MBOMBELA- Three people including a child died on the N4 this morning. This is following a head on collision between a heavy motor vehicles (truck) and a sedan on the N4 Toll Road near Makro. The deceased include a driver, passenger and one child and they were occupants in the…
ACORNHOEK- The principal of Magwagwaza Secondary School has been placed on precautionary suspension with immediate effect in light of serious allegations of sexual harassment. The Department Of Education says the action taken is to enable an investigation into the matter and to safeguard the best interests of learners. The Department…
MIDDELBURG- In a continued effort to drive digital literacy and enhance education, Cell C, in partnership with the Department of Basic Education, handed over a fully equipped Digital Lab to Sozama Secondary School. This initiative is part of a broader commitment to bridge the digital divide by empowering under-resourced schools…
THEKWANE – A mother of two, who was identified as a male when applying for her Identity Document, is struggling to get assistance to correct the error. Khululiwe Gumede says she did not know it would be five years of back and forth. Her troubles began in 2020 when she…
TONGA – A woman who was a patient at Tonga Hospital, went missing last week, a few days later, her body was discovered near a sewerage area. The discovery of 51-year- old Judith Tinana Ntimane’s corpse was made on Wednesday, May 21 during a two-day de- bushing initiative led by…
BELFAST – A learner was allegedly sexually assaulted during the Schools’ Choir Competitions at Platorand Special School on May 8. According to the Department of Education, the incident took place during the Schools’ Choir Competitions.“The department has since deployed officials to conduct internal investigations, provide the psychosocial support to the…
Ehlanzeni TVET College proudly signed of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Mpumalanga Provincial Legislature (MPL) on 7 May 2025. This significant agreement symbolizes the beginning of a strategic partnership dedicated to enhancing education, skills development, and community upliftment in the region. The MOU sets forth a collaborative framework…
KABOKWENI – Students at the Mpumalanga College of Nursing in Kabokweni, Mbombela, have shut down college operations yesterday, May 7, to protest several challenges they have been facing. This follows the Students Representative Council’s (SRC) failed attempts to address the issues with management internally. Despite their efforts, their concerns were…
MBOMBELA – Operation Paseka has proven to be effective during the Easter weekend as the South African Police Services (SAPS) recorded very low crime figures. This was disclosed by the Acting Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Major General (Dr) Zeph Mkhwanazi. He has appreciated all law enforcement agencies…
OSHOEK – A successful border post Easter safety awareness campaign held on 17 April is expected to yield positive results as motorists travel in numbers to celebrate holiday festivities. The Tourism Border Post and Truck Awareness Campaign was held by the Border Management Agency (BMA) in conjunction with the Ehlanzeni…