MOOIPLAAS – The Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) has commended the community of Mooiplaas for their cooperation when elephants escaped from the Songimvelo Nature Reserve on 16 February. Residents were awoken by distraction on their gardens and farms after elephants escaped and damaged some crops. MTPA spokesperson Simphiwe Shungube…
BUSHBUCKRIDGE- In a heartwarming act of generosity, 150 orphaned and vulnerable children at Mapaleni Primary School in Mkhuhlu received donations. School shoes, 600 school bags and stationery were donated by the South Africa-China Shenzhen General Chamber of Commerce and the Adopt-a-School Foundation. Wang Sang Chan, Chairman of the South Africa-China…
Bongani Patrick Nkosi (39), accused of murdering nine people in the devastating Pienaar tavern mass shooting, has been denied bail by the Kabokweni Magistrate’s Court. During the bail hearing, which was prolonged from Wednesday to Friday, February 12-14, the court ruled that Nkosi failed to provide exceptional evidence to warrant…
At just 11 years old, Mivuyo Ncapayi is making a name for herself on the international stage. A talented young actress and public speaker, Mivuyo’s passion for performance began early, as she first took to public speaking in Grade 2. Inspired by Hollywood legend Denzel Washington for his unwavering Christian…
MZINONI – Local residents are accusing the Govan Mbeki Local Municipality for failing to complete a storm-water drain infrastructure project in ward 26. The locals have expressed dissatisfaction about the project since its inception in November 2024. They outlined that the municipality left several manholes in the area that have…
Mpumalanga Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport Deputy Director of Property Management, Kobus Sifiso Mkhabela has been dismissed following an investigation conducted by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU). The investigation revealed that Mkhabela is one of the senior management officials who awarded multi-million Rand COVID-19 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)…
ELUKWATINI – Community members embarked on a protest outside the local Magistrate’s Court today where a 26-year-old was appearing for the alleged rape of a 2-year-old girl. The suspect allegedly lured the toddler to an abandoned house where he allegedly raped her on 6 February. He was arrested following a…
Siyabuswa- Two additional suspects, aged 31 and 33, were arrested on Tuesday in connection with the torching of Putco buses two weeks ago. This brings the total number of suspects charged with malicious damage to properties to four. The arrests by the assigned team were made as part of an…
BUSHBUCKRIDGE- A 37-year-old man was remanded in custody after his brief appearance at the Bushbuckridge Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 10 February for allegedly raping a 60-year-old pensioner. The suspect, Phanuel Hlabane was arrested on Friday night, after allegedly raping the victim in Hlamalani near Bushbuckridge. The victim is said to…
MBOMBELA- Four people died in a multiple vehicle crash between a Light Delivery Vehicle (LDV) and two sedans on the N4 Toll Road between Karino and Nelsville. Two sedans were travelling from Karino towards Nelsville when one of the two sedans first collided with a bakkie and the other sedan…