MKHUHLU- A shooting incident that took place last night has claimed the life of a pastor, radio personality, politician and businessman, Dr Ezrom Mathumbu. The deceased who was driving his vehicle was fatally shot multiple times in an alleged attack.…
PILGRIM’S REST- Operation Vala Umgodi has yielded positive results once again following the arrest of 33 illegal immigrants on Sunday, 2 March. The suspects between the ages of 18 to 45, appeared in the Graskop Magistrate’s Court on Monday for…
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has announced the nominees for the METRO FM Music Awards 2025. These nominations feature music singles and albums released between 28 February 2024 and 28 February 2025.This year, the station received an impressive 2,769…
A learner was stabbed to death by another learner at Thomas Nhlabathi Secondary School in Embalenhle, Secunda, yesterday. According to the preliminary report from the school, the learner succumbed to his injuries sustained after he was stabbed by a fellow…
Six women were sentenced to five years imprisonment each, wholly suspended for five years on condition that they are not found guilty of fraudulant activities during period of suspension. The women were sentenced in the Nelspruit Serious Commercial Crime Court…
A traditional healer was arrested on Monday after allegedly trafficking a 17 year-old girl from Mozambique to South Africa under a false job opportunity. According to reports, the victim was taken from Xai Xai by the healer who promised her…
BETHAL- Three suspects, aged between 24 and 29, were arrested for tampering with infrastructure at a mine. During their arrest, it is reported that there was a shoot-out between the suspects and security officers on February 23. According to a…
The Executive Council (EXCO) held an extended lekgotla recently in Secunda, Govan Mbeki Local Municipality, to adopt the Medium Term Development Plan (MTDP) of the province. The plan seeks to guide all state institutions through an integrated approach, to implement…
MBOMBELA- A man who stabbed a patron at a tavern three years ago will spend 20 years behind bars. This is following his sentencing in the High Court of South Africa, Mpumalanga Division last week. The court heard that on…
MARITE – A six-year-old young boy who went missing for several hours was found dead, leaving the community in shock yesterday. This comes after the boy’s mother had taken to social media to announce her child’s disappearance and later updated…