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DCSR launches Culutural Xperience in style

DCSR launches Culutural Xperience in style

The Department of Culture, Sports and Recreation launched the eighth Mpumalanga Cultural Xperience and revealed the festivities. Spy to Sky was the venue for the with various local artists and designers who showed up on the day, October 20. The Head of Department, Godfrey Ntombela said this year’s Xperience will…

Police foil business robbery

New born found in a plastic bag

A newborn baby was found dumped in a plastic bag at the sports field yesterday in Mbuzini, Nkomazi. According to the police, children who were playing on the field at about 15:00 made the gruesome discovery. The children allegedly alerted elders who responded to the call, and they found the…

Taxi operators attack female traffic officials

A group of taxi operators attacked female law enforcement officers in Secunda on Friday, August 4. Female Transport Inspectors were working on R546 between Embalenhle and Evander this morning. At about 08:00am, more than 50 taxis were impounded for failing to comply with the National Land Transport Act (NLTA). READ | Taxis…

MTPA attains second clean audit

MTPA attains second clean audit

MBOMBELA – The Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency has attained a clean audit report opinion from the Auditor-General for the second consecutive year. The Board and Executive Management of MTPA announced this. The MTPA is an entity of the Department of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism. It is tasked with…

Five appear in court for alleged arson attacks

After investigations following the torching of more than four trucks in one week, arrests were made. READ | Two suspects arrested for torching trucks Five suspects appeared in the Ermelo Magistrate’s Court on Monday facing charges of aggravated robbery, hijacking, causing malicious damage to property, a count of illegal possession of…

Botswana national found with eight kilos of marijuana

Botswana national found with eight kilos of marijuana

A 35-year-old Botswana national was found with eight kilograms of marijuana worth R33 600 at the Oshoek Port of Entry between the Kingdom of Eswatini and South Africa last Friday, July 14. READ | Customs bust R29.5 million worth of cocaine According to police, the arrest came after Oshoek border police…

Two suspects arrested for torching trucks

Two suspects arrested for torching trucks

A multidisciplinary team assigned with investigating the attacks and burning of trucks have made their first arrests yesterday morning in Piet Relief. READ | Two sets of twins die in shack fire Two men aged 29 and 27 were arrested at their place of residence. The first suspect was arrested on…

Snowfall reported in parts of the Highveld

Snowfall reported in parts of the Highveld

The South African Weather Service confirmed the report of snowfall in some parts of Mpumalanga today. READ | Government declares widespread floods a National Disaster Maximum temperatures of 13°C are expected with the cold front, and minimum temperatures qualify for snow. According to the SAWS, the snow comes with cold conditions…

Media practitioner scoops Pride of Africa Award

Media practitioner scoops Pride of Africa Award

Media practitioner, Gift Mona says his latest achievement serves as a reminder about the importance and power of representation. Mona, originally from White River and currently based in Beijing and works for a global television network, China Global Television Network (CGTN). He is over the moon after scooping the Outstanding…