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Polokwane Observer
Premier announces new appointments in 2 Dept
The Premier, Dr Phophi Ramathuba has announced the permanent appointment of two heads of departments, each on fiveyear contracts that will include performance review mechanisms to ensure improved departmental operations.
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September 04, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Tleane launches 3rd book
Thabang Tleane, a young author with a passion for inspiring others, officially launched his third book, 'Motivation to the Sad Generation with Happy Pictures', at the Garden Court Hotel on Saturday.
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September 04, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Young fencers step up
The 2024/25 fencing season closed on August 30 with a competition filled with excitement, upsets, and emotional goodbyes as fencers took to the piste for the last time in their old age categories.
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September 04, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Office of the Premier: COGHSTA handles protest demands first
The Office of the Premier, Dr Phophi Ramathuba has defended its decision to forward a memorandum of demands (MoD) by the recently formed Concerned Citizens of Polokwane (CCP) to the Department of Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (Coghsta), instead of responding directly.
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September 04, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Tradeshow, career expo opens opportunities for locals
The Limpopo Tradeshow and Career Expo brought industries, innovators and career seekers together under one roof at Jack Botes Hall from August 21-23.
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September 04, 2025
Polokwane Observer
GolfSixes showcases young talent on greens
The South African Golf Development Board (SAGDB) hosted the GolfSixes League Limpopo 2025 at the Polokwane Golf Club.
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September 04, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Cops intercept SUV with illicit cigarettes
Provincial police commissioner, Lt Gen Thembi Hadebe has commended the provincial police vehicle tracking team for their vigilance in the fight against organised crime.
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September 04, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Historic weekend for Limpopo bowls
This weekend marked a historic milestone for Limpopo bowls, as the province hosted the Bowls South Africa Mixed Pairs National Tournament for the first time.
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August 28, 2025
Polokwane Observer
2 national golds for karatekas
Yin-Yang Karate and Self Defence Studio's shihan Annatjie de Jager is especially proud of the club's junior student Hynek Potgieter, who was the only karateka who took part in the national championships in Rustenburg over the weekend.
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August 28, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Ruanda se uitkyk bly positief
Toe Ruanda Snyman 20 jaar gelede in 'n ernstige motorongeluk betrokke was, het haar hele lewe verander. Bykans elke been in haar liggaam was gebreek en dokters het vir haar ouers gesê die kans om te bly leef, is skraal.
2 min |
August 28, 2025
Polokwane Observer
TUT empowers women
The Tshwane University of Technology's Directorate of Extracurricular Development (DED) at the Polokwane Campus recently hosted a Women's Month celebration under the theme 'Women Leading Change and Combatting Gender-Based Violence'.
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August 28, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Unveiling the link between Type 2 diabetes and the skin
\"While Type 2 diabetes is widely known for its impact on blood sugar and heart health, its subtle footprints across the skin are often overlooked, despite being equally diagnostic and telling,\" says diabetes care specialist and general practitioner, Dr Mabowa Mkahomisane.
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August 28, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Historic first CMSA specialist graduation in Lim
History was made when the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa (CMSA) hosted its first specialist and diplomate admission ceremony in the province.
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August 28, 2025
Polokwane Observer
COSAS demands action from Edu
The Department of Education has until Monday to respond to a list of demands submitted by learner representatives from the Congress of South African Students (Cosas).
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August 28, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Met olieverf vang sy mense op verfdoek vas
Met 'n foto in haar hand en 'n wit muur as verfdoek, beplan Cornet Kleynhans reeds haar volgende stap. As kunstenaar geniet sy dit om skilderye en kommissiewerk te doen, en pas sy haar kunswerke aan by die behoeftes van haar kliënte.
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August 28, 2025
Polokwane Observer
See the Art Xpress in Westenburg
Polokwane kunstenaar, Rolland 'RoEvahson' Tiki in samewerking met verskeie kunstenaars in Limpopo sal die eerste jaarlikse kreatiewe uitstalling, The Art Xpress in Westenburg op 6 September, by Ben Harrisstraat 22 by Bo-Tyre Xpress aanbied.
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August 28, 2025
Polokwane Observer
ELCSA build to empower locals
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa (ELCSA) Polokwane has announced plans to develop an eight-hectare multipurpose facility designed to empower residents and tackle unemployment.
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August 28, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Gymstars represents province
It was a truly incredible weekend for Gymstars Gymnastics Club's senior athletes, who showcased their talent in both rhythmic and artistic gymnastics competitions.
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August 28, 2025
Polokwane Observer
ActionSA joins EFF in service delivery protest
In the presence of ideological differences between the two parties, ActionSA joined an EFF service delivery protest demonstration in Polokwane last Wednesday to the municipality to fight for the rights of residents.
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August 28, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Turning sweet potatoes into success
Local entrepreneur Edward Kgarose (35) has discovered an innovative niche in the dairy industry - sweet potato-flavoured drinking yoghurt.
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August 28, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Insurance fraud murder case: Bail ruling next week
Judgement in the bail application of former police officer and insurance murder accused Rachel Kutumela, as well as Flora and Anna Shokane, is scheduled for September 3 in the Polokwane Magistrate's Court.
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August 28, 2025
Polokwane Observer
ANC PM region welcomes returning members
The ANC in the Peter Mokaba Region says it is confident in its recruitment drive, despite concerns about the calibre of new or returning members.
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August 28, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Burglary at Westenburg Secondary
The police in Westenburg have launched a manhunt for unknown suspects who committed business burglary at Westenburg Secondary School during the early hours of Friday.
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August 28, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Uitkoms vir kerkhof toe muni ingryp
In wat as 'n positiewe tree vorentoe vir erfenisbewaring beskryf kan word, het Polokwane Munisipaliteit onlangs bevestig dat dié owerheid bewus is van die toestand waarin die Pietersburg Konsentrasiekampkerkhof verkeer en daadwerklike stappe beoog om maatreëls in te stel om die geriewe te beskerm.
2 min |
August 28, 2025
Polokwane Observer
EMPOWERING TEACHERS at interactive session
Boston City Campus Polokwane recently hosted its annual Teachers Forum at the elegant Kurumba Lodge, bringing together teachers from schools across the city and surrounding areas. The interactive session celebrated the role teachers play in shaping learners' future, while also highlighting why Boston City Campus continues to be a leader in higher education.
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August 28, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Dra só by tot Lim- ruiters se reis na SA's
Perdry mag dalk bekend wees as 'n duur stokperdjie, maar vir die ruiters van SAWMGA Limpopo is dit veel meer as net 'n sport - dit is 'n passie en een wat die groter perdrygemeenskap deel.
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August 28, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Lack of service delivery raises concern
The standard of service delivery in most wards of Polokwane Municipality, particularly ward 23, is a source of growing frustration among residents.
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August 28, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Murder victims identified
The two male bodies found along Kuschke's gravel road (D1377) have been positively identified by their families, but their killers remain at large.
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August 28, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Youth-led dialogue to discuss unemployment
The South African National Civic Organisation Youth Congress (SancoYC) will host a youth-led dialogue in September to tackle pressing community issues, with unemployment at the top of the agenda.
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August 28, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Brande snoer inwoners saam
Die brand het na naburige plase versprei en ook 'n gedeelte van A13 Boerdery se grond verwoes.
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