LIMPOPO – In a proud moment for the Limpopo Legislature, the African National Congress (ANC) and many people from all spheres of society, Dr Makoma Makhurupetje, Speaker of the Legislature, has been awarded a Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Administration by the University of Limpopo. Makhurupetje, the ANC’s provincial executive committee (PEC) member and former Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) MEC, officially received her Doctoral Degree at the graduation ceremony in Polokwane on Saturday, 12 April 2025.  The former…

In the depths of South Africa, Stilfontein’s abandoned mines, a grim reality unfolds for a group of men known as zama-zamas—illegal miners who risk their lives in pursuit of gold.  They are battling not just the oppressive darkness below the abandoned mine in the North West province, but also the dangers of hunger, violence, and the looming presence of law enforcement above.  Their stories reveal harrowing experiences and the struggles of those who feel there are no other options to…

A Zimbabwean woman who was recently featured in a viral video after being evicted from her rented accommodation in Diepsloot, South Africa, has found help from the local community back home in Matabeleland. Sukoluhle Gabanke Sibanda was reportedly chased out of the shack she had been staying in, leaving her without a place to seek shelter. Thenjiwe Zwane, a Diepsloot community member, said she found Sibanda stranded in the streets on the day in question when she returned from work.…

After nine years, the long-awaited trial of former Kruger National Park (KNP) regional ranger, Rodney Landela, and state veterinary technician Kenneth Mutshotsho, has resumed at the Skukuza Regional Court. The trial resumed on Thursday, February 20, with forensic investigator Cindy Harper taking the witness stand at the Skukuza Regional Court. Harper testified that DNA found on two pairs of shoes and an axe in Landela’s car matched that of two rhino horns discovered in Mutshotsho’s vehicle when the pair were…

Rhino poaching has reached alarming levels in South Africa’s Kruger National Park (KNP), with 35 rhinos lost to poaching in the first few months of 2025. This surge follows a disturbing trend that began around Christmas and continued into January and February, according to authorities. The rising number of poaching incidents has left conservationists and park officials scrambling for more effective solutions. Bruce Lesley, the Regional Ranger and Acting Mission Area Manager for KNP’s Special Operations, confirmed the grim numbers.…

Joburg Mayor Dada Morero has promised to rebuild the dilapidating City and fix the Lilian Ngoyi Street (Bree) after 15% of construction progress was completed nearly two years after the gas explosion that killed people and sent shockwaves across the country.  Morero and his Transport MMC Kenny Kunene addressed the media on Monday, January 3, at the construction site in the heart of Johannesburg CBD. This came as the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) confirmed that 15% of the Bree Street…

Meli Ndlovu is not your average cyclist. With the wind in his face and a burning passion in his heart, Ndlovu has become an inspiring figure in the world of long-distance cycling.  Over the past few years, he has cycled countless miles across Southern Africa, often solo and sometimes with a team, sharing his love for cycling and spreading important messages. But what’s next for this cycling enthusiast? A monumental journey that will take him from the southern tip of…

Popular soapie Skeem Saam’s actors and actresses from Limpopo, who had attended the 2024 Mapungubwe Arts Festival in Polokwane, took time to wish African Times readers Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Award-winning South African actress Lethabo Mekoa, and popular actor Mahlatse Moropo, also reflected on the year that was, and shared their New Year Resolutions. They had a light moment with journalist Nomazulu Moyo on the sidelines of the festival.

Nestled in the heart of Limpopo’s wild and untamed landscapes, the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Center (HESC) stands as a beacon of hope for the preservation of South Africa’s most vulnerable wildlife. With a mission to rehabilitate, breed, and protect endangered species, the center plays a pivotal role in the conservation of some of the world’s most iconic and threatened animals. On my visit to HESC, I had the opportunity to witness firsthand the incredible work being done to safeguard species…

Zimbabwe’s Minister of Tourism and Hospitality, Barbara Rwodzi, has passionately called on Zimbabweans living in the diaspora to visit and explore their home country, especially during the festive season. Speaking at the Tourism Diaspora Engagement Forum on December 6, 2024, at Hotel Sky in Sandton, Johannesburg, Rwodzi emphasized the importance of reconnecting with Zimbabwe’s diverse attractions and supporting the local economy. “Zimbabweans should visit their country. Don’t just stay home—go out and explore Zimbabwe,” Rwodzi urged the audience of Zimbabweans…