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Podiumplekke vir langasems
Drie van Pietersburg Road Runners se atlete, Tamarin de Bruin, Noelene Mare en Jan du Plessis het podiumplekke verwerf tydens die 2025 Lekgothwame Holdings halfmaraton op 25 Oktober.
1 min |
October 30, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Young dancer all the way to New York
The 10-year-old Gabriela Els has been dancing since the age of three and has now been selected to compete at an international dance competition in New York next year.
1 min |
October 30, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Borskanker: Stories van moed, hoop en herstel
Borskankerbewusmakingsmaand word in Oktober gevier - 'n tyd waarin oorlewendes hul stories deel met die hoop om ander te inspireer en moed in te praat.
2 min |
October 30, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Bethuel: 100 times a lifesaver
Bethuel Mokonyane, the collections manager at the Polokwane Donor Centre, recently reached his 100th blood donation milestone.
1 min |
October 30, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Fun run to raise awareness
Residents of Ward 20 raised awareness of breast cancer by showing their support in a fun run on Saturday.
1 min |
October 30, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Afrikaans-inni-Bos lok groot skare, groter gees
Die tweede Afrikaans-inni-Boskuierfees het verlede Saterdag op die terrein van Hoërskool Pietersburg plaasgevind en honderde feesgangers gelok wat van vroegoggend af al hul stoele voor die verhoog kom neersit het, reg om 'n dag vol Afrikaanse musiek en lekker kuier te beleef.
1 min |
October 30, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Daring Daredevil Run this Friday
The Hollard Daredevil Run team is calling on residents to support the daring annual event taking place this Friday at the old Peter Mokaba Stadium from 08:00. The run has become a powerful platform to start conversations around men's health.
1 min |
October 30, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Fun and thrills at Farmyard fair
Families and friends gathered at The Farmyard Trading Post parking area on October 24 for a day filled with laughter, lights and excitement at the annual fun fair.
1 min |
October 30, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Kuns, geduld in Jan en Ursula se bonsai-bome
Om 'n bonsai-boom in stand te hou is 'n kuns wat nie almal kan bemeester nie.
1 min |
October 30, 2025
Polokwane Observer
VANJAAR SE LIMBOSFEES 'N BESOEK WERD
Vanjaar se Limbosfees word op 8 November by die veilingskrale by die ou Polokwane skouterrein langs die R101 net buite die stad gehou.
1 min |
October 30, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Armoede begin in die gedagtes
Hannes Noëth, uitvoerende direkteur van Solidariteit Helpende Hand, het die stad verlede week besoek en sy gehoor toegespreek onder die tema: 'Waarheen is ons op pad?'.
1 min |
October 30, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Crackdown on unsafe buildings
Malesela Ledwaba confirmed that an inquest has been opened at Mankweng Police Station. “We confirm that we are investigating an incident in which an employee, unfortunately, became a victim and lost her life. An inquest has been registered for further investigations,” Ledwaba said.
1 min |
October 30, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Collective responsibility to ensure safer roads
Nkanyiso Msiya, the director of the road safety campaign Drive Wise, has stressed the importance of collective responsibility in ensuring safer roads.
1 min |
October 30, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Flight disruptions hit local airport
Commercial flights at the Polokwane International Airport have faced delays and cancellations over the past week, following a suspension of key flight procedures pending regulatory approval from the Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS).
1 min |
October 30, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Badgers too good for Impalas
The Garden Route Badgers secured a good start in the Cricket South Africa Second Division T20 series with an eight-wicket victory against Limpopo Impalas at the Polokwane Cricket Club on Saturday.
1 min |
October 30, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Women celebrate sisterhood
Women of all ages gathered at Lodge Aloe Hymn on Saturday for an elegant high tea hosted by Rehoboth Ministries, celebrating unity, empowerment, and faith under the theme, 'Like a flower in the wilderness, we stand elegantly with boldness'.
1 min |
October 30, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Frustration as city goes weeks without water
The water crisis in Polokwane has reached boiling point as weeks of dry taps and prolonged planned maintenance shutdowns leave thousands of residents across the city and Seshego without consistent supply.
2 min |
October 30, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Library closing only a rumour
A rumour that the city library in Library Gardens is about to be closed, sparked discontent among residents of a retirement centre in the city.
1 min |
October 30, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Deputy minister's visit shows shortcomings in bus service
The visit by the Deputy Minister of Transport, Mkhuleko Hlengwa, to Polokwane to assess the functionality of Leeto La Polokwane (LLP), publicly revealed several shortcomings in the city's four-year-old bus service.
1 min |
October 30, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Skeie klap tydens liga
Tientalle spelers het Saterdag by die Pietersburg Jukskeiklub opgedaag om aan die tweede liga van die seisoen deel te neem.
1 min |
October 30, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Yin-Yang hosts Best of the Best
In support of Breast Cancer Awareness, Yin-Yang Karate and Self Defence Studio hosted the Best of the Best All Styles Karate Competition on Saturday at the Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk.
1 min |
October 30, 2025
Polokwane Observer
ACE-modelle presteer op nasionale loopplank
Ace Models se jaarlikse nasionale konferensie is van 3-6 Oktober by Emerald Casino aangebied, met 21 modelle van Ace Models Limpopo Central wat deelgeneem het.
1 min |
October 30, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Van korporatief tot kerkkantoor vir Kate
Vir so lank as wat Kate Bezuidenhout kan onthou, wou sy graag in 'n kerkkantoor werk.
1 min |
October 30, 2025
Polokwane Observer
DA opposes R700k luxury vehicle
The DA has opposed the municipality's intention to procure a luxury vehicle for its chief whip, estimated at around R700 000.
1 min |
October 30, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Fun Fair is back at Farmyard Trading Post
The Farmyard Trading Post is bringing back its much-loved Fun Fair from October 24 to November 8. The event will take place in the parking area in front of Food Lovers Market.
1 min |
October 23, 2025
Polokwane Observer
MEC welcomes 319 new health workers
In an effort to strengthen the public health system, Health MEC Dieketseng Mashego officially welcomed 319 newly appointed healthcare professionals and support staff at a ceremony held at Bolivia Lodge on October 3.
1 min |
October 23, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Family picnic commemorates National Down Syndrome Day
The Polokwane Down Syndrome Outreach marked National Down Syndrome Day on Monday with a Beauty in the Genes picnic, celebrating individuals with Down syndrome and promoting support systems.
1 min |
October 23, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Muni chases R2.1b in debt; disconnects defaulting depts
The Polokwane Municipality has revealed that its debt book has ballooned to R2.1b, as of September 30, with government departments owing a combined R320.9m, the bulk of which is owed by the Department of Rural Development.
1 min |
October 23, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Dogter soek na vermiste pa
\"Ek wil net weet of hy okay is\".
1 min |
October 23, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Bucan: 50 years of stationery excellence
Beyond its business success, Bucan's true strength lies in its people. The company remains deeply committed to its employees, and proudly continues to offer pension funds, medical aid, and ongoing technical training in computers, printers, photocopiers, and cash registers.
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