City Of Mbombela takes a tough stance against illegal water connections
This comes after the illegal water connection issue was reported to have disrupted the supply of water to Themba Hospital and surrounding areas.
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Two passengers die in Plaston Road accident
Two people lost their lives while 10 others sustained serious to minor injuries in a taxi accident on Plaston Road near White River yesterday. The taxi that was transporting passengers from Kabokweni overturned and rolled several times. Emergency services responded and transported passengers to nearby hospitals. READ | Accident claims…
VIDEO | “30 years later, I’m happy,” – Dr Matthews Phosa
KABOKWENI – Former Premier and Treasurer General of the African National Congress, Matthews Phosa says he is satisfied with the progress the party has made over the decades. This was during the Campaign Trail earlier today as part of the elections build up. Phosa praised the ANC for the achievements…
iWeekend Enkulu is finally here!
Be ready to laugh, dance, sing, exercise and worship, courtesy of the 8th Annual Mpumalanga Cultural Xperience. The cultural activities kicked off last night with the Mzansi All Stars Comedy at Emnotweni Arena. It will be followed by the Carnival Xperience, this morning around the streets of Mbombela. Later on,…
Seven life terms and 83 years imprisonment for serial rapist
MBOMBELA- Elvis Aaron Zulu(40) will spend 83 years in prison following a conviction by the Mpumalanga Division of the High Court. His sentence is following 22 counts ranging from nine counts of rape, six counts of kidnapping, three counts of robbery with aggravating circumstances, three counts of pointing a firearm…
UPDATE | #NationalShutDown continues today
The national shut down will continue today and has spread to other parts of the country. READ | Two sets of twins die in shack fire Yesterday, truck and taxi drivers blocked various roads in Mbombela and the surrounding areas. Motorists had to use alternative routes as KaBokweni, Tekatakho, N4 Ngodwana,…
Kabokweni tavern owner shoots dead robber
A tavern owner shot dead a robber at his business premises in Kabokweni yesterday. According to the police, three armed men entered the tavern and held patrons at gunpoint. They robbed the victims of their belongings, including mobile phones and cash, before attempting to flee. The owner noticed what was…
Two life sentences and an additional 40 years for convicted rapist
A 32-year-old man, Petros Mfanimpela Ngwenya of Thembisa Trust in Pienaar, was sentenced to two life terms and 40 years imprisonment for rape and robbery with aggravating circumstances by the Nelspruit Regional Court. According to the National Prosecuting Authority, Ngwenya was convicted on three counts of rape, one of which…
Suspect denied bail for attempted murder and armed robberies
A suspect, Shane Ngutjane who hijacked a tourist’s vehicle was denied bail by the Nelspruit Regional Court on Tuesday. Ngutjane was arrested in July by the Mpumalanga Task Team after he hijacked a vehicle of a tourist in Culcutta after the police received a tip-off about his whereabouts. According to…
Suspect arrested after discovery of teen’s body in pit toilet
A 14-year-old, Zinhle Sekgoapa’s body was found dumped in a pit-toilet in Chochocho outside Hazyview last weekend. According to the police, the girl was last seen by her family on Wednesday, 16 September. The following day, the family received threatening messages demanding for ransom in exchange for her release. The…