The Limpopo Police’s Vala Umgodi Task Team arrested four foreign nationals following the discovery of an illegal gold processing laboratory in Tzaneen on Saturday. They nabbed three Zimbabweans and a Mozambican when they raided a plot along the R71 near Tarentaalrand, Mopani District, in the northern part of South Africa. Zimbabweans John Vondo (39), Hardlife Manjoko (35), Biggie Chimwero (36) and Samuel Mashaba (46), a Mozambican national, appeared briefly before the Ritavi Magistrate’s Court outside Tzaneen town, on Monday, 10…

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…

The recently elected African National Congress (ANC) councillor for Ward 30 in the Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality, Sekhukhune, Limpopo, has been arrested on charges of extortion and the illegal closure of a local mine. Yalda Matlabane Tobias Malope, who secured his position during the by-election held on December 11, 2024, was taken into custody by the police on January 9, 2025. The South African Police Service (SAPS) reported that on January 9, 2025, at approximately 07:00, Roossenekal Police apprehended eight…

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…

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,…

Two Grade 10 learners from the Vhembe East District in Limpopo have committed suicide after failing Grade 10.  The separate incidents happened at Mphaphuli High School and Thohoyandou Technical School on Wednesday after the two male pupils received their report cards. In a statement released on Friday, December 13, the Limpopo Department of Education said it was discomforted by the news of the learners’ passing. Education MEC Mavhungu Lerule-Ramakhanya extended her heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. “The Limpopo Department…

The leader of Economic Freedom Fighters in Limpopo, Lawrence Mapoulo, has accused Premier Phophi Ramathuba and Legislature Speaker Makoma Makhurupetje of tribalism and nepotism, alleging they only hire Vhavenda and Balobedu in their offices at the expense of Bapedi and Vatsonga-speaking people. Mapoulo addressed his party members during a service delivery march outside the Office of the Premier on Wednesday, November 13. In a video circulating on social media, Mapoulo is heard pointing accusing fingers at Ramathuba and Makhurupetje. Tribalism…

The former minister of the South African Police Service (SAPS), Bheki Cele, has shed more light about the criminal incidents that have happened at his home since he left office. Cele told SABC’s Face the Nation last night that he is being followed by unknown cars and recently, there was a break-in at his house in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. Cele was speaking about the matter for the second time. He first made some scant revelations about this while speaking to Vuma…

The provincial governments of Limpopo and Gauteng have taken a significant step forward in their plans for a high-speed rail network that will connect the two provinces. According to a joint media statement released on October 9th, 2024, Limpopo Premier Dr. Phophi Ramathuba and Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi met at Euphoria Golf Estate & Hydro in Mookgophong, Waterberg, where they approved the implementation protocol document for the project. The two provinces also committed to joint consultations with key national bodies,…

An 84-year-old man from Limpopo is sad that he might meet his ancestors before the government’s promise to build him an RDP house is fulfilled. The elderly citizen, Alfred Shai, from Dan village in Tzaneen, currently stays in a dilapidated structure with his son. Shai said that the councillor informed him early this year that his request for an RDP house was approved. He was, however, later surprised when told that the allocation of houses to the beneficiaries had been…