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Update on the availability of eggs and poultry meat

Update on the availability of eggs and poultry meat

The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development has reported that egg stock levels are replenishing steadily and that there is no need for panic buying. The department has a few open import permits for eggs and poultry products from a few countries. Import of table eggs, fertilized eggs,…

Parents encouraged to make inputs on BELA Bill

Parents encouraged to make inputs on BELA Bill

Elna Wichmann Heath is in the forefront of the BELA Bill which has progressed to the National Council of Provinces. She says section 28(2) of the Constitution states “A child’s best interests are of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child.” However, she asks, does the Department of Education…

Five people die on the R35

Five people die on the R35

Five people died in a head-on collision between two sedans on the R35 between Amersfoort and Morgenzon on yesterday afternoon. According to the Community Safety, Security and Liaison department, two more people sustained serious injuries, and another occupant escaped with slight injuries. The injured are receiving treatment at the nearby…

PHOTOS | Mini and teen queens crowned

PHOTOS | Mini and teen queens crowned

The 3rd Annual crowning of the Miss Mini and Teen Mpumalanga took place at Emnotweni Arena last Saturday. READ | Phuti Khomo hosts modeling expo  Young beauties between the ages of four and 18 years old competed for the crowns. Winners walked away with a variety of gifts including vouchers and…

SA records over 7 400 malaria cases

SA records over 7 400 malaria cases

South Africa has recorded over 7 400 malaria cases between January and October this year, with only 17% of these having been locally acquired. This means that more people got infected while out of the country, while the country logged at least 66 deaths during the same period. The Department of…

Vusi Thembekwayo to dine with local business people

Vusi Thembekwayo to dine with local business people

World-Renowned Public Speaker, award-winning Investor and accomplished Author, Vusi Thembekwayo will be in Mbombela for the business networking gala dinner on November 25. Hosted by Daisy Lee Events at Emnotweni Arena, it will be a black tie affair for local business people to network among themselves and with Thembekwayo leading…

Five Public Works officials injured in car crash.

Five Public Works officials injured in car crash

A car crash involving a minibus and midibus taxi transporting officials from the Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport has left six people injured. The cash occurred on Monday, August 7 on the D2943 Road between Langeloop and Schoemansdal. According to the department, the minibus was carrying 17 officials…

Snowfall reported in parts of the Highveld

Snowfall reported in parts of the Highveld

The South African Weather Service confirmed the report of snowfall in some parts of Mpumalanga today. READ | Government declares widespread floods a National Disaster Maximum temperatures of 13°C are expected with the cold front, and minimum temperatures qualify for snow. According to the SAWS, the snow comes with cold conditions…

Province to hold Provincial Crime Prevention Summit

Province to hold Provincial Crime Prevention Summit

The Mpumalanga Provincial Government will host a two-day Provincial Crime Prevention Summit in Mbombela this week. The summit is aimed at adequately responding to crime and developing a Programme of Action to deal with crime in the province. The summit will also be used to further enhance collaboration among all role-players…