The Mpumalanga Specialised Commercial Crimes Court sitting in Middelburg sentenced former attorney, Mantladi Jo-Anne Mmela to 10 years’ direct imprisonment for the theft of over R4.1 million from an attorney’s trust account. Mmela was convicted on four counts of theft committed between June 2019 and March 2022 while practising as…
MBOMBELA – As the 2025 National Senior Certificate Examinations approach their finale, the MEC for education, Lindi Masina, has called on the Mpumalanga community to unite and firmly reject “Pens Down Parties,” emphasising the importance of education and academic progress. MEC Masina stressed that such parties undermine the efforts of…
Four people’s lives were abruptly brought to an end on Sunday in a head-on-collision between two sedans on R38 Road between Hendrina and Carolina. The victims include two passengers and a driver in one vehicle and the driver of a sedan, who was a sole occupant in the vehicle at…
A local pastor Bishop Fetjie Virginia Mngomezulu was murdered in at her farm along the N11 in Breyten on Wednesday, November 5. Bishop Mngomezulu’s husband, James Mngomezulu, received a call from farm workers to report to the farm. Upon arrival, the husband found his his Bishop Virginia in a pool…
KANYAMAZANE – In a heart-wrenching turn of events, Ligwalagwala FM radio DJ, Given Mathabela has bid a tearful farewell to his 19-year-old daughter, Lusanda Hope Mathabela, who was brutally murdered in her home in Mattafin, Mbombela. Lusanda Mathabela’s life was brutally cut short in a violent attack at her home…
LYDENBURG- Police are investigating an inquest case following the tragic drowning of a 10-year-old boy at Kwena Dam on Sunday, 26 October 2025. According to information received, upon arrival at the scene, police found that the boy had already been certified dead by paramedics. The boy’s mother, Dipolelo Baadjie, informed…
Hundreds of mourners gathered at the Clau-Clau Community Hall this week to pay their last respects to the late Meshack “Taylor” Nsimbini, Chief Whip of the City of Mbombela, who passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025. Tributes poured in from community leaders, African National Congress (ANC) officials, members of…
Police have launched an investigation following the discovery of human remains in the bushes near Emaphakama in Pienaar on Monday, October 13. According to information received, women who were passing by the area noticed what appeared to be human bones. They immediately alerted the police. The police’s forensic experts attended…
PIENAAR – The local community is mourning the loss of 15-year-old Boitumelo Shamain Madonsela, a learner at Portia Shabangu Secondary School, who was found dead days after she was reported missing. Madonsela was reportedly last seen on Saturday, October 4, heading to the Farmer’s Market at the Botanical Gardens in…
BETHAL – A disturbing case of alleged domestic violence has unfolded involving a couple who are both educators.Bheki Nkosi, a SADTU South Highveld Regional Secretary and teacher, is accused of assaulting his girlfriend, Nqobile Sihlangu, a fellow teacher, on multiple occasions. The alleged incidents date back to May 29, and…