MBOMBELA – The family of Lusanda Mathabela is opposing the bail application of two 18-year-old suspects, Katlego Mokoena and Lungelo Sithole, accused of her murder. The pair appeared in the Nelspruit Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, January 28, where their legal representatives told the court that they are proceeding with their…
MBOMBELA – Ligwalagwala FM radio DJ, Given Mathabela, has paid a heartfelt tribute to his late daughter, Lusanda Mathabela, on what would have been her 20th birthday. Mathabela’s life was brutally cut short in a violent attack at her home in Mattafin, Mbombela, on November 3, 2025. She was allegedly…
MBOMBELA – Mpumalanga is facing a disastrous situation as continuous heavy rains have caused widespread destruction, resulting in multiple fatalities, damage to infrastructure, and extensive devastation across the province. The province is severely disrupted, with several schools, bridges, and roads impacted by the floods. The D2296 road between Karino and…
MBOMBELA – The Head of Department for the Department of Education, Lucy Moyane, is expected to return to work next week.This is after she was found guilty of one negligence charge in the R2 million laptop scandal that resulted in her suspension. The Provincial government confirmed that five charges were…
MBOMBELA- Local police are in sought of suspects after two females’ lifeless bodies were discovered in Kamagugu on Tuesday, December 16. According to a police report, neighbours in the area became concerned about a foul smell from a certain house in their neighbourhood as well as some flies in-and-around. They…
Mbombela’s very own Hip-Hop sensation, Prince Nhlakanipho Khoza, known as Don Pressure, is making waves in the local music scene. The star has been nominated for Best Gospel Hip-Hop Artist of the Year at the 12th Mpumalanga Gospel Music Awards (MGOMA), and it’s no surprise, considering his latest achievements and…
Three people died following a crash involving two bakkies on the N4 near Middelburg Dam on Friday morning. According to reports, the crash happened at about 11h30 when driver of the bakkie that was coming from the direction of Mbombela allegedly lost control of the vehicle and went on the…
MBOMBELA – A stern warning was directed to both traffic officials and motorists with regard to taking bribes. This was during a Roll Call meeting hosted by the Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison in collaboration with the Department of Transport on Thursday November 20 at Mbombela Stadium. The…
MBOMBELA – As the 2025 National Senior Certificate Examinations approach their finale, the MEC for education, Lindi Masina, has called on the Mpumalanga community to unite and firmly reject “Pens Down Parties,” emphasising the importance of education and academic progress. MEC Masina stressed that such parties undermine the efforts of…
MBOMBELA – The family of 19-year-old Lusanda Mathabela hopes justice will be served after she was brutally killed. This is after two male suspects, Katlego Mokoena (18) and Lungelo Sithole (18), appeared in the Nelspruit Magistrate’s Court on November 5 in connection with her murder. Mathabela’s life was tragically cut…