MBOMBELA- As Mpumalanga officially launched it 2025 Easter Road Safety Activation yesterday, the emphasis was on safety of all humanity. This was further highlighted by the MEC for Community Safety, Security and Liaison, Jackie Macie who said the main objective this weekend is putting a lot of emphasis on safety…
HAZYVIEW – A week has passed, and gates are still closed at the Shabalala Community Clinic and Sandriver Clinic.This comes after the robbery and shooting of a security officer in one of the clinics. It is alleged that security officers were attacked in the said clinics and one was shot…
SCHAGEN – A bakkie carrying seven people at the back, a driver and a passenger, lost control when a back left tyre burst, lost control and threw out all passengers at the back as it crossed the bridge. Three of the passengers died, while four others were rescued by police…
MBOMBELA – Community members took to the streets on Tuesday, calling for justice to take its course following an alleged rape incident at a local school in the city. The protest march began at the Crossing Shopping Centre then proceeded to the provincial legislature offices, where protesters submitted a memorandum…
MBOMBELA- The Minister of Employment and Labour, Nomakhosazane Meth handed over 15 contracts worth R460 million to various campanies during the Labour Activation Program roll out at the Mbombela Stadium on 31 March 2025. The programme was launched last year, and at least fifteen companies were selected to benefit after…
Ritha Khumalo, a 38-year-old from Khumbula, Kabokweni, is shattering stereotypes and proving that building and bricklaying is no longer a man’s job. With over 17 years of experience in the construction sector, the local seasoned bricklayer has achieved remarkable success in a field traditionally dominated by men. “I started bricklaying…
ERMELO – A young woman, Thando Khanye from Leandra in Govan Mbeki Local Municipality, was mistaken for a junkie when she began picking up waste for manufacturing. However, currently Khanye is hailed by her community as a pioneer for waste management and manufacturing after her company, Bustani Trading started making…
CAROLINA – The newly-launched Naudesbank Colliery by Seriti Power has promised to engrave footprints of development and job creation opportunities in Chief Albert Luthuli Local Municipality as it embarks on a new mining journey in the area. The mine was officiated by the Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Gwede…
TONGA – “We rely on healthcare workers to take care of loved ones, but what happens when they are the very same people who mistreat our mothers in hospitals?” The above was uttered by Lola Funzama, whose mother, Lydia Makhoba was allegedly assaulted and manhandled by a nurse at Tonga…
MBOMBELA – The Department of Economic Development and Tourism, in collaboration with the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA), has awarded R3.5 million in funding to 24 tourism youth businesses in Mpumalanga. The awarding ceremony was held yesterday, March 18, at the University of Mpumalanga in Mbombela. This initiative aims to…