Hawks Arrest Former Director and Payroll Administrators for Alleged R6.3 Million Fraud

ARRESTED: The Hawks have arrested Global Strake Security’s former director, Wanda van Zyl, and two former payroll administrators, for allegedly defrauding Anglo American Platinum Mine of R6.3 million. Photo: Supplied

The Hawks in Limpopo have arrested Global strake security former director and two former payroll administrators for allegedly creating 33 fraudulent invoices that amounted to R6.3 million on Wednesday, 19 May 2025. According to the Hawks provincial spokesperson Lethunya Mmuroa, the trio of former employees of the security company based in Mokopane, allegedly submitted fraudulent… Continue reading Hawks Arrest Former Director and Payroll Administrators for Alleged R6.3 Million Fraud

Legal Threats, Unresolved Disputes Throttle ANC Peter Mokaba Elective Conference

THROTTLED: The ANC Peter Mokaba regional conference has been embroiled in delays due to unresolved internal branch disputes and parallel structures. Photo: ANC

The tussle of power in the ANC Limpopo’s Peter Mokaba region turns its ugly head as factional battles for top leadership are at the centre of the protracted delays of the regional elective conference. Peter Mokaba was initially set to hold its regional conference in April at the Ranch Hotel. Since then, it has been… Continue reading Legal Threats, Unresolved Disputes Throttle ANC Peter Mokaba Elective Conference

GAAL Flags the Development of FY Siyandhani Airport as Illegal

The establishment of the Siyandhani international airport in Limpopo has hit a rock as the Gateway Airports Authority Limited (GAAL) has distanced itself from the Giyani private commercial airport. GAAL, an entity responsible for managing public aviation assets in Limpopo, says the infrastructure development of the airport did not follow legal and regulatory processes. The… Continue reading GAAL Flags the Development of FY Siyandhani Airport as Illegal

Limpopo Mom Blames School for Son’s Death After He Swallowed Pen’s Lid

The mother of 10-year-old learner Mosses Kganyago is demanding answers from a Limpopo school about the circumstances that led to her son’s death after he allegedly swallowed a pen lid while in class. According to reports, the Grade 4 learner at Moriting Primary School in Mankweng circuit under Capricorn district fainted and struggled to breathe… Continue reading Limpopo Mom Blames School for Son’s Death After He Swallowed Pen’s Lid

Pule Shayi calls for Unity after Winning Third Term as ANC Norman Mashabane Regional Chairperson

UNITY: ANC Norman Mashabane regional chairperson and Mopani District municipal mayorPule Shayi has pleaded for party unity after being re-elected for the third time. Photo: MDM

ANC Norman Mashabane regional chairperson and Mopani District municipal mayor Pule Shayi has called for the dismantling of the leadership slates and pleaded for party unity after being re-elected for the third time. He made his call during his address at Karibu lodge outside Tzaneen in Limpopo. Shayi, who was leading what was dubbed as… Continue reading Pule Shayi calls for Unity after Winning Third Term as ANC Norman Mashabane Regional Chairperson

Peter Mokaba ANC Points Fingers at Limpopo Provincial Leadership for Failure to Resolve Branch Disputes

CONCERNED: The ANC Limpopo's Peter Mokaba region is concerned about the pace at which the provincial resolution committee is dealing with unresolved branch disputes. Photo: ANC

The ANC Limpopo’s Peter Mokaba region is pointing fingers at the party’s provincial leadership, accusing them of dragging their feet in resolving branch disputes ahead of the regional elective conference. In a statement released on Thursday, 8 May, the regional task team (RTT) expressed concern about the pace at which the provincial resolution committee is… Continue reading Peter Mokaba ANC Points Fingers at Limpopo Provincial Leadership for Failure to Resolve Branch Disputes

SIU Probes Seven Dodgy Tenders Awarded by Mbombela Municipality

CRACKING WHIP: SIU boss Adv. Andy Mothibi's unit says it has been forced to seek a search and seizure warrant after JB Marks Municipality officials failed to hand over requested documents.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to probe allegations of maladministration, irregular expenditure, and corruption in connection with several tenders awarded by the Mbombela Municipality in Mpumalanga. The unit is set to investigate seven tenders, which include legal services, engineering projects, low-cost housing under the RDP, water infrastructure, and energy efficiency… Continue reading SIU Probes Seven Dodgy Tenders Awarded by Mbombela Municipality

ANC Vhembe Region Endorses Limpopo Provincial Secretary Reuben Madadhze for a Second Term

During its elective conference, the ANC in Vhembe region resolved to support Limpopo provincial secretary Ruben Madadzhe for a second term in the upcoming provincial conference. Vhembe, which is the party’s biggest region in the province, elected new leadership over the weekend, to lead the regional ANC for the next three years and spearhead the… Continue reading ANC Vhembe Region Endorses Limpopo Provincial Secretary Reuben Madadhze for a Second Term

Mbalula Strips Vhembe Regional Secretary of Powers ahead of the Elective Conference

ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has wielded an axe against Vhembe regional secretary Rudzani Ludere, stripping him of his responsibilities of running the registration processes and finalising the preparations for the region’s elective conference. In a letter directed to the ANC Limpopo provincial secretary Ruben Madadzhe, the Luthuli House boss has instructed the province to convene… Continue reading Mbalula Strips Vhembe Regional Secretary of Powers ahead of the Elective Conference

Waterberg Crisis: Woman Contracts Diarrhoea after Drinking Dirty Water Shared with Animals

A Limpopo woman spent three months in hospital suffering from diarrhoea after drinking dirty water shared with animals in the Waterberg district. The residents of Diretsaneng, Lesedi Motlana, Bakenburg, and Raseletse are amongst the villages in Mogalakwena Local Municipality which are still struggling to access basic necessities such as clean water. They continue to consume… Continue reading Waterberg Crisis: Woman Contracts Diarrhoea after Drinking Dirty Water Shared with Animals

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