A tragic head‑on collision between two sedans on the N4 Toll Road between Machadodorp and Belfast claimed seven lives early this morning around 01:00am. One occupant remains seriously injured and is receiving treatment at a Belfast hospital.The cause is still under investigation, but preliminary indications point to dangerous overtaking and…
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has confirmed the death of its member following the SANDF military police vehicle that was swept away by a heavy river current yesterday. READ | Military base fatal stabbing incident investigation underway “We regret to confirm a tragic incident that occurred yesterday at…
The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, has given an update on the operational situation at the Lebombo Port of Entry following heightened movements during the Christmas period. Dr Masiapato confirmed that on 25 December 2025 on Christmas Day, the BMA successfully processed over 18 450…
MASOYI- What started as a night of fun on Christmas Eve took a devastating turn at a local tavern when a patron shot a DJ before turning the gun on himself. Police in Masoyi are investigating a shooting incident that occurred in Mganduzweni Trust during a patrol on the R538…
EMALAHLENI – More than 30 bundle of joys were born today in various hospitals across the province. The number of babies born so far is 33 of which 18 are boys and 15 girls. The first baby was delivered in Tonga Hospital at 00:02am. This is includes Thoko Mdluli’s baby…
Mpumalanga traffic law enforcers have written nearly 18 000 written notices to motorists between 1 and 21 December,2025. Prevalent offences include dangerous overtaking, excessive speeding, failure to wear safety belts, worn-out tyres, faulty lights and others. Approximately 114 000 vehicles were stopped and checked in various operations across the province.…
The Mpumalanga Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport informs members of the public and all road users of the temporary closure of the R533 road between Graskop and Bushbuckridge. The decision to completely close the road was taken following an on-site assessment conducted by the MEC for Public Works,…
Three people were killed this morning when a minibus taxi overturned on the D799 road between Kaapsehoop and Mbombela. The driver allegedly lost control on a curve, causing the vehicle to roll several times. Paramedics pronounced the three male passengers dead at the scene. One passenger was critically injured and…
BARBERTON – A devastating fire destroyed 10 buses at Buscor’s local depot, causing an estimated R50-R60 million in damages.The incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, December 17, with one bus reportedly catching fire and spreading to nine others. Provincial leaders, including Roads and Transport MEC Thulasizwe Thomo, MEC…
Artist, Kingdom Courage scooped the hip-hop artist of the year at the 12th Mpumalanga Gospel Awards (MGOMA) recently hosted in Mbombela. Born Bonolo Goodman Jr Mokwena invaded the music scene last year, but says he had always been making music from a young age. Mpumalanga Mirror had a chat with…