Mopani News

22/07/2025

R71 GRAVELOTTE ROAD NOW OPEN.

The R71 road at Gravelotte has been reopened for traffic after a temporary closure due to community protests. The Department of Transport and Community Safety would like to extend its gratitude to:

- South African Police Service (SAPS) members for their swift response in attending to the situation and restoring normalcy.
- Traffic Officers for their tireless efforts in conducting point duty services and redirecting motorists to safer routes.

The Department apologizes for any inconvenience caused to motorists and appreciates their patience and cooperation during the road closure.

Issued by
The Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety.

22/07/2025

URGENT ‼️ ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE

The R71 road at Gravelotte is currently blocked due to community protests, affecting routes to Phalaborwa and Tzaneen. To avoid disruptions, consider taking alternative routes:
- R40 Route: Phalaborwa to Hoedspruit and to Tzaneen.
- R36 Route:Tzaneen

The South African Police Officers are on the ground to handle the situation. Our Traffic Officers are placed at strategic areas to help in redirecting motorists to safer routes.
It's advisable to exercise caution while traveling and check for updates before embarking on your journey.

Stay informed about road conditions through reliable sources to plan your route accordingly.

ISSUED BY
The Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety.

22/07/2025

Join the Gift Empowerment Walk on 9 August at Borwa Lifestyle Centre! Walk with purpose. Walk for change. Be part of the movement.

21/07/2025

PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA APPOINTS NEW MINISTER AND DEPUTY MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING

President Cyril Ramaphosa has in terms of Section 91 (2) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa appointed Mr. Buti Kgwaridi Manamela, Minister of Higher Education and Training. Mr. Manamela was until this appointment serving as Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, a role he held from the 7th administration.

Consequently, President Ramaphosa has in terms of Section 93 (b) of the Constitution appointed Dr Nomusa Dube-Ncube, Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training. Dr Dube's long government leadership experience includes serving as MEC for Coopertaive Government and Traditional affairs and Premier of the Province of KwaZulu-Natal amongst other roles. Section 93 (b) empowers the President to appoint no more than two Deputy Ministers from outside the Assembly.

21/07/2025

21/07/2025

ROAD CLOSURE ALERT: R81 GA-SEKGOPO ROAD.

The R81 Ga-Sekgopo road is currently closed due to Community protests. To minimize disruptions, please follow these alternative routes:

For Mooketsi-bound traffic:
- Divert at Munnik
- Proceed to Morebeng
- Join R36 to Mooketsi

For Polokwane-bound traffic:
- Divert at Mooketsi
- Proceed via Morebeng to Polokwane

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

Issued By The Department of Transport and Community Safety

10/07/2025

PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA TO BRIEF THE NATION ON NATIONAL SECURITY MATTERS

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Sunday, 13 July 2025, address the nation on developments arising from a public statement by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi that details allegations against senior political and South African Police Service leadership.

President Ramaphosa was attending a BRICS summit in Brazil on Sunday, 6 July 2025, when General Mkhwanazi outlined numerous allegations at a media briefing.

The President undertook to attend to this development on his return from Brazil, in view of the implications for national security.

President Ramaphosa has been seized with this matter in recent days and will, following various consultations, take the nation into his confidence at 19h00 on Sunday, 13 July 2025.

The President’s message will be broadcast and streamed on various platforms.

Media enquiries:

Vincent Magwenya, Spokesperson to the President – [email protected]

ISSUED BY THE PRESIDENCY OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA

03/07/2025

POLICE RE-ARRESTED AN AWAITING TRIAL PRISONER: MATOME REUBEN MODIBA (29) WHO ESCAPED FROM LAWFUL CUSTODY IN MAAKE

A 29-year-old man, Matome Reuben Modiba, who is an awaiting trial prisoner, escaped from police cells at Maake Police Station on Monday, 30 June 2025, at about 13:30, was successfully re-arrested, at his homestead in Tickyline Village on Thursday, 03 July 2025.

The members of Maake Task Team, Detectives on standby and Maake Vispol, received information that the wanted suspect was hiding at his residence. They quickly rushed to the location, found him hiding and re-arrested him.

The suspect was previously arrested for a burglary residence case reported during April 2025. Allegedly, the Police were escorting the suspect to the cells after being charged by the detective when he allegedly escaped.

Circumstances surrounding the incident that led to the escape are under Police investigations.

He will appear before Ritavi Magistrate's Court on Friday, 03 July 2025, facing charges of escaping from lawful custody and burglary residence.

Police investigations are underway.

03/07/2025

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The South African Police Service in Limpopo introduces the legendary figure, a detective whose name sends shivers down the spines of the province's most hardened criminals. Colonel Sotlo Richard Boshomane, commander of both the Provincial Investigation Unit (PIU) and Provincial Tracking Team, has transformed law enforcement in the province through sheer determination, tactical brilliance, and unwavering commitment to justice.

Since joining the police service in 1987, Colonel Boshomane has built an extra-ordinary career spanning over three decades. Through his leadership prowess, his team is renowned as "Team No Sleep" and cemented his legacy as Limpopo's most formidable investigator.

When tasked with creating the Provincial Investigation Unit and Tracking Team, Colonel Boshomane didn't just assemble a group of officers, he forged a crime-fighting machine. Recruiting promising young constables, both males and females, instilling in them his own relentless work ethic and passion for justice.

The nickname "Team No Sleep" wasn't given lightly. Under Colonel Boshomane's leadership, the unit became known for their round-the-clock operations, pursuing criminals without rest until cases were solved. This tireless approach has led to solving complex cases in record time, by thoroughly investigating and therefore resulting in lengthy jail sentences.

The statistics speak volumes: in a single year, his team arrested 335 CIT suspects, recovered 308 fi****ms (including 70 high-powered rifles), and retrieved 310 stolen vehicles. The combined sentences for criminals convicted through their investigations exceed an astonishing 1,000 years of imprisonment.

Issued by and photos supplied : South African Police Service
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03/07/2025

Former South African Deputy President David Mabuza has passed away.. He passed away in hospital, at the age of 64