KABOKWENI – Students at the Mpumalanga College of Nursing in Kabokweni, Mbombela, have shut down college operations yesterday, May 7, to protest several challenges they have been facing. This follows the Students Representative Council’s (SRC) failed attempts to address the issues with management internally. Despite their efforts, their concerns were…
School admission applications for the 2026 academic year is officially opened. The admission window will run from May 2 to August 21, 2025. The department explains that schools need timely admissions to properly plan for essential resources including LTSM, staff, and classroom infrastructure. “We call upon all parents and guardians…
MBOMBELA- The Minister of Employment and Labour, Nomakhosazane Meth handed over 15 contracts worth R460 million to various campanies during the Labour Activation Program roll out at the Mbombela Stadium on 31 March 2025. The programme was launched last year, and at least fifteen companies were selected to benefit after…
MBOMBELA – The Department of Economic Development and Tourism, in collaboration with the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA), has awarded R3.5 million in funding to 24 tourism youth businesses in Mpumalanga. The awarding ceremony was held yesterday, March 18, at the University of Mpumalanga in Mbombela. This initiative aims to…
WHITE RIVER – Police in Mpumalanga have raised a concern over the prevalence of selling of illegal goods in various stores despite the government’s efforts to counter this dilemma. This comes after a multidisciplinary operation that was conducted at a certain storage warehouse in Rocky’s Drift in White River.Various goods…
A learner was stabbed to death by another learner at Thomas Nhlabathi Secondary School in Embalenhle, Secunda, yesterday. According to the preliminary report from the school, the learner succumbed to his injuries sustained after he was stabbed by a fellow learner within the school premises. The details of what led…
KANYAMAZANE – Nonjabulo Nkosi’s near-death experience at the hands of her ex-boyfriend still haunts her two years later. After being stabbed eight times, Nkosi begged her lover not to end her life. Despite her ordeal, her ex-boyfriend, Slindile Lario Sithole walked free, leaving Nkosi still seeking justice. She says she…
A warrant of arrest has been issued for Gift Mdluli who is involved in the murder of a police officer in Ermelo on January 16. The suspects has been on the run since the murder of Lieutenant Colonel Piet Pretorius. Meanwhile, the Mpumalanga Provincial Head of the Directorate for Priority…
NKOMAZI – Tonga residents took to the streets yesterday, January 27, marching against poor service delivery in their area. The demonstration, which saw roads blocked and traffic disrupted, highlighted the community’s growing frustration with the lack of progress in addressing their basic needs. At the forefront of the protesters’ concerns…
The Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency nature reserves have been closed because of protest action that started during the course if the week. The entity would like to inform all visitors about the operational disruptions currently underway at the various nature reserves around the province. READ | MTPA attains second…