MBOMBELA – The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is educating the public and clientele at large, about the benefits of the grant-in-aid. According to the provincial spokesperson, Senzeni Ngubeni, the applicant must be in receipt of an Older Persons grant, Disability grant or a War Veteran’s grant, and requires…
MBOMBELA – With the new academic year underway, the City of Mbombela (CoM) Executive Mayor, Sibongile Makhushe-Mazibuko kicked off her annual back-to-school campaign with a visit to Tfolinhlanhla Primary School in the Northern Region of the City on Tuesday, February 4. In recognition of the learners’ needs, the Executive Mayor…
THULAMAHASHE – Infrastructure and lack of leadership are some of the factors contributing to the performance in schools. This is according to Premier Mandla Ndlovu, who paid a visit to Orhovelani High school that attained a pass of rate of 33,3% in the 2024 matric examinations. His visit is in…
The Department of Public Works, Roads, and Transport (DPWRT) has finally broken its silence on the Tonga road controversy, following a collapse protest by the community. The protest, which saw residents blocking roads and chanting slogans, was sparked by the deplorable condition of the road leading to the Tonga Hospital,…
MALALANE – South Africa and Mozambique governments have agreed to collaborate in ensuring that there is stability at the Lebombo and Ressano Garcia ports. This was revealed during a media briefing held today led by Minister of International and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola and Mozambique’s Minister of Interior, Pascoal Ronda. The…
Their appointments are with effect from 1 November 2024.
The Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs has learned that there are individual politicians who are posed to target the department to put it into disrepute. According to the department, an advert is aired on radio stations calling on black farmers to attend an Indaba which is…
This comes after the illegal water connection issue was reported to have disrupted the supply of water to Themba Hospital and surrounding areas.
The new system is already in operation in over 300 of the 508 testing stations across the country.
Several municipalities were highlighted as confronted by inadequate and ageing water infrastructure, low levels of water in the dams, water wastages through water leaks and irrigation.