killed In Horrific R33 Crash
Five people were tragically killed on Monday afternoon when a bus overturned on the R33 Road between eMkhondo and Amsterdam....
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Six-Month HIV Prevention Injection Rolled Out
A groundbreaking HIV-prevention injection is being introduced in South Africa, Eswatini and Zambia, marking the first public rollout of the...
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South Africa Renews Fight Against HIV
South Africa joined the global community on Monday to mark World Aids Day, with national leaders calling for renewed momentum...
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Premier Extends Condolences to Hlati Family
Limpopo Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba has conveyed her heartfelt condolences to the Hlati family following the passing of Dr Sylvester...
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WEEKLY HOROSCOPES: 24–30 NOVEMBER 2025
Waxing Moon Movement — Guidance from Gogo Nonyane ya Metsi 🌒 Moon Energy of the Week We move through the...
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IFP Warns Against Risky Matric Celebrations
The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) has urged parents and guardians to ensure that matric learners avoid attending the increasingly popular...
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Green Scorpions Honoured in Landmark Celebration
South African National Parks (SANParks) has joined the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) in marking the inaugural...
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BMA Ensures Smooth G20 Delegation Arrivals
With the G20 Leaders’ Summit just a day away, the Border Management Authority (BMA) has confirmed that all designated Ports...
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BMA Ensures Smooth G20 Delegation Arrivals
With the G20 Leaders’ Summit just a day away, the Border Management Authority (BMA) has confirmed that all designated Ports...
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MEC Lerule-Ramakhanya Upholds Inclusive Education in Vhembe
Inclusive Education aims to ensure that all learners — including those living with disabilities, learning difficulties, or other special needs...
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GBV Declared National Disaster at G20
South Africa has taken a historic step in the fight against Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF), following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s...
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Department Undertakes Employee Verification Drive
The Mpumalanga Department of Education has commenced a physical verification exercise for all its employees, as part of a national...
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South Africa’s Top Spellers Head to Sun City for National Finals
South Africa’s brightest young linguistic talents are preparing for the prestigious 2025 National Spelling Bee Finals, set to take place...
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Purple Movement Shines Light on GBVF Crisis
South Africa is facing a relentless crisis of gender-based violence and femicide. Every day, women are harmed, silenced, and, too...
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DSD Urges Vigilance Against Underage Drinking
As communities across South Africa prepare for the festive season, the Department of Social Development (DSD) has issued a firm...
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Six Lives Lost in Devastating Crashes
Limpopo MEC for Transport and Community Safety, Violet Mathye, has expressed deep sadness following a tragic motor vehicle accident that...
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SANParks Launches Mapungubwe Road Upgrade Project
South African National Parks (SANParks) has officially launched a major Road Upgrades Project at Mapungubwe National Park and World Heritage...
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Independent Publishers Celebrate Two Decades Milestone
The Association of Independent Publishers (AIP) marked its 20th anniversary in style with a gala dinner held on 13 November...
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Palestinian Travellers Cleared For Entry
The Border Management Authority (BMA) has confirmed that 153 Palestinian travellers arrived at OR Tambo International Airport at around 08:15...
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Historic Leopard Sighting Marks Conservation Triumph
In a remarkable ecological milestone, a leopard has been photographed in the West Coast National Park for the first time...
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Protest Action Forces Temporary Road Closure in Phalaborwa
Motorists travelling in and around Phalaborwa are advised to exercise caution following a road closure at the corner of the...
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Finance Minister Lowers Inflation Target to Three Percent
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has announced a significant policy shift by reducing South Africa’s inflation target to 3%, with a...
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Limpopo Sees Sharp Drop in Unemployment Rate
Limpopo Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba has welcomed the province’s significant drop in unemployment, which now stands at 29.8%—a major improvement...
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Border Officials Warned Against Corruption Acts
The Border Management and Immigration Anti-Corruption Forum (BMIACF) delivered a stern warning against corruption during its awareness campaign held at...
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SA Launches First Locally Made Oral Cholera Vaccine Trials
South Africa has reached a historic milestone in public health, with Biovac receiving approval from the South African Health Products...
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Women Living in Fear Amid Femicide Crisis
In South Africa, I am weakened, afraid, vulnerable — and mostly afraid. We live in a country where femicide has...
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Fire Destroys Dozens of Shacks in Hoedspruit Settlement
The South African Police Service in Limpopo has launched an investigation following a devastating fire that tore through the Plastic...
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MEC Praises Officers for October Road Safety Success
The Limpopo MEC for Transport and Community Safety, Violet Mathye, has applauded law enforcement officers for their continued commitment to...
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Limpopo Police Ready to Ensure Safety at G20 Health Summit
The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Limpopo has confirmed that it is fully prepared to host the upcoming G20...
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Limpopo Mourns Passing of Artist Dr Nel
The Limpopo music community is in mourning following the untimely passing of rising lekompo artist Dr Nel, whose real name...
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NSFAS Chairperson Resigns Amid Governance Concerns
The Minister of Higher Education and Training, Buti Manamela, has confirmed the resignation of Dr Karen Stander as chairperson of...
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Driekoppies Water Project Nears Completion
The long-awaited Driekoppies Water Treatment Plant in Nkomazi, Mpumalanga, is nearing completion and is expected to bring much-needed relief to...
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Partnerships Bring Vital Family Healthcare Closer Home
Access to healthcare remains one of South Africa’s most pressing public health challenges, particularly for families in rural and low-income...
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Poll Shows Stress Driven By Finances
A recent social media poll by 1Life has revealed that 68% of South Africans experience stress and anxiety due to...
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Rural Learners Excel Despite National School Readiness Decline
With school readiness levels across South Africa continuing to decline, a rural nonprofit in KwaZulu-Natal is offering a beacon of...
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Government Moves to Tighten University Oversight
Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has introduced draft reforms aimed at tightening oversight of South Africa’s public universities....
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Turn Your Garden into a Winner with Shoprite
Shoprite has launched the first-ever Act For Change Food Garden Competition, shining a light on community food gardens across South...
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South Africa Reaffirms Stance Against Ivory Trade
The government has strongly dismissed reports claiming that South Africa plans to support lifting the international ban on the commercial...
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Skukuza Safari Lodge Open Despite Fire Incident
The Skukuza Safari Lodge in the Kruger National Park remains fully operational after a fire damaged part of its restaurant...
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Court Rules Against Bookmakers Offering Casino Games
The National Gambling Board (NGB) has welcomed a ruling by the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) which confirms that bookmakers...
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Motsoaledi Relaunches TB Caucus with Renewed Commitment
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has declared that South Africa is entering a new era of accountability, innovation, and political will...
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South Africa leads Africa with approval of new anti-HIV injection
South Africa has made history as the first African country to approve a long-acting injection to prevent HIV. The South...
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Cllr Fane Donates Food to Support Matrics
Ward Councillor Mafia Fane has extended a helping hand to matric learners in Ward 11, Nkomazi, as they prepare for...
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Hlabisa Warns of Illegal Migration Crisis
Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) president Velenkosini Hlabisa has described illegal migration as a national crisis and called for stricter employment...
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Young Entrepreneur Blooms With Ribbon Bouquets
In the heart of Mkhuhlu, a determined young woman has turned adversity into opportunity, launching a business that is winning...
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Community Urged to Help Find Missing Violetbank Nurse
Police in Bushbuckridge are appealing to the public for assistance in locating 35-year-old Armstrong Monareng from Violetbank. Monareng, who works...
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Probe Finds Overloading and Faulty Brakes in Limpopo Bus Crash
The Ministry of Transport has released preliminary findings into the deadly bus crash on the N1 north that killed 43...
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Godide School’s New Buildings Inspire Hope
The community of Rolle celebrated a historic milestone on Wednesday, 15 October 2025, as Premier Mandla Ndlovu officially handed over...
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Lightning Strikes Tourists at God’s Window
On 10 October 2025, a brief but intense thunderstorm struck the popular tourist destination of God’s Window, leaving around 25...
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More Than 40 Killed in Limpopo Crash
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