MBOMBELA- Frustration boiled over in the Lusanda Mathabela murder case on Friday, 24 April, as the matter was postponed yet again, with the defence slamming what it described as “unreasonable” delays while the court awaits direction from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The accused, Katlego Mokoena (19) and Lungelo…
MBOMBELA – The Nelspruit Flying Squad successfully apprehended a 36-year-old suspect during the early hours of Friday morning, 17 April 2026, following a high-speed vehicle pursuit in the CBD. Members were conducting routine patrols along Samora Machel Street near the High Court at approximately 03:30 when they noticed a white…
MBOMBELA- The Mpumalanga Division of the High Court has struck off the urgent application brought by Peter Nyoni against the Director-General and the Premier for lack of urgency. The matter arose after Nyoni challenged the conclusion of his fixed-term employment contract in the Office of the Premier, which came to…
Water burns are a common and potentially serious injury among children. These burns can range from mild to severe, causing pain, scarring, and in some cases, long – term health complications. As parents, caregivers, and community members, it’s crucial to be aware of the proper steps to take when a…
MBOMBELA – The Provincial Anti-Hijacking Task Team in Ehlanzeni, working in collaboration with the Mbombela Law Enforcement Intervention Team, successfully intercepted a vehicle transporting a large quantity of suspected dagga on Friday, 27 March. At approximately 17:00, members were conducting routine tracking and tracing operations in the Ehlanzeni area when…
MBOMBELA- The Nelspruit Magistrate’s Court has denied bail to one of the accused in the murder case of Lusanda Mathabela. Katlego Mokoena (19) is charged with his co-accused, Lungelo Sithole (19), in connection with the murder of Mathabela, who was allegedly stabbed multiple times at her home in Mataffin in…
MBOMBELA- The Nelspruit Magistrate’s Court has postponed Katlego Mokoena’s bail application to March 2, 2026, in connection with the murder of 20-year-old Lusanda Mathabela. Mokoena, accused number one in the murder case, had previously abandoned his bail last year. The accused was set to apply for bail on Thursday, February…
MBOMBELA- Lungelo Sithole (19), the second accused in the Lusanda Mathabela murder case, was denied bail by the Nelspruit Magistrate’s Court today. Sithole and his co-accused, Katlego Mokoena (19), allegedly murdered the 20-year-old at her home in Mataffin, on November 3, 2025. Investigations revealed Mathabela was brutally stabbed over 23…
MBOMBELA- A disturbing detail emerged in court on Friday, February 6, as Investigating officer Sgt Pollan Mashiloane testified that Lusanda Mathabela may have been sexually assaulted before her brutal murder. During the bail hearing of Lungelo Sithole (19), accused number two in Mathabela’s murder case, Sgt Mashiloane told the Nelspruit…
MBOMBELA – Two districts, Nkangala and Gert Sibande recorded the highest number of fatalities during the festive season. This was revealed this morning by the MEC for Community Safety, Security and Liaison, Jackie Macie during the Announcement of the 2024/2025 Festive Season Statistics at the Protea Hotel. Statistics reveal that…