MBOMBELA – Despite a national decline in sexual offences, rape remains a major concern in the province. It was revealed that over 700 rape cases were reported in Mpumalanga between October to December, 2024, marking a 1,3% increase from 2023. This was announced during a media briefing on Wednesday afternoon,…
SECUNDA – Premier, Mandla Ndlovu has called on abuse victims to break the silence as the first step towards justice. This was during the launch of the Provincial Gender Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) Council to intensify the fight against the scourge at the Graceland Hotel and Casino on Wednesday…
PIENAAR – Levisa Tavern in has been temporarily closed following a devastating mass shooting that claimed the lives of eight people and left two others seriously injured on Saturday, January 11. The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, prompting concerns about violence and safety in the area.Acting Mpumalanga Police…
LEBOMBO BORDER POST – There was frantic traffic and human activity throughout Sunday as Mozambican nationals were returning to their workplaces in different parts of South Africa. Recounting the success of policing the roads in the province, MEC for Community Safety, Security and Liaison, Jackie Macie was at hand observing…
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…
The deceased were all passengers. It is reported that the kombi was traveling from Gauteng to KwaZulu Natal.
About 35 drivers were arrested for reckless driving and 24 of those arrested, were taken in for suspected drunken driving.
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…
Four people were killed in a side-swap collision between a light delivery vehicle and a sedan on the N4 in Middelburg early this morning. Three of the deceased were occupants in the LDV, and this include the driver. The fourth victim was the passenger in the sedan. The victims included…
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…