TONGA – “We rely on healthcare workers to take care of loved ones, but what happens when they are the very same people who mistreat our mothers in hospitals?” The above was uttered by Lola Funzama, whose mother, Lydia Makhoba was allegedly assaulted and manhandled by a nurse at Tonga…
MBOMBELA – The good news is brought by none other than the MEC for Education, Cathy Dlamini, who assumed the seat at the resumption of the Seventh Administration’s five-year term of office. She has proven that new brooms sweep cleaner, but she’s yearning for cleanest. Her main mission, this time…
MBOMBELA – The Department of Economic Development and Tourism, in collaboration with the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA), has awarded R3.5 million in funding to 24 tourism youth businesses in Mpumalanga. The awarding ceremony was held yesterday, March 18, at the University of Mpumalanga in Mbombela. This initiative aims to…
MBOMBELA – The 2025/26 provincial budget that was tabled on Tuesday is set from the base of improved economic growth prospects compared to the previous year. This includes power supply, a lower inflation rate, significant job creation, among others. This is according to MEC for Finance, Bonakele Majuba who outlined…
ERMELO- Four more accused, three males and a female, were arrested on Friday, 14 March. Vusi Shabalala(43), Njabulo Zwane (26), Percy Siyabonga Duba (30), and Phetheni Samaria Duba (37) were arrested for conspiracy to commit murder, possession of unlicensed firearm and ammunition, and defeating the ends of justice. Their arrest…
ELUKWATINI – A 40-year-old man arrested for the murder of his girlfriend, Lindiwe Maseko is accused of having an abusive history and threatening the deceased a month before he allegedly killed her. Zakhele Nkosi who worked as a security guard reportedly handed himself over to the Ermelo police and confessed…
Police Sergeant Nyiko Nyathi (42) was arrested after handing herself over at the Bushbuckridge Police Station on Monday, 10 March. She has appeared in the Bushbuckridge Magistrate’s Court for the alleged murder of her husband and another woman. According to reports, last month, Lawrence Alba Mashego (44) was reportedly attacked…
WHITE RIVER – Police in Mpumalanga have raised a concern over the prevalence of selling of illegal goods in various stores despite the government’s efforts to counter this dilemma. This comes after a multidisciplinary operation that was conducted at a certain storage warehouse in Rocky’s Drift in White River.Various goods…
NKOMAZI – The Silindokuhle Special School in Mangweni village is allegedly facing severe challenges that pose a significant risk to the health, safety, and education of its learners. As a result, parents are sounding the alarm over the school’s deteriorating condition. The school, which caters to children with special needs,…
MKHUHLU- A shooting incident that took place last night has claimed the life of a pastor, radio personality, politician and businessman, Dr Ezrom Mathumbu. The deceased who was driving his vehicle was fatally shot multiple times in an alleged attack. According to police, none of his belongings were stolen. However,…