MBOMBELA- Operation Smile South Africa returned to the province last month to provide free, life-changing surgeries to children with cleft lip and palate conditions. This was the 15th local Operation Smile surgical programme made possible through key support from Glencore and Woolworths MyDifference. The surgical programme took place from…
Illegal mining has been rife in the Barberton area for a long time, and an increasing number of arrestshave been made in the past year. Since September last year, 4000 arrests were made. This is according to Barberton Mines‘s press statement released following the arrests of illegal miners during an…
SCHOEMANSDAL – The South African Police Service (SAPS) is leaving no stone unturned in its pursuit of justice for the killing of 47-year-old Sergeant Lawrence Mtshweni, who was stationed at Schoemansdal Police Station in Nkomazi. National Police Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola announced that one suspect had been apprehended, and the…
Former court clerk, Cornelius Mametse (43), pleaded guilty on six corruption charges and was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment which is wholly suspended for five years on condition that he is not found guilty of similar charges. The matter was brought to the attention of the Hawks Middleburg based Serious…
MBOMBELA – Vodacom has reaffirmed its commitment to socio-economic development in Mpumalanga through strategic investments exceeding R32 million that transform lives in the province. “Guided by our purpose to connect people for a better future, Vodacom Mpumalanga is supporting targeted socio-economic programmes, which uplift communities, create opportunities and drive meaningful…
BARBERTON- Operation Vala Umgodi continues to yield positive results. Six suspects were arrested yesterday in Verulam during an operation where the sects include two foreign nationals, without valid documentation to be in South Africa whilst the rest were reportedly found in possession of some explosives. During the operation three electric…
Two suspects, aged 21 and 27 are expected to appear in the Barberton Magistrate’s Court tomorrow today after being found in possession of suspected stolen property. They were arrested in the early hours on Wednesday, August 6 by members of the Nelspruit Flying Squad, while doing patrols and vehicle check…
PIENAAR- In a heartwarming gesture, Siletsalitsemba, a local Non-Profit Organisation (NPO), recently wrapped up the month of July, which is celebrated as Mandela Month in South Africa, by donating essential items to young girls at Mamindza Primary School. The donation drive, held on Thursday, July 31, benefited about 45 learners…
EMALAHLENI- Community Safety, Security and Liaison MEC, Jackie Macie, visited the families of two women who tragically lost their lives in a Gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) incident in Vosman today. The MEC’s visit comes after the devastating news of the two victims who were allegedly torched by a male…
Over 480 illegal miners appeared in the Barberton Magistrate’s Court yesterday including four miners. They are facing multiple charges including trespassing, theft of gold-bearing material and Contravention of the Immigration Act. The accused were arrested at Barberton Mine on Friday, August 1 during a joint operation between Sheba Mine and…