ACORNHOEK – Mpumalanga had already recorded more deaths at 18, than last year’s figures. That was the outcry of MEC for Community Safety, Security and Liaison, Jackie Macie during the funeral service of the eight Mpumalanga victims on Sunday, April 20. He blamed it all on human error as he…
TONGA – Emotions ran high as Lydia Makhoba’s family sat outside Tonga Hospital a few hours after she died. Makhoba, who passed away on Thursday at around 04:00 is the patient whose video of her lying on the floor in a ward undressed went viral this week. She was allegedly…
MKHUHLU- A shooting incident that took place last night has claimed the life of a pastor, radio personality, politician and businessman, Dr Ezrom Mathumbu. The deceased who was driving his vehicle was fatally shot multiple times in an alleged attack. According to police, none of his belongings were stolen. However,…
MBOMBELA – Despite a national decline in sexual offences, rape remains a major concern in the province. It was revealed that over 700 rape cases were reported in Mpumalanga between October to December, 2024, marking a 1,3% increase from 2023. This was announced during a media briefing on Wednesday afternoon,…
KABOKWENI- A recent schools safety operation conducted at Hlanganani Secondary School in Dwaleni and Phathwa Secondary School in Mbonisweni has resulted in the arrest of two female dagga dealers yesterday. The operation, which included random searches, was a collaborative effort between various stakeholders, including the SAPS, Department of Safety, Security…
KANYAMAZANE – Nonjabulo Nkosi’s near-death experience at the hands of her ex-boyfriend still haunts her two years later. After being stabbed eight times, Nkosi begged her lover not to end her life. Despite her ordeal, her ex-boyfriend, Slindile Lario Sithole walked free, leaving Nkosi still seeking justice. She says she…
MARITE – A six-year-old young boy who went missing for several hours was found dead, leaving the community in shock yesterday. This comes after the boy’s mother had taken to social media to announce her child’s disappearance and later updated her post to reveal the devastating news of his death.…
Mpumalanga Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport Deputy Director of Property Management, Kobus Sifiso Mkhabela has been dismissed following an investigation conducted by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU). The investigation revealed that Mkhabela is one of the senior management officials who awarded multi-million Rand COVID-19 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)…
MBOMBELA- Four people died in a multiple vehicle crash between a Light Delivery Vehicle (LDV) and two sedans on the N4 Toll Road between Karino and Nelsville. Two sedans were travelling from Karino towards Nelsville when one of the two sedans first collided with a bakkie and the other sedan…
LEBOMBO BORDER POST – There was frantic traffic and human activity throughout Sunday as Mozambican nationals were returning to their workplaces in different parts of South Africa. Recounting the success of policing the roads in the province, MEC for Community Safety, Security and Liaison, Jackie Macie was at hand observing…