“There should be more recognition for Dr Esther Mahlangu’s outstanding contribution to the arts landscape.”This was pronounced by the MEC for Culture, Sport and Recreation, Leah Mabuza. She made the call during her visit to the “Then I Knew I Was Good at Painting: Esther Mahlangu exhibition” held at the…
Malibongwe Mkhwanazi from Volksrust in the Dr Pixley ka Isaka Local Municipality recently walked away with the hotly-contested Miss Mpumalanga 2025 title held at the Communio Auditorium in the City of Mbombela. The pageant marked its 15th anniversary crowning, having commenced in 2011 with its inaugural queen, Mpumi Lephoko. It…
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 entries across 19 categories, a significant increase from last year’s…
MBOMBELA – A 31-year-old self-taught artist from Pieterskaal has perfected the technique of using his entire body to create astonishing body art through contortion. Justin Phahlane, popularly known as “The Rubberman,” shared with Mpumalanga Mirror that for him, contortion is more than just a performance; it is a form of…
At just 11 years old, Mivuyo Ncapayi is making a name for herself on the international stage. A talented young actress and public speaker, Mivuyo’s passion for performance began early, as she first took to public speaking in Grade 2. Inspired by Hollywood legend Denzel Washington for his unwavering Christian…
After a gruelling battle for the Top 10 places as finalists for the 15th Crowning Miss Mpumalanga beauty pageant taking place at the Communio Auditorium in the City of Mbombela also tentatively on the 15 March 2025, these Top 10 finalists promise to put up a fierce beauty beauty battle…
It’s official, the 2025 METRO FM Music Awards will be hosted on Saturday, 3 May at Mbombela Stadium. This was revealed during the media launch on Thursday held at Hoyohoyo Angel’s View Hotel in Graskop where partners, stakeholders, clients, and advertisers gathered to celebrate the start of METRO FM’s awards…
Kicking off the new year with a bang, local hip-hop sensation Collen Sithole, known by his stage name Scolly, is gearing up to release his new EP, titled “1245 Love,” in May 2025. This masterfully crafted 7-track EP will showcase Sithole’s impressive vocal range, introspective lyrics, and genre-bending style, which…
Mpumalanga Mirror exclusively interviewed MEC for the Department of Culture, Arts and Recreation (DCSR), Leah Mabuza after the conclusion of the Mpumalanga Cultural Experience( MPUCE) events. She spoke to Editor, Bongani Hlatshwayo: What was your overall impression of the MGOMA? MGOMA, as a stand-alone pillar, has in my view, it…
They met at a popular Emalahleni shisanyama, Value Meat Real Braai two months ago and the rest is history… Themba Malaza (33) and Chardonney Lessing (21) got married at the joint over the weekend where their union was witnessed by family, friends and patrons. The two got engaged on October…