The Mpumalanga Department of Education is refuting allegations wastage and irregular procurement following an article published by City Press and News24 regarding the procurement of laptops and tablets for learners. The department states that in 2022, it procured 64 000 tablets for Grade 12 learners under a three-year contract valued…
The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) has successfully completed the process of releasing application outcomes to prospective first-time entering students. UMP completed the process after the official release of the National Senior Certificate (NSC) results on 13 January 2025. UMP has received more than 124,000 applications for the 2026 academic year.…
The Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) has opened all attraction sites managed by the agency. This decision follows a comprehensive assessment conducted after the recent heavy rainfall that affected parts of the tourism sector in the province. The safety of visitors remains a top priority; therefore, visitors are urged…
LOW’S CREEK- Police are investigating the discovery of two deceased males near Lily Mine on Tuesday, 20 January. According to reports, at approximately 07:00, police received information regarding two men who were suspected to be deceased. Upon arrival, along with Emergency Medical Services, police found the men covered with blankets.…
MJEJANE – President Cyril Ramaphosa says government needs to respond swiftly to the disasters for families’ livelihoods to be restored. This was today during his visit to areas around the Nkomazi Local Municipality to assess the damage caused by heavy rainfall and flooding during the past week. “Roads are destroyed,…
The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) wishes to alert road users on several national roads that have been affected by heavy rains and flooding following persistent adverse weather conditions in Ehlanzeni District. Below is a list of all the roads affected: ROAD USERS ARE STRONGLY ADVISED TO…
Recovery damage costs are estimated to be approximately Two Billion Rand following the persistent heavy rainfall that has left a trail of destruction. This was stated by premier, Mandla Ndlovu during his inspection of the flood-stricken areas, together with the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa…
MBOMBELA – Mpumalanga is facing a disastrous situation as continuous heavy rains have caused widespread destruction, resulting in multiple fatalities, damage to infrastructure, and extensive devastation across the province. The province is severely disrupted, with several schools, bridges, and roads impacted by the floods. The D2296 road between Karino and…
Police are investigating an inquest after a two-year-old boy, Sibusiso Mnisi, drowned in Msholozi C, near Whiteriver on Tuesday, January 13. According to the child’s mother, Thapiseng Mnisi, the family resides near a stream. She said that the toddler was asleep inside the house when she left going across the…
SECUNDA – The Class of 2025 has delivered an impressive 86.5% pass rate in the National Senior Certificate Examinations, marking a 1.5% improvement from 2024. MEC for Education, Lindi Masina announced the results on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Lillian Ngoyi Centre in Secunda, highlighting the collective efforts of learners,…