MBOMBELA – The Shabangu family has released an official statement following the passing of Mncedisi Baldwin Shabangu. The actor, playwright and director from KaNyamazane is said to have passed away in the early hours of this morning. READ | Actress Busi Lurayi dies at her home “The family appreciates all messages…
A leopard attacked four people following its escape at the Kruger National Park today. Spokesperson for the Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency, Kholofelo Nkambule, confirmed the incident. READ | SANParks employee attacked by leopard at KNP “We are aware, and the injured four were taken to a local hospital. Our team…
A South African National Parks employee from the Shalati Concession was attacked by a leopard en route to work on the morning of Sunday, July 17. According to SANParks, after fighting off the leopard and shouting for help, the animal disappeared into the surrounding bush. They rushed the injured worker…
An inquest case investigation continues following two children, aged four and five years of age old, were burnt to death with their mother in Klarinet last Saturday. According to the police, the mother was with her son and daughter in their shack when the fire broke out. The father allegedly had…
The national shut down will continue today and has spread to other parts of the country. READ | Two sets of twins die in shack fire Yesterday, truck and taxi drivers blocked various roads in Mbombela and the surrounding areas. Motorists had to use alternative routes as KaBokweni, Tekatakho, N4 Ngodwana,…
Two sets of twins, aged eight and 13, were burnt to death in the early hours of today in Hendrina. According to the police, they were called to the scene where a shack was on fire at Marikana Informal Settlement. On police arrival, they called firefighters to extinguish the fire. The…
South Africa has recorded the first case of monkeypox. This follows Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla received a report from the National Health Laboratory Services CEO that they have confirmed through laboratory tests the first case of monkeypox in the country. The patient is a 30-year-old male from Johannesburg who…
As of yesterday, South Africans no longer need to wear masks indoors in public settings. Limits on gatherings, and border checks – including for vaccination status – have also been dropped. This is according to a Government Gazette notice dated 22/06/2022 that was signed off by Health minister, Dr Joe Phaahla.…
This weekend is the chance to as author businesswoman, social activist and philanthropist Jackie Phamotse will be in Mbombela this Sunday. She’ll be at Ilanga Mall for a book signing of her latest read, Mercy. She will also be hosted by a book club, BookHive, on the day where she…
Six people were killed in a crash that happened on Friday evening on the D2740 Road in Phaake Village in the Mametlhake area. READ |Mpuluzi Car Crash | Another body of learner discovered The crash occurred when a bus crashed into the rear of the tractor and the sedan. It…