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Police commander shot dead

Police commander shot dead

ERMELO- A search for is underway following a fatal shooting of Lieutenant Colonel Piet Pretorius (59) yesterday . Circumstances surrounding the incident are still sketchy at this stage and more details will be shared at a later stage. It is reported that Lieutenant Colonel Pretorius was driving in an official…

Amapiano duo set to rock MP

Amapiano duo set to rock MP

Murumba Pitch will grace Loft Lounge in Ermelo for the Friday Fix this week. The talented duo consists of Emmanuel Mathye and Innocent “Maeywon” Mongolo, who are from Limpopo and Mpumalanga. They’ve been making waves in the music industry for a while now. READ | Phuti Khomo hosts modeling expo  They…

Murder accused to represent himself after dumping lawyer

Five appear in court for alleged arson attacks

After investigations following the torching of more than four trucks in one week, arrests were made. READ | Two suspects arrested for torching trucks Five suspects appeared in the Ermelo Magistrate’s Court on Monday facing charges of aggravated robbery, hijacking, causing malicious damage to property, a count of illegal possession of…

Two suspects arrested for torching trucks

Two suspects arrested for torching trucks

A multidisciplinary team assigned with investigating the attacks and burning of trucks have made their first arrests yesterday morning in Piet Relief. READ | Two sets of twins die in shack fire Two men aged 29 and 27 were arrested at their place of residence. The first suspect was arrested on…

Snowfall reported in parts of the Highveld

Snowfall reported in parts of the Highveld

The South African Weather Service confirmed the report of snowfall in some parts of Mpumalanga today. READ | Government declares widespread floods a National Disaster Maximum temperatures of 13°C are expected with the cold front, and minimum temperatures qualify for snow. According to the SAWS, the snow comes with cold conditions…

Four people killed on N17 near Ermelo

Four people killed on N17 near Ermelo

Four people died in a head-on collision between Breyten and Ermelo on the N17 Saturday night. READ | Two learners killed on N4 accident The deceased includes a driver, three passengers, and they were all occupants in the sedan. Two passengers in the sedan sustained serious injuries, and they were taken to the…

Infant and three others die in car crash

Infant and three others die in car crash

A one-month-old infant died with three others following a head-on collision involving two vehicles on the R39 near Lothair yesterday. According to a report, Lothair police attended to the accident scene. They alleged that a blue VW Polo TSI came from the Ermelo direction towards Lothair when it collided with…

GRAPHIC | Multi-vehicle crash on the N2 outside Ermelo

A truck collided with another on the resulting in a multi-vehicle crash outside Ermelo on the N2 yesterday. READ | N11 accident claims six lives According to medical personnel, they admitted two patients with serious injuries to Ermelo Provincial Hospital. A video of the incident circulated on social media moments before…