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…
MBOMBELA – Youth Day will never be the same for the Chiloane and Mogane families. After more than a week of searching, the body of Zenande Chiloane was found on 16 June, nine days after a fatal car crash. Chiloane went missing after the vehicle he was travelling in, plunged…
MBOMBELA- A City Of Mbombela administrator and his colleague appeared in the Nelspruit Magistrate’s Court today for their alleged involvement in the unlawful sale and purchase of municipal properties. Sibusiso Dube (42) and Mandla Shongwe (54) were arrested by the Hawks’ Nelspruit-based Serious Corruption Investigation on Monday, June 1 following…
MBOMBELA – Cstahood, a women empowerment non-governmental organisation (NGO), continues to play a key role in creating opportunities for rural women to develop their talents and participate in the arts industry. As such, the organisation brought together women on Saturday, 16 May in Mbombela for a gathering aimed at empowering…
The Mbombela Open is in full swing with global players dominating local courts. Alec Beckley registered yet another victory. Beckley has a knack for winning and dominating tournaments in Mpumalanga’s capital city, and this past Sunday was no different as he etched his name into the history books once again.…
MBOMBELA – Transnet’s Train of Hope, Phelophepa, has made its stop in Mbombela to provide primary healthcare services to local communities. The train has brought various healthcare services, including dental care, eye care, cancer screening, and mental healthcare services, among others. Some residents from as far as Nkomazi have decided…
MBOMBELA – The Mpumalanga Provincial Government says it is restoring the dignity of traditional leadership, with 30 new council offices built and 25 others renovated as part of its 2026/27 infrastructure programme. Premier Mandla Ndlovu made the announcement on Wednesday, May 6, during the official opening of the Mpumalanga House…
MBOMBELA– South Africa’s higher education sector has taken a major step in advancing student entrepreneurship with the official launch of the EDHE Absa Entrepreneurship InnoVarsity 2026 at the University of Mpumalanga on Thursday, 16 April 2026. The initiative, led by the Entrepreneurship Development in Higher Education (EDHE), an arm of…