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…
BUSHBUCKRIDGE- A 33-year-old woman was arrested in Boikhutso Trust today following the death of her eight month-old child. Preliminary reports suggests that the child’s death could be as the result of poisoning and the incident was brought to the attention of police by a local funeral parlour, prompting immediate response. “On…
As World Ranger Day was commemorated on Wednesday, July 31, a 37-year-old ranger from Skukuza was arrested. This in connection of a missing rifle that mysteriously disappeared. The suspect was arrested during a joint operation based on information gathered by the South African National Parks (SANParks) READ | SANParks employee attacked…
HLUVUKANI – It was such a political spectacle when MK Party’s recent infiltration on ANC followers in this village was suddenly reversed with a quick thinking action by by the ANC to return to their original home, the African National Congress (ANC) at a flick of the finger. On Sunday,…
A vehicle belonging to the Mpumalanga Department of Health was set alight in Casteel, Bushbuckridge, this morning. The vehicle was on its way to another facility when the driver came in contact with protesters on the R40. The driver was taken out of the vehicle but was not harmed. The…
DWAARSLOOP – The late ANC stalwart, Violet Siwela, popularly referred to as “MaVay-Vayi” by the entire organisation’s leadership and membership, is best missed for many things, including being a hardworking comrade of the movement. This was disclosed by ANC provincial Chairperson, Mandla Ndlovu during a prayer service by the Caucus…
It all began at the auditions, to Theatre Week and all the way to live performances. Question lies, who will be announced as the winner? The Top 2 consists of Emalahleni’s Thabo Ndlovu and Bushbuckridge’s Princess Macdonald who will face off on the Idols stage on Saturday evening. Speaking to…
The province’s Department of Health has declared a malaria outbreak. Sporadic cases emerging have affected the sub-district of Bushbuckridge. READ | World Immunisation Week | What SA has achieved on immunisation “To date, we have had eight malaria cases reported from Marite, which is an increase from last year around this…