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Police in search of seven year-old girl's killer

Police in search of seven year-old girl’s killer

DELMAS- Police are searching for suspect (s) after a seven-year-old girl was found murdered on Wednesday, 12 November,2025, in Delpark Extension 2. According to police reports, the deceased’s mother, Ayanda Ngwenyama approached the Delmas Police Station on 11 November 2025 to report that daughter, Thandolwethu Mahlangu, had gone missing the…

Pensioner arrested for possession of unlicensed firearm

VAALBANK- A 69 year-old man was released on warning after after he was found with an unlicensed firearm and ammunition on Friday, November 7. According to police, the suspect, Edward Moloto was apprehended by field rangers at Mkhombo Nature Reserve at approximately 12:00. The police were called to the scene,…

Sugar farming challenges addressed

MALALANE- The South African Sugar Association (Sasa) has pleaded with the Mpumalanga Provincial Government to assist in protecting the livelihoods and jobs of sugarcane growers. This was during a leadership engagement between sugar industry leaders and the government on Tuesday, November 4 where a number of issues ranging from job…

Family of brutally slain teen seeks justice!

MBOMBELA – The family of 19-year-old Lusanda Mathabela hopes justice will be served after she was brutally killed. This is after two male suspects, Katlego Mokoena (18) and Lungelo Sithole (18), appeared in the Nelspruit Magistrate’s Court on November 5 in connection with her murder. Mathabela’s life was tragically cut…

MER clarifies on SCA ruling

WHITE RIVER – The Mpumalanga Economic Regulator (MER) has issued this statement to clarify its regulatory position, in response to numerous enquiries from current and prospective licensees, industry stakeholders, and the public. This follows the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) judgment in Portapa (Pty) Ltd t/a Supabets and Others v…

Minister encourages beneficiaries to claim R81m in maintenance funds

KABOKWENI- South Africa’s Department of Justice and Constitutional Development is sounding the alarm on a staggering R84 million in unclaimed child maintenance funds, urging beneficiaries to come forward and claim what’s rightfully theirs. Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi made the announcement during the Maintenance Unclaimed Monies and Maintenance Matters Community Outreach Campaign…

Two female bodies discovered

Man found stabbed and strangled in vehicle

Police in Leslie are investigating a case of murder following the discovery of the body of a 40-year-old man who was found stabbed and strangled in the backseat of his vehicle on Tuesday, October 28. According to a preliminary report, the gruesome discovery was made by the victim’s girlfriend, who…