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…
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…
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…
PIENAAR – Mbombela residents came in numbers to bid a final farewell to Moses “Lady Mo” Sibiya, a beloved social media sensation and socialite who tragically passed away in a car accident on July 4, 2025. Known for his vibrant energy, comedic flair, and soulful funeral singing, Lady Mo left…
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.…
A suspect involved in the murder of Dr Nondumiso Sibanyoni has been arrested eight months later. The male suspect ( 39) was arrested on Tuesday, 8 July in Mbombela. This breakthrough comes after an incident that occurred in November 2024 where the doctor who was employed at a local hospital…
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…
MBOMBELA- Three people including a child died on the N4 this morning. This is following a head on collision between a heavy motor vehicles (truck) and a sedan on the N4 Toll Road near Makro. The deceased include a driver, passenger and one child and they were occupants in the…
Nine murder suspects will spend another month behind bars following their appearance in the Ermelo District Court on Wednesday, 25 June, 2025. Three of the ten suspects, Siyabonga Duba (31), Njabulo Zwane (27), and Vusi Shabalala (43), appeared for their bail application judgment where they were all denied bail. The…
MBOMBELA – Mpumalanga province has recorded a notable decrease in crime rates, with 17 categories of serious reported crimes dropping by 10% in the fourth quarter of the 2024/2025 period. This was announced during a media briefing on the province’s crime statistics for the fourth quarter (January to March) of…