Katlego Nyoni

Polokwane

Broadcast Journalist at South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)

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G20 meeting discusses using scientific innovation in agriculture

1 week ago | sabcnews.com | Katlego Nyoni

Scientists from the African Union Development Agency says they believe scientific innovation in agricultural research can help combat malnutrition. Scientists have joined policy makers for the G20 meeting of chief agricultural scientists in Polokwane, Limpopo. The aim of the annual meeting is to deliberate on ways of promoting research that can lead to sustainable farming. Scientist Ildephonse Musafiri says the discussions will assist in transforming agriculture.
Limpopo farmers hit hard by fuel levy hike

2 weeks ago | sabcnews.com | Katlego Nyoni

Emerging farmers in Limpopo have expressed concern over the increase in the fuel levy, which Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana recently announced in his third budget speech. The fuel levy for diesel and petrol has been adjusted to increase by 15 and 16 cents per litre, respectively. Some small-scale farmers say they are worried that paying more for fuel will increase their production costs.
Police exhume over 40 bodies from secret paupers’ graves in Limpopo

1 month ago | sabcnews.com | Katlego Nyoni

Police are exhuming the remains of an estimated 40 people who were secretly buried in a pauper’s grave in the Mookgophong cemetery in Limpopo. The remains were buried in two separate graves without coffins, allegedly by a funeral parlour contracted by the provincial health department. Police and forensic officials from the Health Department are working together to exhume the remains of about 40 unclaimed bodies that were buried without proper procedures.
Officer in insurance murder case wants bail denied to accused

2 months ago | sabcnews.com | Katlego Nyoni

The investigating officer in the murder for insurance claims case, Keshi Mabunda has told the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court that his witnesses may be endangered if one of the accused is released on bail. Florah Shokane is applying for bail after being arrested with her mother, Rachel Kutumela and aunt, Anna Shokane in December in connection with killing nine people and claiming money from insurance schemes for their deaths.
Limpopo man back in court for stabbing stepdaughter to death

2 months ago | sabcnews.com | Katlego Nyoni

The 48-year-old former police officer, who was accused of stabbing his stepdaughter to death near her school at Ga Thoka outside Polokwane in Limpopo, will make his second appearance in the Mankweng Magistrate’s Court on Monday. Andrew Mehlape allegedly stabbed 14-year-old Rebotile Moloto multiple times two weeks ago. The accused faces three charges of murder, arson and intimidation.
Limpopo fans excited as Bafana return to Peter Mokaba Stadium

2 months ago | sabcnews.com | Katlego Nyoni

There have been plenty of activities in various towns in Limpopo to mobilise soccer fans to attend the Bafana Bafana FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho on Friday. The two Southern African nations will go head-to-head at the new Peter Mokaba Stadium in Limpopo. The local organizing committee is optimistic that the tickets for the encounter will sell out, ensuring a packed stadium. Supporters have been urged to buy tickets for the fixture.
Informal traders express displeasure in VAT increase

2 months ago | sabcnews.com | Katlego Nyoni

Informal businesses in the Buffalo City Metro in the Eastern Cape have expressed displeasure on the in the VAT increase proposed by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana. The Minister said a one-percentage point VAT increase has been envisaged over the next two years, meaning that another half a percentage point VAT hike could be on the cards next year after this year’s half percentage point increase.
Funeral services of seven of 14 SANDF soldiers to held over weekend

Feb 21, 2025 | sabcnews.com | Katlego Nyoni

The funeral services of seven of the 14 SANDF soldiers who were killed in Goma in the DRC, are being held in Limpopo over the weekend. The remains of the fallen soldiers were handed to the families at the Swartkop Air Force base in Centurion last week. The soldiers will be laid to rest by their families in various parts of Limpopo. Rifleman Derrick Maluleke was laid to rest last weekend. On Saturday, another five soldiers will be buried.
Police intercept a smuggling operation along the Limpopo River

Jan 13, 2025 | sabcnews.com | Katlego Nyoni

Police have intercepted a smuggling operation along the Limpopo River between South Africa and Zimbabwe. The officers were patrolling near Tshirundu village as part of Operation Vala Umgodi when they received a tip-off about a plan to smuggle goods to Zimbabwe. The suspects were using eight small boats.
Rape of nurses condemned by civil society organisation and EFF

Jan 12, 2025 | sabcnews.com | Katlego Nyoni

Civil society organisation, The Eyes of the Nation and the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have condemned the rape and kidnapping of two nurses at Ga-Chuene clinic outside Polokwane in Limpopo. Both organisations say the incident that took place when the two nurses worked a night shift is shocking. The Eyes of the Nation spokesperson, Motlafela Mojapelo has urged the community to assist the police in the search for the suspect.