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Polokwane Observer
'It takes an entire village to raise a child'
A recent surge in high-profile criminal cases, both locally and beyond, that involve the abuse and deaths of children has highlighted an unsettling reality: the greatest threats to children's safety may now come from within their own families and communities.
2 min |
May 15, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Volunteers show up for those in need
Where many avoid passing the infamous Spookhuis in Doornkraal Street, a group of selfless volunteers walk straight in - not with fear, but with purpose.
1 min |
May 15, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Bediening bring hoop vir dié haweloses op straat
Wat eens as 'n probleem van 'ander plekke' beskou is, het stil-stil in ons eie stad en strate kom nesskop. Die werklikheid is dat verslawing, in sy vele vorme, baie nader aan die deursnee inwoner is as wat die meeste mense dink.
2 min |
May 15, 2025
Polokwane Observer
No services: EFF threaten to strike
The EFF in Limpopo have threatened to stage daily protests at the Polokwane Municipality if local leaders continue to ignore residents' pleas to resolve persistent service delivery issues in the city, surrounding townships, and villages.
1 min |
May 15, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Edu prioritises learner safety, sanitary products
The Department of Education has received a total budget allocation of R42.5b for the 2025/26 financial year, MEC Mavhungu Lerule-Ramakhanya announced during her budget vote speech at the Limpopo Legislature on April 8.
1 min |
April 24, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Rotarians in support of young cancer patients
Nine young patients from the paediatric oncology ward at the Pietersburg Provincial Hospital could not contain their excitement when they got together at the Theunis Fichardt step-down facility before they departed on a road trip to the Uplands College at White River in Mpumalanga early last Thursday morning.
1 min |
April 24, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Kerk hou Dennehout Derby en stel super houtkarre bekend
Bykans 40 deelnemers het Sondag aan die eerste Dennehout Derby van die jaar by die Sewendagse Adventiste Kerk deelgeneem.
1 min |
April 24, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Welcome to Our Online Auctions: A SIMPLE and Efficient WAY TO BUY
We are excited to announce the successful completion of our first online auction at the beginning of March 2025, marking a new chapter in how we connect buyers with unique and valuable items.
4 min |
April 24, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Dept reignites Bato Pele principles among staff
The Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure has officially launched Operation Tsoga Moshomi a bold internal campaign aimed at reigniting passion, purpose and professionalism among public servants.
1 min |
April 24, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Vroue verf lopers vir Paastafels
Paasnaweek is tradisioneel 'n naweek wat behalwe vir die godsdienstige aard, gepaardgaan met Paaseierskattejag, familiekuiers en vele meer.
1 min |
April 24, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Farewell ceremony for Maj Gen
The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) in Limpopo recently honoured its outgoing leader, Lt Gen Godfrey Lebeya, at a heartfelt farewell ceremony held at the Jack Botes Hall.
1 min |
April 24, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Autism Awareness Day at Lilo and Stitch Centre
Lilo and Stitch Autism Centre and Daycare, in partnership with Autism SA and the Bana ba Thari Foundation, hosted a successful Autism Awareness Day at the APD premises last Saturday.
1 min |
April 24, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Fashion festival to shine the spotlight on local talent
Seasoned Polokwane fashion designer, Laurence 'Livasto Mojalefa' Maboko, is preparing to host the sixth annual Limpopo Fashion Festival later this year - a celebration of style, creativity and the province's emerging fashion talent.
1 min |
April 24, 2025
Polokwane Observer
CDM consults on 2025/26 IDP
Stakeholders from non-government organisations (NGOs), community-based organisations (CBOs), youth, women, persons with disabilities (PWDs), sector departments and local municipalities in the Capricorn District gathered at the Jack Botes Hall on Friday to be consulted on Capricorn District Municipality's 2025/26 Draft Integrated Development Plan (IDP) and budget.
1 min |
April 24, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Helping girls stay in school through Lebo’s initiative
More than 500 underprivileged young girls in Polokwane and surrounding areas will soon have a better chance of staying in school and reaching their full potential, thanks to an initiative led by Lebo Seabi, the founder of the mobile clothing store, Lebo Clothing.
1 min |
April 24, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Eeufeeshuis en APD vier Tannie Marina se 90 jaar
Dit is nie aldag dat 'n stigterslid en erepresident van 'n organisasie haar 90ste verjaarsdag vier nie, maar Tannie Marina van Eeden is beslis bevoorreg! Sy het verlede Sondag 90 kersies uitgeblaas, en verlede Woensdag het die inwoners en dagwerkers van Eeufeeshuis saam met haar feesgevier.
2 min |
April 24, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Rugbymanne wys staal in Henso Coetzee-dag
Verlede Saterdag het Noordelikes Rugbyklub gasheer gespeel vir die Henso Coetzee Rugbydag.
1 min |
April 24, 2025
Polokwane Observer
90 geseënde jare vir stad se geliefde Tannie Marina
Koningin Elizabeth II is dikwels beskryf as 'n simbool van elegansie, kalmte, waardigheid en liefde vir haar medemens - alles eienskappe wat net so van toepassing is op Tannie Marina van Eeden, wat verlede Sondag haar 90ste verjaarsdag gevier het.
2 min |
April 24, 2025
Polokwane Observer
'n Lewe vol liefde: Petro Grobler se nalatenskap leef voort
Dit gebeur dikwels dat iemand se dood só onwerklik voel dat die skok eers later insink. Dié gedagtes van 'dit kan nie wees nie', het ook deur Petro Grobler (55) se geliefdes se koppe gemaal toe hulle van haar afsterwe verneem het.
3 min |
April 24, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Interventions afoot for community college
Plans to breathe new life into the Limpopo Community Education and Training College (CETC) were front and centre last Wednesday when the Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Mimmy Gondwe, paid the institution an oversight visit.
1 min |
April 24, 2025
Polokwane Observer
'Empowered through self-love'
Tebatso Nalane, a 35-year-old professional model from Limpopo (now based in Gauteng), is using her title as Kangen South Africa, Supreme Queen Global Earth Africa 2024 to inspire women and children across Southern Africa.
1 min |
April 24, 2025
Polokwane Observer
RAL welcomes new board
Roads Agency Limpopo (RAL) has officially welcomed a new board of directors, as announced by Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure MEC, Ernest Rachoene, during a briefing at the state-owned entity's offices last Wednesday.
1 min |
April 24, 2025
Polokwane Observer
MEGA HOTEL INVESTMENT
The city will see a mega development in progress when the construction of a seven-storey skyscraper will start before the end of the Polokwane Municipality's financial year-end on June 30.
1 min |
April 24, 2025
Polokwane Observer
It's a record Easter on Limpopo roads
Traffic volumes on the N1 into Limpopo reached record highs this Easter, marking the busiest period on the road in five years.
1 min |