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 Siyandhani traditional authority partnered with Bombo Investment to reopen the then Gazankulu private airways as F.Y Siyandhani International airport, with the first phase of the…

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 dealing with unresolved branch disputes. ” The special RTT meeting expressed concern about the slow pace of dispute/ appeals resolution process by the Provincial Dispute…

Limpopo Premier Dr. Phophi Ramathuba has been accused of little more than making fruitless promises to settle the R23 million Dumela Library Project. About seven kilometres away from Mulamula-Dumela village in the west of rural Malamulele Circuit, there is a blistering source of information centre with a vivid name: Mulamula Library. This is at Mulamula-Magangeni village. The centre has been in the spotlight from the beginning of construction, as locals questioned whether it was built in the correct village. During…

Limpopo Premier Phophi Ramathuba and Health MEC Dieketseng Mashego have welcomed a South African patient who could not receive a required medical treatment at a hospital in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, on Monday, 29 April 2025. According to reports, the patient fell ill and collapsed while doing business-related exhibitions in Zimbabwe on Sunday, 28 April and was then taken to one of the hospitals in Bulawayo. Ramathuba said the provincial government received a call from Zimbabwe’s hospital requesting an intervention on a…

In a historic and heartening turn of events, the Limpopo Province recorded zero road fatalities during the Easter 2025 holiday season. This extraordinary outcome not only defies the grim statistics of previous years but also sets a benchmark for road safety strategies across South Africa. It is a powerful testament to what strategic leadership, interdepartmental collaboration, and community mobilisation can achieve when combined with a clear vision and unwavering political will. Nestled at the northernmost tip of South Africa, Limpopo…

The much anticipated opening of the Giyani Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) Campus faces another hurdle, as the local contractors are fighting for a cut in the multimillion construction tenders for the refurbishment of the institution in the Limpopo province. The local contractors in the Giyani area have disrupted tender briefing sessions aimed at appointing contractors for the refurbishment of the then Giyani College of Education, demanding a stake as required by the government’s policy. In terms of the preferential…

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…

Limpopo Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba has explained why the province decided to part with R4.7 million to host Bafana Bafana against Lesotho at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium on Friday, 21 March. The South African Football Association (SAFA) has kept its word to take the senior national team, Bafana Bafana, across the country, but it doesn’t come cheap. However, Dr Ramathuba has insisted that it would be worthwhile for the province to host a match of this magnitude, which is…

Polokwane, Limpopo – The annual Mapungubwe Festival is one of Limpopo’s most significant cultural events, drawing thousands of visitors from all walks of life to celebrate the province’s rich heritage and diverse cultural history. The Mapungubwe Arts Festival on Saturday, December 14, was an unforgettable experience, packed with energy and vibrant performances. This year marks the 15th edition of the festival, a key fixture in the South African cultural calendar.  As we arrived at Polokwane Cricket Stadium, the festival venue,…

The Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) in Limpopo says it’s all systems go for the by-election in the Thabazimbi Local Municipality on Wednesday, 4 December 2024. The Provincial Electoral Officer, Nkaro Mateta, says the commission is ready to receive the over 51,000 registered voters expected to cast their ballots. Addressing the media on Saturday, she reiterated that 21 political parties and five independent candidates will compete for control of the troubled council in the Waterberg region.  The Umkhonto…