The Barberton Maximum Correctional Services offenders received their jab following the vaccination rollout programme of inmates at Correctional Centres. 244 inmates were vaccinated during the launch. The Area Commissioner of Barberton Correctional Facilities, Midjohn Mhlongo assured offenders that the vaccine is meant to protect them against the pandemic. In his…
The Ndebele king and chairperson of the House of Traditional Leaders, Ikosi Sipho Mahlangu has died. His death was announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa when he was addressing the nation last night. Premier Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane, said Mahlangu will always be remembered as a champion of rural development. “Ikosi Mahlangu advanced the…
PRETORIA – The South African Police Service management is proud to announce the appointment of Lt Gen Semakaleng Daphney Manamela as the new Provincial Commissioner. SAPS described her appointment as part of the organisations plans to enhance accountability and bring about stability in the province. General Manamela holds a Honours…
Three children were killed when two sedans collided on the N17 between Ermelo and Davel in the wee hours of the morning. It is alleged that the Toyota Corolla sedan collided into the rear of a Ford sedan around 1:00am. The deceased include the driver of the Ford sedan and…
Six men died in a head-on collision that occurred on the N4 between Kanyamazane and Matsulu near the Gorge yesterday. The collision occurred between an Isuzu Truck and a Toyota Fortuner. The deceased’s were passengers in the SUV including the driver. The victims were declared dead at the scene. In…
Five people died on the R573 after a collision near Kwaggafontein last night. Both drivers and one passenger died at the scene. Two other passengers succumbed to their injuries at Kwamhlanga Hospital. READ | Six passengers die after bus catches fire on Moloto Road “One passenger sustained serious injuries and…
EMALAHLENI – Tensions ran high at Witbank Technical High School this morning between community members and a local publication. This was during a meeting scheduled to take place at the school with with parents, the Premier, Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane, Safety, Security and Liaison MEC Vusi Shongwe and Education MEC, Bonakele Majuba.…
Deputy Speaker of the Mpumalanga Legislature, James Jim Skosana passed away yesterday. SANCO and ANC Chief Whip’s office in the legislature announced his passing. The cause of death is still unknown at this stage. SANCO described his passing as shocking. “SANCO Mpumalanga has learnt with great shock and sadness of…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed Minister of Health Dr Zweli Mkhize on special leave from today. According to the Presidency, this period will enable the Minister to attend to allegations and investigations concerning contracts between the Department of Health and a service provider, Digital Vibes. The Special Investigating Unit is…
Three people were killed on the N4 near Machadodorp after a head-on collision in the early hours of this morning. The deceased include the driver of the Conquest and two children who died at the scene. READ | Six passengers die after bus catches fire on Moloto Road Four people,…