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Crashes result in 11 serious injuries

Two crashes were reported on the N4 in Nkomazi where 11 people sustained serious injuries this morning. READ | Child dies in N4 crash The first crash happened at about 03:00am between Hectorspruit and Impala, where two articulated...

Child dies in N4 crash

MBOMBELA - Four people, including a child, were killed on Sunday night before midnight when a light motor vehicle and an articulated truck collided head-on the N4. READ | David Mabuza's body guard dies in car...

David Mabuza’s body guard dies in car accident

The Deputy President David Mabuza’s body guard died at a scene of an accident in Middelburg yesterday. The Deputy President’s motorcade was travelling between Mpumalanga and Gauteng when one of the back-up vehicles’ tyre burst,...

Heavy rains cause damage in the Lowveld

Heavy rains left a trail of destruction in various areas of the Lowveld yesterday. Disaster Management teams are on high alert following a heavy rainfall on Friday which caused major damage around Hazyview. The rain with...

Health Department reports measles outbreak

Another measles outbreak has hit Mpumalanga. Three laboratories confirmed they have detected measles cases in the Ehlanzeni district. The department discovered the cases between November 1 to 10 through routine measles surveillance. Ehlanzeni District borders...

Violent Vosman protests result in death of woman

A woman was shot during a protest in Vosman and passed away in hospital. According to police, it is still not known who shot the 50 year-old woman. However, there are allegations that she and...

Buscor dismisses fake social media post

A fake social media post has been doing the rounds on social media falsely quoting the chairperson of Buscor, Norah Fakude. READ | Taxis block roads while Buscor bus set alight The post further reads, “I can...

Taxis block roads while Buscor bus set alight

The EFF in Mpumalanga appeal for calmFollowing a dispute between bus company, Buscor and taxi associations, one bus was set on fire in Pienaar this morning. READ | Taxi association chairperson shot dead Commuters were left stranded...

Safety MEC vows to end gang violence

The days of gangs who terrorise communities in and around Barberton will soon be a thing of the past. This is according to MEC for Community Safety, Security and Liaison, Vusi Shongwe, who was speaking...

Man hacks friend with axe

A 30-year-old man is accused of fatally hacking a suspected intruder who peeped through his rented room’s window in the early hours of Sunday morning. READ | Police officer found dead by neighbour According to reports, the...

Finance minister called to step down for sexual assault allegations

There is a call for the minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, to step aside following allegations of sexual assault. The minister was at Kruger Shalati where he was offered a massage when the incident occured....

Movement of cattle suspended due to Foot and Mouth disease outbreak

The Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Thoko Didiza, has suspended all the movement of cattle in the entire country. READ | Government calls on citizens to commemorate National Child Protection Week This is aimed...