The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) wishes to alert road users on several national roads that have been affected by heavy rains and flooding following persistent adverse weather conditions in Ehlanzeni District. Below is a list of all the roads affected: ROAD USERS ARE STRONGLY ADVISED TO…
Recovery damage costs are estimated to be approximately Two Billion Rand following the persistent heavy rainfall that has left a trail of destruction. This was stated by premier, Mandla Ndlovu during his inspection of the flood-stricken areas, together with the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa…
MBOMBELA – Mpumalanga is facing a disastrous situation as continuous heavy rains have caused widespread destruction, resulting in multiple fatalities, damage to infrastructure, and extensive devastation across the province. The province is severely disrupted, with several schools, bridges, and roads impacted by the floods. The D2296 road between Karino and…
Police are investigating an inquest after a two-year-old boy, Sibusiso Mnisi, drowned in Msholozi C, near Whiteriver on Tuesday, January 13. According to the child’s mother, Thapiseng Mnisi, the family resides near a stream. She said that the toddler was asleep inside the house when she left going across the…
SECUNDA – The Class of 2025 has delivered an impressive 86.5% pass rate in the National Senior Certificate Examinations, marking a 1.5% improvement from 2024. MEC for Education, Lindi Masina announced the results on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Lillian Ngoyi Centre in Secunda, highlighting the collective efforts of learners,…
Due to heavy rainfall, the Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) has decided to temporarily close God’s Window, The Pinnacle and Bourke’s Luck Potholes. The decision is informed by further assessments conducted due to persistent heavy rainfall. These measures have been implemented to prioritise the safety of both visitors and…
MBOMBELA- Mpumalanga has ended the festive season on a high note, with the province recording an incident-free period and a notable increase in tourist numbers compared to previous years. The Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) announced this last week, attributing the success to the collective efforts of its stakeholders…
In light of the fact that more than 9 000 cases of teenage pregnancy were realised in the province during the past year, has given enough reason to seek legal means to bring perpetrators to account for these outrageous statistics which have not only brought about shame on the province,…
MBOMBELA- “The high incidence of road accidents on our roads have been as a result of human error and the excitement of being monied.” That was the assertion of both Premier Mandla Ndlovu and the MEC for Community Safety, Security and Liaison, Jackie Macie at the conclusion of a close…
The police, in collaboration with other law enforcement agencies and local farmers, received valuable information and were led on Friday, January 9 Friday 09 January 2026 (around 16h30), to an uncovering of a field of dagga plants estimated at a street value of about R2.9 Million, next to river at…