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Countering misinformation with truth, context, and accountability. en-za © 2026 SA Verified News newsroom@saverifiednews.co.za (SA Verified News) newsroom@saverifiednews.co.za (SA Verified News) Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:09:28 GMT 30 https://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification SA Verified News https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/favicon.svg https://news.saverifiednews.co.za https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/ramaphosa-to-rally-support-for-inequality-panel-at-johannesburg-summit https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/ramaphosa-to-rally-support-for-inequality-panel-at-johannesburg-summit Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:10:14 GMT SA Verified News News President Cyril Ramaphosa will address a major dialogue on inequality at Wits this week. 2026-07-13T06:17:51.000Z https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/ramaphosa-appoints-acting-police-commissioner-as-masemola-suspended https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/ramaphosa-appoints-acting-police-commissioner-as-masemola-suspended Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:53:01 GMT SA Verified News News President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed SAPS CFO Lt Gen Puleng Dimpane as acting national police commissioner after General Fannie Masemola was suspended over alleged violations of the Public Finance Management Act. 2026-04-23T14:53:01.215Z https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/dumisani-mabobo-murder-suspect-to-appear-in-court-on-friday https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/dumisani-mabobo-murder-suspect-to-appear-in-court-on-friday Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:19:02 GMT SA Verified News News Dumisani Mabobo was stabbed and killed in 2024 near the Hubyeni Shopping Complex. A suspect is set to appear in court on 17 April, with the family urging the community to stand with them. 2026-04-16T18:19:02.663Z https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/young-woman-disappears-while-visiting-sangoma-in-hlanganani https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/young-woman-disappears-while-visiting-sangoma-in-hlanganani Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:57:27 GMT SA Verified News News A 20-year-old woman has gone missing in Hlanganani after disappearing from a traditional healer’s home in the early hours of the morning. 2026-04-16T17:01:12.920Z https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/hawks-arrest-ex-municipal-legal-manager-over-r686000-tender-scandal https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/hawks-arrest-ex-municipal-legal-manager-over-r686000-tender-scandal Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:18:39 GMT SA Verified News News A Limpopo municipal official is in trouble with the Hawks after allegedly pushing through an irregular tender. The case goes back nearly a decade. 2026-04-16T15:20:52.509Z https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/suspects-flee-after-r600000-illicit-cigarette-bust-in-polokwane-chase https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/suspects-flee-after-r600000-illicit-cigarette-bust-in-polokwane-chase Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:40:16 GMT SA Verified News News Suspects fled into bushes after a high-speed chase in Polokwane, leaving behind illicit cigarettes worth R600,000. Police say investigations are ongoing and more arrests could follow. 2026-04-16T13:40:16.593Z https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/man-disappears-overnight-from-thohoyandou-home https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/man-disappears-overnight-from-thohoyandou-home Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:14:37 GMT SA Verified News News A 33-year-old man from Thohoyandou vanished overnight after going to bed, with no trace found and police now appealing for information. 2026-04-15T18:14:37.926Z https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/477-suspects-arrested-in-limpopo-during-operation-shanela https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/477-suspects-arrested-in-limpopo-during-operation-shanela Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:22:10 GMT SA Verified News News Police arrested 477 suspects across Limpopo in a week-long operation targeting violent crime, drugs and illegal activities. 2026-04-13T14:22:10.525Z https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/family-desperate-as-toddler-disappears-in-sedawa-village https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/family-desperate-as-toddler-disappears-in-sedawa-village Fri, 10 Apr 2026 21:04:25 GMT SA Verified News News A 1-year-9-month-old boy has been missing for over a week in Sedawa village near Hoedspruit. 2026-04-10T21:04:25.693Z https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/celebrities/limpopo-content-creator-the-gyad-killed-in-road-crash https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/celebrities/limpopo-content-creator-the-gyad-killed-in-road-crash Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:12:58 GMT SA Verified News Celebrities Popular Limpopo content creator Mpho “The Gyad” Netshinombelo has died after being struck by a vehicle, leaving fans and the Vhembe community in shock. 2026-04-10T12:12:59.010Z https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/celebrities/artists-pay-tribute-to-hugh-masekelas-enduring-spirit-with-memoir https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/celebrities/artists-pay-tribute-to-hugh-masekelas-enduring-spirit-with-memoir Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:33:10 GMT SA Verified News Celebrities A tribute to jazz legend Hugh Masekela is taking shape in Johannesburg, as creatives and musicians come together to honour his life on stage. 2026-04-10T11:46:51.435Z https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/six-month-hiv-prevention-injection-lands-in-sa https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/six-month-hiv-prevention-injection-lands-in-sa Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:18:38 GMT SA Verified News News The arrival of lenacapavir is expected to expand HIV prevention options and improve adherence among vulnerable groups. 2026-04-10T11:18:38.150Z https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/illegal-cross-border-bus-stopped-as-musina-crackdown-intensifies https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/illegal-cross-border-bus-stopped-as-musina-crackdown-intensifies Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:34:02 GMT SA Verified News News A cross-border bus carrying 51 passengers was impounded in Musina after being declared unroadworthy and operating illegally. 2026-04-08T07:34:02.493Z https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/five-killed-in-n1-crash-near-boekenhout https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/five-killed-in-n1-crash-near-boekenhout Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:40:41 GMT SA Verified News News Five people killed and two seriously injured in a crash on the N1 near Boekenhout. 2026-04-01T10:46:28.251Z https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/seven-arrested-in-limpopo-illegal-mining-crackdown https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/seven-arrested-in-limpopo-illegal-mining-crackdown Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:05:50 GMT SA Verified News News Seven men arrested during a crackdown on illegal chrome mining in Limpopo. 2026-04-01T10:05:50.462Z https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/crash-closes-northbound-lane-on-n1-near-mookgopong https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/crash-closes-northbound-lane-on-n1-near-mookgopong Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:44:34 GMT SA Verified News News Two vehicles collided on the N1 near Mookgopong, forcing the closure of the northbound lane and causing traffic delays as authorities manage the scene. 2026-04-01T08:44:34.982Z https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/lephalale-tavern-stabbing-ends-in-seven-year-jail-term https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/lephalale-tavern-stabbing-ends-in-seven-year-jail-term Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:09:41 GMT SA Verified News News A Lephalale man has been jailed for seven years after stabbing a 21-year-old at a tavern following a minor altercation. 2026-04-01T07:09:41.119Z https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/gauteng-orders-independent-probe-after-learner-dies-in-wall-collapse https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/gauteng-orders-independent-probe-after-learner-dies-in-wall-collapse Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:36:52 GMT SA Verified News News Eight-year-old Lwazi Motuse died after a wall collapsed at a Daveyton school. Authorities have ordered an independent investigation. 2026-03-30T16:36:52.298Z https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/east-london-protest-over-foreign-kingship-claims https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/east-london-protest-over-foreign-kingship-claims Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:22:27 GMT SA Verified News News Residents in East London have taken to the streets following reports of a foreign kingship being recognised in the area, sparking tensions and calls for clarity. 2026-03-30T13:25:46.880Z https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/four-arrested-in-limpopo-with-stolen-car-firearm-wildlife-carcass https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/four-arrested-in-limpopo-with-stolen-car-firearm-wildlife-carcass Sat, 28 Mar 2026 18:06:02 GMT SA Verified News News Police arrested four men in Hoedspruit after a chase on the R36. A suspected stolen vehicle, firearm and a porcupine carcass were found. 2026-03-28T18:07:08.512Z https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/r160-million-counterfeit-goods-seized-as-saps-shuts-down-joburg-factory https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/r160-million-counterfeit-goods-seized-as-saps-shuts-down-joburg-factory Sat, 28 Mar 2026 16:22:01 GMT SA Verified News News Police have seized counterfeit goods worth more than R160 million across South Africa, including shutting down a manufacturing plant hidden inside a Johannesburg medical building. 2026-03-28T16:22:01.326Z https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/mkhwanazi-set-to-continue-as-kzn-police-commissioner https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/mkhwanazi-set-to-continue-as-kzn-police-commissioner Sat, 28 Mar 2026 14:14:02 GMT SA Verified News News Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi is expected to remain in charge of policing in KwaZulu-Natal as his five-year contract renewal process is under way. 2026-03-28T16:07:37.260Z https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/fake-plates-quick-escape-police-hunt-petrol-station-theft-suspects https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/fake-plates-quick-escape-police-hunt-petrol-station-theft-suspects Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:24:58 GMT SA Verified News News Police are searching for four suspects who allegedly used false number plates to steal a cellphone from a Haenertsburg filling station. 2026-03-27T10:24:58.461Z https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/celebrities/rumours-of-david-sebes-death-are-false-says-fellow-actor https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/celebrities/rumours-of-david-sebes-death-are-false-says-fellow-actor Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:26:02 GMT SA Verified News Celebrities False rumours about Muvhango actor David Sebe’s death spread rapidly on social media, but fellow actor Gabriel Temudzani says he is alive and well. 2026-03-26T09:26:02.182Z https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/limpopo-woman-jailed-for-seven-years-for-setting-ex-boyfriends-house-alight https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/limpopo-woman-jailed-for-seven-years-for-setting-ex-boyfriends-house-alight Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:41:58 GMT SA Verified News News Meriam Tutje (27) was sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment for arson after setting her ex-boyfriend’s house alight in Villa Nora. 2026-03-25T19:41:58.988Z https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/madimbo-flood-hit-learners-to-receive-school-shoes https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/madimbo-flood-hit-learners-to-receive-school-shoes Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:23:07 GMT SA Verified News News More than 100 pairs of school shoes will be distributed to flood-affected learners in Madimbo, Vhembe. 2026-03-25T18:23:07.932Z https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/mashiane-jailed-20-years-for-brutal-malipsdrift-funeral-parlour-robbery https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/mashiane-jailed-20-years-for-brutal-malipsdrift-funeral-parlour-robbery Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:28:16 GMT SA Verified News News Court hears of shooting, rapes and assaults during funeral parlour attack. 2026-03-25T04:28:16.670Z https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/12-senior-police-officers-arrested-over-medicare-24-tender https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/12-senior-police-officers-arrested-over-medicare-24-tender Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:55:41 GMT SA Verified News News A former senior employee of businessman Vusi “Cat” Matlala has allegedly been arrested as part of the Medicare 24 tender corruption case involving senior police officers. 2026-03-24T19:55:42.175Z https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/sabc-journalist-natasha-phiris-suspension-over-r500-payment-raises-questions-about-low-pay-in-journalism https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/sabc-journalist-natasha-phiris-suspension-over-r500-payment-raises-questions-about-low-pay-in-journalism Mon, 23 Mar 2026 21:07:56 GMT SA Verified News News Testimony at the Madlanga Commission has led to the suspension of an SABC journalist and renewed debate about newsroom conditions. 2026-03-23T21:07:57.630Z https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/immigration-offences-top-743-arrests-in-limpopo-crackdown https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/immigration-offences-top-743-arrests-in-limpopo-crackdown Mon, 23 Mar 2026 06:56:07 GMT SA Verified News News Nearly 200 arrests linked to immigration violations as police shut down illegal liquor outlets and intensify stop-and-search operations across Limpopo. 2026-03-23T06:56:07.588Z https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/three-dead-in-r81-head-on-crash-in-limpopo https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/three-dead-in-r81-head-on-crash-in-limpopo Sat, 21 Mar 2026 15:11:03 GMT SA Verified News News Three people died and one was critically injured in a head-on crash on the R81 near Kotishing, with one vehicle burnt and a lane closed to traffic. 2026-03-21T15:11:04.029Z https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/community-stories/miss-face-of-courageous-finalist-ndivhuwo-rises-above-hardship https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/community-stories/miss-face-of-courageous-finalist-ndivhuwo-rises-above-hardship Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:48:31 GMT SA Verified News Community Stories From walking long distances to school to becoming a pageant finalist, Ndivhuwo Mukumela is turning hardship into purpose. 2026-03-20T09:48:32.032Z https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/truck-overturns-on-n1-near-louis-trichardt-motorists-warned-of-delays https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/truck-overturns-on-n1-near-louis-trichardt-motorists-warned-of-delays Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:32:28 GMT SA Verified News News A truck overturned on the N1 between Louis Trichardt and Musina, causing traffic disruptions. 2026-03-20T07:32:28.761Z https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/pressure-mounts-for-arrests-in-r45-million-customs-fraud-probe https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/pressure-mounts-for-arrests-in-r45-million-customs-fraud-probe Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:00:02 GMT SA Verified News News A customs corruption probe linked to R45 million in under-declared income has sparked calls for arrests, with pressure mounting on authorities to act swiftly. 2026-03-18T16:00:02.955Z https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/nzhelele-mechanic-turns-entrepreneur-builds-two-businesses-amid-unemployment https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/nzhelele-mechanic-turns-entrepreneur-builds-two-businesses-amid-unemployment Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:17:37 GMT SA Verified News News A 28-year-old from Nzhelele is building two businesses after struggling to find work, turning unemployment into opportunity. 2026-03-18T09:17:37.456Z https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/middle-letaba-dam-overflows-but-many-limpopo-villages-still-have-no-water https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/middle-letaba-dam-overflows-but-many-limpopo-villages-still-have-no-water Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:00:31 GMT SA Verified News News The Middle Letaba Dam is overflowing for the first time in 26 years after heavy rains in Limpopo. But while visitors gather to witness the rare sight, many communities across the province still rely on fountains, boreholes and water deliveries as taps run dry. 2026-03-16T19:00:31.241Z https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/flooding-forces-school-closures-in-vhembe-and-mopani https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/flooding-forces-school-closures-in-vhembe-and-mopani Sun, 15 Mar 2026 17:32:08 GMT SA Verified News News Heavy rains have forced the temporary closure of schools in Vhembe and Mopani districts after flooded roads and damaged infrastructure raised safety concerns for learners and teachers. 2026-03-15T17:32:08.757Z https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/sports/match-at-malamulele-stadium-called-off-after-heavy-rain https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/sports/match-at-malamulele-stadium-called-off-after-heavy-rain Sun, 15 Mar 2026 10:34:51 GMT SA Verified News Sports The pitch at Malamulele Stadium was left waterlogged after continuous rain, forcing officials to call off the Gomora United match following a morning inspection 2026-03-15T10:34:51.446Z https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/learners-from-hlaluko-secondary-school-in-gandlanani-village-near-malamulele-risk-their-lives-crossing-a-flooded-river-every-day-to-get-to-class https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/learners-from-hlaluko-secondary-school-in-gandlanani-village-near-malamulele-risk-their-lives-crossing-a-flooded-river-every-day-to-get-to-class Sun, 15 Mar 2026 05:46:03 GMT SA Verified News News Learners from Hlaluko Secondary School in Gandlanani village near Malamulele risk their lives crossing a flooded river every day to get to class. 2026-03-15T05:46:03.702Z https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/south-africa-is-bleeding-to-death-and-its-because-of-guns https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/south-africa-is-bleeding-to-death-and-its-because-of-guns Sat, 14 Mar 2026 20:05:23 GMT SA Verified News News It’s time to treat gun violence as a public health crisis 2026-03-14T20:05:23.571Z https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/watch-family-demands-reopening-of-prophet-fumani-rambau-death-case https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/watch-family-demands-reopening-of-prophet-fumani-rambau-death-case Sat, 14 Mar 2026 07:57:41 GMT SA Verified News News Footage allegedly linked to the death of Prophet Fumani Rambau has surfaced as his family calls for the case to be reopened. The issue comes amid growing concern about violent crime in Elim. 2026-03-14T07:57:41.262Z https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/elim-residents-march-to-police-station-to-demand-action-on-violent-crime https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/elim-residents-march-to-police-station-to-demand-action-on-violent-crime Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:13:12 GMT SA Verified News News The march follows the murder of 38-year-old Glen Nkuna. 2026-03-13T15:13:12.892Z https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/three-suspects-get-bail-after-police-find-tortoises-and-animal-skins-in-polokwane https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/three-suspects-get-bail-after-police-find-tortoises-and-animal-skins-in-polokwane Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:17:22 GMT SA Verified News News Three men accused of illegally possessing protected wildlife species, including leopard tortoises and big cat skins, have been granted bail of R10,000 each after appearing in the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court. 2026-03-11T14:17:22.385Z https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/police-uncovers-fake-goods-worth-r80-million-in-limpopo https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/police-uncovers-fake-goods-worth-r80-million-in-limpopo Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:00:13 GMT SA Verified News News Fake goods worth about R80 million were confiscated during a police operation in Musina and Thohoyandou. 2026-03-11T11:00:13.734Z https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/broos-announces-preliminary-bafana-bafana-squad-for-panama-friendlies https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/broos-announces-preliminary-bafana-bafana-squad-for-panama-friendlies Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:37:07 GMT SA Verified News News Hugo Broos has named a preliminary Bafana Bafana squad for international friendly matches against Panama to be played in Durban and Cape Town later this month. 2026-03-09T16:37:07.708Z https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/lerule-ramakhanya-urges-action-on-womens-safety-and-economic-empowerment https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/lerule-ramakhanya-urges-action-on-womens-safety-and-economic-empowerment Sun, 08 Mar 2026 14:09:19 GMT SA Verified News News MEC Mavhungu Lerule-Ramakhanya, speaking on behalf of Premier Phophi Ramathuba, calls for stronger economic opportunities and protection for women during International Women’s Day in Maruleng. 2026-03-08T14:09:20.195Z https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/sports/unbeaten-at-the-house-of-pain-gomora-praise-malamulele-fans-after-upington-stalemate https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/sports/unbeaten-at-the-house-of-pain-gomora-praise-malamulele-fans-after-upington-stalemate Sun, 08 Mar 2026 08:43:03 GMT SA Verified News Sports Gomora United remain unbeaten at Malamulele Stadium after a 1–1 draw with Upington City, as passionate local supporters again turned the venue into a fortress. 2026-03-08T08:43:03.421Z https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/sports/gomora-united-mobilises-support-at-malamulele-schools-ahead-of-upington-city-clash https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/sports/gomora-united-mobilises-support-at-malamulele-schools-ahead-of-upington-city-clash Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:00:55 GMT SA Verified News Sports Gomora United players visited Malamulele Secondary School and Vhembe TVET College to inspire young people and mobilise community support ahead of their Motsepe Foundation Championship match. 2026-03-06T12:00:55.653Z https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/girlfriend-killed-while-trying-to-end-abusive-relationship-botlokwa-man-gets-20-years https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/girlfriend-killed-while-trying-to-end-abusive-relationship-botlokwa-man-gets-20-years Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:42:18 GMT SA Verified News News A 48-year-old man has been sentenced by the Polokwane High Court after repeatedly stabbing his girlfriend when she tried to end their relationship. 2026-03-06T11:42:19.103Z https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/unions-call-for-cameras-inside-cigarette-factories-to-monitor-production https://news.saverifiednews.co.za/news/unions-call-for-cameras-inside-cigarette-factories-to-monitor-production Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:36:37 GMT SA Verified News News Trade unions are backing calls for surveillance cameras inside cigarette factories to monitor production and curb illicit tobacco trade. 2026-03-05T15:36:37.768Z