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Zama zamas' terrorise Moremela community

Zama zamas’ terrorise Moremela community

MOREMELA – Illegal mining has become rife in the Leroro community with Zama Zamas’ terrorising the community. READ | Mine manager arrested for illegal mining allegations Her Royal Highness Princess Eurika Mogane from the Mogane Royal Traditional Council, in a statement, said the community lives in fear. “The illegal miners threatened…

Mine manager arrested for illegal mining allegations

Mine manager arrested for illegal mining allegations

A mine manager was arrested for Contravention of the National Environmental Management Act last Thursday. This is following a tip-off from the Department of Mineral Resources officials about illegal mining activities taking place at a coal mine in Mooihoek, Piet Retief . According to a report, mining activities were carried…

Mandla Msibi appeals his suspension

Mandla Msibi appeals his suspension

The African National Congress Provincial Treasurer, Mandla Msibi, is appealing to his suspension. This development follows the provincial secretary Muzi Chirwa’s announcement in a media briefing on Wednesday, April 10. He said the Provincial Executive Committee decided to suspend Msibi. According to a statement by Msibi, he will initiate an…

Cop murderer to spend 20 years behind bars

Cop murderer to spend 20 years behind bars

Zanele Mkhonto (30) was sentenced to 20 years direct imprisonment by for the murder of a police officer. This is after Mkhonto pleaded guilty in the Mpumalanga Division of the High Court for the murder of Sergeant Mandlenkosi Happy Thwala who was employed at the Kabokweni Police Station. She previously…

ActionSA files charge against MK Party

ActionSA files charge against MK Party

ActionSA has opened a case at the Kabokweni Police Station against the MK Party for violating the electoral laws. ActionSA claims that the MK Party vandalized their posters and placed over theirs. “We are deeply concerned by the recent incidents of vandalization of our poster by the MK Party. These…

Ligwalagwala FM makes changes to 2024 line-up

Ligwalagwala FM makes changes to 2024 line-up

Ligwalagwala FM is celebrating its 42nd anniversary and the station has several thrilling activities in store for its listeners. With effect from April 1, the station will make changes to its line-up with the aim of ensuring that the station continues to be counted among the best in the country.…

Kwaggafontein shop owner arrested for rape

Three people arrested after a man’s hands were cut off

Police made a breakthrough following an incident where a man’s hands were cut off in Vosman last week. The three suspects were arrested on the evening of Wednesday, March 27 facing attempted murder charges are believed to be from the same family. According to police, the 30 year-old victim was…

METRO FM Music Awards nominees announced

METRO FM Music Awards nominees announced

The nominees for the METRO FM Music Awards 2024 have been announced. These nominations feature music singles and albums released between 28 February 2023 and 28 February 2024. This year, the station received over 1700 entries for various categories. Internationally acclaimed singer and Grammy award winner, Tyla, leads with six…

MEC visits Mbombela Plaza Taxi Rank

MEC visits Mbombela Plaza Taxi Rank

Ahead of the Easter weekend, Public Works, Roads and Transport MEC, Mandla Ndlovu visited the Mbombela Plaza Taxi Rank on Monday. This is part of the Road Safety Awareness Campaign that seeks to ensure rules of the road are adhered to at all times. “We agreed as a department to…