A high-ranking official at the Mogalakwena Local Municipality in Limpopo is under investigation following the death of his girlfriend after an intense altercation at his house in Polokwane. According to reports, the senior manager, whose name is known to the publication, allegedly ran over his girlfriend, Ndzalama Mlondobozi, with a vehicle as she was trying… Continue reading Limpopo Municipal Official Investigated Following Death of His Girlfriend
Author: THABO MONYELA
Mbalula to Meet ANC Limpopo Top Leaders Amid Disputed Three Regional Conferences
The ANC secretary-general, Fikile Mbalula, is set to meet with the Limpopo provincial leaders, following a series of disputes and alleged irregularities that occurred at the three elective regional conferences. In the invitation letter, Mbulula said the meeting is set to discuss organisational matters. The meeting is expected to be on Wednesday, 4 June, at… Continue reading Mbalula to Meet ANC Limpopo Top Leaders Amid Disputed Three Regional Conferences
Polokwane By-Election: ANC Peter Mokaba’s Call for Unity Set to Be Tested at Malema’s Ward
Fresh from the chaotic regional elective conference that exposed deep-rooted factional battles within the party, the Limpopo ANC Peter Mokaba’s call for unity will come to the test as it is set for a fierce battle with the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in the Polokwane Ward 13 by-elections. Polokwane Ward 13 is where the EFF… Continue reading Polokwane By-Election: ANC Peter Mokaba’s Call for Unity Set to Be Tested at Malema’s Ward
Russia Set to Reopen and Establish Diplomatic Missions in Seven African States
In a move to strengthen its relations with Africa, Russia has announced plans to establish and resume diplomatic missions in seven African states. The move highlights the Russian Federation’s re-engagement with the continent and the cementing of economic, political and security ties with the global South. According to Tatiana Dovgalenko, the director of the Russian… Continue reading Russia Set to Reopen and Establish Diplomatic Missions in Seven African States
Struggling GNT Fails to Pay Employees Pension and Medical Aid Contributions
The cash-strapped Limpopo government bus company, Great North Transport (GNT), has been rocked by another scandal after failing to pay its employees’ pension and medical aid contributions. Democratic Alliance (DA) Limpopo leader Jacques Smalle has revealed that the embattled bus company is sitting on over R6 million of unpaid pension fund contributions and a further… Continue reading Struggling GNT Fails to Pay Employees Pension and Medical Aid Contributions
Limpopo Businessman Morgan Mohlala Launches Foundation to Empower Small Businesses
Limpopo business mogul and philanthropist Morgan Mohlala has launched a foundation that seeks to provide community-based entrepreneurs with opportunities to grow their businesses. The lavish launch of the Morgan Mohlala foundation was held at the Meropa Casino & Entertainment World in Polokwane on Friday, May 9, at a ceremony attended by top business people, senior… Continue reading Limpopo Businessman Morgan Mohlala Launches Foundation to Empower Small Businesses
Lepelle-Nkumpi Mayor whisked Away after Rowdy Crowd Pelted her Car with Stones during IDP Presentation
Mayor of Lepelle-Nkumpi municipality in Limpopo, Merriam Molala was whisked away by the private security from angry community members during the intergrated development plan (IDP) budget presentation at Lebowakgomo community civic hall. Molala arrived two hours late to the meeting that was scheduled for 14h00 and found too many empty chairs in the hall, while… Continue reading Lepelle-Nkumpi Mayor whisked Away after Rowdy Crowd Pelted her Car with Stones during IDP Presentation
Disgruntled ANC Peter Mokaba Members March to Limpopo Party Headquarters Demanding Removal of RTT
Disgruntled ANC branches in the Peter Mokaba region marched to the Limpopo provincial headquarters, Frans Mohlala, in Polokwane calling for the province to intervene in the processes towards the regional elective conference that is scheduled to get underway this Friday. Different branches descended on the ANC Limpopo provincial office on Wednesday, 06 May chanting slogans,… Continue reading Disgruntled ANC Peter Mokaba Members March to Limpopo Party Headquarters Demanding Removal of RTT
Parents Threaten to Boycott the Merging and Closure of ‘Small and Unviable’ Schools in Limpopo
Limpopo Department of Education’s plans to merge and shut down small and unviable schools in the Vhembe district is met with resistance from the parents in Mulamula village, under Collins Chabane Local Municipality. The provincial education department is set to close various small schools in rural areas in Vhembe, such as Photani and Johannes Rhamavhoya… Continue reading Parents Threaten to Boycott the Merging and Closure of ‘Small and Unviable’ Schools in Limpopo
Vuwani Aircraft Crash: Pilot Flew with an invalid License, Reveals SACAA
The South African Civil Aviation Authority’s (SACAA) preliminary report on the Vuwani light aircraft crash has revealed that the pilot operated the plane with an expired license. The light aircraft, which was carrying a pilot and two passengers, crashed after taking off from a private airfield near Nandoni dam (Levubu residential zone) outside Thohoyandou on… Continue reading Vuwani Aircraft Crash: Pilot Flew with an invalid License, Reveals SACAA