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𝗟𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗣𝗢 𝗙𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗗𝗦 Parents in Riba Cross, London outside Burgersfort in Limpopo say flooding and the lack of a bridge continue to endanger children travelling to school. With no safe crossing, learners are forced to navigate overflowing water daily. The community says repeated appeals for help have gone unanswered and is now calling on authorities, mining companies, or any stakeholders to urgently provide scholar transport or build a temporary bridge to ensure learners’ safety. #LimpopoChronicle

𝗟𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗣𝗢 𝗙𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗗𝗦 Parents in Riba Cross, London outside Burgersfort in Limpopo say flooding and the lack of a bridge continue to endanger children travelling to school. With no safe crossing, learners are forced to navigate overflowing water daily. The community says repeated appeals for help have gone unanswered and is now calling on authorities, mining companies, or any stakeholders to urgently provide scholar transport or build a temporary bridge to ensure learners’ safety. #LimpopoChronicle

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𝗧𝗭𝗔𝗡𝗘𝗘𝗡 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗖𝗘𝗗 𝗧𝗢 𝗕𝗨𝗜𝗟𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗜𝗥 𝗢𝗪𝗡 𝗕𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗚𝗘 The communities of Mugwazeni and Akanani villages in the Greater Tzaneen Municipality, Limpopo, have resorted to building a bridge themselves due to unsafe routes for school-going children. Mugwazeni village alone reportedly has approximately 2,000 school-going children who are affected by the lack of safe access. Residents travelling to work are also forced to use unsafe routes. Residents have now started sourcing building materials from their own homes, including cement, bricks, and wire, as well as manual labour. More on: #LimpopoChronicle

𝗧𝗭𝗔𝗡𝗘𝗘𝗡 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗖𝗘𝗗 𝗧𝗢 𝗕𝗨𝗜𝗟𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗜𝗥 𝗢𝗪𝗡 𝗕𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗚𝗘 The communities of Mugwazeni and Akanani villages in the Greater Tzaneen Municipality, Limpopo, have resorted to building a bridge themselves due to unsafe routes for school-going children. Mugwazeni village alone reportedly has approximately 2,000 school-going children who are affected by the lack of safe access. Residents travelling to work are also forced to use unsafe routes. Residents have now started sourcing building materials from their own homes, including cement, bricks, and wire, as well as manual labour. More on: #LimpopoChronicle

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𝗕𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗚𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗔𝗣𝗦𝗘𝗗 𝗢𝗡 𝗥𝟰𝟬 𝗡𝗘𝗔𝗥 𝗣𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗥𝗪𝗔 A bridge has collapsed on the R40 outside Phalaborwa, Mopani District in Limpopo causing major disruption to traffic. Motorists are urged to avoid the area and use alternative routes until further notice. #LimpopoChronicle

𝗕𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗚𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗔𝗣𝗦𝗘𝗗 𝗢𝗡 𝗥𝟰𝟬 𝗡𝗘𝗔𝗥 𝗣𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗥𝗪𝗔 A bridge has collapsed on the R40 outside Phalaborwa, Mopani District in Limpopo causing major disruption to traffic. Motorists are urged to avoid the area and use alternative routes until further notice. #LimpopoChronicle

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𝗡𝟭 𝗟𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗣𝗢 𝗞𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗦𝗞𝗢𝗣 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗭𝗔 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖 Traffic is beginning to pile up on the N1 southbound at Kranskop Plaza in Limpopo as motorists make their way back to Gauteng following the Easter holidays. Road users are urged to plan their trips in advance, remain patient, exercise caution, and adhere to all traffic regulations. #LimpopoChronicle

𝗡𝟭 𝗟𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗣𝗢 𝗞𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗦𝗞𝗢𝗣 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗭𝗔 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖 Traffic is beginning to pile up on the N1 southbound at Kranskop Plaza in Limpopo as motorists make their way back to Gauteng following the Easter holidays. Road users are urged to plan their trips in advance, remain patient, exercise caution, and adhere to all traffic regulations. #LimpopoChronicle

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𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗖𝗨𝗘 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗕𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗢𝗡𝗘𝗗 The emergency services team have abandoned the search and rescue operation for the bakkie that was swept away attempting to cross the flooded Tswinga Bridge in the Vhembe District, Limpopo on Saturday afternoon. A Bakkie with Somali nationals inside was carrying stock when it tried to cross the waterlogged bridge en route to deliver stock to a local supermarket when the incident occurred. Police search-and-rescue divers responded swiftly to begin a search operation. However, the operation has since been abandoned and will resume on Sunday. Some stock items were spotted floating at the river back at a pond downstream, not too far from where the car was swept away. #LimpopoChronicle

𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗖𝗨𝗘 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗕𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗢𝗡𝗘𝗗 The emergency services team have abandoned the search and rescue operation for the bakkie that was swept away attempting to cross the flooded Tswinga Bridge in the Vhembe District, Limpopo on Saturday afternoon. A Bakkie with Somali nationals inside was carrying stock when it tried to cross the waterlogged bridge en route to deliver stock to a local supermarket when the incident occurred. Police search-and-rescue divers responded swiftly to begin a search operation. However, the operation has since been abandoned and will resume on Sunday. Some stock items were spotted floating at the river back at a pond downstream, not too far from where the car was swept away. #LimpopoChronicle

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𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗢𝗡 𝗡𝟭 𝗟𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗣𝗢 𝗡𝗘𝗔𝗥 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗘𝗫 𝗚𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗚𝗘 A serious accident has occurred on the N1 southbound in Limpopo, between Ysterberg and the Caltex Garage. Motorists are advised to expect major delays in the area. Preliminary reports indicate that a vehicle lost control due to wet road conditions and collided head-on with another vehicle. A total of four vehicles were involved in the crash. Two people sustained injuries, one is seriously injured, while another is in a critical condition. Emergency services, including an ambulance and an EMS helicopter, are currently on the scene, with preparations underway to airlift the injured. The road has been temporarily closed to traffic, and officers from the Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety are on site managing traffic and conducting point duty. Motorists are urged to exercise caution and consider alternative routes where possible. #ChronicleNews

𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗢𝗡 𝗡𝟭 𝗟𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗣𝗢 𝗡𝗘𝗔𝗥 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗘𝗫 𝗚𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗚𝗘 A serious accident has occurred on the N1 southbound in Limpopo, between Ysterberg and the Caltex Garage. Motorists are advised to expect major delays in the area. Preliminary reports indicate that a vehicle lost control due to wet road conditions and collided head-on with another vehicle. A total of four vehicles were involved in the crash. Two people sustained injuries, one is seriously injured, while another is in a critical condition. Emergency services, including an ambulance and an EMS helicopter, are currently on the scene, with preparations underway to airlift the injured. The road has been temporarily closed to traffic, and officers from the Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety are on site managing traffic and conducting point duty. Motorists are urged to exercise caution and consider alternative routes where possible. #ChronicleNews

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𝗘𝗠𝗦 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗢𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗟 𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗔𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗗 𝗪𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗘 𝗗𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗣𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗜𝗡 𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗡𝗜𝗟𝗧𝗢𝗡 Limpopo Emergency Medical Service personnel were attacked while the official vehicle was stoned by a section of unruly community members, while they were en route to drop off a renal patient in Ntwane village, Dennilton on Wednesday. On their return to the hospital, the personnel encountered a group of people from a tavern along the road who violently attacked them and opened the doors of the moving vehicle. The Department of Health in Limpopo has condemned the incident. "As a department, we are both appalled and deeply disappointed by this incident. We urge all communities to reject such behavior, and we demand that those responsible face the full force of the law. Our personnel must be able to operate freely and safely while responding to emergencies so they can effectively assist the community members who rely on Emergency Services." #ChronicleNews

𝗘𝗠𝗦 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗢𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗟 𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗔𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗗 𝗪𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗘 𝗗𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗣𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗜𝗡 𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗡𝗜𝗟𝗧𝗢𝗡 Limpopo Emergency Medical Service personnel were attacked while the official vehicle was stoned by a section of unruly community members, while they were en route to drop off a renal patient in Ntwane village, Dennilton on Wednesday. On their return to the hospital, the personnel encountered a group of people from a tavern along the road who violently attacked them and opened the doors of the moving vehicle. The Department of Health in Limpopo has condemned the incident. "As a department, we are both appalled and deeply disappointed by this incident. We urge all communities to reject such behavior, and we demand that those responsible face the full force of the law. Our personnel must be able to operate freely and safely while responding to emergencies so they can effectively assist the community members who rely on Emergency Services." #ChronicleNews

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𝗠𝗔𝗬𝗢𝗥 𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗔𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗗 𝗕𝗬 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗟𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗣𝗢 Mayor of Lepelle Nkumpi Local Municipality in Limpopo, Meriam Molala had to be escorted by bouncers from angry community members during an IDP Meeting Roadshow in Lebowakgomo Block F on Wednesday. The residents accuse the mayor and his council of poor service delivery, corruption, maladministration and nepotism. Security personnel had to rescue the Mayor from the angry community members who were throwing stones at her. Although the security fired shots at community members, no fatalities were reported. #ChronicleNews

𝗠𝗔𝗬𝗢𝗥 𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗔𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗗 𝗕𝗬 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗟𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗣𝗢 Mayor of Lepelle Nkumpi Local Municipality in Limpopo, Meriam Molala had to be escorted by bouncers from angry community members during an IDP Meeting Roadshow in Lebowakgomo Block F on Wednesday. The residents accuse the mayor and his council of poor service delivery, corruption, maladministration and nepotism. Security personnel had to rescue the Mayor from the angry community members who were throwing stones at her. Although the security fired shots at community members, no fatalities were reported. #ChronicleNews

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𝗡𝟭 𝗟𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗣𝗢 𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗛𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞 𝗧𝗢 𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗟 The Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety has confirmed that southbound traffic on the N1 towards Modimolle has returned to normal after motorists had illegally occupied all four lanes in one direction. Between 10:00 and 11:00, motorists occupied all four lanes causing heavy delays, but traffic is now flowing freely. However, there is still heavy traffic heading towards Gauteng as holidaymakers continue their return journey. Drivers are reminded to exercise patience, observe speed limits, avoid using cell phones while driving, and maintain safe distances. #LimpopoChronicle

𝗡𝟭 𝗟𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗣𝗢 𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗛𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞 𝗧𝗢 𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗟 The Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety has confirmed that southbound traffic on the N1 towards Modimolle has returned to normal after motorists had illegally occupied all four lanes in one direction. Between 10:00 and 11:00, motorists occupied all four lanes causing heavy delays, but traffic is now flowing freely. However, there is still heavy traffic heading towards Gauteng as holidaymakers continue their return journey. Drivers are reminded to exercise patience, observe speed limits, avoid using cell phones while driving, and maintain safe distances. #LimpopoChronicle

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𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗪𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗪𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗡 Women took part in the Musangwe Official Championship [MOC] at Tshifudi Stadium in the Vhembe District, Limpopo. The championship, hosted by the MOC, was staged during Heritage Month celebrations. 🎥: Musangwe Official Championship #ChronicleNews

𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗪𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗪𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗡 Women took part in the Musangwe Official Championship [MOC] at Tshifudi Stadium in the Vhembe District, Limpopo. The championship, hosted by the MOC, was staged during Heritage Month celebrations. 🎥: Musangwe Official Championship #ChronicleNews

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𝗩𝗘𝗛𝗜𝗖𝗟𝗘 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗕𝗢𝗗𝗬 𝗙𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗 𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗦𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗔 𝗙𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗗 𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧 Rescue teams have successfully recovered the vehicle that was swept away by floodwaters at the Tswinga Bridge, outside Thohoyandou, nine days ago. However, authorities have confirmed that none of the victims were found inside the car, raising further concern that they may have been carried away by strong river currents. Search teams continued combing the river and surrounding areas throughout the day, extending the search beyond the bridge area. It is further said one of the victims has been found. Details surrounding where and how he was discovered are still being confirmed by officials. #LimpopoChronicle

𝗩𝗘𝗛𝗜𝗖𝗟𝗘 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗕𝗢𝗗𝗬 𝗙𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗 𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗦𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗔 𝗙𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗗 𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧 Rescue teams have successfully recovered the vehicle that was swept away by floodwaters at the Tswinga Bridge, outside Thohoyandou, nine days ago. However, authorities have confirmed that none of the victims were found inside the car, raising further concern that they may have been carried away by strong river currents. Search teams continued combing the river and surrounding areas throughout the day, extending the search beyond the bridge area. It is further said one of the victims has been found. Details surrounding where and how he was discovered are still being confirmed by officials. #LimpopoChronicle

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𝗘𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 The Polokwane Municipality has begun with the process of demolishing illegal structures along Matlala Road on the farms between Extension 76 and Bloedrivier Bridge [Juju Valley Estate]. The Municipality had previously warned against illegal occupation at the privately owned land. Meanwhile, one resident was reportedly shot and killed during the eviction this morning. However, the details regarding the shooting are still unknown. #ChronicleNews

𝗘𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 The Polokwane Municipality has begun with the process of demolishing illegal structures along Matlala Road on the farms between Extension 76 and Bloedrivier Bridge [Juju Valley Estate]. The Municipality had previously warned against illegal occupation at the privately owned land. Meanwhile, one resident was reportedly shot and killed during the eviction this morning. However, the details regarding the shooting are still unknown. #ChronicleNews

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𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗩𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗘𝗥 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗠 𝗜𝗡 𝗠𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗠𝗨𝗟𝗘𝗟𝗘 The Provincial Commissioner of police in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe has called for calm following demonstration incidents in Malamulele this week following the brutal murder of a 20-year-old and rape of his 17-year-old sister by unknown suspects at B2 extension on Sunday. Residents of Malamulele presented a memorandum to the Police on Thursday during a peaceful march. Among other things, the residents are concerned about their safety due to undocumented foreign nationals living within the communities. One foreign national was killed during a mob attack on Wednesday night after four people suspected of being responsible for the horrific murder incident were attacked. The Provincial Commissioner has appealed to the community to work with the police. #ChronicleNews

𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗩𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗘𝗥 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗠 𝗜𝗡 𝗠𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗠𝗨𝗟𝗘𝗟𝗘 The Provincial Commissioner of police in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe has called for calm following demonstration incidents in Malamulele this week following the brutal murder of a 20-year-old and rape of his 17-year-old sister by unknown suspects at B2 extension on Sunday. Residents of Malamulele presented a memorandum to the Police on Thursday during a peaceful march. Among other things, the residents are concerned about their safety due to undocumented foreign nationals living within the communities. One foreign national was killed during a mob attack on Wednesday night after four people suspected of being responsible for the horrific murder incident were attacked. The Provincial Commissioner has appealed to the community to work with the police. #ChronicleNews

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𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗥𝟳𝟭 𝗠𝗔𝗚𝗢𝗘𝗕𝗔𝗦𝗞𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗙 𝗗𝗨𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗚𝗔𝗦 𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗖𝗞 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 Motorists are advised that the R71 Magoebaskloof Road, Limpopo, will be closed until further notice. This follows an incident earlier on Wednesday involving a truck transporting gas cylinders, which resulted in multiple explosions along the route. Law enforcement agencies are currently on-site to assess the situation and ensure public safety. 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗨𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘀: Please avoid using the R71 Magoebaskloof at this time. Road users are advised to make use of alternative routes until authorities declare the road safe for travel. #ChronicleNews

𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗥𝟳𝟭 𝗠𝗔𝗚𝗢𝗘𝗕𝗔𝗦𝗞𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗙 𝗗𝗨𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗚𝗔𝗦 𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗖𝗞 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 Motorists are advised that the R71 Magoebaskloof Road, Limpopo, will be closed until further notice. This follows an incident earlier on Wednesday involving a truck transporting gas cylinders, which resulted in multiple explosions along the route. Law enforcement agencies are currently on-site to assess the situation and ensure public safety. 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗨𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘀: Please avoid using the R71 Magoebaskloof at this time. Road users are advised to make use of alternative routes until authorities declare the road safe for travel. #ChronicleNews

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𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 Traffic on the N1 in Waterberg District, Limpopo towards Gauteng is currently heavy but moving. Motorists are advised to exercise caution and patience while on the road. To ensure a safe journey, please buckle up, avoid distractions, and maintain a safe following distance. 📹: Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety. #ChronicleNews

𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 Traffic on the N1 in Waterberg District, Limpopo towards Gauteng is currently heavy but moving. Motorists are advised to exercise caution and patience while on the road. To ensure a safe journey, please buckle up, avoid distractions, and maintain a safe following distance. 📹: Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety. #ChronicleNews

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