SABC News Limpopo

26/11/2024

The trial against three accused in the February 2020 theft at President Cyril Ramaphosa's farm has been set to start on the 19th of May next year in the Modimolle regional court in Limpopo.
Credit: Makungo Michael

23/11/2024

Several people have been injured and houses had their roofs blown away by storm damages at New Orleans and Jilongo villages outside Malamulele in Limpopo. Collins Chabane mayor Shadrack Maluleke has confirmed the damages.

22/11/2024

Murder accused, pig farmer Zacharia Olivier has broken down in court. An emotional Olivier is making an application at the Polokwane Regional Court. His two co accused are not continuing with bail. Olivier allegedly fed remains of two women to pigs in August.

Journalist: Katlego Nyoni

14/11/2024

The Limpopo Health Department says 39 learners from Dzumeri primary school at Ndhambi village in Giyani, have been taken to hospital due to a suspected food borne illness. Health spokesperson Neil Shikwambana says the learners are receiving treatment at Nkensani hospital in Giyani.

14/11/2024

Residents of Ga-Phaka in Matlala, near Polokwane in Limpopo say they're shocked following the deaths of two children due to alleged food borne illness. Five siblings from the Phaka family and their two month-old nephew were hospitalised after complaining of stomach pains after consuming a home-cooked meal on Tuesday. Two of the children, aged two months and two years, died several hours later at a local hospital. The incident comes as South Africa is grappling with cases of deaths and illnesses caused by suspected food contamination. The six children started vomiting uncontrollably after consuming a home-cooked meal and a carbonated drink. According to the family, the surviving children have no recollection of eating anything bought from a shop before their meal. Family spokesperson Jack Phaka says they are awaiting a forensic investigation, to establish the actual cause. Phaka added that the family is struggling to come to terms with the loss.

09/11/2024

Mourners during the funeral service of 10-year old Lesedi Maaboi at Phiring-Malaeneng village outside Ohrigstad in Limpopo. Lesedi died after she ate snacks in Alexandra, north of Johannesburg last week.
Credit: Makungo Michael

09/11/2024

A 10-year old girl who died of suspected food poisoning in Alexandra, Johannesburg, has been buried at Phiring-Malaneng village outside Ohrigstad. The bereaved has pleaded with government to shutdown factories that are supplying contaminated snacks. Watch channel SABC NEWS on 404, sabcnews. com, Facebook & YouTube.

Credit: Makungo Michael

06/11/2024

Magesi FC have promised to lift the Carling Knockout Cup despite being regarded as under dogs.
Pics: Avhapfani Munyai

04/11/2024

The end of the year examinations have started at the University of Limpopo after being postponed by a week due to serious water shortages in the Polokwane Municipality area. The university has procured mobile toilet units as an additional measure.
Pic: supplied

30/10/2024

Limpopo police sergeant Rachel Kutumela (right) and her co-accused are applying for bail in the Polokwane magistrate's court. Kutumela is accused in the killing of six people for insurance purposes. Her co-accused have allegedly benefited.
Credit: Raliphaswa Rendani Mukololo

30/10/2024

30/10/2024

Sergent Rachel Kutumela - who faces 6 murder charges - has arrived at the Polokwane Magistrate's Court where she's due to apply for bail. Kutumela allegedly benefited 10-million rand in the killing of six civilians. She has been charged alongside her 27 year old daughter, Flora Shokane, and sister, Anna Shokane, who face money laundering charges. Earlier, the investigating officer, captain Keshi Mabunda arrived at the court with heavily armed guards. He's expected to testify as the state oposses bail

29/10/2024

Disaster management authorities led by Human Settlements MEC Basikopo Makamu have visited and given relief stuff to some storm victims at Mash*te village outside Lebowakgomo in Limpopo.
Credit: Jostina Masedi

28/10/2024

Storm has damaged houses, schools, uprooted electricity poles and trees in some parts of Limpopo.
Credit: Raliphaswa Rendani Mukololo

25/10/2024

About 80 correctional officers are currently undergoing disciplinary procedures for allegedly participating in the smuggling of contraband into correctional facilities nationwide.
This is according to the National Commissioner of Correctional Services Makgothi Thobakgale.
Thobakgale led an unannounced raid at the Polokwane Correctional Facility in Limpopo.
Various illegal contraband, including drugs, cellphones, and sharp weapons were recovered hidden in mattresses, pillows and food items.

25/10/2024

National Commissioner of Correctional Services, Makgothi Samuel Thobakgale leads an unannounced search operation at Polokwane Correctional facility in Limpopo on Friday night.

The department says they periodically conduct these random operations

25/10/2024

Eye witnesses in a multiple car crash that claim one life in Thohoyandou, Limpopo wants the authorities to rehabilitate the road. Atleast one person has been confirmed dead while several others were injured and taken to hospital after a crash involving eleven vehicles. The road has since been opened. Eye witnesses say the bus that was traveling from Sibasa to Thohoyandou lost control and crashed into several stationary cars at the traffic lights. They say this is not the first crash to happen at the spot.

25/10/2024

The department of education in Limpopo has temporarily suspended food sales in and around schools following incidents of food poisoning. The provision of meals provided by the national school nutrition program will continue. One learner died in Khubvi outside Thohoyandou yesterday, while scores fell ill due to suspected food poisoning in Malamulele two weeks ago. The department released a statement saying that the temporary suspension is a precautionary measure.