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Police officers appear in court for escorting dagga

Police officers appear in court for escorting dagga

The three police officers, Sergeant Solomon Mebo, Sergeant Jabulane Mbuyane, and Constable Lavandre LaReservee appeared in court yesterday, June 12, at the Nelspruit Magistrate’s Court for Defeating ends of Justice. The trio were granted a fixed bail of R1500 each. Their next court date is July 25. The other two…

MPSA winners left high and dry

MPSA winners left high and dry

MBOMBELA – Nine months after being celebrated for their outstanding achievements, top athletes are still waiting for their full cash prizes. Despite their impressive performances and sportsmanship, these athletes have been left high and dry by the organisers of the Mpumalanga Sports Awards. Banele Shabangu, the Sports Star of the…

Learner sexually assaulted at Platorand Special School

BELFAST – A learner was allegedly sexually assaulted during the Schools’ Choir Competitions at Platorand Special School on May 8. According to the Department of Education, the incident took place during the Schools’ Choir Competitions.“The department has since deployed officials to conduct internal investigations, provide the psychosocial support to the…

School admission applications opened

School admission applications opened

School admission applications for the 2026 academic year is officially opened. The admission window will run from May 2 to August 21, 2025. The department explains that schools need timely admissions to properly plan for essential resources including LTSM, staff, and classroom infrastructure. “We call upon all parents and guardians…

Tourism youth businesses receive R3.5 million in funding

Tourism youth businesses receive R3.5 million in funding

MBOMBELA – The Department of Economic Development and Tourism, in collaboration with the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA), has awarded R3.5 million in funding to 24 tourism youth businesses in Mpumalanga. The awarding ceremony was held yesterday, March 18, at the University of Mpumalanga in Mbombela. This initiative aims to…

WATCH | Police confiscate goods worth millions

WATCH | Police confiscate goods worth millions

WHITE RIVER – Police in Mpumalanga have raised a concern over the prevalence of selling of illegal goods in various stores despite the government’s efforts to counter this dilemma. This comes after a multidisciplinary operation that was conducted at a certain storage warehouse in Rocky’s Drift in White River.Various goods…

Six women sentenced for defrauding SASSA

Six women were sentenced to five years imprisonment each, wholly suspended for five years on condition that they are not found guilty of fraudulant activities during period of suspension. The women were sentenced in the Nelspruit Serious Commercial Crime Court on Thursday, 27 February 2025. The convicts, Nonhlanhla Madalane (36),…

GBV victim vents out two years later

GBV victim vents out two years later

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…