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Suspected zama zama to appear in court for trespassing

Suspected zama zama to appear in court for trespassing

MOOIPLAAS – A Zimbabwean man suspected to be an illegal miner is expected to appear before the Elukwatini Magistrate’s Court on 16 January 2025 after he was found trespassing at the Songimvelo Nature Reserve. According to the police, the illegal foreigner was among about 80 other people who were found…

Exclusive interview with DCSR on MPUCE

Exclusive interview with DCSR MEC on MPUCE

Mpumalanga Mirror exclusively interviewed MEC for the Department of Culture, Arts and Recreation (DCSR), Leah Mabuza after the conclusion of the Mpumalanga Cultural Experience( MPUCE) events. She spoke to Editor, Bongani Hlatshwayo: What was your overall impression of the MGOMA? MGOMA, as a stand-alone pillar, has in my view, it…

Newly trained traffic officers to be deployed for service

Newly trained traffic officers to be deployed for service

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…

Zimbabwean national shot dead-two injured following robbery

ELUKWATINI – A Zimbabwean national was fatally shot while two others were injured during a shoot out with the police and security personnel following a robbery at the Total Garage in the early hours of this morning. It is reported that the local police jointly responded to a business robbery…

Couple says: “I do” at shisanyama

Couple says: “I do” at shisanyama

They met at a popular Emalahleni shisanyama, Value Meat Real Braai two months ago and the rest is history… Themba Malaza (33) and Chardonney Lessing (21) got married at the joint over the weekend where their union was witnessed by family, friends and patrons. The two got engaged on October…

Double murderer slapped with 77 years in prison

Double murderer slapped with 77 years in prison

MBOMBELA- A man who murdered a couple will spend 77 years behind bars. Witness Monareng (28) was sentenced by the High Court of South Africa, Mpumalanga Division on Monday, November 4 after pleading guilty. He was convicted for housebreaking with intent to commit a crime, two counts of murder, and…

Duo arrested for robbing and kidnapping German tourist

GRASKOP- Two suspects were arrested for alleged robbery and kidnapping of a German tourist on Monday, November 4. Reports indicate that the tourist was attacked shortly after he withdrew cash from an ATM at a filling station. A member of the public promptly alerted the police about the incident. Information…

Mbombela Open set for 2025

Mbombela Open set for 2025

Award-winning tennis coach, Sabelo Mathebula, is excited to announce the launch of the second edition of the Mbombela Open. The launch will take place at the Skukuza Community Centre on Saturday, November 2. The tennis tournament is set to take place next year May at the Nelspruit Tennis Club in…

Two female bodies discovered

Dead man found under a bridge

MOOIPLAAS- A passerby made a shocking discovery of a lifeless body under a bridge on the Diepgezet Road in Mooiplaas on Wednesday morning. According to the police, the body of a man believed to be between the ages of 30-40 years was discovered by a passerby who alerted community members.…