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Three people die in head-on collision

A VW Polo and Mazda Sting collided head-on the R538 outside White River towards Mshadza Trust claimed three lives around 02:00am this morning.  The victims are all males aged between 25 and 35 years. The VW sedan was travelling from the direction of Mshadza Trust while the other vehicle was…

Police officer shoots father and baby dead

EMBALENHLE – A 28-year-old female police Constable, shot dead the father of her child, her 5-month old daughter and the before pulling the trigger on herself yesterday.  Police as well as the medical personnel were notified about the incident and upon arrival, the woman was certified dead at the scene.…

Premier and Community Safety MEC given three-day ultimatum

Economic Freedom Fighters provincial chairperson, Collen Sedibe has written a letter to premier, Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane regarding the traffic college learnership programme. READ: MP Traffic College intake nullified by Premier This is after the process was nullified following allegations of malfeasance and nepotism associated with the 2021 intake of students at…

Witbank Correctional Centre confirms eight Covid-19 cases

The Witbank Correctional Centre has reported eight positive Covid-19 cases, the Department of Correctional Services confirmed.  The correctional centre says it has implemented advanced preventative and transmission measures to reduce occupational infections for officials following the eight cases. READ: Emalahleni declared a Covid-19 hotspot “The Area Commissioner informed Management during…

Collision claims three lives on N2

A head-on collision occurred this afternoon around 15:00pm on the N2 between Ermelo and Mkhondo today. The collision claimed three lives. The deceased were all passengers in the sedan. The driver of the sedan and another passenger sustained serious injuries and were rushed to Piet Retief Hospital. READ: Collision claims…

Dr Phephisile Maseko passes away

The Head and National Coordinator of the Traditional Healers Organization of South Africa, Dr Phephisile Maseko has passed on following a short illness. Dr Maseko, represented Mpumalanga in the national structure and played a pivotal role in advocating for traditional healers and natural medicine in modern systems and societies. READ:…

Six suspects arrested for teen's murder

Offender escapes from Nelspruit Correctional Centre

MBOMBELA – Madumbuque Acacid Agastirho has escaped from Nelspruit Correctional Centre yesterday. The escapee is an Mozambican national, sentenced to 90 days for being in the country illegally. READ: Correctional Centres open for visits under strict regulations According to the Department of Correctional Services, the South African Police Services has…