How Can Rural Communities Benefit From South Africa’s Green Energy Transition?
Solar farms can bring jobs, but the story of one South African community shows that rural residents who give up their land need more say in how benefits are shared.
Limpopo
Treasury Turns off the Taps to Limpopo
The decision by the National Treasury (NT) to withhold grants and funding from several municipalities in Limpopo, including the Fetakgomo Tubatse, Musina, Thabazimbi and Modimolle-Mookgopong Local Municipalities as well as the Mopani District Municipality, comes as no surprise. This step was warranted by years of ANC maladministration, the large-scale squandering of public funds and an […]
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Action Needed to Address Appalling Condition of Alma Roads
The apparent indifference to the appalling condition of roads in and around Alma should not be tolerated; decisive action is needed to address it. The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) today sent a letter to Limpopo’s MEC for Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure, Mr Sebataolo Rachoene, seeking clarity on the lack of visible progress with […]
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Limpopo Judge President Abused Power, Committee Finds
Judge Moletje George Phatudi and his colleagues either acted deliberately, which would be gross misconduct, or inadvertently, which would be gross incompetence
A New R486-Million Water System, but the Taps Are Still Dry in These Limpopo Villages
Vhembe District Municipality insists families will have water soon
Elim School Building Was Declared Unsafe Almost Five Years Ago – Learners Are Still in It
“What if the ceiling or pillars collapse?” asks grade 11 learner
Julius Malema: South Africa’s Performative Revolutionary Is Facing His Biggest Battle
Julius Malema’s skills at building a party and running a tight ship have been bolstered by his charisma and speech-making capability.
“Disability Is Just One Part of Our Life” – Meet the Dancer Breaking Barriers on Stage
Lethabo Shai lost her leg aged two. Now she’s a professional dancer telling her story.
Santaco Calls for Action on Thohoyandou Taxi Rank
Since 2011 at least R324-million has been spent but the rank is still not open
New SASSA System Piloted in Bellville Office
The agency’s plans to improve service by using technology
SANEF Should Do Better Than This
Its defensive response to recent criticism does not earn the public’s confidence in news media
Mopane Worm and Termite Sales Relieve Poverty in Rural South Africa – Studies Explore the Impact
Mopane worms are an important source of food security and cash income for some rural households.
Government Continues to Deny a Just Transition
South Africa has made many global commitments on the world stage and at business conferences regarding its support for a just transition away from fossil fuels and its investment in a greener future.
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Fed-up Residents Grab Brooms and Shovels to Fix Their Town
“We need to work together to get the town back in shape and be proud of it”
Thousands of Grants Suspended After Sassa Review Process in Limpopo
SASSA says no grant has been incorrectly stopped, but beneficiaries are battling
The Ancient Tribe Without a Piece of Land They Can Call Their Own
Dorah Begwa has been fighting for land for her clan for more than 30 years
Two Insurance Giants Dominate SASSA Funeral Deductions
Clientèle Life, Sanlam and their subsidiaries collect R143-million every month for funeral policies directly from SASSA pension and disability grants
Water Corruption: Hundreds of Cases Referred for Prosecution, but No Arrests
MPs concerned that criminals are getting away with large-scale fraud and corruption over water and sanitation projects
Limpopo EPWP Workers Left Unpaid for Months
The workers were part of a project implemented through the Collen Mashawana Foundation
R198-Million School for the Blind Incomplete and Left to Ruin
Multiple deadlines have been missed
Flooding Forces Limpopo Schools to Close
Heavy rains in Vhembe have washed away bridges and damaged roads
Municipality Breaks the Rules on Phalaborwa Landfill Site
The site is dangerous for waste pickers according to a residents’ forum
Elim Residents March to Police Station to Demand Action on Violent Crime
The march follows the murder of 38-year-old Glen Nkuna
Limpopo Villagers Say They’re Still Waiting for the Borehole They Were Promised Before the 2024 Elections
They say they haven’t seen a municipal water tanker since last October