MBOMBELA- President Cyril Ramaphosa says government will not rest until anti-apartheid activist, Nokuthula Simelane is found and laid to rest with dignity. Ramaphosa was delivering the Inaugural Nokuthula Simelane Memorial Lecture at the University of Mpumalanga on Thursday, 3 September 2026. Simelane, 23, was a student and Umkhonto we Sizwe…
MBOMBELA – The Mpumalanga Provincial Legislature swore in a new member on August 21.The Democratic Alliance’s (DA) Cyril Chuene filled the vacancy following the passing of late MPL Tersia Marshall. The DA held a media briefing led by its Caucus Leader, Bosman Grobler, who welcomed Chuene. Grobler described him as…
MBOMBELA – Repeated delays in the Lusanda Mathabela murder case are taking an emotional toll on her family, with her father describing the postponements as “tiring and emotionally draining”. The Ligwalagwala FM’s Siyadvumisa host, Given Mathabela, spoke out after the case was postponed again in the Nelspruit Magistrate’s Court on…
MBOMBELA – Hundreds of livestock have died across the province following a severe cold spell that has swept through the province and much of the country this week. Preliminary assessments by the Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs (DARDLEA) as of Thursday, 13 August 2026, recorded mortalities…
MBOMBELA- A 15 years’ direct sentence was handed to Given Smiso Nkosi (38) by the Nelspruit Regional Court for the attempted murder of street vendor, Emelinah Mdlovu. This if following an attack that occurred on January 24 this year in White River, where Mdlovu was selling vetkoeks at her stall.…
MBOMBELA- A 30 years’ direct imprisonment was imposed on Zakhele John Mbuli (40) by the Mpumalanga Division of the High Court for the brutal murder of his girlfriend, Lindiwe Julia Maseko. Mbuli pleaded guilty to the offence and was subsequently convicted of murder after the court heard that in March…
Ready-to-Drink is continuing its cultural takeover this season through a new partnership with Liquideep In The Park, bringing consumers together through music, connection, and refreshingly easy social moments. As Gordon’s continues building momentum following the successful launch of the Gordon’s & BOS G&Tea Ready-to-Drink range in late 2025, the brand…
The crash occurred when a truck collided with the rear of a minibus taxi towing a trailer that was travelling in front of it. According to preliminary reports, the truck driver seemingly lost control, swerved into the oncoming lane, and collided with another minibus taxi travelling from the direction of…
MBOMBELA – The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in Mpumalanga notes that our Provincial Chairperson, Commissar Collen Sedibe who will appear before the Mbombela High Court today. This is in a civil matter instituted by former MEC for Education, Cathy Dlamini, who is claiming R20 million for alleged defamation of character.…
MBOMBELA – A young innovator from Kanyamazane is set to fly both the Mpumalanga and South African flags high on the international stage after being crowned the National Winner of the 2026 South African Youth Water Prize (SAYWP). Sinenhlanhla Sikhulile Nkosi, a learner from Sitintile Secondary School, has been named…