MBOMBELA – Vodacom Mpumalanga is making bold strides toward digital inclusion by spending R620 million on its network this financial year. This investment is focused on expanding network infrastructure, driving access to connectivity, particularly in deep rural communities and township areas, and demonstrating Vodacom’s commitment to building a digital society…
MBOMBELA- Sifiso Vusimuzi Sibanyoni was denied bail today by the Nelspruit Magistrate’s Court. This is after the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) successfully opposed bail in the case against the 39 year-old man who stands accused of the premeditated murder of his wife, Dr Nondumiso Sibanyoni (34). The court ruled that…
KABOKWENI – Mduduzi Kehla Lubisi, one of the accused in the Pienaar mass shooting that resulted in nine fatalities, made a brief appearance at the KaBokweni Magistrate’s Court for his bail hearing on Wednesday, July 30. However, the case was postponed to August 8 for a formal bail hearing due…
JOHANNESBURG- In just two years, SASKO’s Siyasizana Play Better initiative has reached a milestone that speaks to the power of purpose and collective action. 1000 playgrounds at early childhood development centres (ECDs) and primary schools have been upgraded across South Africa, providing safe and engaging play spaces to more than…
It’s been a hive of activity as the province continues honouring late former President, Nelson Mandela’s legacy. Last weekend, the Premier, Mandla Ndlovu accompanied by Health MEC, Sasekani Manzini, visited communities in the Bushbuckridge Local Municipality where blankets were donated, as well as a newly-built, fully-furnished house was officially handed…
The Evander Regional Court has sentenced Thubelihle Ndwandwe (29), Siyabonga Ndwandwe (29), and Muzikayifane Ndwandwe (43) to life imprisonment plus an additional 71 years each for a violent farm attack that took place in Leslie in 2022. The three men posed as prospective buyers of cattle and were received by…
MBOMBELA – The provincial government has set aside R103 million for the Premier’s Youth Development Fund. This was announced today by Premier, Mandla Ndlovu during the tabling of his Policy and Budget speech where he outlined plans for the 2025/26 financial year. Ndlovu said this as part of commitment towards…
Three year-old Nkosingiphile (Ndwane) Ntiwane, who went missing in Mshadza Trust on Sunday, July 20 was found alive inside a ditch, few metres from his home today. The discovery was made this afternoon by community members during a search. Police say he is currently receiving medical attention as he appeared…
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is encouraging all beneficiaries who have received SMS notifications and whose social grants were put on delayed payments to visit their SASSA nearest offices to review their grants for the purpose of updating, confirming their personal and financial circumstances. The agency uses recorded contacts…
KANYAMAZANE – The Land and Agricultural Development Bank of South Africa (Land-Bank) marked Mandela Day by giving back to the community in a meaningful way. The land and agricultural institution spent its 67 minutes of service launching a vegetable garden initiative for the Good Morning Kidz Zone centre in Kanyamazane…