Polokwane Observer - June 12, 2025
Polokwane Observer Newspaper Description:
Publisher: Northern Media Group
Category: Newspaper
Language: Afrikaans
Frequency: Weekly
Polokwane Observer is a community newspaper based in Polokwane, Limpopo. Polokwane Observer’s beautiful presentation, innovative layout and use of colour are a refreshing breeze in the community press division of South Africa. It is a complete newspaper, elegant and a standard for the industry. It knows its readers and writes for them. It’s incisive, relevant and critical.
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In this issue
June 12, 2025
'No meat shortages'
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen during a recent visit to the city. Main photo: Cloven-hoofed animals are susceptible to foot-andmouth disease.
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PHA under fire for: 'Millions in bailout'
The DA in Polokwane is deeply concerned about the manner in which the municipality's housing provision arm, the Polokwane Housing Association (PHA) is being managed, and intends to request a joint portfolio committee meeting to call the PHA Board of Trustees to account for a projected R8.5m deficit for the upcoming financial year. This deficit is despite the inclusion of a R10m subsidy in the city's budget.
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Inflation currently contained, says SARB
The world economy is experiencing extraordinary high uncertaintity and economy fault lines stemming from policy shifts and heightened trade tensions have emerged but inflation in South Africa is currently contained and the outlook appears moderate and in line with the 4.5% target midpoint.
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Launch into conference irregularities
The ANC has launched an internal investigation into alleged irregularities during its recent regional conferences in Limpopo, specifically in the Peter Mokaba, Vhembe and Norman Mashabane regions.
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NUPSAW marches to fight for job security for essential workers
The National Union of Public Service and Allied Workers (Nupsaw) took to the streets on Monday, leading a protest march to the provincial departments of health and education.
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Police dismantle sophisticated cross-border smuggling network
The police have made a major breakthrough against organised crime with the dismantling of a sophisticated cross-border smuggling network operating between South Africa and Malawi.
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Blood drive to help save lives
Anderson Financial Services hosted their first blood drive of the year on Friday.
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Stigting openining met damestee gevier
Die amptelike opening van die Annebel Foundation se Polokwanetak is Saterdag met 'n stylvolle en betekenisvolle damestee gevier.
1 min
Dok Wikus sluit hoofstuk af na 4 dekades
'Tot siens' sê is nooit maklik nie - veral nie na byna vier dekades se diens aan die gemeenskap nie.
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Help Hannes só na operasie
Hannes Badenhorst (54) is sedert 27 Mei in die Pietersburg Provinsiale Hospitaal nadat hy skielik by die werk inmekaar gesak het.
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'There is always hope'
To be diagnosed with cancer once is devastating, but to face the diagnosis three times would break even the strongest spirit.
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Sip and Paint builds bonds, brings joy
Letlotlo Films in collaboration with Motawane Productions, hosted a Sip and Paint event at Mekete Boutique and Events last Saturday.
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Flea Market a massive hit with locals
Westenburg was buzzing with energy on Saturday during the third hosting of the Flea Market, an event designed to support and showcase local talent and entrepreneurship.
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Leap of faith pays off
Unemployment continues to be a pressing issue in South Africa, especially among the youth. According to Statistics South Africa, the youth unemployment rate stands at 45.5%. Data, however, also shows that young people with work experience are four times more likely to find employment than those without. This highlights the importance of initiatives such as internships, experiential learning and apprenticeships, which are proving vital in equipping the youth with skills needed in today's job market.
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A love, unconditional
Jim Ramoroko relies on faith and intuition to guide him in becoming the best father he can be, despite never having a father figure of his own.
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Pa vertel van onvoorwaardelike liefde
Met Vadersdag om die draai op 15 Junie, vier baie gesinne hul pa's - soms nie bloedverwant nie, maar ongetwyfeld hartverwant.
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Juggling fatherhood and work
Gift Durira is not only a father and husband, he's also a committed entrepreneur and a father figure to many.
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Raising a daughter as a single father
Being a single father for eight years now, Mpho Dube expresses to Polokwane Observer that it's been an incredible journey with his daughter Dimpho.
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Ferro Struct opens 1st SA branch in Polokwane
A building's aesthetic appeal is just as important as its structural integrity, and with Ferro Struct's newly opened branch in Polokwane, property owners can now enhance their spaces with stylish, durable and easy-to-install wall cladding solutions.
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Potpourrimark bring pure plesier
Vanjaar word besoekers aan die Potpourri Uitpakmark, wat by die Hervormde Kerk Pietersburg gehou word, met 'n helder versierde tuin verwelkom.
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Thrilling line-up of NPL matches
The much-anticipated season five of the Nirvana Premier League (NPL) was played on Sunday, bringing excitement and community spirit to the Polokwane Cricket Club and Nirvana Cricket Field.
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Fun, games on fairway at Moths golf day
The annual charity golf day hosted by the Botha Shellhole of the Memorable Order of the Tin Hats (Moths), held at the Polokwane Golf Club on Friday, was a great success with fine weather and lots of fun at the halfway house.
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Bergfietsers by reservaat byeen
Die Klipspringer Bergfietsuitdaging is Saterdag by die Polokwane Natuurreservaat gehou.
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LSE leads B log in super league
Limpopo School of Excellence currently leads the Group B log of the Limpopo Super League, following an action-packed round of soccer matches held at The Ranch on Saturday.
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Montjane magic with 4th Grand Slam title
Polokwane-born wheelchair tennis player Kgothatso Montjane alongside her Japanese partner Yui Kamiji, claimed their fourth Grand Slam title last Friday by reclaiming the French Open women's doubles crown at Roland Garros.
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Comrades-eerstes vir dié Road Runners
Die Comrades Maraton wat Sondag gehou is, bring jaarliks unieke mylpale mee: 'n eerste keer om die wedloop te voltooi, 'n eerste keer om twee opeenvolgende wedlope klaar te maak, of dalk 'n eerste goue medalje.
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