Gå ubegrenset med Magzter GOLD

Få ubegrenset tilgang til over 9000 magasiner, aviser og premiumhistorier for bare

$149.99

$74.99/År

Prøve GULL - Gratis

Gå ubegrenset med Magzter GOLD

Få ubegrenset tilgang til over 9000 magasiner, aviser og premiumhistorier for bare

$NaN

$NaN/År

Skynd deg, tilbud i begrenset periode!

Timer

minutter

sekunder

Polokwane Observer - July 17, 2025

Polokwane Observer Description:

Forlegger: Northern-Media-Group

Kategori: Newspaper

Språk: Afrikaans

Hyppighet: 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.

I dette nummeret

July 17, 2025

High-speed rail plans gain momentum

Plans for a high-speed bullet train connecting Gauteng and Limpopo are steadily gaining traction as both provincial governments confirm progress in the pre-construction phase of the ambitious Limpopo-Gauteng Speed Train Project.

1 mins

Changing lives one brave conversation at a time

Polokwane-born attorney Nthabiseng Ngoepe is challenging narratives and changing lives one brave conversation at a time.

1 mins

Collaboration important to boost service delivery

The Speaker of Limpopo Legislature, Makoma Makhurupetje, has stressed the importance of collaboration among district and municipal speakers to effectively monitor and enhance service delivery across the province.

1 mins

Dual membership dilemma for parties

High-ranking political figures with dual membership in both the ANC and the SACP are finding themselves in a precarious position, following the SACP's renewed push for electoral independence.

1 mins

Staged hijackings exposed as cops recover stolen cars

An intelligence-driven operation led by the Limpopo Tracking Team, in partnership with Tracker Connect, Tshimollo Security and Investigation, and Limpopo Tracking Security, has resulted in the recovery of two stolen vehicles and the arrest of three suspects, with two more arrests following later.

2 mins

Polokwane residents weigh in on power tariff hike

Among several service tariff increases Polokwane residents are facing, the 12.47% rise in electricity tariffs is one of the most significant. The increase took effect on July 1, marking the beginning of the 2025/26 financial year.

2 mins

Remarkable life of Lee Starkowitz (98)

When someone mentions a 98th birthday, most people picture a frail figure, possibly bedridden or wheelchair-bound.

2 mins

Charity Collection Drive

As a finalist for Miss Teen Elegant Limpopo 2025, Lulihana 'Lulu' Mostert from Polokwane is currently running a pre-loved clothes, shoes, stationary, toiletries and toys charity collection drive.

1 mins

Kom luister na Robyn Hall in Aug

Soveel mense vra dikwels, 'Waarom ek, Here?' wanneer dit minder goed gaan of daar iets drasties gebeur.

1 mins

Dames kuieroggend ten bate van Ilana

Ilana Pollard en haar familie se wêreld is in Junie onder hulle voete uitgeruk toe sy met servikale kanker gediagnoseer is.

1 mins

Amper tyd vir Witkruis-herdenking

Teen die hang van Ysterberg tussen Mokopane en Polokwane, is meer as 3 000 witkruise geplant. Elke kruis met 'n storie, uniek aan die gebeure en tog ook so dieselfde.

1 mins

PBG calls on community to help keep patients warm

As Mandela Day approaches on July 18, the PBG Help Group is calling on the community to open their hearts and help bring comfort to cancer patients and pensioners through a special winter initiative.

1 mins

Get your goods delivered safely

Since the post-lockdown surge in online shopping, South Africa has seen a significant increase in motorcycles on the road - many of them used for deliveries. But as e-commerce thrives, the safety of the delivery riders often takes a back seat.

2 mins

New culinary visionary adds his own flavour

Chef Renaldo Jackson (43), the newly appointed executive chef at Park Inn by Radisson Polokwane, brings nearly two decades of culinary expertise to the city. With 18 years of experience and a flair for innovative cuisine, he is already leaving a lasting impression on local palates.

1 mins

Polokwane Hindu community honours the Light of Wisdom with festival

The Polokwane Hindu community hosted the Guru Purnima festival at their temple Shree Gita Mandir in Nirvana last Thursday.

1 mins

Nurturing young, creative fashion designers

A dynamic force in the fashion industry, Bonolo Mashilo from Polokwane is not only a visionary designer but also an advocate for inclusivity and representation.

1 mins

Understanding property valuations: What they are and why they matter

Property valuations play a vital role in the real estate landscape, serving as a foundation for informed decision-making, whether you are buying, selling, refinancing, or settling legal matters.

3 mins

Gear up for Casual Day

It is almost time for Casual Day, and this year the theme is Beyond the Label.

1 mins

Tradeshow and Career Expo in August

The Limpopo Tradeshow and Career Expo is calling on various industries to participate in the exhibition at the Jack Botes Hall on August 21-23.

1 mins

Impala Cricket hosts awards ceremony

Limpopo Impala Cricket club hosted an awards ceremony at the Polokwane Royal Hotel on Saturday evening.

1 mins

City celebrates its homegrown stars on the red carpet

The Polokwane Municipality rolled out the red carpet at the Peter Mokaba Stadium's executive lounge to celebrate homegrown stars who have made the city proud, both on the global stage and the ultramarathon route.