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Over 500 people arrested for suspected drunken driving

Over 500 people arrested for suspected drunken driving

About 530 people suspected of drinking and driving were arrested in various operations across the province since December 1, 2024 to date. MEC for Community Safety, Security and Liaison, Jackie Macie applauded the law enforcement agencies for their contribution towards reducing deadly crashes by bringing these suspects to book. “We…

Newly trained traffic officers to be deployed for service

Newly trained traffic officers to be deployed for service

MKHUHLU – The Mpumalanga MEC for Community Safety, Security and Liaison, Jackie Macie officiated the 5th Pass Out Parade for 86 newly trained traffic officers on December 13, at the Mpumalanga Traffic Training College in Mkhuhlu. These graduates participated in the 12-month programme that is aimed at boosting law enforcement…

Multiple-vehicle collision leaves three dead

Multiple-vehicle collision leaves three dead

MBOMBELA- A collision involving a midi Bus, bakkie and an articulated truck has left three people dead on the D2296 Road near Karino this morning. The midi bus was transporting learners who were traveling to various schools in Mbombela. The deceased are the driver and passenger of the bakkie and…

Five learners die in bus and train collision

Five learners die in bus and train collision

Five learners lost their lives when a bus they were travelling in collided with a train this afternoon on the R104 Road near Mafube Village, between Wonderfontein and Arnot. It is reported that the bus carrying 30 learners from Morneg School crossed a railway line while the train was too…

Speedster arrested on the N4 Schoemankloof Road

Speedster arrested on the N4 Schoemankloof Road

The Mpumalanga Community Safety, Security and Liaison Traffic Intervention Unit (TIU)  arrested a 40 year old male for excessive speeding on Tuesday. The driver was travelling in a Black VW Golf 5 on the N4 Schoemanskloof Road driving at a speed of 199 km/h on a 100 km/h zone. He was…

Duo nabbed for illegal mining during operation

Duo nabbed for illegal mining during operation

Two suspects, aged 29 and 36 were arrested during the Operation Vala Umgodi in Schoemanskloof on Friday, June 28. They were arrested for mining related offences and charged for Contravention of the National Environmental Management Act. Their arrest was made during the time when police assigned to carry out duties…