Limpopo Chronicle

𝗝𝗢𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗦 𝗠𝗢𝗦𝗘𝗛𝗟𝗔 [𝟴𝟯] 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗦 𝗢𝗪𝗡 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗗 𝗔𝗧 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗦 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗡 83-year-old Johannes Mosehla from Sekhukhune, Limpopo, has broken his own record of being the oldest Comrades Marathon finisher after completing the 89.98km #ComradesMarathon2025 from Pietermaritzburg to Durban at 11:47:27 on Sunday. In 2023, Mosehla broke the record held by Wally Hayward, who finished the Comrades Marathon at 80 in 1989. In 2024, Mosehla completed the race at the age of 82. This was his 12th since his first attempt at age 63. #ChronicleNews

𝗟𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗣𝗢 𝗚𝗔𝗠𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗕𝗢𝗔𝗥𝗗 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗙𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗔𝗚𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗧 𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗚𝗔𝗟 𝗚𝗔𝗠𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚 The Limpopo Gambling Board [LGB] has embarked on a face-to-face education and awareness campaigns to help with responsible gambling across the province. The LGB says it is particularly concerned about vulnerable communities using social grants, student funding or the limited money available for food, accommodation, transport, education, healthcare and household bills to gamble. More on: limpopochronicle.co.za/ #LimpopoChronicle

𝗧𝗪𝗢 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗗𝗥𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗢𝗡 𝗡𝟭 𝗟𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗣𝗢 Two more motorists have been arrested for excessive speeding on the N1 highway in Limpopo following separate incidents at Sondela near Modimolle on Friday. In the first incident, a Hyundai Venue was caught travelling at 182km/h at approximately 06:30. The driver was arrested and detained at Bela-Bela SAPS. In the second incident, a Volkswagen Polo Vivo was detected travelling at 185km/h at around 08:30, also at Sondela. The driver was subsequently arrested and detained at Bela-Bela SAPS. The Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety has expressed concern over the daily reports of motorists being arrested for reckless driving and excessive speeding on the N1. The department has urged motorists to obey the rules of the road, adhere to prescribed speed limits and prioritise road safety. #LimpopoChronicle

𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗧𝗢 𝗔𝗗𝗗 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗦 𝗔𝗚𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗧 𝗦𝗨𝗟𝗜𝗠𝗔𝗡 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗜𝗠 𝗜𝗡 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗔 The State is expected to add more charges against businessman Suliman Carrim when he appears in the Musina Magistrates’ Court, Limpopo on Friday. Carrim (49) appeared briefly before the Musina Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, 22 October facing two counts of attempted theft, two counts of uttering and charges of money laundering. It is alleged that Carrim, acting in collusion with his employees, attempted to steal two vehicles belonging to ABSA by using fraudulent documentation to smuggle them out of South Africa. The State intends to charge Carrim for unlawfully employing foreign nationals whose immigration status does not authorise their employment. This relates to his two co-accused, Malawian nationals Mike Phiri Mussa (41) and Ibrahim Zakes (36), who were arrested while allegedly attempting to cross into Zimbabwe through the Beitbridge Border Post with the vehicles. #LimpopoChronicle

𝗚𝗡𝗧 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗨𝗠𝗘𝗦 𝗕𝗨𝗦 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗦𝗘𝗞𝗛𝗨𝗞𝗛𝗨𝗡𝗘 Great North Transport (GNT) has announced that it will resume bus operations in the Sekhukhune area on Friday, 30 October 2026, following an amicable resolution with the local taxi association. The resumption follows a series of engagements between GNT management and the taxi association, which resulted in an agreement aimed at resolving challenges that had disrupted public transport services in the area. GNT had temporarily suspended its operations in Sekhukhune following threats and blockages affecting its buses, leaving commuters inconvenienced. More on: limpopochronicle.co.za/ #LimpopoChronicle

𝗗𝗥𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝟭𝟴𝟭𝗞𝗠/𝗛 𝗢𝗡 𝗡𝟭 𝗜𝗡 𝗟𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗣𝗢 A BMW 1 Series driver was arrested after allegedly being caught travelling at 181km/h on the N1 at Settlers in Limpopo on Thursday. The arrest took place at approximately 16:20 when members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) from Bela-Bela were conducting operations in the area and stopped the vehicle. The driver is expected to face charges related to reckless and negligent driving, as well as exceeding the prescribed speed limit. #LimpopoChronicle

𝗦𝗛𝗘𝗕𝗘𝗦𝗛𝗫𝗧 𝗕𝗔𝗜𝗟 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗧𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗘𝗗 𝗧𝗢 𝟵 𝗡𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥 The bail application of Lekompo musician Lehlogonolo “Shebeshxt” Chauke has been postponed to 9 and 11 November 2026 at the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court. Chauke is seeking bail based on new facts after his previous applications were unsuccessful. The musician has been in custody since November 2025 and faces 21 charges, including four counts of attempted murder, robbery with aggravating circumstances, unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition, assault, reckless and negligent driving, and culpable homicide. #LimpopoChronicle

𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗟 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗘𝗣𝗘𝗥 𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗦 𝗔 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗚 𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗢 𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗥𝗨𝗣𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗦 Limpopo Provincial Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Jan Petrus Scheepers has issued a stern warning to anyone planning to disrupt voting stations during the 2026 Local Government Elections, saying they will change their Christmas meals for a prison meal. Scheepers made the remarks while briefing the media alongside the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) on the Province state of readiness for the elections in Polokwane on Friday. Scheepers said police had put measures in place to maintain law and order and ensure that voting takes place in a safe and secure environment. He warned potential troublemakers that the police would not tolerate criminal activities or attempts to disrupt the electoral process. The 2026 Local Government Elections are scheduled to take place on Wednesday, 4 November 2026. #LimpopoChronicle

𝗦𝗔𝗕𝗖 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗢𝗥 𝗔𝗥𝗡𝗢𝗟𝗗 𝗥𝗔𝗩𝗛𝗨𝗧𝗨𝗟𝗨 𝗧𝗢 𝗥𝗨𝗡 𝟭𝟴𝟱𝗞𝗠 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗛𝗢𝗣𝗘 SABC Sport and Phalaphala FM commentator Arnold Ravhutulu is set to embark on a four-day endurance run covering 185km from Polokwane to Thohoyandou in Limpopo to raise awareness of men’s mental health, diabetes and the importance of healthy living. The campaign, themed “Running for Hope: One Step at a Time,” will begin at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on 11 November and conclude at Thavhani Mall in Thohoyandou on 14 November, which is observed as World Diabetes Day. More on: limpopochronicle.co.za/ #LimpopoChronicle

#CarlingKnockoutCup | 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿-𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗿𝗮𝘄 Stellenbosch FC v AmaZulu FC Orlando Pirates v 𝗦𝗲𝗸𝗵𝘂𝗸𝗵𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝗨𝘁𝗱 Kaizer Chiefs v Siwelele FC Mamelodi Sundowns v Golden Arrows #LimpopoChronicle

𝗦𝗛𝗘𝗕𝗘𝗦𝗛𝗫𝗧 𝗕𝗔𝗜𝗟 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗦𝗘𝗧 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗗𝗔𝗬 Limpopo Lekompo musician Lehlogonolo “Shebeshxt” Chauke is expected to appear before the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, 29 October, as his latest bail application enters its final scheduled day of proceedings. Chauke is seeking bail based on new facts after his previous applications were unsuccessful. The musician has been in custody since November 2025 and faces 21 charges, including four counts of attempted murder, robbery with aggravating circumstances, unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition, assault, reckless and negligent driving, and culpable homicide. #LimpopoChronicle

𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗘 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗦 𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗜𝗡 𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗕𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗕𝗗 Motorists, pedestrians and members of the public have been urged to exercise extreme caution following a fire outbreak on Mark Street in Groblersdal CBD, Limpopo. According to the Sekhukhune District Municipality, the cause of the fire and the extent of the damage have not yet been established. Emergency services are currently at the scene, working to contain the fire and provide the necessary assistance. Members of the public are advised to remain vigilant and exercise caution in the affected area. #LimpopoChronicle

𝗨𝗟 𝗙𝗘𝗠𝗔𝗟𝗘 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗡 𝗜𝗡 𝗖𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗕𝗨𝗧 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗙𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗕𝗕𝗜𝗡𝗚 A female intern at the University of Limpopo (UL) is in a critical but stable condition following a stabbing incident at a private residence in Ga-Makanye, Mankweng, on Tuesday evening. A young male suspect appeared before the Mankweng Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday in connection with the incident. The University has commended the swift response of the institution’s Emergency Medical Services and security personnel, which resulted in the suspect’s arrest and the victim’s prompt transfer to hospital. More on: limpopochronicle.co.za/ #LimpopoChronicle

𝗣𝗢𝗟𝗢 𝗗𝗥𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝟭𝟳𝟴𝗞𝗠/𝗛 𝗢𝗡 𝗡𝟭 𝗟𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗣𝗢 A Volkswagen Polo Hatch 1.0 TSI was arrested on Wednesday morning after allegedly being caught travelling at 178km/h on the N1 near Sondela, outside Bela-Bela, Limpopo. Members of the Modimolle Traffic Unit stopped the VW Polo at approximately 06:55 before detaining the driver and taking them to Bela-Bela SAPS. The Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety has warned motorists against excessive speeding, citing its risks to road safety. #LimpopoChronicle

𝗦𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡 𝗠𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗔 𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗘𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗠𝗘𝗗 𝗜𝗡 𝗦𝗘𝗞𝗛𝗨𝗞𝗛𝗨𝗡𝗘 The Limpopo Department of Health has confirmed seven malaria cases in the Marble Hall and Moghanyaka areas of Sekhukhune District during October 2026. All seven patients have received antimalarial treatment and are recovering. Malaria is preventable and treatable, but delayed diagnosis can lead to severe illness and death. Communities across Limpopo have been urged to remain vigilant and particularly those in affected areas, are urged to: • Use mosquito repellent, especially during the evening and at night. • Wear long-sleeved clothing and long trousers when outdoors after dark. • Reduce exposure to mosquito bites during nighttime activities, including fishing and outdoor work. • Seek medical attention promptly if they develop fever, chills, headache or body aches, and inform healthcare workers that they live or work in an affected area. More on: limpopochronicle.co.za/ #LimpopoChronicle

𝗟𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗣𝗢 𝗟𝗢𝗗𝗚𝗘 𝗡𝗔𝗠𝗘𝗗 𝗦𝗔’𝗦 𝗕𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗔𝗧 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗 𝗟𝗨𝗫𝗨𝗥𝗬 𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗟 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗦 The Shekinah Lion & Game Lodge in Vaalwater, Waterberg District, Limpopo, has been recognised as South Africa’s Best Luxury Lodge at the 2026 World Luxury Hotel Awards. The awards ceremony was held at the Siam Kempinski Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand, on 24 October 2026. Established in 2006, the World Luxury Hotel Awards recognises excellence in the luxury hospitality industry, offering international recognition to establishments based on votes from guests, travellers and industry professionals. More than 300,000 international travellers participate in the annual voting process, which takes place over three weeks. More on: limpopochronicle.co.za/ #LimpopoChronicle

𝟭𝟯𝟭,𝟮𝟳𝟰 𝗩𝗘𝗛𝗜𝗖𝗟𝗘𝗦 𝗗𝗨𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗔𝗟𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗟𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗣𝗢 The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has urged motorists across the country to ensure that their vehicles are roadworthy and that all driving and vehicle documentation is valid and up to date. The call comes as a total of 2,248,795 vehicle licence discs are due to expire during November and December across the country, including 131,274 in Limpopo. The provincial breakdown of vehicle licence discs due to expire in November and December is as follows: ○Gauteng: 851,687 ○Western Cape: 374,761 ○KwaZulu-Natal: 327,014 ○Mpumalanga: 150,725 ○Eastern Cape: 150,521 ○Limpopo: 131,274 ○Free State: 107,098 ○North West: 106,663 ○Northern Cape: 49,052 #LimpopoChronicle

𝗙𝗘𝗠𝗔𝗟𝗘 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝗙𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗 𝗠𝗨𝗥𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗔𝗧 𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗜𝗡 𝗕𝗨𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗧 A 33-year-old female teacher was found murdered at her residence in Mashamothane 2, outside Burgersfort, Limpopo, on Monday. Police were alerted to the incident after the deceased’s colleagues, who are teachers at Batau High School, became concerned when she failed to report for duty and could not be reached on her The colleagues reportedly went to her residence to check on her and discovered her body at around 11:00. She was found with her hands tied behind her back with cable ties, while her body was reportedly in an advanced state of decomposition. More on: limpopochronicle.co.za/2026/… #LimpopoChronicle

𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗘𝗥 𝗠𝗢𝗚𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗞𝗪𝗘𝗡𝗔 𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗣𝗔𝗟 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗥 𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗘𝗗 𝗕𝗔𝗜𝗟 Former Mogalakwena Local Municipality Municipal Manager Morris Montego Maluleka has been denied bail by the Mokopane Magistrate’s Court. Maluleka appeared in court on Tuesday, 27 October 2026, where judgment on his bail application was delivered. The State opposed his release, with investigating officer Colonel Daniel Makuwa informing the court that Maluleka’s wife and children are residing in Dubai. Following the ruling, Maluleka was ordered to remain in custody at the Polokwane Correctional Facility pending further proceedings. His case has been postponed to Tuesday, 3 November 2026, for further investigation and court proceedings. Maluleka is facing charges of fraud, money laundering and corruption in connection with a fleet management tender awarded in 2022. The allegations relate to a tender initially valued at approximately R4 million, which was allegedly inflated to R24 million in payments to the service provider. #LimpopoChronicle

𝗣𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗦𝗘𝗘𝗞 𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗛 𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗟 𝗘𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗢𝗬𝗘𝗘 Police in Polokwane, Limpopo are appealing to the public for assistance in locating 35-year-old Sipho Phokane, who resides in Ga-Matlala, Pinky. Phokane was last seen on Thursday, 10 September 2026, at approximately 18:00, after knocking off from work at The Ranch Hotel. He has been missing since then. The clothes he was wearing at the time of his disappearance are unknown. His cellphone reportedly goes straight to voicemail. Police have conducted search operations in an effort to locate him, but these have so far been unsuccessful. Anyone with information that could assist in locating Phokane is urged to contact Sergeant Mokgadi Molope on 082 728 9831, visit the nearest police station, call Crime Stop on 08600 10111, or submit information through the MySAPS App. #LimpopoChronicle

𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗖𝗞 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗘 𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗘𝗦 𝗡𝟭 𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗛 𝗔𝗧 𝗠𝗢𝗢𝗞𝗚𝗢𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗚 A truck fire has resulted in the complete closure of the N1 North at Mookgopong, Limpopo on Monday night. The incident was reported at approximately 21:47, with motorists urged to avoid the affected stretch of road and use alternative routes where possible. The cause of the fire and whether anyone was injured have not yet been confirmed. Motorists are advised to exercise caution and follow traffic officials’ instructions until further notice. #LimpopoChronicle