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Polokwane Observer
Inflation currently contained, says SARB
The world economy is experiencing extraordinary high uncertaintity and economy fault lines stemming from policy shifts and heightened trade tensions have emerged but inflation in South Africa is currently contained and the outlook appears moderate and in line with the 4.5% target midpoint.
1 min |
June 12, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Stigting openining met damestee gevier
Die amptelike opening van die Annebel Foundation se Polokwanetak is Saterdag met 'n stylvolle en betekenisvolle damestee gevier.
1 min |
June 12, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Help Hannes só na operasie
Hannes Badenhorst (54) is sedert 27 Mei in die Pietersburg Provinsiale Hospitaal nadat hy skielik by die werk inmekaar gesak het.
2 min |
June 12, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Potpourrimark bring pure plesier
Vanjaar word besoekers aan die Potpourri Uitpakmark, wat by die Hervormde Kerk Pietersburg gehou word, met 'n helder versierde tuin verwelkom.
1 min |
June 12, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Raising a daughter as a single father
Being a single father for eight years now, Mpho Dube expresses to Polokwane Observer that it's been an incredible journey with his daughter Dimpho.
1 min |
June 12, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Montjane magic with 4th Grand Slam title
Polokwane-born wheelchair tennis player Kgothatso Montjane alongside her Japanese partner Yui Kamiji, claimed their fourth Grand Slam title last Friday by reclaiming the French Open women's doubles crown at Roland Garros.
1 min |
June 12, 2025
Polokwane Observer
PHA under fire for: 'Millions in bailout'
The DA in Polokwane is deeply concerned about the manner in which the municipality's housing provision arm, the Polokwane Housing Association (PHA) is being managed, and intends to request a joint portfolio committee meeting to call the PHA Board of Trustees to account for a projected R8.5m deficit for the upcoming financial year. This deficit is despite the inclusion of a R10m subsidy in the city's budget.
1 min |
June 12, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Pa vertel van onvoorwaardelike liefde
Met Vadersdag om die draai op 15 Junie, vier baie gesinne hul pa's - soms nie bloedverwant nie, maar ongetwyfeld hartverwant.
1 min |
June 12, 2025
Polokwane Observer
LSE leads B log in super league
Limpopo School of Excellence currently leads the Group B log of the Limpopo Super League, following an action-packed round of soccer matches held at The Ranch on Saturday.
1 min |
June 12, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Police dismantle sophisticated cross-border smuggling network
The police have made a major breakthrough against organised crime with the dismantling of a sophisticated cross-border smuggling network operating between South Africa and Malawi.
1 min |
June 12, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Comrades-eerstes vir dié Road Runners
Die Comrades Maraton wat Sondag gehou is, bring jaarliks unieke mylpale mee: 'n eerste keer om die wedloop te voltooi, 'n eerste keer om twee opeenvolgende wedlope klaar te maak, of dalk 'n eerste goue medalje.
1 min |
June 12, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Launch into conference irregularities
The ANC has launched an internal investigation into alleged irregularities during its recent regional conferences in Limpopo, specifically in the Peter Mokaba, Vhembe and Norman Mashabane regions.
1 min |
June 12, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Trophies for LPKA karatekas
Eight karatekas from the Limpopo Province Kickboxing Academy (LPKA) were chosen for the Limpopo kickboxing team to partake in the World Association of Kickboxing Organisation (WAKO) national championships in Newcastle KZN from April 26-29.
1 min |
June 05, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Probe continues into Khola's death
Police investigations are ongoing into the death of Ndzalama 'Khola' Vedick Mlondobozi, who died on the evening of May 20 following an incident in Flora Park.
1 min |
June 05, 2025
Polokwane Observer
'Kidnaps linked to hitchhiking'
Kidnapping cases are increasingly emerging in the Capricorn district, with the Polokwane Community Policing Forum (CPF) warning that hitchhiking is a key driver behind the trend.
1 min |
June 05, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Entrepreneurs attend monthly career, art exhibition
The Polokwane Municipality hosted a career and art exhibition at Library Gardens on Friday, giving local entrepreneurs a platform to showcase and sell their handcrafted goods.
1 min |
June 05, 2025
Polokwane Observer
US visitors, Finland exchange student greeted
Rotarians of the Rotary Club of Polokwane welcomed a party of six visitors from the US who were en route to a week-long safari to the Kruger Park on Monday evening as guests of the club.
2 min |
June 05, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Mzansi sends off 90 runners to conquer Comrades
Mzansi Athletics Club (AC) hosted an energetic Comrades Marathon send-off event at 534 Home of Padel in Ivydale on Saturday, where they proudly announced that 90 runners, including 10 first-time participants, will be representing the club at the 2025 Comrades Marathon this Sunday.
1 min |
June 05, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Top equestrians in thrilling Grand Prix
It was a weekend full of action and excitement as horse riders and equestrian enthusiasts gathered at The Ranch Resort for the prestigious Ford Mokopane Limpopo Cup and u/25 Outdoor Grand Prix, held from Friday to Sunday.
1 min |
June 05, 2025
Polokwane Observer
MotN hosts food, blanket drive for SPCA
Mall of the North (MotN) hosted their annual Food and Blanket Drive for the SPCA on Saturday, led by the Aquila MC Polokwane Bikers Club.
1 min |
June 05, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Top GNT execs suspended
The CEO, CFO, and COO of Great North Transport (GNT), Limpopo's state-owned bus company, have been suspended with immediate effect following a board decision taken during an emergency meeting held in Polokwane on Friday.
1 min |
June 05, 2025
Polokwane Observer
38 runners sent off to Comrades
The Zero-One-Five Running Club (RC) hosted a celebratory send-off on Saturday for 38 of its runners who will be participating in the 2025 Comrades Marathon starting in Pietermaritzburg and ending in Durban on June 8.
1 min |
June 05, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Groot pret by PHS Gholfdag
Hoërskool Pietersburg se jaarlikse PHS Gholfdag het Vrydag by die Polokwane Gholfklub plaasgevind met 25 spanne wat deelgeneem het.
1 min |
June 05, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Breakfast send-off for Comrades runners
The Polokwane Athletics Club (PAC) hosted a warm Comrades Marathon breakfast send-off for its runners at the Park Inn by Radisson Polokwane conference hall on Saturday.
1 min |
June 05, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Blankets of Hope for city's most vulnerable
More than 200 vulnerable residents received much-needed warmth, dignity and care during a successful blanket, food and clothing drive hosted by Property Connect in partnership with the Polokwane Buurtwag Neighbourhood Watch, at Zurel College on Saturday.
1 min |
June 05, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Insurance murder accused remain behind bars
Police officer Rachel Kutumela, along with her co-accused sister Anna Shokane and daughter Flora Shokane appeared in the Polokwane Magistrate's Court last Wednesday.
3 min |
June 05, 2025
Polokwane Observer
4 arrested in W'burg for stolen goods
A targeted police operation led to the arrest of four persons in Westenburg on Monday, following an intelligence-driven effort by the Westenburg police and the Polokwane visible policing unit.
1 min |
June 05, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Mixed fortunes for Ring Kings
Ring Kings Kickboxing Gym had a mixed experience at the Clash of the Warriors event held in Randburg on May 10.
1 min |
June 05, 2025
Polokwane Observer
ANC confronts disputes over regional conferences
The secretary-general of the ANC, Fikile Mbalula, was scheduled to meet with Limpopo provincial leaders at Frans Mohlala House in the city yesterday, to address mounting tension and claimed irregularities that arose during three of the party's recent regional elective conferences.
1 min |
June 05, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Pietersburg Road Runners wens Comrades-drawwers sterkte
Die Pietersburg Road Runners Atletiekklub het Sondag hulle 'Goodie-bag' funksie gehou, om atlete en die ondersteuningspan sterkte toe te wens vir die komende Comrades Maraton. Vanjaar hardloop die atlete die afdraende been, naamlik van Pietermaritzburg tot Durban.
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