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Polokwane Observer
LEDET campaign backs township, rural SMMEs
The Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism (Ledet) hosted the Township and Rural SMME and Cooperative Revival and Empowerment Campaign at Polokwane Gateway last week, with the aim to empower local entrepreneurs.
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December 17, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Junior golfers strut their stuff
The Polokwane Golf Club Junior Open was played last Friday, drawing 71 young golfers to the Polokwane Golf Club for a full day of competition.
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December 17, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Beneficiaries receive food vouchers from Treasury
The festive season can be especially difficult for parents facing financial difficulties, often leaving children watching what should be a time of joy from the sidelines.
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December 17, 2025
Polokwane Observer
LEDET launches Marula festival
The 20th edition of the Marula Festival was officially launched at Mall of the North by the Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism (Ledet) on Friday, with the Premier, Dr Phophi Ramathuba unveiling the highly anticipated event.
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December 17, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Dept hosts GBVF dialogue with community, roleplayers
The Department of Social Development led an engagement on the issue of gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) at Bolivia Lodge last Tuesday.
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December 17, 2025
Polokwane Observer
When kindness comes naturally
\"I hope this moment will encourage people to help one another and not be so mean to each other.
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December 17, 2025
Polokwane Observer
'Shebeshxt': Court hears final arguments
The defence counsel for musician Lehlogonolo 'Shebeshxt'
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December 17, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Regan (21) bult spiere in Thailand
Nie vir een oomblik het liggaamsbouer Regan de Neijs (21) vroeër in sy lewe gedink dat 'n besoek aan die ATKV Eiland hom eendag op 'n wêreldverhoog sou plaas nie.
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December 17, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Patel sentencing proceeds this week
Sentencing proceedings will this week continue in the Limpopo High Court in the city, in the murder case of local businessman Rameez Patel.
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December 17, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Rotarians reflect on community service
Members of the Rotary Club of Polokwane closed the year with a braai that was hosted at the club house at Our Home/Ons Tuiste last Monday evening.
2 min |
December 17, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Shokane to be back in court in January
Adv Mukoma Maiwashe, who represents Johannes Shokane, who is facing charges related to insurance-related murders, brought an application before the Polokwane Magistrate's Court last Tuesday, to have his client undergo a mental health assessment to determine his fitness fit to stand trial or proceed with bail application.
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December 17, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Police confiscate drugs in CBD
Nyaope, crystal meth and dagga are the most commonly confiscated drugs in the province, reflecting a troubling societal problem that fuels theft and crime, particularly in Polokwane.
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December 17, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Businesses spread festive cheer
CapriCom Networks Group, in collaboration with Frogfoot Networks, hosted a charity drop-off in support of the SAVF Limpopo on December 12.
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December 17, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Mapungubwe festival a hit with revellers
The Polokwane Cricket Club came alive on Saturday with the much-anticipated Mapungubwe Arts Festival, drawing hundreds of revellers from the city and across the province.
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December 17, 2025
Polokwane Observer
National karate team shines at world championships in Tokyo
Sensei Peter Malatji from The Oyama School of Karate recently led a 13-member team as the nominated manager for the Kyokushin-Kan Karate Organisation of South Africa at the 2025 Kyokushin-Kan World Championships in Tokyo, Japan.
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December 17, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Noordelikes Rugbyklub se bestes gekroon
Noordelikes Rugbyklub se jaarlikse prysuitdeling is Saterdagaand by die klub gehou, en spelers is beloon vir die harde werk wat hulle deur die jaar ingesit het om by te dra tot die klub se sukses.
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December 17, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Roleplayers may step back from crime-fighting efforts
Some members of the taxi industry in Seshego have recently made public that they contemplate taking a step back from fighting crime in the community.
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December 17, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Networth empowers 200 learners for next year
The Networth Group empowered 200 learners through its Gift of Tomorrow Back-to-School initiative, donating school shoes and essential learning items to learners from various schools on Friday.
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December 17, 2025
Polokwane Observer
EH Hassim Hardware turns 130: Renovate, celebrate, giving back
As it marks its 130th birthday in 2025, EH Hassim Hardware has focused on renovation, celebration and giving back to the community.
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December 17, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Melisa Gilfillan hosts Mary Poppins concert
The Melisa Gilfillan Dance Academy hosted a spectacular year-end ballet concert, 'Mary Poppins', at Laerskool Pietersburg Noord Primary last Saturday.
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December 17, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Ballroom duo bring home 21 medals from national champs
Local ballroom and Latin dance couple Molemo Moholane and Akani Hlungwani have been crowned champions at the 2025 South African Dance Teachers Association (Sadta) 1926 SA Open Dance Championships.
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December 17, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Tick Bakone Malapa museum off your bucket list this holiday
The school holiday is here and many parents are already faced with their young ones who have exhausted all the available options to spend their free time and should consider a cultural experience at one of the facilities operated by Polokwane Municipality.
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December 17, 2025
Polokwane Observer
THE 22ND BLM WARD COMMITTEES CONFERENCE HAS SUCCESSFULLY CONCLUDED
\"The 22nd Ward committee conference is in the bag.
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December 17, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Carols by Candlelight at Mall of the North
Mall of the North lit up with festive cheer on Friday as the food court came alive for the annual Carols by Candlelight.
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December 11, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Road safety campaigns underway
As the festive season kicks into gear, road-safety crackdowns are underway across the country.
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December 11, 2025
Polokwane Observer
ANCYL calls for young leaders to join exco
The ANC Youth League (ANCYL) in the province has called for more young leaders to take up positions in the party's national executive committee ahead of the ANC's 27th national elective conference
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December 11, 2025
Polokwane Observer
'Zero tolerance on road offenders'
The Department of Transport has warned that anyone breaking traffic rules this festive season will be used as an example to send a strong message to other road users.
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December 11, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Motorfietsryers bring hoop tydens jaarlikse Toy Run
Daar was hoop en 'n gevoel van omgee in die lug Sondag toe meer as 200 motorfietsryers en lede van die publiek by Hiesterhof Restaurant net buite Polokwane byeengekom het vir die jaarlikse Limpopo Toy Run.
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December 11, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Karatekas shine at Lim tourney
Team Tokon Samurai Karate Polokwane recently celebrated their karatekas' outstanding performance at the Samurai Showdown Tournament, bringing home a total of 64 medals.
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December 11, 2025
Polokwane Observer
BANKVAS agter Andru
'Never Stop!
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