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Parents encouraged to make inputs on BELA Bill

Parents encouraged to make inputs on BELA Bill

Elna Wichmann Heath is in the forefront of the BELA Bill which has progressed to the National Council of Provinces. She says section 28(2) of the Constitution states “A child’s best interests are of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child.” However, she asks, does the Department of Education…

Five people die on the R35

Five people die on the R35

Five people died in a head-on collision between two sedans on the R35 between Amersfoort and Morgenzon on yesterday afternoon. According to the Community Safety, Security and Liaison department, two more people sustained serious injuries, and another occupant escaped with slight injuries. The injured are receiving treatment at the nearby…

Community sets man's home and workshop on fire

Community sets man’s home and workshop on fire

KAMHLUSHWA- A man believed to have taken the life of a pensioner through a shooting is now homeless after his home and workshop were set alight by community members. This took place when he was released after spending a week behind bars after a 78 year-old man was fatally shot.…

Grade 10 learner stabbed to death

A grade 10 learner died after he was fatally stabbed on Tuesday afternoon in Boschfontein. It is alleged that the The deceased who was a studentt at Mbambiso High School was stabbed while walking home from school. The Mpumalanga Department of Education confirmed the incident but stated that the matter…

Pretty and friends to serenade spiritually

Pretty and friends to serenade spiritually

Worship Experience is a brilliant worship gospel musical ensemble featuring five Mpumalanga-based female gospel great voices led by one other than Pretty Mhlongo and Friends, joined by the only outsider, Xolly Mncwango. The not-to-be missed gospel worship extravaganza, will be held at the Church Unlimited Mbombela on 18 November 2022…

PHOTOS | Mini and teen queens crowned

PHOTOS | Mini and teen queens crowned

The 3rd Annual crowning of the Miss Mini and Teen Mpumalanga took place at Emnotweni Arena last Saturday. READ | Phuti Khomo hosts modeling expo  Young beauties between the ages of four and 18 years old competed for the crowns. Winners walked away with a variety of gifts including vouchers and…

SA records over 7 400 malaria cases

SA records over 7 400 malaria cases

South Africa has recorded over 7 400 malaria cases between January and October this year, with only 17% of these having been locally acquired. This means that more people got infected while out of the country, while the country logged at least 66 deaths during the same period. The Department of…

Vusi Thembekwayo to dine with local business people

Vusi Thembekwayo to dine with local business people

World-Renowned Public Speaker, award-winning Investor and accomplished Author, Vusi Thembekwayo will be in Mbombela for the business networking gala dinner on November 25. Hosted by Daisy Lee Events at Emnotweni Arena, it will be a black tie affair for local business people to network among themselves and with Thembekwayo leading…