Mpumalanga Celebrates World Teacher’s Day
The day was declared to pay homage and to appreciate the selfless contributions made by teachers.
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Take a sho’t left and discover Mpumalanga
It’s very simple: As you travel around the province, share your experiences using #discovermpumalanga #explorempumalanga, then you shall opened the doors to another world of wonder as the urge to travel and experience more, will be opened up as you share experiences with other travellers during this Tourism month in…
Emalahleni Overall Friday dealt residents a bitter lesson
EMALAHLENI – Crime blitz in this coal-mining town dealt some unsuspecting residents to either to either spend the night behind bars or in the comfort of their homes for contravention of COVID-19 regulations. The MEC for Community Safety, Security and Liaison, Vusi Shongwe‘s aim to clamp down on crime here…
5 minutes with Sam Ndlovu
When legendary musician, Ray Chikapa Phiri passed away in 2017, Sam Ndlovu took over as lead vocalist for band, Stimela. Four years later, he has released his single titled La Bhembe. He shares more about and it and the importance of the usage of indigenous languages in music. You recently…
Recruitment of police trainees still on hold due to Covid-19
The South African Police Service recruitments of police trainees are is still on hold due to Covid-19. This is according to SAPS after the recruitment process was scheduled to commence in January 2021. However, a formal announcement will be made by Management. READ | MP Traffic College intake nullified by…
Witbank Correctional Centre confirms eight Covid-19 cases
The Witbank Correctional Centre has reported eight positive Covid-19 cases, the Department of Correctional Services confirmed. The correctional centre says it has implemented advanced preventative and transmission measures to reduce occupational infections for officials following the eight cases. READ: Emalahleni declared a Covid-19 hotspot “The Area Commissioner informed Management during…
Dr Phephisile Maseko passes away
The Head and National Coordinator of the Traditional Healers Organization of South Africa, Dr Phephisile Maseko has passed on following a short illness. Dr Maseko, represented Mpumalanga in the national structure and played a pivotal role in advocating for traditional healers and natural medicine in modern systems and societies. READ:…
WATCH: Mozambican and South African nationals bare long queues at Lebombo border
KOMATIPOORT – Frustrated South African and Mozambican nationals have been stuck in long queues at the Lebombo Port of Entry for past three days. Community Safety, Security and Liaison MEC, Gabisile Shabalala accompanied by the Head of Department, Busisiwe Nkuna visited the border today and interacted with both nationals who…
Social Development MEC tests positive for Covid-19
Mpumalanga Department of Social Development MEC, Blessing Thandi Shongwe tested positive for Covid-19 on Tuesday, October 7. Her results came after two other MECs, Pat Ngomane and Gabisile Shabalala as well as the Premier, Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane tested positive. READ: Another MEC tests positive for Covid-19 According to a statement issued…
Taps run dry in Leroro
LERORO – The community of this remote township is on the brink of despair with their ongoing shortage of water which has spurned for the past 10 and even more years with no solution in sight. Instead, their taps have run really dry with a number of boreholes in existence,…