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Independent Media rejoins the Press Council

Independent Media rejoins the Press Council

Independent Media has rejoined the Press Council of South Africa (PCSA) with effect from 1 January 2024, Press Council Executive Director Latifa Mobara has announced. “We are delighted to have Independent and all of their titles and media platforms back, after an absence of some seven years,” Mobara said. “They…

Tributes pour in for TS Galaxy's player

Tributes pour in for TS Galaxy’s player

Mpumalanga-based club, TS Galaxy have lost one of their own, Luckyboy Mokoena. The 30-year-old took his last breath after a short illness. Before joining the club, Mokoena played for Highlands Park and Sekhukhune United. Tributes have been pouring in for the player. READ | Galaxy and Chiefs tickets will be sold directly…

Two men rape their daughters and impregnates one

Two men rape their daughters and impregnates one

Two men are facing charges of rape while one allegedly impregnated his daughter. The 42-year-old man from Bethal allegedly raped and impregnated his 13-year-old after his daughter confessed. “The suspect allegedly sexually victimised the 13-year-old during September 2023. On January 4, it came to light that the girl is pregnant.…

Police officer kills wife and injures children

Police officer kills wife and injures children

.A Detective Police Constable killed his partner and mother-in-law and injured his father-in-law and children at Carolina. According to the police, the suspect allegedly informed his partner that he had a breakdown and requested her to assist in towing his vehicle. He’s partner, together with his mother- and father-in-law and his…

ANC fills up Mbombela Stadium!

ANC fills up Mbombela Stadium!

MBOMBELA- The African National Congress’s 112th Anniversary proved to be a success as the party managed to fill the venue to full capacity. READ | “The ANC will never fall” – Paul Mashatile The party held its celebration at Mbombela Stadium. The event was graced by members, alliance partners, supporters, the…

Music composer warns the ANC to stop using his songs

Music composer warns the ANC to stop using his songs

Asinavalo and Unity Maqabane hitmaker, Gamelihle Mbuyane has resigned as a member of the African National Congress and wants the party to desist from using his songs. Mbuyane’s songs including Phakama Ramaphosa are popular for being known at most ANC events. READ |“The ANC will never fall” – Paul Mashatile…

Health Department celebrates 29 Christmas babies

Health Department celebrates 29 Christmas babies

About 30 Christmas babies were successfully delivered in various hospitals in the province. The first Christmas baby was born in Tonga Hospital. The female baby was born at 00:0am. Health MEC, Sasekani Manzini, applauds all health workers, especially the Midwives for their commitment. READ | NHI gets green light “Middelburg Hospital…

27 motorists arrested to date for drinking and driving

27 motorists arrested to date for drinking and driving

As part of implementing the Festive Season Road Safety Campain that was launched by Mpumalanga MEC for Community Safety, Security and Liaison, Vusi Shongwe, law enforcement officers have so far stopped and checked over 83 000 vehicles in various operations across the province since December 1. Over 36 000 vehicles…

MER confiscates 350 illegal gambling machines

MER confiscates 350 illegal gambling machines

MBOMBELA – The Mpumalanga Economic Regulator (MER) in collaboration with the South African Police Service has confiscated 350 illegal gambling machines around the province. MER’s Cedrick Chiloane said most of the machines were taken from spaza shops where minors had access to them. “People younger than the age of 18…