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Limpopo municipalities owe Eskom R1.6 billion

4 days ago | citizen.co.za | Alex Matlala

Municipalities in Limpopo owe Eskom about R1.6 billion. The debt dates back to last December, Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, pictured, told mayors, municipal managers, chief financial officers, councillors, directors and premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba during a South African Local Government Association (Salga) indaba at the weekend. The debt to Eskom by municipalities nationwide amounts to a staggering R78 billion.
Limpopo municipalities owe Eskom R1.6 billion

4 days ago | flipboard.com | Alex Matlala

Here’s Gauteng’s Eskom load reduction schedule for the rest of JuneAs Gauteng residents prepare for yet another cold front this week, they must also brace themselves for load reductions of six hours and five hours …
R213m down the drain as Limpopo residents still have no water

2 weeks ago | citizen.co.za | Alex Matlala

Residents in Limpopo’s Blouberg municipality say they are forced to compete for dirty water with wild animals. This comes after the government spent a staggering R213 million on bulk water projects that have failed to produce a drop of water for two years. Most of these projects remain incomplete, while others are described as “white elephants”. The projects are funded by the Capricorn district municipality through the municipal infrastructure grant (MIG) and other sources.
R213m down the drain as Limpopo residents still have no water

2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Alex Matlala

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Limpopo's Rain Queen suspends initiation schools in 2025

2 weeks ago | citizen.co.za | Alex Matlala

Thousands of boys and girls in Limpopo will not be circumcised this year after the Modjadji Royal Council and family asked that no initiation schools (koma schools) be held in the Bolobedu Kingdom. The clan, with more than 1.1 million people from 132 villages, suspended the initiations to respect its tradition ahead of Queen Masalanabo Modjadji’s coronation. The Modjadjis are known for their supposed rainmaking powers. Because of this, Masalanabo is known as the Rain Queen.
Limpopo’s Rain Queen suspends initiation schools in 2025

2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Alex Matlala

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No deaths goal set for Limpopo initiation season

2 weeks ago | citizen.co.za | Alex Matlala

Limpopo MEC for cooperative governance, human settlement and traditional affairs Basikopo Makamu promised to ensure no life is lost during the 2025-26 initiation season in Limpopo. “Our preparations for the 2025 initiation season are well underway,” Makamu said. “My department received 569 applications for winter and summer initiation schools. Of these, the provincial initiation coordinating committee has approved 529 applications. “This comprises 322 male and 208 female schools.
No deaths goal set for Limpopo initiation season

2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Alex Matlala

Limpopo MEC for cooperative governance, human settlement and traditional affairs Basikopo Makamu promised to ensure no life is lost during the …
Mbalula launches probe into Limpopo ANC election irregularities

2 weeks ago | citizen.co.za | Alex Matlala

The office of ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula is investigating allegations of irregularities in three of the four ANC Limpopo regional elective conferences. The outcome of the investigations may have serious ramifications, including chances of rerunning conferences, disciplinary hearings or, at worst, dismissals. Mbalula was in Polokwane at the weekend, where he met the party’s provincial executive committee (PEC) and appointed a task team to probe the allegations.
Mbalula launches probe into Limpopo ANC election irregularities

2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Alex Matlala

Ramaphosa calls for convention to set agenda for national dialogue in AugustPresident Cyril Ramaphosa has called for a national convention to set the agenda for a national dialogue which will “chart a way for the country and …