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Polokwane Observer
Entrepreneurs attend monthly career, art exhibition
The Polokwane Municipality hosted a career and art exhibition at Library Gardens on Friday, giving local entrepreneurs a platform to showcase and sell their handcrafted goods.
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June 05, 2025
Polokwane Observer
US visitors, Finland exchange student greeted
Rotarians of the Rotary Club of Polokwane welcomed a party of six visitors from the US who were en route to a week-long safari to the Kruger Park on Monday evening as guests of the club.
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June 05, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Mzansi sends off 90 runners to conquer Comrades
Mzansi Athletics Club (AC) hosted an energetic Comrades Marathon send-off event at 534 Home of Padel in Ivydale on Saturday, where they proudly announced that 90 runners, including 10 first-time participants, will be representing the club at the 2025 Comrades Marathon this Sunday.
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June 05, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Top equestrians in thrilling Grand Prix
It was a weekend full of action and excitement as horse riders and equestrian enthusiasts gathered at The Ranch Resort for the prestigious Ford Mokopane Limpopo Cup and u/25 Outdoor Grand Prix, held from Friday to Sunday.
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June 05, 2025
Polokwane Observer
MotN hosts food, blanket drive for SPCA
Mall of the North (MotN) hosted their annual Food and Blanket Drive for the SPCA on Saturday, led by the Aquila MC Polokwane Bikers Club.
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June 05, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Top GNT execs suspended
The CEO, CFO, and COO of Great North Transport (GNT), Limpopo's state-owned bus company, have been suspended with immediate effect following a board decision taken during an emergency meeting held in Polokwane on Friday.
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June 05, 2025
Polokwane Observer
38 runners sent off to Comrades
The Zero-One-Five Running Club (RC) hosted a celebratory send-off on Saturday for 38 of its runners who will be participating in the 2025 Comrades Marathon starting in Pietermaritzburg and ending in Durban on June 8.
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June 05, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Groot pret by PHS Gholfdag
Hoërskool Pietersburg se jaarlikse PHS Gholfdag het Vrydag by die Polokwane Gholfklub plaasgevind met 25 spanne wat deelgeneem het.
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June 05, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Breakfast send-off for Comrades runners
The Polokwane Athletics Club (PAC) hosted a warm Comrades Marathon breakfast send-off for its runners at the Park Inn by Radisson Polokwane conference hall on Saturday.
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June 05, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Blankets of Hope for city's most vulnerable
More than 200 vulnerable residents received much-needed warmth, dignity and care during a successful blanket, food and clothing drive hosted by Property Connect in partnership with the Polokwane Buurtwag Neighbourhood Watch, at Zurel College on Saturday.
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June 05, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Insurance murder accused remain behind bars
Police officer Rachel Kutumela, along with her co-accused sister Anna Shokane and daughter Flora Shokane appeared in the Polokwane Magistrate's Court last Wednesday.
3 min |
June 05, 2025
Polokwane Observer
4 arrested in W'burg for stolen goods
A targeted police operation led to the arrest of four persons in Westenburg on Monday, following an intelligence-driven effort by the Westenburg police and the Polokwane visible policing unit.
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June 05, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Mixed fortunes for Ring Kings
Ring Kings Kickboxing Gym had a mixed experience at the Clash of the Warriors event held in Randburg on May 10.
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June 05, 2025
Polokwane Observer
ANC confronts disputes over regional conferences
The secretary-general of the ANC, Fikile Mbalula, was scheduled to meet with Limpopo provincial leaders at Frans Mohlala House in the city yesterday, to address mounting tension and claimed irregularities that arose during three of the party's recent regional elective conferences.
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June 05, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Pietersburg Road Runners wens Comrades-drawwers sterkte
Die Pietersburg Road Runners Atletiekklub het Sondag hulle 'Goodie-bag' funksie gehou, om atlete en die ondersteuningspan sterkte toe te wens vir die komende Comrades Maraton. Vanjaar hardloop die atlete die afdraende been, naamlik van Pietermaritzburg tot Durban.
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June 05, 2025
Polokwane Observer
High-tech system gives medical service a boost
Health MEC Dieketseng Mashego on May 26 officially launched a state-of-the-art Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) system aimed at transforming emergency medical services (EMS) across the province.
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June 05, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Govt launches Youth Month with action plans
The grounds of Hwiti High School in Mankweng became the centre of hope and purpose on Tuesday, MEC for Social Development, Florence Radzilani, on behalf of Premier Dr Phopi Ramathuba, led the official launch of Youth Month in Limpopo.
1 min |
June 05, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Frans 'Wiele' 'n vegter tot einde
Daar was min dinge wat vir Frans Janse van Rensburg (49) kon onderkry.
2 min |
June 05, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Aanneming: Wat is die impak op biologiese kinders?
Dit is nie ongewoon dat 'n ma ná die geboorte van hul eerste of tweede kind sukkel om weer swanger te raak nie. In sulke gevalle wend baie ouers hulle tot aanneming as 'n manier om hul gesin uit te brei.
1 min |
May 29, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Radio-controlled aircraft fly-in provides entertainment
Radio-controlled model aircraft enthusiasts enjoyed a day of fun and excellent weather at the annual fly-in that was hosted by the Area 51 RC Flying Club at the Polokwane civil airport on Saturday.
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May 29, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Young local entrepreneurs receive practical support
Young entrepreneurs from communities including Moletjie, Mankweng and Seshego gathered at the Jack Botes Hall last Thursday for an Entrepreneurship Day hosted by the Polokwane Municipality.
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May 29, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Speaker denies R6m vehicle claims
Limpopo Legislature Speaker Dr Makoma Makurupetje has denied allegations of extravagant spending after media reports claimed that over R6m in public money was used to procure two luxury vehicles - one apparently for her personal use.
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May 29, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Disputes, division at PM conference
The 10th ANC Peter Mokaba Regional Conference was last week hosted at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium, amid allegations of irregularities and internal disputes raised by a section of delegates and branch representatives.
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May 29, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Dispute letter challenges validity of regional conference
The ANC in Limpopo has confirmed receipt of a formal dispute letter questioning the legitimacy of its recently held 10th Peter Mokaba Regional Conference.
1 min |
May 29, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Tuinbouklub leer oor e-vullis; gryswater
Tuinliefhebbers is mense wat 'n passie het vir die natuur en hul omgewing so eko-vriendelik as moontlik probeer hou.
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May 29, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Be a hero and save a life by donating blood
Be a hero and save a life by donating blood at the Andersons Financial Services blood drive on May 30.
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May 29, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Buying your first car? What you need to know
Being a first-time car buyer can feel overwhelming. With so many options and important decisions to make, it's easy to feel unsure. A car isn't just a vehicle - it's an extension of your lifestyle and should offer convenience, reliability, and peace of mind.
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May 29, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Man (50) up for dealing drugs in Polokwane
A 50-year-old foreign national was arrested in Polokwane on Sunday for the unlawful possession of and dealing in drugs following an intelligence-driven operation by the Limpopo police.
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May 29, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Betroubare tweedehandse motor: Waar begin jy?
Dit is nie altyd moontlik om 'n splinternuwe motor aan te skaf nie, maar gelukkig is daar heelwat goedkoper, tweedehandse motors wat net so goed is soos nuwe motors.
2 min |
May 29, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Circumcision: Doc urges safe approach
Circumcision remains an important practice with deep cultural roots and growing medical relevance.
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