MBOMBELA – Mpumalanga is facing a disastrous situation as continuous heavy rains have caused widespread destruction, resulting in multiple fatalities, damage to infrastructure, and extensive devastation across the province. The province is severely disrupted, with several schools, bridges, and roads impacted by the floods. The D2296 road between Karino and…
The Mpumalanga Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport informs members of the public and all road users of the temporary closure of the R533 road between Graskop and Bushbuckridge. The decision to completely close the road was taken following an on-site assessment conducted by the MEC for Public Works,…
MBOMBELA- The High Court of South Africa, Mpumalanga Division sentenced Mikah Shalamuka Willy Sithole (38) to life imprisonment for the murder of his girlfriend, Nicolene Morgan. This is following an incident on December 21, 2024 when Morgan and her sister attended a party at Cork Trust, Bushbuckridge and Sithole arrived…
The fields of Laerskool Numbi came alive with energy and excitement as local youngsters from the Siyadlala Football Academy gathered for a once-in-a-lifetime coaching clinic led by football legend Siyabonga “Bhele” Nomvethe, which was made possible through the support of Trellidor Hazyview. The session brought together 30 eager players, aged…
BUSHBUCKRIDGE- The Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Nobuhle Nkabane has urged learners at Tamajane Secondary School in Oakley to fully participate in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects. Minister Nkabane revealed this during a visit to the school on Monday, February 24, to donate essentials including school…
BUSHBUCKRIDGE- In a heartwarming act of generosity, 150 orphaned and vulnerable children at Mapaleni Primary School in Mkhuhlu received donations. School shoes, 600 school bags and stationery were donated by the South Africa-China Shenzhen General Chamber of Commerce and the Adopt-a-School Foundation. Wang Sang Chan, Chairman of the South Africa-China…
A 37-year-old man is expected to appear in court today for allegedly raping a pensioner in Hlamalani near Bushbuckridge on Saturday, 8 February. It is reported that the victim (60), left home and went to drop her personal belongings nearby. On her way back, she met the suspect who then…
BUSHBUCKRIDGE- As the 2025 academic year commenced, the MEC for Health, Sasekani Manzini, visited Magabotse Secondary School to engage with teachers and learners. This school situated in the rural area of Maviljan Village, is grappling with numerous socio-economic challenges, including crime, poverty, and child-headed households. MEC Manzini offered encouraging words…
BUSHBUCKRIDGE – Four people including a grade eight learner passed away following the severe thunderstorm that swept across the province on Monday. More than 30 schools and across the province and roof of homes were blown off and damaged. Cogta MEC Speedy Mashilo spoke to the media earlier and said…
Several municipalities were highlighted as confronted by inadequate and ageing water infrastructure, low levels of water in the dams, water wastages through water leaks and irrigation.