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Four people were killed on the N4 Toll Road

The crash occurred when a truck collided with the rear of a minibus taxi towing a trailer that was travelling in front of it. According to preliminary reports, the truck driver seemingly lost control, swerved into the oncoming lane, and collided with another minibus taxi travelling from the direction of…

Over 900 Mozambican nationals deported

The Border Management Authority (BMA) has successfully processed the departure of 933 Mozambican nationals from South Africa to Mozambique through the Lebombo Port of Entry. This was confirmed by Commissioner, Dr Michael Masiapato on Wednesday, June 3. Of the 933 individuals processed, 349 originated from the Lindela Holding Facility and…

The NPA institutes disciplinary action against prosecutor

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) is instituting disciplinary action against the prosecutor convicted of contempt of court in the Kwaggafontein Magistrate’s Court today. The NPA says to this end, the prosecutor will be suspended pending the institution of appropriate disciplinary action. “This follows a court appearance of the accused persons…

Severe storms wreak havoc in Buffelspruit

BUFFELSPRUIT- Residents of Buffelspruit in the Nkomazi Local Municipality woke up to widespread destruction after severe storms tore through the area on Monday night, damaging homes, roads and local businesses. Among the hardest hit was a butchery along the R570, opposite Schoemansdal Plaza, where the roof was completely blown off…

Former DDG’s urgent application struck off the roll

MBOMBELA- The Mpumalanga Division of the High Court has struck off the urgent application brought by Peter Nyoni against the Director-General and the Premier for lack of urgency. The matter arose after Nyoni challenged the conclusion of his fixed-term employment contract in the Office of the Premier, which came to…

HOD Lucy Moyane off the hook!

MBOMBELA – The Head of Department for the Department of Education, Lucy Moyane, is expected to return to work next week.This is after she was found guilty of one negligence charge in the R2 million laptop scandal that resulted in her suspension. The Provincial government confirmed that five charges were…

Seven people die in N4 head-on crash

A tragic head‑on collision between two sedans on the N4 Toll Road between Machadodorp and Belfast claimed seven lives early this morning around 01:00am. One occupant remains seriously injured and is receiving treatment at a Belfast hospital.The cause is still under investigation, but preliminary indications point to dangerous overtaking and…

Two female bodies discovered

Two female bodies discovered

MBOMBELA- Local police are in sought of suspects after two females’ lifeless bodies were discovered in Kamagugu on Tuesday, December 16. According to a police report, neighbours in the area became concerned about a foul smell from a certain house in their neighbourhood as well as some flies in-and-around. They…