Limpopo

The University of Venda in Limpopo has gained approval for its multi-purpose satellite campus in Louis Trichardt. The project, first announced a few years ago, will feature a business school, research centres, a convention centre and a boutique hotel. Officials expect it to generate nearly 2,000 jobs once complete.

March 21, 2026 由 AI 报道

A collision on the R81 road near Kotishing outside Polokwane in Limpopo has claimed three lives and left one person critically injured. The road is temporarily closed to traffic, with one vehicle bursting into flames after the crash.

Three individuals, including a mother and her two children, are stranded in the Mutale River at Gwakwani village outside Thohoyandou in Limpopo due to heavy rains and flooding.

January 09, 2026 由 AI 报道

In the Polokwane High Court, the defence lawyer for a man accused of murdering his wife has claimed that police planted the firearm found at his home to incriminate him. Fannie Seribishane faces charges related to the October 2024 shooting of nurse Mumsy Seribishane outside Lebowakgomo Hospital. The lawyer is seeking an acquittal for her client.

A small herd of seven tame elephants in Limpopo has contributed to numerous scientific studies, including a recent experiment showing they cannot recognize themselves in mirrors. Owned by Adventures with Elephants, these orphans from culls have featured in over 30 peer-reviewed papers in the past 15 years. Their research aids conservation efforts and highlights unique abilities like bomb detection.

November 28, 2025 由 AI 报道

Heavy rains have forced the closure of the R33 road in Modimolle, Limpopo, as low-lying bridges overflow. Disaster management officials are warning drivers to avoid crossing flooded areas. The weather service forecasts continued disruptive rains and potential flooding in the region.