Tag Ermelo

Four more suspects arrested for cop’s murder

ERMELO- Four more accused, three males and a female, were arrested on Friday, 14 March. Vusi Shabalala(43), Njabulo Zwane (26), Percy Siyabonga Duba (30), and Phetheni Samaria Duba (37) were arrested for conspiracy to commit murder, possession of unlicensed firearm and ammunition, and defeating the ends of justice. Their arrest…

Suspect on the run for murder

Suspect on the run for murder

A warrant of arrest has been issued for Gift Mdluli who is involved in the murder of a police officer in Ermelo on January 16. The suspects has been on the run since the murder of Lieutenant Colonel Piet Pretorius. Meanwhile, the Mpumalanga Provincial Head of the Directorate for Priority…

Man shot by policeman during robbery

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…

Petrol card cloner sentenced to 15 years in prison

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…