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Zawya
6 hours ago
- Business
- Zawya
South Africa's Leeuwfontein Crossing: Limpopo's newest retail development
Retail developers McCormick Property Development (MPD) have launched their 88th retail development in Leeuwfontein, Marble Hall, Limpopo. In an ode to the original MPD developments opened between 1983 and 2008, Leeuwfontein Crossing boasts the signature 'Umhlanga Wave' blue roof that was synonymous with MPD developments of old. Thoroughly modernised to reflect current retail demands and expectations, Leeuwfontein Crossing pays homage to where it all began while giving a clear indication of just how bright the future of retail is. 'It was a moment to pause and reflect when the architects presented their colour palette for this development,' explains MD of MPD, Jason McCormick. 'A complete coincidence, but it brought home the legacy of where we started to just how far we have come when developing retail.' Designed by Living Planet Architects, Leeuwfontein Crossing is a small community centre of just under 10,000m2 with 28 stores, anchored by Shoprite. It has been built with expansion in mind, with additional planned GLA already worked into the first phase footprint. The tenant mix includes Standard Bank, Shoprite Liquor, Studio 88, Pep, Ackermans and a planned Sportscene. A strong food offering includes KFC, Debonairs, and Hungry Lion. Leeuwfontein Crossing is the fifth shopping centre developed by MPD since September 2024 and the third in Limpopo in the same period. The centre will be managed by real estate investment trust Exemplar, which has a retail management portfolio of 681,936m2 across six provinces, including Leeuwfontein Crossing. MPD has developed over 850,000m2 of convenient, essential retail hubs across five provinces to service communities in need since its first development in Dendron in 1983. All rights reserved. © 2022. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
News24
a day ago
- Climate
- News24
Tuesday's weather: Light rain in coastal regions; fine and cool in most provinces
Varied weather conditions are expected across provinces, according to the South African Weather Service. Gauteng, Mpumalanga, and Limpopo will enjoy fine, cool to warm weather. Coastal regions in the Western and Eastern Cape can expect light rain, while the Northern Cape faces morning fog and windy conditions in some areas. KwaZulu-Natal will experience fine weather in the morning. The weather in your province Gauteng: Fine and cool. Pretoria: 4°C — 21°C Johannesburg: 3°C — 21°C Vereeniging: 0°C — 20°C Mpumalanga: Fine and cool to warm. Mbombela: 6°C — 25°C Ermelo: 4°C — 23°C Emalahleni: 1°C — 24°C Standerton: 2°C — 24°C Skukuza: 0°C — 30°C Limpopo: Morning fog in places over the western Bushveld, otherwise fine and warm. Polokwane: 4°C — 27°C Phalaborwa: 6°C — 30°C Tzaneen: 6°C — 28°C Musina: 8°C — 30°C Lephalale: 4°C — 26°C Mokopane: 4°C — 27°C North West: Partly cloudy in the west, otherwise fine and cool. Klerksdorp: 2°C — 22°C Potchefstroom: 4°C — 22°C Mahikeng: 4°C — 22°C Rustenburg: 4°C — 23°C Vryburg: 2°C — 23°C Free State: Partly cloudy in the north, otherwise fine and cool to cold. Bloemfontein: 2°C — 21°C Welkom: 3°C — 21°C Bethlehem: -3°C — 18°C Northern Cape: Morning fog over the southern high ground, where it will be partly cloudy and cold in places, otherwise fine and cool to warm. Windy conditions are expected in the central and eastern regions. Upington: 6°C — 23°C Kimberley: 5°C — 24°C De Aar: 7°C — 20°C Alexander Bay: 9°C — 20°C Springbok: 7°C — 16°C Calvinia: 3°C — 17°C Sutherland: -7°C — 14°C Western Cape: Fine in the eastern interior with morning fog patches initially. Cloudy in the southwest and moderate rain showers along the west and south coast from the afternoon. Coastal winds will be moderate to fresh south-westerly. Cape Town: 12°C — 16°C Vredendal: 9°C — 17°C Riversdale: 8°C — 16°C George: 9°C — 16°C Worcester: 7°C — 18°C Beaufort West: 7°C — 18°C Oudtshoorn: 4°C — 17°C Eastern Cape: Fine and cool to cold, becoming cloudy along the coast in the afternoon with light rain in places. Gqeberha: 13°C — 19°C Makhanda: 6°C — 19°C Cradock: 6°C — 19°C Graaff-Reinet: 5°C — 17°C East London: 13°C — 21°C Port St Johns: 11°C — 20°C Mthatha: 7°C — 22°C Komani: 6°C — 21°C Qonce: 8°C — 20°C Kwazulu-Natal: Fine in the morning, becoming partly cloudy and cool to warm. Durban: 12°C — 23°C Richards Bay: 12°C — 25°C Pietermaritzburg: 6°C — 25°C Ladysmith: -2°C — 24°C
News24
a day ago
- Entertainment
- News24
5 bucket list thrills in 2 days: Kayaking to paragliding, my Shot'left provincial escape
South African Tourism wants South Africans to travel more within the country and have the campaign ''It's your country, enjoy it'. A trip between the Western Cape and Eastern Cape has the potential to help a keen traveller tick a lot of boxes. While there are obvious must-see places in all the provinces, there are less popular spots that are definitely worth exploring. Since TikTok exploded, many South Africans have had a front-row seat to how people from other countries are enamoured with South Africa. Every second video shows us travellers from the global community blown away by everything from our sunsets to our waterfalls and mountains. Many of us know that South Africa is a beautiful country. We know about the Big Five at Kruger National Park, the unparalleled Durban beaches, and the magic of Table Mountain in Cape Town. Some of us are more nuanced in our inter-provincial tourism and will speak of the magic of the Northern Cape dark skies, the vibrancy of Soweto, or the all-you-get buffet of experiences in North West's Sun City. However, some gems remain hidden - known and enjoyed by the locals of that particular village or small town. Through their local campaign, 'It's your country, enjoy it,' Shot'left is on a mission to encourage a feeling of ownership and pride in such places, not only from the people who have known about them all their lives but also from the rest of the nation and then the world. Born and bred in Limpopo, I've become an unofficial plug for the many places we offer in my province. From Tzaneen to Bela Bela, Limpopo is the go-to place for bush getaways, with some of the most breathtaking resorts and good weather, and nobody produces better avocados or mangos (I'm ready to fight for this one). However, I recently became a student when - through a Shot'left media trip - we touched down in the small George Airport. The town of George lies half-way between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth on South Africa's ever-popular Garden Route. The Garden Route, gorgeous as it is, unintentionally promotes the misinterpretation that George is a 'drive-through' town. I recently learned that couldn't be further from the truth. We arrived in George on the first flight in and, because of the partnership between Shot'left and Ford, made our way to a Ford garage to collect a Ford Wildtrak X, two Ford Tremors, a Ford Everest and a Ford Tourneo - which would be our rides for the two days of the trip. Because of George's strategic placement, we would spend a day in the Western Cape and then head to the Eastern Cape in a few hours. In George, the small town charmed us as we discovered why it has more to offer than a 'town you pass through.' We headed to Garden Route National Park, where one of my bucket list items would be ticked off. After a brief talk on safety and fitting our life jackets, we were off on a kayak at the Ebb and Flow Rest camp, each equipped with a double-bladed paddle. The calm water made the experience much more fun, allowing us to enjoy the park's serenity. Once we got into the swing of things, we could go as far as our upper body strength would allow. Straight after, we were on our way to a local gem, the PiliPili Beach Bar. This bar offered everything from mouth-watering fish dishes to pizzas and ribs, all with a cool vibe to match. While eating, with the beach a few steps away, you watch people 'fall out of the sky' every few minutes with parachutes. That signalled our second location, where I would tick off the second item on my bucket list: paragliding. While there are a couple of options where you can paraglide, we ended up at Cloud 9 in Sedgefield. Paragliding is super cool, mainly because it doesn't even require you to be an adrenalin junkie. Most of what you do in that activity is run for takeoff. After that, you sit as the instructor controls the parachute for five minutes, and y'all glide in the sky until you land. I would do it again! That was all the adventure we could fit into the available hours for day one. We watched the sunset from the beach, wine and non-alcoholic champagne glasses in hand, and retired to the Kamma Kai Beach Villa. We enjoyed a braai for dinner in this four-star homely place, complete with a whiskey masterclass courtesy of Gift Makoti and Glenfiddich. After a few hours of shut-eye, we were ready to soak up what we could of George before crossing the invisible line into Gqeberha. We started the day with a traditional South African breakfast and, like the locals, made our way to the Wild Oats Community Farmers' Market. It wasn't long until we were driving out to Plettenberg Bay. Almost two hours later, we were at the Bloukrans River Bridge, where I could tick off not one but three items on my bucket list: bungee jumping, sky walking and zipline. The Bloukrans River Bridge is Africa's highest bridge, and if you take the plunge from there, you will have conquered a 216m high bungy jump. I didn't jump (I know, I know... honestly, I just wasn't keen on losing my breakfast, but I'll take my L), but I did skywalk and zipline, which was just as fun without the whole facing life and death thing. Everyone else in my group who did the jump said there's nothing like it, and they all highly recommend doing it at least once in one's lifetime. All that activity left us hungry, so the next stop was Cattle Baron restaurant inside Tsitsikamma National Park, at least according to the itinerary. In reality, we drove to Tsitsikamma and ordered food, but instead of sitting down, we opted to do what we thought would be a short walk to Storms River mouth. As it turned out, it was a hike. Not only was I not dressed for a hike, but I had a wig and makeup on and wore cutesy Puma sneakers (the uncomfortable kind) because I thought it was a cute little walk. Boy, was I wrong! Jonga, I was huffing and puffing like a big bad wolf just 10 minutes into it. There was absolutely nothing cute. However, I forgot the struggle when we finally reached the suspension bridge. The Storms River Suspension Bridge, also known as the Tsitsikamma Suspension Bridge, is a well-known landmark in Tsitsikamma National Park, South Africa. This suspension bridge, which crosses the Storms River and is only accessible by foot, provides breathtaking vistas and an unforgettable encounter. The bridge is a component of Storms River Mouth, a famous tourist destination in the park. After we got our photos and videos, I huffed and puffed back - complaining every two minutes - but also appreciating God's creativity courtesy of the stunning views. The views to, at and from the suspension bridge are worth the hype, and they are quite literally breathtaking. Needless to say, I was ready to call it a day after the walk turned hick, but Tsitsikamma and its hidden gems wouldn't let me. I am certain not many people know that there is a cute, straight-out-of-America, Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley-inspired food joint called Marilyn's 60's Diner (if y'all knew and kept quiet, y'all aren't good people, she...). That's where we went for a very late lunch. It has the most Instagrammable milkshakes I have seen, and some of the burgers are made famous in American movies. It was truly hard not to love. We then check in at Tsitsikamma Village Inn. The three-star hotel gives us a vineyard feel, like the Kievits Kroon Gauteng Wine Estate or some of the boutique hotels in the Western Cape. We didn't call it a night until we had a potjiekos dinner and 'nightcap' at a homely restaurant called Tsitsikhaya Lodge Restaurant & Venue. In the morning, after breakfast and check-out, Tsitsikamma, which I've nicknamed the gift that keeps on giving, had one last adventure to offer: a Segway Tour. During the tour, I learned about the close-knit community of Tsitsikamma and where the name comes from. Tsitsikamma is a Khoi word meaning 'abundance of water' due to the high rainfall experienced in this area, which sustains the lush natural vegetation and is home to various animal and bird life. As we drove out of the 'place of many waters,' I held on to all the treasures I had discovered and was excited at the thought of what else Tsitsikamma had hidden that I needed to return to discover. At the Port Elizabeth International Airport, we bid farewell to Eastern Cape. I had left Joburg in the AMs on a Friday and went on to experience two provinces over two days, which gifted me with a serene kayaking, ethereal paragliding, adrenalin-pumping bungee-jumping (almost), ziplining, sky walking, mountain hiking to the Suspension Bridge at Storms River mouth, one of the biggest farmer's market, an American diner and so much more. I would do this Shot'left over and over again.
The Herald
3 days ago
- General
- The Herald
Police arrest man with R8m in dagga in trailer
Limpopo police arrested a 27-year-old man who was found with 42 bags of compressed dagga in a trailer on Friday. Polokwane police spokesperson Col Malesela Ledwaba said the man was nabbed during a joint anti-smuggling operation conducted by the Limpopo tracking and task teams together with other police units and external law enforcement agencies. They received intelligence information about a white Toyota Hilux bakkie suspected to be transporting dagga from Eswatini destined for Vhembe District. 'An immediate search operation commenced for the bakkie and it was positively spotted towing a trailer along the R36 public road next to Mooketsi Weigh-bridge at about 7am. It was stopped, searched and found transporting 42 bags of compressed dagga weighing 851.8kg with an estimated street value of R8m.' Ledwaba said a 27-year-old male suspect failed to account for the origin of the dagga and was immediately placed under arrest. He is expected to appear in the Tzaneen magistrate's court on Monday. Police investigations are continuing. TimesLIVE
News24
4 days ago
- Climate
- News24
Saturday's weather: Fine and cool; coastal winds and foggy patches expected across SA
Morning fog is expected in several regions, particularly Mpumalanga, Limpopo, Free State, and parts of Eastern Cape, according to the South African Weather Service (SAWS). Windy conditions expected along the coastlines of the Northern Cape, Western Cape, Eastern Cape, and KwaZulu-Natal. Impact-based warnings Yellow Level 2 warning: Damaging waves leading to difficulty in navigation at sea are expected between Saldanha Bay and Plettenberg Bay until Sunday. Weather update for today and tomorrow, 30-31 May 2025: Morning fog patches in east and south-west where it will be partly with light rain and showers in the extreme south-west, otherwise fine and cool to warm ⚠️Damaging waves #saws #saweather — SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) May 30, 2025 In the SAWS' colour-coded weather warning system, yellow indicates a moderate risk of impact that requires caution and awareness. SAWS uses the numbers to indicate the likelihood of weather-based impacts occurring. Level 2 is high. The weather in your province Gauteng: Fine and cool. Pretoria: 10°C — 24°C Johannesburg: 11°C — 21°C Vereeniging: 9°C — 21°C Mpumalanga: Morning fog along the escarpment and the southern parts, otherwise fine and cool to warm. Partly cloudy in the east by afternoon. Mbombela: 13°C — 23°C Ermelo: 6°C — 21°C Emalahleni: 9°C — 21°C Standerton: 0°C — 21°C Skukuza: 14°C — 26°C Limpopo: Morning fog over extreme south-eastern parts, otherwise fine and cool to warm with some partly cloudy conditions in the east. Polokwane: 5°C — 21°C Phalaborwa: 12°C — 26°C Tzaneen: 10°C — 25°C Musina: 10°C — 25°C Lephalale: 6°C — 25°C Mokopane: 5°C — 23°C North West: Fine and cool. Klerksdorp: 1°C — 21°C Potchefstroom: 1°C — 22°C Mahikeng: 5°C — 22°C Rustenburg: 6°C — 21°C Vryburg: 0°C — 22°C Free State: Morning fog in the east, followed by fine and cool weather. Bloemfontein: 0°C — 19°C Welkom: 1°C — 20°C Bethlehem: 3°C — 18°C Northern Cape: Morning fog in places over the western interior, with cool to warm conditions throughout. The coastal areas in the west will experience light easterly winds, becoming fresh to strong southerly. Upington: 2°C — 22°C Kimberley: 3°C — 21°C De Aar: 1°C — 18°C Alexander Bay: 9°C — 23°C Springbok: 7°C — 23°C Calvinia: 1°C — 20°C Sutherland: -2°C — 17°C Western Cape: Fine and cool weather overall, although morning fog patches are likely in the interior. The south-west will see partly cloudy skies by afternoon. Coastal winds are expected to shift from moderate to fresh northerly/north-westerly to light/moderate south-westerly during the day. Cape Town: 12°C — 18°C Vredendal: 8°C — 23°C Riversdale: 8°C — 21°C George: 10°C — 20°C Worcester: 7°C — 19°C Beaufort West: 2°C — 21°C Oudtshoorn: 4°C — 21°C Eastern Cape: Morning fog patches expected in some areas, otherwise fine and cool. Coastal areas may experience shifting winds throughout the day. Gqeberha: 13°C — 20°C Makhanda: 8°C — 20°C Cradock: 6°C — 23°C Graaff-Reinet: 5°C — 22°C East London: 13°C — 20°C Port St Johns: 11°C — 21°C Mthatha: 7°C — 22°C Komani: 4°C — 22°C Qonce: 9°C — 22°C Kwazulu-Natal: Partly cloudy with morning fog over the interior, becoming fine and cool to warm in the north-east. Coastal winds will start light to moderate northerly but increase to moderate to fresh north-easterly later in the day. Durban: 15°C — 22°C Richard's Bay: 15°C — 25°C Pietermaritzburg: 7°C — 21°C Ladysmith: 7°C — 21°C
