Far North Bulletin

Far North Bulletin Multiple award winning community newspaper based in Tzaneen, Limpopo, South Africa. Fearless.

Known for no-holds barred coverage of major events and happenings in the Mopani District. Relevant, current and no-holds barred reporting has secured Bulletin the top honours at the annual Forum for Community Journalism Excellence awards held in Centurion. This publication was crowned the number one Independent Community Newspaper in the country for the year 2016. We pride ourselves on exposing th

e corrupt, uplifting the noble and building a community through knowledge. We distribute this knowledge via our weekly hardcopy distributed throughout our region on Fridays, and our extensive online footprint which includes this website, Facebook, Instagram and our Youtube channel.

25/07/2025

NEWS HEADLINES - 25 JULY 2025

* Nine correctional service officials arrested for murder
* More potholes than road in Letsitele
* Bowls champion of champions
* Greenkeeper takes revenge
* Frans du Toit hosts Limpopo Finals (link to live stream will be shared this afternoon)

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22/07/2025

BREAKING NEWS
ESKOM SUBSTATION OUTSIDE PHALABORWA ON FIRE

According to a source the Eskom substation just outside Phalaborwa town is on fire after a transformer reportedly exploded.

Allegedly the transformer exploded and set the veld around the substation alight.

We are awaiting further information.

This is a developing story.

COMMUNITY SAFETY ALERTR71 at Gravelotte currently being barricaded by protestors from the community.Roads to Phalaborwa ...
22/07/2025

COMMUNITY SAFETY ALERT

R71 at Gravelotte currently being barricaded by protestors from the community.

Roads to Phalaborwa and Tzaneen blocked, avoid the area.

SAPS have been informed and are enroute.

More information to follow.

18/07/2025

NEWS HEADLINES - 18 JULY 2025

* The Great Kloof Explosion
* They are still stealing water
* Agri News
* Egypt vs South Africa
* Sports News

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UPDATE ON KLOOF EXPLOSIONSThe truck carrying a large quantity of highy flammable gas cylinders which appeared to have lo...
16/07/2025

UPDATE ON KLOOF EXPLOSIONS

The truck carrying a large quantity of highy flammable gas cylinders which appeared to have lost control and burst into flames as it was traveling down Magoebaskloof this morning, has been extinguished.

Emergency services are still at the scene and although most of the wreckage has been cleared and the majority of the consequential fire in the surrounding forest extinguished, the pass remains closed.

We have also had reports that the fire has reached the property of the Warriors Basecamp and they are fighting to prevent it from reaching the barn on the property.

We are not certain what happened exactly, but we have spoken to a source at the scene.

The accident occurred at around 01:00 this morning on the R71 Magoebaskloof pass.

Allegedly the truck belongs to a Tzaneen-based company.

It is reported that as it was heading towards Tzaneen, the vehicle's breaks failed and it crashed through the barrier just above the Magoebaskloof Ruskamp.

The driver ran for safety as the truck's cargo set alight and the gas bottles started exploding.

We cannot at this stage confirm whether other vehicles were involved in the crash or whether there were any casualties.

We will keep you updated as new information is made available.

16/07/2025

PUBLIC SAFETY ALERT!

AVOID MAGOEBASKLOOF!

16/07/2025
R71 Magoebaskloof
Above Ruskamp

We have received confirmation that a truck loaded with cylinders of unknown gas is the cause of the fire and explosions on R71 Magoebaskloof.

Emergency services are on scene and busy attending to the fire

Please avoid the R71 Magobaskloof till further notice as the raod is still currently closed.

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27/06/2025

NEWS HEADLINES - 27 JUNE 2025

* Damwall project moved to 2026
* Upside down is sometimes upside up
* GLM doesn't care enough to show up
* NTT Tzaneen rally hits the road
* Greenkeeper's Revenge is coming

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‼️BREAKING NEWS ‼️Letsitele - Prisoners escaped from Letsitele Police station this morning and took Officers fi****ms, p...
24/06/2025

‼️BREAKING NEWS ‼️

Letsitele - Prisoners escaped from Letsitele Police station this morning and took Officers fi****ms, please be careful and on the lookout.

A massive manhunt is underway in Letsitele, after three awaiting trial prisoners escaped from police cells earlier today, June 24, 2025.

The escapees, identified as Patrick Mbombi, Thabo Moye Makgopa, and Javas Mongwe, are considered dangerous and armed, having allegedly overpowered police on duty before fleeing on foot.

According to reports, the incident occurred at approximately 05:35.

The police are working to recapture the suspects and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the escape. The public's assistance is crucial in ensuring the safe apprehension of the escapees.

Suspect Information:

- Patrick Mbombi
- Thabo Moye Makgopa
- Javas Mongwe

Contact Information:

- Detective Commander Lt Col Mavis Shilubane: 082 469 0900
- Nearest police station
- Police toll-free number: 08600 10111
- MySAPS App

20/06/2025

NEWS HEADLINES - 20 JUNE 2025

* The engaged centre
* Watch the fall of the smelter stack
* Have you ever heard of the Green Keeper's Revenge?

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17/06/2025

WATCH: ICONIC PMC STACK GOES DOWN

Breaking news this morning is the demolition of one of the most iconic structures in the bushveld.

Palabora Mining Company (PMC) took the decision to demolish the Smelter Converter Stack and subsequently did so at 12:00 today.

The giant "chimney" was part of a trio and formed such an integral part of the Phalaborwa identity that it features as the center point in the emblem of the town's only high school, Frans du Toit.

More in this week's Bulletin.

Video: Phalaborwa Community Group.

BREAKING NEWS: BEN VORSTER OFFICIALLY BEST IN THE PROVINCE!Ben Vorster's U/19 Netball team beat PHS in the finals of the...
14/06/2025

BREAKING NEWS: BEN VORSTER OFFICIALLY BEST IN THE PROVINCE!

Ben Vorster's U/19 Netball team beat PHS in the finals of the DSTV Schools Netball Challenge this afternoon, to be crowned the best in the province!

The mighty Reds fought through the elimination rounds of the tournament which started yesterday, to eventually beat Tom Naude in the Semi-Finals with a score of 15-14 to face PHS for the ultimate crown.

The final score was 18-17 in the home team's favour.

Both Ben Vorster and PHS will now travel to Johannesburg in August where they will play against the winners of the rest of the country's provincial rounds in the DSTV National Netball Championships for the honour of best in country.

Emotions over flowed at the sound of the final whistle as coach Mandi van Heerden embraced her gold medalists in the center of the court.

Frans du Toit and Merensky played exceptional netball on the day, but were both eliminated in the quarter finals by narrow margins.

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