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
Catalytic power of platinum, palladium being eyed for drones 
By: Martin Creamer 1st October 2026 The catalytic properties of platinum and palladium are being researched and developed as a potential source of significant upliftment for drones.... →
DA lodges IEC complaint over ANC use of government event for electioneering
1st October 2026 The Democratic Alliance in Limpopo will hand over evidence to the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) in Limpopo and lodged a complaint against... →
DA rejects parole system’s endless red tape delays, calls for reform now
1st October 2026 The DA is deeply concerned that South Africa’s parole system reform is caught in a cycle of endless delays and red-tape, and reform is not... →
The quiet erosion: What has happened to subsistence farming in South Africa?
28th September 2026 There is a gradual decline in households engaged in subsistence agriculture. What does this mean for food security and for households’ wellbeing?... →
South Africa, Zimbabwe in talks over $500m dam project
By: Bloomberg 28th September 2026 South Africa and Zimbabwe are discussing a $500-million dam project to supply water to an industrial hub near their border, according to documents... →
50 former matric learners wrongfully found guilty of group copying head to court as the Limpopo Department of Education admits to an unlawful process
23rd September 2026 Today SECTION27 will represent 50 former matric learners from Baphutheng Senior Secondary School in the Limpopo Division of the High Court in... →
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... →
