MBOMBELA – Despite a national decline in sexual offences, rape remains a major concern in the province. It was revealed that over 700 rape cases were reported in Mpumalanga between October to December, 2024, marking a 1,3% increase from 2023. This was announced during a media briefing on Wednesday afternoon,…
MBOMBELA – A 31-year-old self-taught artist from Pieterskaal has perfected the technique of using his entire body to create astonishing body art through contortion. Justin Phahlane, popularly known as “The Rubberman,” shared with Mpumalanga Mirror that for him, contortion is more than just a performance; it is a form of…
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…
ELUKWATINI – A fun rythmic learning technique and unreserved dedication has earned Life Science teacher Ben Phiri recognition at the Gert Sibande District Academic Awards after breaking the record and becoming the first teacher in the history of his school to achieve 100 per cent pass rate in the subject.…
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…
The Mpumalanga Division of the High Court has issued a warrant of arrest for Sambulo Bruce Tshabalala, also known as “Sam Holdings”, after he failed to appear in court for his fraud and corruption cases. READ | Kwaggafontein shop owner arrested for rape Tshabalala’s troubles began in 2020 when he…
KWAMHLANGA – Kosi Christian Thugwana of the Ndzundza Traditional Council was shot dead in Tweefontein last Sunday. The police are investigating circumstances around the shooting incident of a 45-year-old. According to the police, it is alleged that the victim was shot in his vehicle by unknown criminals around 21:00pm. READ…
MBOMBELA – Ehlanzeni Community Policing Forum (CPF) members marched to the Government Complex on Thursday to submit a memorandum of demands regarding the Crime Prevention Wardens recruitment process. According to Mataffin CPF Chairperson, Walter Phiri, who highlighted flaws in the CPW recruitment process, despite applying, none of the 15 Mataffin…
MKHUHLU – The Mpumalanga MEC for Community Safety, Security and Liaison, Jackie Macie officiated the 5th Pass Out Parade for 86 newly trained traffic officers on December 13, at the Mpumalanga Traffic Training College in Mkhuhlu. These graduates participated in the 12-month programme that is aimed at boosting law enforcement…