CPF member arrested for tampering with crime scene
The CPF member allegedly took the firearm and disappeared whilst other community members were securing the suspect.
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Mother arrested for alleged poisoning of infant
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…
Ranger arrested on World Ranger Day
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…
ANC triumphs over MK Party in Hluvukani
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,…
WATCH: Emergency Services vehicle set alight at protest
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…
“MaVay-Vayi was a hardworking comrade”- ANC chairperson Mandla Ndlovu
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…
Who will be crowned Idols SA season finale winner?
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…
Malaria cases on the rise in Bushbuckridge
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…
Mother convicted for stabbing infant to death
The Mpumalanga High Court has convicted Phindile Sibiya from Belfast Trust, Bushbuckridge, to 22 years’ of direct imprisonment for murdering her infant and defeating the ends of justice. Sibiya pleaded guilty to intentionally stabbing her infant and burying her in a shallow grave. Sibiya told the court that during the…
Teen arrested for stuffing infant in schoolbag
BUSHBUCKRIDGE- A 16 year-old girl was arrested in Culcatta on Thursday in connection with the murder of her two week old baby. According to police reports, the baby’s grandmother was asleep when she woke up to discover that the baby was missing. This was in the early hours of Thursday,…