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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…

Ehlanzeni CPFs call for reviewing of CPWs recruitment process

Ehlanzeni CPFs call for reviewing of CPWs recruitment process

MBOMBELA – Ehlanzeni Community Policing Forum (CPF) members marched to the Government Complex on Thursday to submit a memorandum of demands regarding the Crime Prevention Wardens recruitment process. According to Mataffin CPF Chairperson, Walter Phiri, who highlighted flaws in the CPW recruitment process, despite applying, none of the 15 Mataffin…

Extension of spaza shop registration period welcomed

Extension of spaza shop registration period welcomed

NHLAZATSHE – The recent extension of the registration of spaza shops has received a warm welcome by owners who are still battling with the process. The registration drive began on 15 November and was due to be complete on 17 December. However, the Minister for Cooperative Governance and Traditonal Affairs,…

SANCO Regional Chairperson passes away .

SANCO Regional Chairperson passes away

The South African National Civic Organisation (SANCO) Mpumalanga Ehlanzeni Regional Chairperson, Andrew Lekhuleni has died. This was announced on Wednesday, December 18 by SANCO MP in a statement. Lekhuleni is described as a revolutionary son of SANCO and its alliance partners and a broader Mass Democratic Movement (MDM). “Furthermore, he…

Newly trained traffic officers to be deployed for service

Newly trained traffic officers to be deployed for service

MKHUHLU – The Mpumalanga MEC for Community Safety, Security and Liaison, Jackie Macie officiated the 5th Pass Out Parade for 86 newly trained traffic officers on December 13, at the Mpumalanga Traffic Training College in Mkhuhlu. These graduates participated in the 12-month programme that is aimed at boosting law enforcement…

Lebombo, Ressano Garcia temporarily closed

Lebombo-Ressano Garcia temporarily closed

The Lebombo Border Post has been temporarily closed because of unrest in Mozambique yesterday. Various videos were circulating on social media of protests at the Ressano Garcia and the in the capital city Maputo. The Border Management Authority closed in the interest of public safety until further notice. READ |…

Two female bodies discovered

Dead man found under a bridge

MOOIPLAAS- A passerby made a shocking discovery of a lifeless body under a bridge on the Diepgezet Road in Mooiplaas on Wednesday morning. According to the police, the body of a man believed to be between the ages of 30-40 years was discovered by a passerby who alerted community members.…