MBOMBELA- One of the pipes at Rob Ferreira Hospital caught fire on Tuesday afternoon. The Department of Health says reports reveal that the fire was caused by a cigarette butt thrown by a patient who was smoking. Unfortunately it fell on the wrong place and it started a small fire.…
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…
MBOMBELA – Ehlanzeni Community Policing Forum (CPF) members marched to the Government Complex on Thursday to submit a memorandum of demands regarding the Crime Prevention Wardens recruitment process. According to Mataffin CPF Chairperson, Walter Phiri, who highlighted flaws in the CPW recruitment process, despite applying, none of the 15 Mataffin…
Pregnancy and childbirth are sometimes accompanied by various risks and complications for both the mother and the baby. Having access to high-quality healthcare can reduce these risks and create a supportive environment for nurturing life.Several primary factors contribute to maternal mortality worldwide, including socio-economic elements like income levels, education, and…
MBOMBELA- Community Safety, Security and Liaison MEC, Jackie Macie has called on taxi operators to refrain from bullying motorists on the road. This comes after a viral video on social media showing. A taxi patrol vehicle was captured harassing motorists on the N4 on separate occasions.In the video, the taxi…
MBOMBELA- A two-day Labour Indaba was hosted by the Department of Health last week on October 3 and 4. This was to empower health workers, improve job satisfaction and to ensure a sustainable healthcare system meets the needs of communities. This year’s theme was dubbed: Fostering Respect for Collective bargaining,Social…
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…
The Mpumalanga Sports Awards is proud to announce the launch of the 6th annual Mpumalanga Sports Awards, a prestigious awards program recognizing outstanding achievements in the world of sports. The Mpumalanga Sports Awards aims to honor exceptional athletes, coaches, and teams who have demonstrated excellence, dedication, and passion in their…
The University of Mpumalanga Centre for Entrepreneurship Rapid Incubator (UMPCFERI) team was awarded the first price in the Health and Wellness category at the University Incubator Consortium (UNIIC) Ideathon. The ceremony took place from May 27-28 in Palawan, Philippines. The Ideathon Competition is an international competition organised by UNIIC. It…