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Polokwane Observer
Michelle leef haar roeping as veearts
Onbewus van die uitdagings wat sou volg, het Michelle Schoeman haar verpligte gemeenskapsdiens destyds in Prieska aangepak. Met beperkte hulpmiddels moes sy dikwels kreatiewe planne maak om die diere in die gemeenskap te help.
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August 21, 2025
Polokwane Observer
4 decades of karate excellence
The owner and head coach of Yin-Yang Karate and Self Defence Studio, shihan Annatjie de Jager, has dedicated more than 42 years to karate, beginning her journey in 1982 under sensei George Love of the Japan Karate Association (JKA) at the old Boys Scout Hall in Polokwane.
1 min |
August 14, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Capricorn Badminton players enjoy Capricorn open tournament
The Capricorn Badminton Club hosted the Capricorn Open Badminton Tournament on Saturday, with players from all the badminton clubs in Limpopo participating. A total of 56 players participated in the event.
1 min |
August 14, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Ons Tuiste hou basaar
Laatslaap was Saterdag nie vir die inwoners van Ons Tuiste Ouetehuis beskore nie, met die reuk van pannekoek en vetkoek wat reeds van vroeg in die lug gehang het - dit was weer tyd vir die ouetehuis se jaarlikse basaar en soos die gebruik is daar heerlike ontbyt bedien.
1 min |
August 14, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Empowerment roadshow to help women go green
Local resident Pearl Sibiya is spearheading the Women in Green Economy masterclass, an empowerment programme aimed at helping women create businesses while protecting the environment.
1 min |
August 14, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Judgment in case set for Friday
The judgment in the case of former police officer and murder accused Rachel Kutumela is expected this Friday at the Polokwane Magistrate's Court. Kutumela is accused of orchestrating insurance-linked murders worth over R10m, as well as fraud, alongside her co-accused Anna and Flora Shokane.
1 min |
August 14, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Correctional officials warm hearts with soup
Last Thursday, officials from the Polokwane Correctional Centre brought the saying 'the hand that gives is more blessed than the hand that receives' to life.
1 min |
August 14, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Murdered Thorisho's family opposes parole bid
The family of the late Thorisho Themane has vowed to oppose the parole application of Kgothatso Teffo, one of the juveniles convicted of his murder.
1 min |
August 14, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Municipality to write off millions
During the recent meeting of the Polokwane Municipal Council, it was resolved that irregular and unauthorised expenditure amounting to millions be written off, but for a change, the local authority resolved that just under R5m be recovered from officials and persons responsible for fruitless expenditure.
2 min |
August 14, 2025
Polokwane Observer
EFF to honour late activist; postpones protest attendance
The EFF in Limpopo will proceed with its planned service delivery march next Wednesday to several government institutions, including the Polokwane Municipality.
1 min |
August 14, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Celebrating women on the catwalk
SABEauty hosted the Limpopo Business Women of the Year Awards and Top Model Competition in celebration of Women's Day at Bolivia Lodge on Saturday.
1 min |
August 14, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Nirvana Premier league makes for great cricket
The Nirvana Premier League saw two games played at the Nirvana Cricket Field on Sunday.
1 min |
August 14, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Local dojos excel at karate competition
Karatekas from across the world gathered in Rustenburg from August 1-3 for the TSKKIA International Competition, where local dojos achieved great success.
1 min |
August 14, 2025
Polokwane Observer
4-Star lavish, luxury Atrium Boutique Hotel
In a vibrant celebration of Women's Month, Joe and Jowey Mukwevho, owners of the newly launched Atrium Boutique Hotel situated at 28 Burger Street, officially unveiled their luxury four-star establishment last Wednesday.
1 min |
August 14, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Karatekas shine at TSKKIA tourney
Tokon Samurai Karate Polokwane, affiliated with Tokon Shotokan Karate Ken and Iai Jitsu Academy, competed in die TSKKIA International Tournament wat van 1-3 Augustus gehou is. Die geleentheid het spanne van regoor Suid-Afrika, Botswana en Ierland aangebied, met 'n alle-style uitdaag formaat.
1 min |
August 14, 2025
Polokwane Observer
DDKK Prokureurs vier Vrouedag met 'Giving Back'
Een keer per jaar nooi DDKK Prokureurs vroue uit die gemeenskap om saam Vrouedag te vier. Vanjaar se geleentheid is op 8 Augustus by Sugar & Spice gehou, met Mischa van Heerden as seremoniemeester en die tema 'Giving Back'.
1 min |
August 14, 2025
Polokwane Observer
NYDA confirms office move
The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) has relocated its offices to 33 Biccard Street from the old premises in Schoeman Street, behind Library Gardens in the CBD. NYDA, which operates under the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, plays a crucial role in empowering youth by offering business funding and support for economic and social inclusion.
1 min |
August 14, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Winskopies, uitruil by basaar
Inwoners het Saterdag die mini-basaar wat by die Nederduitse Gereformeerde Kerk - Pietersburg gehou is terdeë geniet, en kon behoorlik na tweedehandse items kom snuffel en winskopies kry.
1 min |
August 14, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Koraal-inwoners maak litte los
Munisipale raadslede van die DA in die stad het Vrydagoggend 'n besoek aan Koraal Aftreeoord gebring en saam met plaaslike biokinetikus Micayla Rathbone nasionale Vroudag gevier.
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August 14, 2025
Polokwane Observer
'Encore' vir dié dansers
Vida Dança se jaarlikse 'Showcase' is Vrydagaand gehou met dansers van die skool wat hulle harde werk en talent op die verhoog ten toon gestel het, en ouers en ander familie wat hulle toegejuig het.
1 min |
August 14, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Women officers lead surprise search at Correctional Centre
In commemoration of Women's Month, female officers from Polokwane Correctional Services, the police and the Polokwane Municipality law enforcement joined forces on August 6 for a women-led, unannounced search operation at the Polokwane Correctional Centre.
1 min |
August 14, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Protea ringtennis teams gain experience
The Protea National ringtennis team and die o/23 Protea-span het van 1-16 Julie na Duitsland getoer vir twee toetswedstryde wat ten doel gehad het om bande met Duitse klubs te versterk en spelers bloot te stel aan hul kenmerkende speelstyl.
1 min |
August 14, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Besoek gerus die Wintermark
Vars, warm koffie en heerlike koek is op die spyskaart by Die Kantien, die teetuin van die jaarlikse Wintermark.
1 min |
August 07,2025
Polokwane Observer
Nuwe APK Sentraal vier 70 jaar
Die Nuwe Apostoliese Kerk Polokwane Sentraal, het op 2 Augustus sy 70ste bestaansjaar in feestelike styl gevier.
1 min |
August 07,2025
Polokwane Observer
A word on Women's Day, from women
As the country commemorates Women's Day, it reflects not only on the strength and resilience of women but also the struggles they face in their communities.
1 min |
August 07,2025
Polokwane Observer
Mayor defends municipality's new water and sanitation director appointment
The newly appointed director of water and sanitation in the Polokwane Municipality, Kennedy Chihota, was selected for the senior management position due to his scarce skills, extensive experience and strong qualifications, even though he is a foreign national from Zimbabwe.
1 min |
August 07,2025
Polokwane Observer
Klassieke motorskou nog groter
Ná 'n kort onderbreking tree Limpopo se grootste klassieke motorskou, die Wheels Expo, terug na die Mall of the North in Polokwane op Saterdag, 16 Augustus.
1 min |
August 07,2025
Polokwane Observer
Onverwacht pig farm murders: Accused turns state witness
Almost a year after the gruesome discovery, the second accused in the Onverwacht pig farm double murder case has turned state witness as the trial was to start in the Polokwane High Court on Monday.
1 min |
August 07,2025
Polokwane Observer
Local champ honoured at Tourism Indaba
Local resident Gerhard Franken has been recognised for his contributions to the tourism and hospitality industry, receiving the Business Tourism Community of the Year award at the prestigious Africa Tourism Indaba.
1 min |
August 07,2025
Polokwane Observer
On-the-spot support for locals thanks to Provincial Treasury
The MEC for Finance, Kgabo Mahoai, led the Limpopo Provincial Treasury and its partners in focusing on empowering communities through on-the-spot support and meaningful information-sharing.
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