MBOMBELA- A disturbing detail emerged in court on Friday, February 6, as Investigating officer Sgt Pollan Mashiloane testified that Lusanda Mathabela may have been sexually assaulted before her brutal murder. During the bail hearing of Lungelo Sithole (19), accused number two in Mathabela’s murder case, Sgt Mashiloane told the Nelspruit…
Seriti Green has appointment of Chabisi Motloung as its first Chief Operating Officer, the mining company announced Monday. The entity says this strategic appointment underscores the company’s growing focus on operational delivery as the company advances South Africa’s Just Energy Transition (JET). “Chabisi brings over 25 years of leadership experience across mining and metals, including senior operational…
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has issued a dam safety directive to address serious and ongoing safety risks at My Own Dam (publicly known as Senteeko Dam) near Barberton. The directive, issued in terms of Section 118 of the National Water Act, was served on the dam owner,…
KWAMHLANGA- Murder accused, Petros Makua was arrested this week for the alleged murder of his two year-old niece at Phola Park. According to police reports, a call was received from a local hospital on the evening of Sunday, February 1 about a child had who been brought in by family…
An off-duty SAPS officer was arrested for shoplifting on Saturday, 31 January 2026, at a certain supermarket in Barberton. According to the police, a security officer who was on duty at the main entrance of the supermarket received information from the store’s control room, indicating that a male customer had…
The Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs (DARDLEA) MEC, Khethiwe Moeketsi on the 29th January 2026 handed over a state of the art Combine Haverster that will benefit the Dr JS Moroka Municipality grain producers in the Nkangala District. This was followed by the on-farm intervention visit…
MBOMBELA – Two districts, Nkangala and Gert Sibande recorded the highest number of fatalities during the festive season. This was revealed this morning by the MEC for Community Safety, Security and Liaison, Jackie Macie during the Announcement of the 2024/2025 Festive Season Statistics at the Protea Hotel. Statistics reveal that…
MBOMBELA – The family of Lusanda Mathabela is opposing the bail application of two 18-year-old suspects, Katlego Mokoena and Lungelo Sithole, accused of her murder. The pair appeared in the Nelspruit Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, January 28, where their legal representatives told the court that they are proceeding with their…
In line with government’s commitment to the protection of life and livelihoods, a multi- disciplinary team with local authorities are working jointly around the clock to reduce impact should the Senteeko Dam collapse. This is following the impact of recent heavy rains which have compromised the safety of the structure…
MBOMBELA – Ligwalagwala FM radio DJ, Given Mathabela, has paid a heartfelt tribute to his late daughter, Lusanda Mathabela, on what would have been her 20th birthday. Mathabela’s life was brutally cut short in a violent attack at her home in Mattafin, Mbombela, on November 3, 2025. She was allegedly…