POLOKWANE – A man that gained access at the Polokwane Community Service Center (CSC) on need to use its bathrooms did the unthinkable by showing that one good turn does not deserve another on being caught before exit with a bag full of stolen goods and having allegedly left some of the SAPS offices on… Continue reading Polokwane CSC Bathroom User Turns Facility Into Crime Scene
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Unisa Astrophysicist Receives Prestigious Royal Society Award, R280 000 Grant
James Chibueze, Distinguished Professor in the College of Science, Engineering, and Technology, recently scooped the highly coveted Royal Society Rising Star Africa Prize for his work in advancing African astronomy through pioneering research, capacity building, and international collaborations. The Royal Society is a fellowship that comprises many of the world’s most eminent scientists and is… Continue reading Unisa Astrophysicist Receives Prestigious Royal Society Award, R280 000 Grant
BRICS Emerges as Alternative as U.S. Tariffs Squeeze South Africa
South Africa has fought hard to preserve its trade ties with the United States. President Cyril Ramaphosa even traveled to Washington to offer a “framework deal” that included buying American liquefied natural gas and investing around $3.3 billion in the U.S. economy. But those overtures failed. On August 8, 2025, the United States imposed a… Continue reading BRICS Emerges as Alternative as U.S. Tariffs Squeeze South Africa
Gauteng Commuters Stranded as Taxi Strike Brings Daily Life to a Halt
Thousands of commuters across Gauteng were left stranded on Thursday as a strike by members of the South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) in Ekurhuleni spilled over into Johannesburg and other parts of the province, disrupting the lives of workers, students, and small business owners. The strike, triggered by anger over the continued impoundment of… Continue reading Gauteng Commuters Stranded as Taxi Strike Brings Daily Life to a Halt
José Mourinho Shown the Door by Fenerbahçe
Turkish club Fenerbahçe have sacked José Mourinho after the club missed out on qualification to the Champions League. Considered one of the best coaches in the world, the 62-year-old has seemingly lost his touch. He has been sacked by each of his last four clubs: Fenerbahçe, Roma, Tottenham Hotspur, and Manchester United. Mourinho leaves his… Continue reading José Mourinho Shown the Door by Fenerbahçe
Dagga Worth R580 000 Seized, Four Vehicles Worth Over R2 Million Recovered
Polokwane – The police at Mahwelereng, in collaboration with the Waterberg Flying Squad and BMO security recovered 29 bags of dagga worth R580 000.00 and four vehicles worth over R2-million at Ga-Magongwa Village, Wednesday night. According to the Spokesperson for the police in Limpopo, Brigadier Hlulani Mashaba police received a tip off about three vehicles… Continue reading Dagga Worth R580 000 Seized, Four Vehicles Worth Over R2 Million Recovered
Broos Hopes for Sundowns-Mudau Resolution
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has shared details of a meeting where he knocked some sense into Khuliso Mudau’s head. Mudau, who is arguably the best right-back in Africa, has been at loggerheads with his employers, Mamelodi Sundowns, and only returned to training this week. Unfortunately, the 30-year-old did not make the Bafana Bafana team… Continue reading Broos Hopes for Sundowns-Mudau Resolution
Limpopo Rapist Gets 30 Years’ Imprisonment
Polokwane – A 28-year-old man, Freddy Moraka Modibedi of Seshego outside the Polokwane town was sentenced to 30 years imprisonment by the Polokwane High Court Wednesday August 27, 2025 for raping three teenage girls at Mmotong Ga-Mabotja, Mpone, Boratapelo Ga-Matlala and Seshego in September 2022. The court heard that the accused Freddy Moraka Modibedi (28),… Continue reading Limpopo Rapist Gets 30 Years’ Imprisonment
Zim Man Illegally in SA Gets 15 Years for Theft of Crime Intelligence Unit Vehicle
Polokwane – A 40-year-old illegal Zimbabwean national, Simon Andile Nyathi was sentenced to fifteen years imprisonment by the Polokwane Regional Court yesterday August 28, 2025 for theft of the crime intelligence unit vehicle and in contravention of immigration act by the Polokwane Regional Court. The Court trial noted that the accused, Nyathi was arrested on… Continue reading Zim Man Illegally in SA Gets 15 Years for Theft of Crime Intelligence Unit Vehicle
Bafana Winger Off to a Flying Start in Asia
Bafana Bafana winger Mohau Nkota could not have asked for a better start after scoring on his debut for Saudi Arabian team Al-Ettifaq. Nkota, 20, has been with the Saudis for the past few weeks, after his transfer from Orlando Pirates, joining on a three-year deal. “It’s a very good league, competitive, and I’m very… Continue reading Bafana Winger Off to a Flying Start in Asia