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Matric learner bitten at school by snake dies

An 18 year-old grade 12 learner succumbed to a snake bite on Monday evening. According to the Department of Education, the incident occurred during a camp organised in preparation for the National Senior Examinations. The...

Four people killed on the N4 toll road near Malelane

Four people lost their lives earlier today when a sedan crashed into a construction vehicle on the N4 toll road near Malalane. The driver of the construction vehicle also passed on. The victims were declared...

“Stiff sentences must be handed down to GBV accused” – Mashatile

“The recent identification and takedown of 27 sexual predators in the country and the recent sentencing of Mario Giusti to 6 400 years in jail after being found guilty of more than 1 000...

Update on the availability of eggs and poultry meat

The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development has reported that egg stock levels are replenishing steadily and that there is no need for panic buying. The department has a few open import permits...

Parents encouraged to make inputs on BELA Bill

Elna Wichmann Heath is in the forefront of the BELA Bill which has progressed to the National Council of Provinces. She says section 28(2) of the Constitution states “A child’s best interests are of paramount...

Five people die on the R35

Five people died in a head-on collision between two sedans on the R35 between Amersfoort and Morgenzon on yesterday afternoon. According to the Community Safety, Security and Liaison department, two more people sustained serious injuries,...

Who to look out for at the Business Networking Gala Dinner with Vusi Thembekwayo

World-Renowned Public Speaker, award-winning Investor and accomplished Author, Vusi Thembekwayo will be in Mbombela for the business networking gala dinner on November 25. READ | Vusi Thembekwayo to dine with local business people Hosted by Daisy Lee...

PHOTOS | Mini and teen queens crowned

The 3rd Annual crowning of the Miss Mini and Teen Mpumalanga took place at Emnotweni Arena last Saturday. READ | Phuti Khomo hosts modeling expo  Young beauties between the ages of four and 18 years old competed...

SA records over 7 400 malaria cases

South Africa has recorded over 7 400 malaria cases between January and October this year, with only 17% of these having been locally acquired. This means that more people got infected while out of the...

Vusi Thembekwayo to dine with local business people

World-Renowned Public Speaker, award-winning Investor and accomplished Author, Vusi Thembekwayo will be in Mbombela for the business networking gala dinner on November 25. Hosted by Daisy Lee Events at Emnotweni Arena, it will be a...

Five Public Works officials injured in car crash

A car crash involving a minibus and midibus taxi transporting officials from the Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport has left six people injured. The cash occurred on Monday, August 7 on the D2943...

Snowfall reported in parts of the Highveld

The South African Weather Service confirmed the report of snowfall in some parts of Mpumalanga today. READ | Government declares widespread floods a National Disaster Maximum temperatures of 13°C are expected with the cold front, and minimum...