BALFOUR- MEC for Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs, Khethiwe Moeketsi has called on cattle farmers play their part in assisting government in its efforts to curb the spread of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD). Launching a provincial mass vaccination of cattle against FMD in Balfour under Dipaleseng Local…
A documentary depicting the life and legacy of author, Sikhonkwane Steven Mahlalela, premiered this weekend in Mbombela. Directed by multi-award winning filmmaker and granddaughter to Sikhonkwane, Sihle Hlophe, “Dear Sikhonkwane” a 21-minute documentary showcases his journey in stages from childhood to his love for African literature. Born in Mbuzini, his…
JOHANNESBURG- The South African Women in Construction and Built Environment (SAWiC & BE) and the Princess Stella Sigcau Foundation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) yesterday aimed at strengthening the participation of women in the construction and built environment sectors, while advancing skills development, enterprise growth, and community upliftment. The…
Police in Waterval Boven are investigating an inquest following an incident in which a man was attacked and killed by pit bulls early this morning. According to information received, at approximately 05:10am police were called to an incident where a man had allegedly been attacked and killed by pit bulls.…
SECUNDA – The African National Congress (ANC) in Mpumalanga held its January 8 rally at the Lilian Ngoyi Stadium in the Govan Mbeki Local Municipality on Saturday, February 7. The party’s Treasurer-General, Dr Gwen Ramokgopa, delivered the keynote address. As she ascended the podium to address supporters, she emphasised that…
MBOMBELA- A disturbing detail emerged in court on Friday, February 6, as Investigating officer Sgt Pollan Mashiloane testified that Lusanda Mathabela may have been sexually assaulted before her brutal murder. During the bail hearing of Lungelo Sithole (19), accused number two in Mathabela’s murder case, Sgt Mashiloane told the Nelspruit…
Seriti Green has appointment of Chabisi Motloung as its first Chief Operating Officer, the mining company announced Monday. The entity says this strategic appointment underscores the company’s growing focus on operational delivery as the company advances South Africa’s Just Energy Transition (JET). “Chabisi brings over 25 years of leadership experience across mining and metals, including senior operational…
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has issued a dam safety directive to address serious and ongoing safety risks at My Own Dam (publicly known as Senteeko Dam) near Barberton. The directive, issued in terms of Section 118 of the National Water Act, was served on the dam owner,…
KWAMHLANGA- Murder accused, Petros Makua was arrested this week for the alleged murder of his two year-old niece at Phola Park. According to police reports, a call was received from a local hospital on the evening of Sunday, February 1 about a child had who been brought in by family…
An off-duty SAPS officer was arrested for shoplifting on Saturday, 31 January 2026, at a certain supermarket in Barberton. According to the police, a security officer who was on duty at the main entrance of the supermarket received information from the store’s control room, indicating that a male customer had…