Premier, Mandla Ndlovu and Members of the Executive Council analysed a service delivery report of the Bushbuckridge Local Municipality this week as part of the attending the Taking Legislature to the People (TLP) programme. The programme is initiated by the Legislature to promote public participation by the communities and accountability…
LYDENBURG- A 39 year-old woman identified as Rose Mnisi appeared in court today after she was caught with placentas. Mnisi, an employee at a local hospital was arrested on Wednesday, September 17 during routine patrols conducted around Mashishing. Police say the K9 Unit received a tip-off regarding a woman allegedly…
MBOMBELA – Two separate bus accidents occurred yesterday, September 16, in the City of Mbombela, leaving multiple people injured and sparking concerns about road safety in the city. In the first incident, a three-vehicle collision involving a Buscor bus, a minibus taxi, and a VW Polo hatchback, happened on the…
EMBALENHLE- A murder case is being investigated following the fatal shooting of a male victim (28) on the evening of Saturday, September 13 at Extension 12. According to a report, police responded to a shooting incident and upon arrival, they discovered a lifeless body of a male who sustained gunshot…
Disaster management personnel from various local municipalities in Ehlanzeni District and the Department of Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (CoGHSTA) are on the ground establishing the extent of the damage following last night’s heavy storm and rains in the province. An urgent Joint Operations Committee (JOC) meeting this…
The Regional Manager of Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Sector Education and Training Authority in Mpumalanga (MERSETA) was arrested for corruption. The 34-year-old regional manager is responsible for facilitating skills development and training within specific industrial areas. The institution does not provide training but rather facilitates the program by funding,…
The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has announced the availability of free Park and Ride facilities for spectators attending the highly anticipated 2025 MTN8 Final at Mbombela Stadium tomorrow. To ensure a smooth and enjoyable match-day experience, five Park and Ride facilities will operate in and around the Mbombela CBD. These…
MBOMBELA- An accountant by profession having worked for eight years in the corporate space, Khensani Dlamini says transitioning to farming has been a smooth ride. Dlamini, an organic farmer was one of the exhibitors at the official opening of the 8th Annual Mpumalanga Show last week. The event featured agriculture and…
MBOMBELA- The Nelspruit Magistrate’s Court has convicted and sentenced a 46-year-old man from Elandshoek, to 40 years’ direct imprisonment for four counts of rape. The accused’s name is withheld to protect the victims’ identities. He pleaded guilty and was convicted for crimes committed between April 2008 and July 2022 in…
KABOKWENI- The Mpumalanga Department of Public Works, Roads, and Transport has allocated a substantial R72.4 million to upgrade infrastructure at around 15 schools in the province. The project is part of the Kubhunya Lutfuli eMpumalanga initiative, aimed at enhancing school facilities and providing a better learning environment for learners. MEC…