Mpumalanga traffic law enforcers have written nearly 18 000 written notices to motorists between 1 and 21 December,2025. Prevalent offences include dangerous overtaking, excessive speeding, failure to wear safety belts, worn-out tyres, faulty lights and others. Approximately 114 000 vehicles were stopped and checked in various operations across the province.…
The Mpumalanga Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport informs members of the public and all road users of the temporary closure of the R533 road between Graskop and Bushbuckridge. The decision to completely close the road was taken following an on-site assessment conducted by the MEC for Public Works,…
Three people were killed this morning when a minibus taxi overturned on the D799 road between Kaapsehoop and Mbombela. The driver allegedly lost control on a curve, causing the vehicle to roll several times. Paramedics pronounced the three male passengers dead at the scene. One passenger was critically injured and…
BARBERTON – A devastating fire destroyed 10 buses at Buscor’s local depot, causing an estimated R50-R60 million in damages.The incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, December 17, with one bus reportedly catching fire and spreading to nine others. Provincial leaders, including Roads and Transport MEC Thulasizwe Thomo, MEC…
Artist, Kingdom Courage scooped the hip-hop artist of the year at the 12th Mpumalanga Gospel Awards (MGOMA) recently hosted in Mbombela. Born Bonolo Goodman Jr Mokwena invaded the music scene last year, but says he had always been making music from a young age. Mpumalanga Mirror had a chat with…
BUSHBUCKRIDGE – The Mpumalanga Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison has welcomed 102 new traffic officers, who will join the ranks of law enforcement in the province. The graduates include 96 officers whose enrolment at the Mpumalanga Traffic College was abruptly terminated in 2021 following corruption allegations. Provincial government…
BARBERTON- The police have opened an inquiry after 10 buses caught fire at a bus depot in the early hours of today around 1:00am. According to a report, one of the buses caught fire, and security personnel went out to investigate while summoning help from fire fighters. However, the other…
MBOMBELA- Local police are in sought of suspects after two females’ lifeless bodies were discovered in Kamagugu on Tuesday, December 16. According to a police report, neighbours in the area became concerned about a foul smell from a certain house in their neighbourhood as well as some flies in-and-around. They…
MBOMBELA- The High Court of South Africa, Mpumalanga Division sentenced Mikah Shalamuka Willy Sithole (38) to life imprisonment for the murder of his girlfriend, Nicolene Morgan. This is following an incident on December 21, 2024 when Morgan and her sister attended a party at Cork Trust, Bushbuckridge and Sithole arrived…
The Mpumalanga Department Of Education has warned all schools against withholding report cards. This reminder follows the provisions of Section 29(12) of the National Protocol on Assessment (Grades R–12), which clearly states that both public and independent schools are prohibited from withholding a learner’s report card for any reason. A…