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Motorists urged to use the road safely this weekend

Motorists urged to use the road safely this weekend

The iconic Mbombela Stadium will yet again host the international rugby match between South Africa and Argentina on Saturday, 28 September 2024, while schools will reopen for the fourth term next week on Tuesday, 1 October 2024. Many sports and rugby enthusiasts are expected to come to support Amabokoboko this…

Two passengers die in Plaston Road accident

Two passengers die in Plaston Road accident

Two people lost their lives while 10 others sustained serious to minor injuries in a taxi accident on Plaston Road near White River yesterday. The taxi that was transporting passengers from Kabokweni overturned and rolled several times. Emergency services responded and transported passengers to nearby hospitals. READ | Accident claims…

Multiple-vehicle collision leaves three dead

Multiple-vehicle collision leaves three dead

MBOMBELA- A collision involving a midi Bus, bakkie and an articulated truck has left three people dead on the D2296 Road near Karino this morning. The midi bus was transporting learners who were traveling to various schools in Mbombela. The deceased are the driver and passenger of the bakkie and…

Premier calls on drivers to adhere to road rules

Premier calls on drivers to adhere to road rules

MAFUBE VILLAGE- Premier, Mandla Ndlovu says drivers need to play their parental role when transporting children. This was during the mass funeral for the six learners of Morélig Combined School who lost their lives in a bus and train collision a week ago. Ndlovu told mourners and other guests who had…

MTPA CEO placed on precautionary suspension

MBOMBELA- The Mpumalanga Tourism Parks and Agency (MTPA) has announced the suspension of its Chief Executive Officer, Mduduzi Vilakazi. According to a statement issued by the entity, Vilakazi’s suspension is due to alleged misconduct pending an investigation. SEE STATEMENT: In the meantime the board has appointed Justus Mohlala as acting…

Special task team assembled to fight crime

Special task team assembled to fight crime

DAANTJIE- More than 100 South African Police Service members have been deployed to a Special Task Team. This was revealed on Thursday afternoon by Acting Provincial Commissioner, Major General Zeph Mkhwanazi where he instructed deploys to patrol more at gravesites. This is following the recent surge in murders of  women…

Another woman’s body found

Abducted woman’s body found at cemetery

The body of a 46 year-old woman who was abducted at Mphatseni, Masoyi has been found. According to police, three armed suspects forcefully took her in front of her children in the early hours of Sunday, July 7. It is reported that the gruesome discovery was made this morning at…

Woman collapses as homes are demolished

MATAFFIN- “As they chucked us out of the house I saw my mother lying down on the ground.” The above describes what transpired this morning in an area demarcated for a cemetery where some people including Lesedi Tshaka’s family occupied the land illegally. Tshaka related how they were forcefully removed…

WATCH: Junior and Peaceful laid to rest

WATCH: Junior and Peaceful laid to rest

DAANTJIE – The two murdered toddlers, Junior Mabandla and Peaceful Chambale were laid to rest on Tuesday in a joint funeral ceremony. Community members, faith based organisations and primary school learners gathered at the Old Apostolic Church for their send off. READ | Two suspects appear in court for Bonisiwe Mabuza’s…