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Polokwane Observer
New mental health facility on track despite delays
Progress on the first phase of the new Netcare Akeso Polokwane mental health facility is progressing very well, and despite unforeseen delays, such as physical site conditions (hard rock) and inclement weather experienced at the beginning of the construction, the project is on track for completion with the anticipated opening during the first quarter 2026.
1 min |
November 13, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Disability movement marches to demand inclusion, equal opportunities
People living with disabilities, under the banner of the Disability Civil Movement, confronted Provincial Government on Friday with a set of demands aimed at promoting inclusion and equal opportunities.
1 min |
November 13, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Landbou-unie ontvang ruim skenking
Duisende hektaar weiding is verwoes tydens die veldbrande wat in Augustus in Limpopo gewoed het, met talle boere wat hul huise en vee in die vernietigende brande verloor het.
1 min |
November 13, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Dans-dans in almal se harte is Surika-Mari
Frieda Lombaard is 'n bekende in die dansbedryf en spog jaarliks met dansers wat sukses behaal.
1 min |
November 06, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Fashion goes to the dogs, for a good cause
The glamour of the Mrs South Africa pageant met the charm of man's best friend when Jacaranda FM presenter and Mrs South Africa 2025 finalist, Manani Botes, hosted a stylish dog fashion show titled 'Paws with Purpose' at Mall of the North last Saturday.
1 min |
November 06, 2025
Polokwane Observer
ANCYL calls for youth deployment in munis
Faith Sebopela, the chairperson of the ANC Youth League (ANCYL) in Limpopo, has called for the urgent deployment of young people as youth officers across all 30 municipalities in the province.
1 min |
November 06, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Mayor leads launch of Safer City Campaign
To restore order and improve safety in the city, the Polokwane Municipality hosted a Safer City Campaign led by Mayor John Mpe in the CBD on October 23.
1 min |
November 06, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Geure lok ondersteuners na MOTHS se potjiekoskompetisie
'n Potjiekoskompetisie was nog altyd 'n gewilde saamkomplek en verlede Saterdag se potjiekoskompetisie wat deur die Botha Skuilgat van die Agbare Orde van die Staaldakke (MOTHS) aangebied is, was nie 'n uitsondering nie.
1 min |
November 06, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Disability fun day at APD
APD Limpopo hosted a disability fun day on October 23 at the Centenary House Hall.
1 min |
November 06, 2025
Polokwane Observer
STYLVOLLE MODESKATTE BY DIÉ OPWIPWINKEL
Die stad se modebewustes het beslis iets besonders om na uit te sien vanaf 7-10 November, met die G-Lux Thrift Market, 'n mode-opwipwinkel wat beloof om die stylvolle skattejag van die seisoen te wees.
1 min |
November 06, 2025
Polokwane Observer
3-year-old girl's death a tragedy
The death of a three-year-old girl who was forgotten for nearly eight hours inside a locked vehicle at Seshego Hospital last week has ignited nationwide discussions about parental fatigue, workplace stress and the need for stronger community support systems.
1 min |
November 06, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Gaan kuier gerus by Lentemark
Die 12de jaarlikse Lentemark by die N.G. Kremetart is 'n gulde geleentheid om saam met vriende of familie te kuier en terselfdertyd Kersen verjaarsdaggeskenke te kan koop.
1 min |
November 06, 2025
Polokwane Observer
W'burg's Allister earns spot at football academy
\"Little did I know when I laced up my first pair of soccer boots at the age of seven, that I would get a full bursary to train at an internationally recognised soccer academy,\" said Allister Jacobs (24) who was signed by Balderstone Sports Institute (BSI) Football Academy on October 15.
1 min |
November 06, 2025
Polokwane Observer
MEC joins commuters on bus ride
The MEC for Transport, Violet Mathye recently concluded Transport Month by taking a bus ride with commuters to Sebayeng village.
1 min |
November 06, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Locals join Daredevil run to fight male cancers
Speedo-clad runners from the Polokwane Athletic Club joined thousands of men across the country on Friday in the Hollard Daredevil Run, a bold campaign raising awareness about prostate and testicular cancer.
1 min |
November 06, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Motion of no confidence in mayor dismissed
A motion of no confidence in Mayor John Mpe was debated during a recent Polokwane municipal council meeting but failed to secure any supporting votes and was subsequently dismissed.
1 min |
November 06, 2025
Polokwane Observer
'Leeto beneficiaries to receive R7m'
Permit beneficiaries of Leeto La Polokwane (LLP) are expected to receive a R7m payout from the Polokwane Municipality by Tuesday.
1 min |
November 06, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Teenage pregnancy: Know the causes and health risks
Teenage pregnancy remains a pressing issue in many communities, influenced by a variety of social, economic and cultural factors.
1 min |
November 06, 2025
Polokwane Observer
BJV beloon skuts vir prestasie
Die Bosveld Jagtersen Wildbewaringsvereniging (BJV) het onlangs hul jaarlikse prysuitdeling gehou, waartydens skuts erkenning ontvang het vir prestasies gelewer die afgelope jaar.
1 min |
November 06, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Fabian Patience's killers sentenced
The loved ones of Fabian Patience, who was killed for his cellphone near Nirvana on January 19 last year, have expressed mixed emotions following the sentencing of his three murderers by the Limpopo High Court on Thursday.
1 min |
November 06, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Vryburgers se wynveiling oortref verwagtinge
Die Vryburgers van Pietersburg se wynveiling vir liefdadigheid wat verlede Donderdagaand by Pietersburg Klub aangebied is, was 'n gesellige samekoms van ou en nuwe vriende en 'n geleentheid om 'n winskopie of twee op te raap.
1 min |
November 06, 2025
Polokwane Observer
LIPA to roll out key initiatives in coming months
The Limpopo Independent Practitioners Association (Lipa has emerged from its October 2025 strategic planning workshop with renewed purpose, sharper focus, and a bold roadmap for institutional growth.
1 min |
November 06, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Dias gears up to chase gold
In August 2023, Calvin Dias (19) travelled to Bath in the UK as part of the South African Laser Run team that competed in the Laser Run World Championships. It was his first time, and he hasn't slowed down since.
1 min |
November 06, 2025
Polokwane Observer
School sport scandal: MEC vows to take action soon
Allegations of corruption, extortion and mismanagement have hit the Sport Department, following a damning investigative report into this year's National School Sport Championships (NSSC) in Bloemfontein.
1 min |
November 06, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Limpopo to tackle unemployment
The Premier, Dr Phophi Ramathuba has pledged to streamline bureaucratic processes that have long slowed down investment in the province, vowing a more hands-on approach to unlocking development opportunities.
1 min |
November 06, 2025
Polokwane Observer
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.
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