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Cape finds solutions for Langa fire survivors 2005-01-17 19:13:50 Baby girl found dead in drain 2005-01-17 19:23:06 Millions needed to fix storm-damaged schools 2005-01-17 19:23:01 Mpumalanga shake-up was premier's prerogative 2005-01-17 17:04:48 Mahlangu named as new NCOP chair 2005-01-17 17:21:21 |
Family held after kidnapping and assault 2005-01-17 19:28:40 Eleven members of a Limpopo family have appeared in Seshego magistrate's court for allegedly forcing a man into a minibus and beating him up after accusing him of robbing another family member. Women duped in alleged sex-for-licence scheme 2005-01-16 16:52:10 People are flocking to a driving school in Limpopo province in response to a promise of driving licences "within two weeks - guaranteed", only to encounter alleged demands for sex and bribes. Couple attacked and shot while sleeping 2005-01-12 11:58:34 A man and his wife were shot while they were sleeping on their Polokwane farm by four intruders who allegedly proceeded to ransack the house afterwards. |
African sun puts albino jumbo at risk 2005-01-12 14:16:23 A very rare albino elephant has been spotted at the Kruger National Park - but experts fear the little jumbo will not survive under the harsh African sun. Woman's body found in pit toilet 2005-01-07 14:53:53 Two people have been arrested in connection with the murder of a missing Limpopo woman who's body was found in a pit toilet four months after she disappeared. 'Taxi drivers threatened to shoot us' 2005-01-06 10:29:43 Limpopo commuters were left fearing for their lives after tensions between taxi and bus drivers reached boiling point. 'Love triangle' ends in death for two 2005-01-04 13:07:20 A security guard from Mokopane in the Limpopo has been found hanging from a tree moments after he allegedly fatally shot a woman and injured a man. Joyride ends in tragedy for VIP officer 2005-01-04 09:51:28 A member of the national VIP Protection Unit has apparently killed himself after he was arrested for drunk and reckless driving. Farmer lays charges after 'land intrusion' 2004-12-31 15:04:20 A Limpopo farmer has laid criminal charges against the Makhado municipality, claiming that his farm had been invaded by almost 100 people who were "accompanied" by municipal employees. DA seeks probe into 'illegal farm intrusion' 2004-12-31 08:17:57 The Makhado municipality's alleged decision to help residents from the Songozi community to "force their way onto a farm" has provoked outrage from the Democratic Alliance in Limpopo. No women present during 'fight club' bouts 2004-12-31 10:05:31 Thousands of male fans have gathered at the Gaba village in Limpopo to watch contenders slug it out in the country's only known bare-fisted fighting competition. Sharing is Mama Lotto's motto 2004-12-10 10:19:11 Finally, a sensible and warm-hearted Lotto winner exists. Unlike most jackpot winners, Lydia Nkhoma did not blow her millions on an expensive lifestyle, a mansion in a wealthy suburb, holidays abroad and designer clothing. Polokwane planning to compete with big guns 2004-12-06 12:00:55 Polokwane International Airport is aiming for the sky with the announcement of a new development strategy which will see the airport compete with the best in the country. Limpopo cop-killer accused nabbed again 2004-12-03 10:15:29 One of Limpopo's most wanted police killer suspects is behind bars again after a daring escape from a police cell. SPCA shoots down school's catapult project 2004-12-03 12:46:33 Pupils at Ellisras High School in Limpopo have made thousands of rands selling decorated catapults but their idea has provoked an outraged response from the National Council of the Societies for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Escaped murder accused caught after robbery 2004-12-02 12:07:48 Limpopo police have re-arrested an escaped man wanted for the murder of a police inspector and other crimes after he allegedly shot and then robbed an elderly man of his car. Kruger Park scoops an array of awards 2004-11-29 10:22:01 Kruger National Park director Dr Bandile Mkhize's hard work is bearing fruit: the park has received various prestigious awards for its achievements over the past few years. Snake costs taxpayers R240 000 2004-11-27 14:07:51 A Limpopo Province farmer has been awarded R240 000 in damages after a fire, apparently started to kill a snake, spread to his farm. 'Vervet monkeys are not pets' 2004-11-22 10:16:53 The Riverside Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre in the Limpopo says it can no longer keep up with the number of orphaned vervet monkeys that are brought to the centre. 'Heist season' starts in Limpopo 2004-11-19 08:43:32 Five armed robbers have held up a cash loans company in Polokwane. Limpopo leader lays down the law on Aids 2004-11-15 10:07:20 Limpopo premier Sello Moloto has lambasted the province's teachers for not taking Aids education seriously enough and "fuelling the epidemic". 'Illegal agent' held over home affairs scam 2004-11-12 15:37:31 The home affairs department has again came under the spotlight with the arrest of an "illegal agent" who was caught issuing legitimate documents. A flower for a 'bella donna' 2004-11-06 13:28:50 A rose by any other name smells as sweet, but nothing can be sweeter when a unique, rare flower is named after you. One such flower, the Clivia Miniata, was recently named after Oprah Winfrey. Father accused of hanging his young sons 2004-11-04 07:12:16 A Limpopo teacher has been arrested for allegedly hanging his three sons from the rafters of the family home near the Mbilwi-Makanga village. SA is failing on human rights, claim lawyers 2004-11-03 07:04:00 The Lawyers For Human Rights group says that South Africa is not living up to its legal obligations in terms of refugees, asylum seekers and undocumented migrants. Father to appear over sons' hangings 2004-11-02 17:59:39 A 36-year-old Limpopo teacher arrested in connection with the hanging his three sons has been denied bail. New tool stops drunk drivers in their tracks 2004-11-01 08:50:59 Drunk drivers could soon find themselves stranded by a new invention that can be programmed and fitted to any vehicle. Cosatu delegates back in SA 2004-10-27 08:53:11 Thirteen Cosatu members are trundling from Musina to Polokwane in a minibus taxi after they were hustled out of Zimbabwe "through the back door". 14 Zimbabweans killed in Limpopo collision 2004-10-17 12:32:21 Fourteen people, including a child, died in an horrific collision between a taxi and tow-truck near the Baobab tollgate in the Musina district, Limpopo police say. Didiza hands back Limpopo communities' land 2004-10-10 13:42:08 Land Affairs Minister Thoko Didiza has handed over land to four communities in Limpopo UDM leader seriously injured during robbery 2004-10-02 14:39:24 A senior member of the United Democratic Movement is fighting for his life after being shot by three robbers in Apal, near Polokwane, according to SABC radio news. Traditional healer accused of raping woman 2004-09-27 10:42:56 A Polokwane traditional healer, who allegedly tricked a young woman into having sex with him, has been charged with rape. World heritage site unveiled in Limpopo 2004-09-24 15:37:16 The Mapungubwe National Park - a world heritage site - has been officially opened by Environmental Affairs and Tourism Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk in Limpopo. Miners die in underground fire 2004-09-20 16:16:31 Production at the Northam Platinum mine in Limpopo was halted after eight miners died in an underground fire. |