MBOMBELA- The Nelspruit Magistrate’s Court has postponed Katlego Mokoena’s bail application to March 2, 2026, in connection with the murder of 20-year-old Lusanda Mathabela. Mokoena, accused number one in the murder case, had previously abandoned his bail last year. The accused was set to apply for bail on Thursday, February…
Thirty-three people appeared at the Nelspruit Magistrate’s Court yesterday following their arrest by the Hawks last weekend. The accused are facing charges of corruption, fraud, and money laundering. Today, five additional individuals were charged and appeared before Magistrate Patrick Morris. During the court proceedings, the prosecutor, Pranisha Jagganeth, informed the…
MBOMBELA- Lungelo Sithole (19), the second accused in the Lusanda Mathabela murder case, was denied bail by the Nelspruit Magistrate’s Court today. Sithole and his co-accused, Katlego Mokoena (19), allegedly murdered the 20-year-old at her home in Mataffin, on November 3, 2025. Investigations revealed Mathabela was brutally stabbed over 23…
EMBALENHLE- Police have arrested four suspects in connection with an attempted murder and business robbery that occurred in the early hours of Sunday, 16 February at a local tavern in Extension 22. Police say the suspects allegedly arrived at the tavern at closing time and demanded money from the owner,…
PIENAAR – The D1723, also known as Lihawu Road is finally moving forward after years of delays and community frustration. This comes after the Mpumalanga Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport replaced the initial contractor due to poor performance and failure to meet project timelines. The project, officially handed…
BALFOUR- MEC for Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs, Khethiwe Moeketsi has called on cattle farmers play their part in assisting government in its efforts to curb the spread of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD). Launching a provincial mass vaccination of cattle against FMD in Balfour under Dipaleseng Local…
A documentary depicting the life and legacy of author, Sikhonkwane Steven Mahlalela, premiered this weekend in Mbombela. Directed by multi-award winning filmmaker and granddaughter to Sikhonkwane, Sihle Hlophe, “Dear Sikhonkwane” a 21-minute documentary showcases his journey in stages from childhood to his love for African literature. Born in Mbuzini, his…
JOHANNESBURG- The South African Women in Construction and Built Environment (SAWiC & BE) and the Princess Stella Sigcau Foundation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) yesterday aimed at strengthening the participation of women in the construction and built environment sectors, while advancing skills development, enterprise growth, and community upliftment. The…
Police in Waterval Boven are investigating an inquest following an incident in which a man was attacked and killed by pit bulls early this morning. According to information received, at approximately 05:10am police were called to an incident where a man had allegedly been attacked and killed by pit bulls.…
SECUNDA – The African National Congress (ANC) in Mpumalanga held its January 8 rally at the Lilian Ngoyi Stadium in the Govan Mbeki Local Municipality on Saturday, February 7. The party’s Treasurer-General, Dr Gwen Ramokgopa, delivered the keynote address. As she ascended the podium to address supporters, she emphasised that…