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Hospital employee found with placentas arrested

Hospital employee found with placentas arrested

LYDENBURG- A 39 year-old woman identified as Rose Mnisi appeared in court today after she was caught with placentas. Mnisi, an employee at a local hospital was arrested on Wednesday, September 17 during routine patrols conducted around Mashishing. Police say the K9 Unit received a tip-off regarding a woman allegedly…

Serial rapist to spend 40 years behind bars

Serial rapist to spend 40 years behind bars

MBOMBELA- The Nelspruit Magistrate’s Court has convicted and sentenced a 46-year-old man from Elandshoek, to 40 years’ direct imprisonment for four counts of rape. The accused’s name is withheld to protect the victims’ identities. He pleaded guilty and was convicted for crimes committed between April 2008 and July 2022 in…

MTPA Interim Board appointed

MTPA Interim Board appointed

MBOMBELA- MEC for Economic Development and Tourism, Jesta Sidell, has appointed an Interim Board to oversee governance issues of the Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA). Recognising the pivotal role that MTPA plays in stimulating economic growth and job creation, MEC Sidell has prioritised the swift appointment of an Interim…

Serial rapist to spend 40 years behind bars

Father sentenced to life for rape

MBOMBELA- A 44 year-old man was sentenced to life imprisonment by the Nelspruit Regional Court for raping his nine year-old daughter on several occasions. The rape incidents took place in 2020 in Pienaar, Daantjie. During that period, the accused and the victim’s mother were residing in different places. The victim’s…

Slain doctor's husband denied bail

Slain doctor’s husband denied bail

MBOMBELA- Sifiso Vusimuzi Sibanyoni was denied bail today by the Nelspruit Magistrate’s Court. This is after the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) successfully opposed bail in the case against the 39 year-old man who stands accused of the premeditated murder of his wife, Dr Nondumiso Sibanyoni (34). The court ruled that…

DD Mabuza's wife pens last love letter

DD Mabuza’s wife pens last love letter

MBOMBELA – Late former Deputy President’s wife, Patience Mabuza’s last words to her husband were read during his funeral service today. The official ceremony took place this morning at Hoerskool Bergvlam where fang and friends, mourners, dignitaries including the President Cyril Ramaphosa among others gathered to pay their last respects.…

Mabuza to be honoured with State Funeral

Mabuza to be honoured with State Funeral

BARBERTON – Former Deputy President David Mabuza will be honored with a State Funeral Category 2, as declared by President Cyril Ramaphosa. The funeral will take place on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Hoerskool Bergvlam in Mbombela, followed by a private ceremony at his residence in Barberton. In terms of…