Limpopo
Limpopo is a province of South Africa, situated in the far north of the country. Its capital is Polokwane. The province shares international borders with Botswana, Zimbabwe and Mozambique, making it a strategic gateway for regional trade and cross-border economic activity. Limpopo's economy is anchored in mining, agriculture and tourism. The province is rich in mineral resources, including platinum-group metals, chrome, coal, diamonds and copper, and hosts significant mining operations in the Bushveld Complex. Agriculture is dominated by subtropical and citrus fruit production, particularly in the Letsitele and Tzaneen areas, as well as livestock farming and game ranching. Tourism centres on the southern portion of the Kruger National Park and numerous private game reserves. Limpopo is one of South Africa's least urbanised and most rural provinces, with a population heavily reliant on subsistence farming and remittances. Infrastructure development, water scarcity and unemployment remain persistent challenges. The province plays an important role in South Africa's agricultural exports, particularly citrus destined for European and Asian markets.
Limpopo Updates
Exciting Mogalakwena mine has 300-year-plus resource life, Valterra Platinum highlights 
By: Martin Creamer 16th September 2026 There is no argument that the Mogalakwena platinum group metals (PGM) mine in South Africa’s Limpopo province is “definitely” the PGM mining... →
RISE Mzansi: Makashule Gana: Address by RISE Mzansi Chief Organiser, during the flighting of Local Government Posters in Parkview, Johannesburg (16/09/2026)
16th September 2026 We are tired of conveying our condolences; women are tired of doing everything to keep safe. We need a reset in our society; we need to restore our... →
Eskom RT&D Centre positioned as engine for energy innovation, industrialisation
By: Lumkile Nkomfe 2nd September 2026 State-owned power utility Eskom’s Research, Testing and Development (RT&D) Centre, in Rosherville, Johannesburg, is being positioned as a critical... →
IFP unveils Mkhuleko Hlengwa as eThekwini mayoral candidate
By: Thabi Shomolekae 31st August 2026 The IFP has officially declared its readiness for the upcoming 2026 local government elections, announcing Mkhuleko Hlengwa as its mayoral... →
Ramaphosa honours SCA's Judge Mokgohloa with official funeral
By: Thabi Shomolekae 28th August 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a Category 2 Special Official Funeral to honour the late Supreme Court of Appeal Judge, Justice Fikile... →
Ramaphosa declares special official category 2 for Justice Fikile Eunice Mokgohloa
28th August 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared that the late Justice Fikile Eunice Mokgohloa will be honoured with a Special Official Funeral Category 2... →
Exxaro driving modernisation, reviewing what mine of future could look like
By: Martin Creamer 26th August 2026 South Africa’s Exxaro Resources is reviewing what the mine of the future could look like amid a modernisation drive, Exxaro CEO Ben Magara pointed... →
South African miners accelerate shift to renewable power to cut Eskom reliance
By: Reuters 26th August 2026 South Africa's mining firms are accelerating investment in renewable energy as they seek to diversify power sources, cut costs and meet... →
New ‘Construction Book’ features 110 projects for procurement in next 12 to 18 months
By: Terence Creamer 25th August 2026 The third edition of South Africa’s ‘Construction Book’, which lists 110 infrastructure projects that are expected to enter procurement over the... →
Transnet puts Carlton Centre, golf courses up for sale alongside 12 other properties
By: Schalk Burger 25th August 2026 State-owned freight operator Transnet has invited requests for proposals (RFPs) for 15 noncore properties, including the Carlton Centre, in... →
