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Malaria cases on the rise in Bushbuckridge

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…

Stepfather handed two life terms for rape

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…

Sex worker killed-man hands himself over

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,…

Two people killed in mob justice at Nkomazi

Loan shark and family shot dead

Supplied Content  CASTEEL – A businessman together with his wife and two daughters was gunned down in their home on Tuesday evening. READ | Carolina murder suspects abandon bail application According to police, the incident occurred around 19:30 when neighbours heard gunshots coming from the owner of Faduk Cash Loans, Johnson…

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Six arrested for corruption and money laundering

The HAWKS arrested six suspects employed at the Department of Education in Bushbuckridge. READ |SASSA fraudsters convicted for defrauding agency They handled payments of ex-employees and deceased beneficiaries. The primary suspect, Nomthandazo Khoza, allegedly colluded with Error Mosibudi by creating fraudulent beneficiaries of late employees. They made the payments to…

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Mpumalanga Gospel Music Awards spectacle

One outstanding spectacle that stood out for me during the 8th Mpumalanga Gospel Music Awards was when they pitted six best gospel artists, all males, all had a powerful song. That would determine who walks away with the Song of the Year, the ultimate winner being Memory Mamba on the song, Sekulungile. Mamba…

Teen stabs uncle to death

A 17-year-old boy is expected to appear at the Acornhoek Magistrate’s Court for allegedly stabbing his uncle to death.  The incident occurred on Monday, June 21, at Ratanang Village in Casteel, Bushbuckridge. READ | Seven suspects to appear in court for murder and other charges “He was at home when…

Popular biker to be laid to rest this weekend

President of Sunriders MCC, Thabo “Trompies” Mbatsane will be buried on Saturday in Bushbuckridge, Alexandria. His memorial service will be held in Barberton at Mjindini Stadium today. There will also be a charity event that will be held at Mathapelo Nkambule’s place at Nhlazatshe on Sunday. There will also be…