According to the Limpopo police the officers _Rapi Prince Sekopana ( 52) and Thabang Brian Ledwaba ( 32), responded to a complaint of possession of suspected stolen property at Ga_ Molekane village.

It is believed that the suspect was apprehended and taken into custody by the officers, who later solicited a bribe from the suspect sister in order to release him.

The matter was heard in court that the sister paid the officers R500.00 at N11 road as instructed.

The suspect was released and dropped off at Mahwelereng Mall, where members of the community apprehended and taken him to a nearby police station.

The duo, stationed at Mahwelereng police station, were investigated and arrested in 2024 by the Provincial Anti_ Corruption Unit.

Provincial police Commissioner Lt General Thembi Hadebe says the conviction sends a strong message that no one is above the law and police will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that those who undermine the integrity of SAPS are held accountable.

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The contractor, who is known by the provincial government, was awarded a tender 3 years ago to revamp Tshilidzini and Letaba as regional hospitals for the Department of Health, decentralising Renal dialysis services.

Premier Dr. Phophi Ramathuba, accompanied by the MEC Dieketseng Mashego, conducted a review progress at the hospital to ensure urgent transparent improvements.

The so-called ” anonymous contractor” was awarded a tender for both hospitals by the premier during her reign as an MEC for health.

The prolonged projects have been prompted by social media complaints.

On 02 April 2026, Innocencia Mukobe, who is undergoing a weekly kidney failure dialysis at a private hospital in Polokwane.

She wrote a letter addressed to the MEC of health asking why Mankweng Hospital is still the only one offering dilaysis services in the entire province?

It is alleged that Mukode pays R15000.00 per month at a private hospital and R100 000.00 per year for her weekly kidney dialysis.

Premier Ramathuba sympathized with her and lashed out at the contractor by calling him a murderer. Indicating that, he doesn’t care about the health of 145 patients who are currently deceiving hemodialysis at the provincial hospital.

“We want the wards to be complete in order to attend 145 patients currently on the hemodialysis programme. The regional hospitals will reduce long-distance travel and increase capacity, ” said Provincial Premier Dr. Phophi Ramathuba

Ramathuba urged the MEC and HOD of the department to terminate the contract of the contractor if the Letaba hospital is not complete by 15 April 2026.

Premier acknowledged that the revamp at Tshilidzini hospital is complete.

As matter stands, Netrologists have been transferred from Polokwane to Letaba Hospital, but wards are not yet completed.

The department will continue to transport patients to the Provincial Healthcare facility until the issue is resolved.

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Provincial Premier Dr. Phophi Ramathuba has recently blamed unwanted visitors for the death of the infant.

It is believed that the national minister has recommended that the remaining Twin B be transferred to Steve Biko Central and Academic Hospital by a helicopter on Saturday.

Office of the Premier indicated that the decision was taken for precautionary measures, as the team at Mankweng Hospital is deeply affected by the loss.

The conjoined twins were successfully separated at the local hospital on 17 March 2026, following their birth on 28 January 2026.

The highly complex procedure and health care of the twins since their birth were managed by a multidisciplinary team led by Professor Nyaveleni Tshifularo.

The provincial government says it will remain in close contact with the medical teams. It also has committed to give necessary support during this difficult time to the family.

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According to the department, the operation was conducted between 18h00 and 00h00 on the R101.

Provincial Head of Department Stephen Mantjena says all six arrested drivers were driving under the influence of alcohol with ages ranging from 21 to 49 years old.

” The highest alcohol reading recorded was 0.98 a staggering level that significantly increased the risk of accidents and fatalities,” said HOD Stephen Matjena

Departmental HOD says the dangers of driving under the influence can not be overstated. It puts not only the driver’s life at risk but also the lives of innocent passengers, pedestrians, and other road users.

Motorists are urged to plan ahead, designate a sober driver, and prioritize safety this Easter weekend.

Meanwhile, all 550 buses dispatched by Putco to ZCC Easter Moria Pilgrimage have arrived safely without incidents.

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The arrest came after 24 year old was gang raped by a group of men at the village graveyard on 28 March 2026.

According to the provincial police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba, the victim was taking a stroll with her boyfriend towards Phiphindi village when they encountered a group of approximately seven males near the graveyard.

It is believed that some of the suspects were armed with bottles and knives.

The victim was forcibly dragged to the graveyard, and her boyfriend was held at knifepoint and stabbed.

Police say the fourth suspect aged (25) was arrested while shopping in the Thohoyandou CBD.

He joins the previously arrested suspects: Makonde Rambuda (36), who has already appeared at the Thohoyandou magistrate court on Thursday ( 02 April 2026)

The two other suspects arrested on Thursday ( 02 April 2026) are expected to appear in court on Tuesday ( 07 April 2026).

Police investigations remain ongoing in search of the remaining three suspects involved in this heinous crime.

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This following several compalins of service delivery at Ward 26.

The municipality hosted an Imbizo at Nyanyukani village under Ward 26, which is led by Councilor Thulani Shihahlule.

An imbizo promotes active involvement and participation of the public in the implementation of the government Intergrated Development Plan ( IDP).

Community members of the oldest village came with flames blazing at the meeting.

Residents asked the municipality what criteria they should use to qualify for service delivery?

Amongst their challenges are lack of water road infrastructure.

They lashed out at their Ward Councilor and accused him of being unprofessional and lacked empathy towards the needs of the community.

Mayor Gerrison Molapisane was a no-show due to his failure to fulfill past promises and instead assigned a Executive Member in governance and shared services counselor Richard Shingange to engage with the residents.

Acting Mayor Councilor Shingange tried to explain the difference between provincial and local municipality roads.

“We understand that during rainy season, roads are undrivable. However, as a municipality, we are not mandated to repair provincial roads. Local municipality roads are the ones that are within the community. The ones that connect or link villages and towns do not belong to us, ” said Acting Mayor Richard Shingange

Shingange pleaded with the Public Works Mopani Distric, who were invited to do their job. Because communities don’t understand the difference between their jurisdiction and dermacation in implementing IDP.

The department assured to attend to the matter after Easter holidays.

On the other hand, the power ulitity Eskom opted to avoid the public participation meeting.

Acting Mayor made the matter worse when he tried to explain how IDP works

“Local Municipalities are given 3 years to come with an IDP, and it is possible to be implemented by the incoming council, not us,” said Shingange

In simple terms, Mayor’s cannot implement their plans before fulfilling their predisecor’s IDP.

ANC has in the past apartheid governance been causing smoothly, especially in Mopani District Municipality.

Comparison with previous election results in Tzaneen, the ANC held a stronger position in 2016 with 52 seats out of the 69 available seats in council.

In 2011 elections, the ruling party held 59 seats, indicating a downward trend in total seat count over the last three Local Government Elections.

Currently, they have 51 seats, while EFF secured 9 and DA 5, Freedom Plus, African People’s Convention (APC) , and African Freedom Party(AFP) has one seat each.

Will the residents of Nyanyukani village and surrounding areas remain loyal to the ANC Norman Mashabane Region and endure the pain, it is yet to be testing in the upcoming 2026 Local Government Elections to be announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa soon.

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The minister’s operation comes after five people lost their lives, where three vehicles collided on the N1 _25 near Boekenhout under Waterberg District on Wednesday morning.

According to the Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety a Renault light motor vehicle made a U_ Turn on the freeway, causing a head-on collision with two other cars.

Five people died on the scence amongst them were two male drivers and three females occupants. It is confirmed that two passengers survived but in critical conditions at F H Odendaal Hospital.

MEC Violent Mathye says the possible cause of the accident is reckless driving.

” We urge all road users to take safety and the safety of others ” said Mec Violet Mathye

MEC Mathye has expressed shock and extends her heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families of the five people who lost their lives.

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Ramaphoko is accused of stabbing to death Hitlas Senyoro (17) at Mphamme village in Tzaneen on 26 March 2026.

According to the Limpopo police, the incident occurred in the evening.

It is reported that both the deceased and the suspect are learners at the same secondary school.

The altercation is believed to have started at the school premises and later escalated.

During the confrontation, the victim was allegedly stabbed in the chest with a sharp object and was declared dead at the scene.

The suspect was apprehended on Thursday at Ga-Sekororo, Bismarck village, after fleeing his area.

Dressed in a Red_ Golf T_ shirt and dark blue jeans, the suspect seemed calm and unbothered by the seriousness of his murder charge.

The Head of Magistrate’s had to explain in-depth the justice system process and granted him permission to apply for a National Legal Aid while in court.

NPA requested a few days in order to profile the accused for previous convictions.

The matter has been remanded to the 07 April 2026 for a formal bail application.

Police investigations are ongoing.

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The castrated musician marked his territory as a Male best artist and Song of the Year with a hit, ” Rato Laka featuring Naqua SA, Zee Nxumalo and Slidoo Man.

Thobela FM Sepedi Music Awards was launched in September 2025 to promote and celebrate local talent.

Shebe Maburna, who is in custody for an attempted murder of a 34 year old, will re_apply for bail at the Polokwane Regional court on the 15 May 2026.

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