MBOMBELA – The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in Mpumalanga notes that our Provincial Chairperson, Commissar Collen Sedibe who will appear before the Mbombela High Court today. This is in a civil matter instituted by former MEC for Education, Cathy Dlamini, who is claiming R20 million for alleged defamation of character.…
KaNyamazane-born beauty queen, Bajabulise Thela has been crowned Miss African Beauty Universe South Africa 2026. This has earned her the opportunity to represent South Africa at the 75th Miss Universe pageant in San Juan, Puerto Rico in November 2026. The 23-year-old received the crown from outgoing titleholder, Melissa Nayimuli after…
Mpumalanga has strengthened its ties with the Zulu monarchy after King Misuzulu kaZwelithini officially paid lobola for Swati Princess Sihle Mdluli of the KaMawewe Royal Family. The traditional ceremony was held over the weekend at the KaMawewe Royal Residence in Mgobodzi, bringing together the two royal families to mark a…
Four people were killed in a head-on collision today on the R23 between Perdekop and Standerton. According to preliminary reports, the collision occurred between an articulated truck travelling from Standerton and a sedan travelling from Perdekop. Four occupants of the sedan, the driver and three passengers were declared dead on…
Communities across the province can expect more responsive emergency medical services as the Mpumalanga Department of Health has strengthened its fleet with the addition of 15 new ambulances. Premier Mandla Ndlovu and Health MEC, Sasekani Manzini unveiled the new ambulances at the Mbombela Stadium yesterday.The latest addition brings the province…
ALKMAAR- Provincial police say they are on high alert and will maintain a visible presence ahead of the national demonstration scheduled for June 30. Acting Provincial Commissioner, Major General Zeph Mkhwanazi, emphasised this during the Provincial Launch on the State of Readiness, which he described as a declaration of preparedness,…
The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) has arrested a 42-year-old police sergeant stationed at the Lebombo Port of Entry for alleged corruption following a targeted operation conducted on Monday, 8 June. The arrest stems from information received through Crime Intelligence regarding criminal activities at the Lebombo Port of Entry.…
MANGWENI – For many learners at Silindokuhle Special Needs School, technology has long been something they heard about rather than experienced. On Thursday, 4 June, that changed as the Vodacom Foundation in collaboration with the Mpumalanga Department of Education unveiled a R4 million School of Excellence model (SoE) at the…
JOHANNESBURG – Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the kidnapping of a businessman in Middelburg nearly six weeks ago. The businessman was allegedly kidnapped by armed men travelling in three vehicles and carrying high-calibre firearms, including AK-47 rifles and pistols. READ | Duo arrested for robbing and kidnapping…
MBOMBELA – MEC for Economic Development and Tourism, Jesta Sidell, says the 2026 Africa’s Travel Indaba served as an important platform to grow the province’s tourism sector and attract investment. MEC Sidell led a Mpumalanga delegation to the annual tourism trade show held from 11-14 May, where the province showcased…