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Police probe two GBV related murder incidents

Police in the province are investigating two separate incidents of Gender-Based Violence related murders that occurred in Masoyi and Vosman, where one victim was stabbed and another shot. In the first incident, which occurred on 27 October 2025 around 07:30 at Jerusalem Trust in Masoyi, near a tavern, police received…

Boy (10) drowns at Kwena Dam

Boy (10) drowns at Kwena Dam

LYDENBURG- Police are investigating an inquest case following the tragic drowning of a 10-year-old boy at Kwena Dam on Sunday, 26 October 2025. According to information received, upon arrival at the scene, police found that the boy had already been certified dead by paramedics. The boy’s mother, Dipolelo Baadjie, informed…

DARDLEA addresses misinformation about Mpumalanga International Food Market

An article that was published by African Farming and Landbouweekblad titled: Fresh produce market in Mpumalanga shut down by court this week. The Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs (DARDLEA),wishes to clarify the matter stating that it is deeply concerned about the misconception, misinformation and deliberate disinformation…

Vodacom ignites a green generation with Eco-Warriors Sustainability Competition

In a bold step towards shaping a greener future, Vodacom South Africa has launched the Eco-Warriors Sustainability Competition, a nationwide learner-led initiative set to mobilise the country’s next generation of environmental leaders. Targeting Grade 9 to 11 learners from Vodacom-supported Schools of Excellence across five provinces (KwaZulu-Natal, Western Cape, Eastern…

Hillary Gardee murder case: Accused abruptly drops his lawyer

MBOMBELA – The trial of murder-accused, Rassie Nkuna, was abruptly delayed at the Mbombela High Court this morning after he unexpectedly dropped his legal representative, Advocate Malesela Kekana. Nkuna cited mistrust and conflict of interest as the reasons for his decision, stating that he sought alternative representation.During a brief hearing,…