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Help police reunite missing woman with her family

Help police reunite missing woman with her family

KANYAMAZANE- 36 year-old Bonisiwe Mabuza  is missing and police are requesting the help of the public to reunite her with her family. According to reports, she was reported missing on Tuesday, June 25 after her family could not get hold of her. It was later discovered she was not at…

Elandshoek community to access SASSA services

South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) in Mpumalanga and other key government stakeholders such as department of Home Affairs, Health, Social Development and local municipality, will be taking services to Elandshoek community, which is located in the N4 outskirts of Mbombela local municipality. The Integrated Registration Outreach Programme [ICROP] is…

Search for missing six year-old intensifies

PIENAAR- Police are on the ground in the search for Junior Mabandla (6) who went missing on Monday, June 3. On Friday, a chopper was dispatched to the area where he was last seen, but it was unsuccessful. However, police said they would use all resources available to find Mabandla.…

IN PICTURES: Play Day celebrated

IN PICTURES: Play Day celebrated

MBOMBELA- It was a hive of activity on Tuesday when Penreach hosted the 8th Play Day at the Hoerskool Nelspruit Sports Ground. Almost 3000 children from different Early Childhood Development Centres (ECD) across the province attended the event participating in games ranging from sack running, face painting, obstacle games and…

Leopard escapes from Nkomazi Game Reserve

Leopard escapes from Nkomazi Game Reserve

Residents of the Tjakastad and Malahleka areas are advised to be vigilant after a leopard escaped from the Nkomazi Game Reserve. The Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) received a complaint on Monday, May 6 that the leopard had killed a goat. READ | WATCH: Elephant escapes from KNP “A team…

Three people including a child killed on N4

Traffic officer run over by truck on N2

The Mpumalanga Department of Community Safety Security and Liaison (DCSSL) lost a traffic officer on Tuesday evening when he was hit by a truck on the N2 Road between Mkhondo and Phongola. The 52 year- old male senior provincial inspector who was employed at the Piet Retief Cost Centre met his…

Public Works MEC calls for calm in Casteel

Public Works MEC calls for calm in Casteel

MEC for Public Works, Roads and Transport, Mandla Ndlovu has called for calm following a protest in Casteel where an Emergency Services vehicle was set alight this morning. MEC Mandla Ndlovu said while it is acknowledged that the issue of roads has been raised, the department is currently addressing the…

Dr Esther Mahlangu receives honorary doctorate

Dr Esther Mahlangu receives honorary doctorate

Dr Esther Mahlangu was conferred with a honorary doctorate by the University of South Africa for her mathematical prowess. The degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics (Honoris Causa) was awarded at a graduation ceremony was held at the Unisa Muckleneuk Campus in Pretoria on Tuesday, April 16. READ | 25…