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The perfect holiday is definitely in Mpumalanga!

The perfect holiday is definitely in Mpumalanga!

Looking for the perfect holiday destination this summer? It shouldn’t be a difficult task because Mpumalanga is the answer. READ | Mpumalanga Tourism to promote Triland Tour My recent ‘Shot Left Summer Tour’ was a true reflection that Mpumalanga is where you need to be this summer because it provides a…

Vote of no confidence in Mkhondo

Vote of no confidence in Mkhondo

The African National Congress will institute a vote of no confidence in the current executive in order to reclaim the mayoral chain today. According to ANC deputy provincial chairperson Speedy Mashilo, “We won that local municipality by 54 percent. We were robbed of it by some ridiculous members who colluded…

Heavy rains cause damage in the Lowveld

Heavy rains left a trail of destruction in various areas of the Lowveld yesterday. Disaster Management teams are on high alert following a heavy rainfall on Friday which caused major damage around Hazyview. The rain with strong winds resulted in two schools, a clinic and about 50 homes being damaged.…

Chief Tinkhotele granted R7000 bail

Chief Tinkhotele granted R7000 bail

Chief Solomon Tikhontele Dlamini (80) was granted bail on Monday. The leader of the Lomshiyo Tribal Authority appeared in the Kabokweni Magistrate’s Court after he was arrested last Friday for the murder of his son, Zwelithini. This is following investigations after he was shot dead at his home last year.…

Safety MEC vows to end gang violence

Safety MEC vows to end gang violence

The days of gangs who terrorise communities in and around Barberton will soon be a thing of the past. This is according to MEC for Community Safety, Security and Liaison, Vusi Shongwe, who was speaking during the Public Participation Programme (Imbizo) that was held in Emjindini outside Barberton last Saturday.…

39 human trafficking victims rescued from Belfast farm

39 human trafficking victims rescued from Belfast farm

Thirty-nine people, including children, women and males, were rescued from a farm last Friday. This was during a multidisciplinary operation by members of Nelspruit Serious Organised Crime. Flying Squad, Department of Labour and Home Affairs, where two suspects were arrested. The victims included seven women, nine children under the age of…

#NationalChildProtectionWeek | Social grants programme to benefit orphaned children

#NationalChildProtectionWeek | Social grants programme to benefit orphaned children

Supplied Content  The Department of Social Development gazetted the proclamation of the Social Assistance Amendment Act, effectively improving the social assistance programme to benefit orphans and vulnerable children. This comes as the country commemorates Child Protection week, which was launched in Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape, on May 29. Social assistance is…

Sex worker killed-man hands himself over

Man shoots wife and in-laws

Supplied Content  BETHAL – Three family members were shot dead by their son-in-law last Saturday in Kanana. The suspect’s wife was also shot and is currently in hospital fighting for her life. This is following an argument that broke out between the couple on the day around 15:00. READ | Murder…