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Polokwane

Polokwane is the capital city of Limpopo province in South Africa and serves as the administrative and economic hub of the province. The city has a population of approximately 130 000 within its municipal boundaries, with the greater metropolitan area home to more than 600 000 residents. Polokwane is situated in the north-eastern part of South Africa, roughly 300 km north of Johannesburg, and lies at an elevation of about 1 310 m above sea level. The city's economy is anchored by government administration, mining support services, agriculture, retail and light manufacturing. It is a key service centre for the surrounding platinum, chrome and coal mining districts, as well as for commercial farming operations producing citrus, vegetables and livestock. Polokwane is home to the University of Limpopo and serves as a transport and logistics node, with road and rail links connecting South Africa to Zimbabwe and Botswana. The city's infrastructure includes Polokwane International Airport, which handles domestic flights and occasional regional services. Polokwane was known as Pietersburg until 2005, when it was renamed to reflect the area's pre-colonial Sotho heritage. The city gained international attention in 2007 when it hosted the African National Congress's national conference, and in 2010 it was one of the host cities for the FIFA World Cup.

Polokwane News


Working together for good: Engen and Valterra Platinum support education in Limpopo
Working together for good: Engen and Valterra Platinum support education in Limpopo
18th May 2026

Engen and Valterra Platinum have joined forces to support learners across five schools in Limpopo, demonstrating a shared commitment to education and community upliftment. The Back-to-School Winter... 


FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA expands local footprint with new Polokwane branch, boosting support for Limpopo industries
7th May 2026

FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA has announced the opening of a new branch in Polokwane, marking a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing expansion strategy and reinforcing its commitment to... 


Ferroglobe smelter
Ferroglobe may halt operations if not afforded reduced electricity tariffs
30th March 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Silicon metal and ferroalloys producer Ferroglobe South Africa has warned that it may be forced to stop operations at all its facilities owing to a prolonged and unprecedented escalation in... 


 Duane Roothman, VP of the Forestry division at Sappi Southern Africa
Duane Roothman
27th March 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This week we profile Duane Roothman, VP of the Forestry division at Sappi Southern Africa, a manufacturer of wood-fibre-based renewable materials such as pulp, paper, packaging and biomaterials... 


Fidelity SecureFire private fire protection service
Private fire response network continues roll-out
26th March 2026

Subscription-based private fire response network Fidelity SecureFire has expanded operations to George in the Western Cape. The initiative was started in Gauteng in 2023 and has been rolled out... 


Fidelity SecureFire rolls out in George to strengthen Fire Response across South Africa
2nd March 2026

Fidelity Services Group is proud to announce that as part of its national roll out, Fidelity SecureFire, South Africa’s leading subscription-based private fire response network, is now live in... 


Valterra Platinum CEO Craig Miller
Jameson cells ringing efficiency bells at Valterra Platinum
26th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The two words, Jameson and cells, came up several times during Valterra Platinum’s information-packed presentation of excellent 2025 financial results, owing to these cells ringing many efficiency... 


SA-UK partnership aims to strengthen municipal water security in South Africa
6th February 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

A new UK-South African partnership has been established to strengthen municipal water security and reduce water losses across South Africa. The strategic partnership between the New Partnership for... 


DRDGOLD'S Ergo solar platform on Gauteg's East Rand.
DRDGOLD concludes renewable energy supply agreement with NOA
23rd January 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed surface gold mining company DRDGOLD has, through its wholly owned Ergo subsidiary, disposed of its 100% interest in Stellar Energy Solutions to NOA Group Assets... 


An image of Mike Muller
Municipal failures undermine water supply
16th January 2026

South Africa’s extensive water management capabilities continue to underpin the country’s major urban and industrial centres. Large river systems are managed to provide reliable and predictable... 


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