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Polokwane Observer
T20 league delivers explosive cricket action
The Limpopo T20 League 2025/26 continued to thrill cricket fans with a weekend packed full of great performances.
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October 23, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Two injured: Cop subpoenaed in drunk driving investigation
A 46-year-old police officer stationed at Lebowakgomo has been subpoenaed to appear in the Polokwane Magistrate's Court in April 2026, following a drunk driving incident that left two young pedestrians injured in Westenburg earlier this month.
1 min |
October 23, 2025
Polokwane Observer
TK's Hospitality: Tsakani Mpofu and Thy Rest Leading Change Through
CULINARY EMPOWERMENT
1 min |
October 23, 2025
Polokwane Observer
DA open to ANC cooperation, 'only if residents benefit'
Following remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledging that DA led municipalities often outperform those run by the ANC, the DA in Polokwane said it is open to collaboration with the ruling party - but only if it directly improves service delivery and benefits local residents.
1 min |
October 23, 2025
Polokwane Observer
'n Blik op Downsindroom
Wanneer 'n ouerpaar hoor daar is 'n baba op pad, ervaar hulle dikwels gemengde emosies - van opgewondenheid en hoop tot angs en onsekerheid. Een van die mees algemene vrese is of die baba gesond sal wees en normaal sal ontwikkel.
1 min |
October 23, 2025
Polokwane Observer
KARATEKAS EARN BLACK BELTS AFTER RIGOROUS TEST
Senior karatekas of the Limpopo Kyokushin Karate Academy, which operates under the South African Kyokushin Karate Academy (Sakka), were recently promoted to various black belt ranks following their successful completion of the academy's rigorous black belt test.
1 min |
October 23, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Bierfees 'n groot treffer
Die eerste Bierfees by Hiesterhoff het Saterdagaand plaasgevind en was volgens die organiseerder, Alta Hiestermann, 'n groot sukses.
1 min |
October 16, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Bus service's R7M dispute
It remains to be seen whether the Polokwane Council will agree to settle the R7m it reportedly owes to taxi operators who partnered with the municipality to make the city's bus service, Leeto La Polokwane (LLP), operational over the past four years.
1 min |
October 16, 2025
Polokwane Observer
MEC launches Transport Month programme
The MEC for Transport, Violet Mathye officially launched the October Transport Month programme last Thursday at the Namakgale Community Hall in Phalaborwa.
1 min |
October 16, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Streetwise mentorship assists boys with car maintenance skills
\"A boy child grows up fast, but they are not guided fast enough to adjust to the changes.\" These were the words of Gapenyana Mphahlele, founder of the Streetwise Mentorship Programme, as he reflected on the motivation behind establishing the initiative.
1 min |
October 16, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Padel packs a punch
The recently concluded SRE Padel leagues held at Bendor Padel have once again showcased the growth and enthusiasm for the sport in the city. From July through to October, players of all skill levels took to the courts in three competitive leagues - a men's advanced league, a mixed league and a brand new beginners league - each bringing energy, passion and plenty of padel action.
1 min |
October 16, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Lim Holiday Fair 2025 marks 10 years of fun, tourism and growth
The Limpopo Holiday Fair 2025, held at Savannah Mall from October 2-4, celebrated 10 years of bringing people, businesses and tourism together in the province. The milestone event combined family fun with opportunities for local entrepreneurs and tourism operators to shine.
1 min |
October 16, 2025
Polokwane Observer
CDM hosts urban risk workshop
The Capricorn District Municipality hosted a three-day urban risk-informed development workshop from last Tuesday to Thursday at the CDM council chamber. The event brought together municipal officials, partners and representatives from the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction to advance a comprehensive disaster risk strategy for the district.
1 min |
October 16, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Fun and fellowship at Rotarians' potjiekos competition
Members of the Rotary Club of Pietersburg 100 gathered at the Polokwane Bowls Club for the annual potjiekos competition on Sunday, marking the 25th celebration of this event.
1 min |
October 16, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Public notice: Residents up in arms over landfill payment
Residents of the city and operators of refuse removal businesses are up in arms about the municipality's intention to require payment of fees for the dumping of garden and building refuse at the local authority's landfill sites at Aganang and Weltevreden off the Silicon Road.
1 min |
October 16, 2025
Polokwane Observer
TK's Hospitality: Tsakani Mpofu and Thy Rest Leading Change Through
CULINARY EMPOWERMENT
2 min |
October 16, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Details emerge in pig farm murders case
The Limpopo High Court in the city heard harrowing testimony last week as the double murder trial of Onverwacht farmer Zacharia Olivier (61) continued.
2 min |
October 16, 2025
Polokwane Observer
The Ranch Resort thanks sponsors
Hosting a successful event is never possible without the generous support from sponsors.
1 min |
October 16, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Muni upgrade: Debate erupts over salaries
Tensions briefly flared during an open-council sitting last Tuesday when Cope representative Erick Mohlapamaswi clashed with council whip Phetola Rapetswa over salary adjustments, following the announcement that the municipality had been upgraded to grade six status. Mayor John Mpe had celebrated the milestone, noting that the elevation brings the municipality closer to his long-term goal of achieving metropolitan status.
1 min |
October 16, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Karatekas triumph at Lim champs
The Limpopo Kyokushin Karate Academy delivered an impressive performance at the 8th Limpopo Shinkyokushin Karate Championships held in Mokopane on October 4-5, walking away with three podium finishes.
1 min |
October 16, 2025
Polokwane Observer
LCCI calls for more than lower costs for small businesses
The Limpopo Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has welcomed government efforts to support small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs), but says entrepreneurs need more than just lower costs - they require a more conducive business environment.
1 min |
October 16, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Young kickboxer a star in the making
At 17 years old, Chantelle Broekman is already making waves in the world of kickboxing.
1 min |
October 16, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Concert at city's cricket fields 'a nuisance'
Residents from the area around the Polokwane Cricket Fields are unhappy about the noise disturbance as well as the state in which the area around the venue for as far as Biccard Street has been left after the 'One Woman Show' that was hosted last Saturday.
1 min |
October 16, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Ward 20 residents access govt services locally
Ward 20 residents gathered at Flora Park Spar on Friday for a special outreach where the Department of Home Affairs and the Department of Employment and Labour brought essential services closer to the community.
1 min |
October 16, 2025
Polokwane Observer
SA Chefs Association host Food Connect event
The South African Chefs Association (SACF) hosted their very first Limpopo Committee Food Connect social event at Park Inn by Radisson Polokwane last Saturday, with more than 80 attendees.
1 min |
October 16, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Uniekheid gevier tydens inspirasie-oggend
Vroue is Saterdagoggend by die Hervormde Kerk Pietersburg-Welgelegen met uiteenlopende soorte koeke en terte vergelyk tydens 'n inspirerende praatjie deur Susan Coetzer, die skrywer van 'Lekkergoed vir die lewe' en 'Super C... van Swaarmoedige Sannie tot Supervrou'.
1 min |
October 16, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Makro celebrates community spirit at annual Stokvel Party
Makro Polokwane buzzed with excitement on Saturday as they hosted their much-anticipated annual Stokvel Party, one of the biggest highlights on the calendar for local stokvel groups. With over 350 stokvels represented, the event brought together loyal customers for a morning filled with fun, information and fantastic giveaways.
1 min |
October 16, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Osie Dian speel krieket vir SA Uitnodigingspan
Wat vir Dian Forrester (25) as 'n kinderjare stokperdjie begin het, het ontwikkel in 'n professionele krieketloopbaan wat hom vandag as deel van die Suid-Afrikaanse Uitnodigingspan sien.
1 min |
October 16, 2025
Polokwane Observer
Seven-seater drivers to march to department over licensing
A group of seven-seater vehicle drivers operating in the city plan to march to the Department of Transport today, requesting that the law be amended to include their vehicles.
1 min |
October 16, 2025
Polokwane Observer
MotN promotes safer, more resilient communities
Mall of the North commemorated International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction last Wednesday under the theme 'Everyday Counts - Act for Resilience Today'.
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