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Infamous businessman shot dead at a tavern

Infamous businessman shot dead at a tavern

MOOIPLAAS – A 34-year-old well known businessman, Mbongeni Tshabalala was shot and killed at a local tavern. Tshabalala was shot on the forehead and succumbed to his injuries at the Embhuleni Hospital on Sunday. The deceased owned a pharmacy in Hendrina. Spokesperson for the Elukwatini Police Station, Sergeant Wiseman Nkosi…

Community commended for ensuring safe return of elephants

Community commended for ensuring safe return of elephants

MOOIPLAAS – The Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) has commended the community of Mooiplaas for their cooperation when elephants escaped from the Songimvelo Nature Reserve on 16 February. Residents were awoken by distraction on their gardens and farms after elephants escaped and damaged some crops. MTPA spokesperson Simphiwe Shungube…

Suspected zama zama to appear in court for trespassing

Suspected zama zama to appear in court for trespassing

MOOIPLAAS – A Zimbabwean man suspected to be an illegal miner is expected to appear before the Elukwatini Magistrate’s Court on 16 January 2025 after he was found trespassing at the Songimvelo Nature Reserve. According to the police, the illegal foreigner was among about 80 other people who were found…