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Two female bodies discovered

Human remains discovered near a river

Police are yet to solve the mystery of human remains discovered near a river at kaMalahleka area in Tjakastad on Tuesday, 21 January.  The gruesome discovery was made by a local herd-man who was taking his cattle for grazing in the area. He allegedly informed a community leader who called…

Fire breaks out at Rob Ferreira Hospital

Fire breaks out at Rob Ferreira Hospital

MBOMBELA- One of the pipes at Rob Ferreira Hospital caught fire on Tuesday afternoon. The Department of Health says reports reveal that the fire was caused by a cigarette butt thrown by a patient who was smoking. Unfortunately it fell on the wrong place and it started a small fire.…

Levisa Tavern Temporarily Shut After Mass Fatal Shooting

Levisa Tavern temporarily shut after mass fatal shooting

PIENAAR – Levisa Tavern in has been temporarily closed following a devastating mass shooting that claimed the lives of eight people and left two others seriously injured on Saturday, January 11. The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, prompting concerns about violence and safety in the area.Acting Mpumalanga Police…

Nine families affected by strong winds receive aid

Nine families affected by strong winds receive aid

CAROLINA – Chief Albert Luthuli Local Municipality and stakeholders have come to the aid of nine families whose houses were damaged by strong winds on Tuesday, January 7 at Silobela Township. The ravaging winds left the houses with structural damages including cracks and the collapse of roofs to some.Spokesperson, Thapelo…

Phakama Lusha Foundation gives back to underprivileged communities

Phakama Lusha Foundation gives back to underprivileged communities

A youth organisation, Phakama Lusha Foundation in Kanyamazane discovered that an elderly Gogo Mohlala shares a house with 11 grandchildren. Already the foundation has fundraised to build the granny a three-bedrooms house to alleviate Granny Mohlala’s problems.Several elderly, people living with disabilities and other underprivileged benefitted from food parcels jointly…

Premier a proud father 63 newborns

Premier a proud father of 63 newborns

Bundles of joys brought cheer and joy at Matikwane and Themba Hospitals this Christmas. Premier Mandla Ndlovu welcomed a total of 63 newborns in the province. He said this year girls outnumbered boys and he was happy to share this special moment with all mothers. “I’m happy for these mothers…