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…
MBOMBELA- Are dress codes compulsory or is it pure discrimination? Patrons are expected to dress appropriately at restaurants. Establishments in Sonpark have recently enforced a dress code policy for patrons. This sparked debate across social media platforms leaving many divided. At three establishments, Cicada, Urban House and Upperdeck, notices can…
MBOMBELA – Late former Deputy President, David Mabuza‘s children say they were not aware of their father’s millions saga until last week. The eldest daughter, Lindeni Mabuza and her sister, Mandisa Mabuza spoke to the media at the Mbombela High Court on Tuesday afternoon. This was after Mabuza’s daughter, Tamara…
MBOMBELA – Two separate bus accidents occurred yesterday, September 16, in the City of Mbombela, leaving multiple people injured and sparking concerns about road safety in the city. In the first incident, a three-vehicle collision involving a Buscor bus, a minibus taxi, and a VW Polo hatchback, happened on the…
Disaster management personnel from various local municipalities in Ehlanzeni District and the Department of Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (CoGHSTA) are on the ground establishing the extent of the damage following last night’s heavy storm and rains in the province. An urgent Joint Operations Committee (JOC) meeting this…
PIENAAR – A tragic incident occurred on Monday morning, September 8, when a 41-year-old man was found hanging from a marula tree in the veld near Sicelosetfu Secondary School. According to police, a complaint was received about a male who had hung himself in a veld near the school. Upon…
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced that it will halt unauthorised deductions on social grants. This is following numerous complaints from beneficiaries who have had money being deducted from their accounts without their approval. The social grant intent and purpose is to assist qualifying beneficiaries to able…
Heads are set to roll at the Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) after former national Deputy Minister of Tourism, Fish Mahlalela was appointed as the interim Chairperson of the Board set to release findings of the forensic investigation into corruption at the entity. This was announced by the MEC…
ELUKWATINI – Three bodies were retrieved from the Nkomazi River by SAPS divers at a local game reserve at Elukwatini last week Friday, August 22. According to the police, the three males are Zimbabwean nationals and had no visible injuries. They were reported missing by residents. “The complainants indicated that…
MBOMBELA- The appointment of the same companies, males fronting using women for business and being overlooked are some of the challenges women in construction face. This is according to President of South African Women In Construction (SAWIC), Thembeka Mnisi who gave a presentation during an engagement session with Premier, Mandla…