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Suspect appears in court for German tourist murder

A suspect was arrested in connection with the murder of a German tourist who was fatally shot at Numbi Road on October 3. READ | German tourist and driver shot dead by robbers The 32-year-old appeared at the Kabokweni Magistrate’s Court today facing charges of murder, attempted murder and attempted hijacking.…

Man assaulted following rape incident

A 33-year-old alleged rape suspect is in hospital after community members assaulted him for allegedly raping a 23-year-old woman at Thubelihle in Kriel. READ | Suspect rapes his grandmother and cousin According to the police, the victim was on her way to a nearby hiking spot for a lift back home.…

German tourist and driver shot dead by robbers

German tourist and driver shot dead by robbers

A group of robbers fatally shot a tourist at Numbi Road near White River in the early hours of Monday. According to the police, four German tourists were traveling in a Hyundai H1 on Numbi Road en route to Numbi Gate at Mdluli Safari Lodge. Three armed suspects who were…

Public Works officials and company directors arrested for corruption

Public Works officials and company directors arrested for corruption

MBOMBELA – Officials from the Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport appeared in the Nelspruit Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday. They are facing charges of corruption, fraud and money laundering together with directors of a company who claimed for services they did not render. READ | Community Safety officials arrested for…

Buscor dismisses fake social media post

Buscor dismisses fake social media post

A fake social media post has been doing the rounds on social media falsely quoting the chairperson of Buscor, Norah Fakude. READ | Taxis block roads while Buscor bus set alight The post further reads, “I can buy all your taxis if of you give that opportunity and the taxi ranks.…

Taxis block roads while Buscor bus set alight

Taxis block roads while Buscor bus set alight

The EFF in Mpumalanga appeal for calmFollowing a dispute between bus company, Buscor and taxi associations, one bus was set on fire in Pienaar this morning. READ | Taxi association chairperson shot dead Commuters were left stranded after multiple routes were blocked around Mbombela by taxi operators. It is reported that taxi…

Mpumalanga Sports Awards to honour top athletes

Mpumalanga Sports Awards to honour top athletes

MBOMBELA – It is that time of the year to celebrate and honour Mpumalanga athletes and teams who excelled in sports in the past year. The Annual Mpumalanga Sports Awards (MPSA) will take place on Sunday, September 18 at Emnotweni Arena. READ | Bafana Bafana coach ruffles furthers with his comments…

Maphorisa aims at MacG for alleged “gatekeeping”

Maphorisa aims at MacG for alleged “gatekeeping”

Multi-award winning producer and artist, DJ Maphorisa questioned Podcast and Chill founder, MacG on Twitter about why he made a statement on “gatekeeping.” Phori said in a tweet no one owns Amapiano. “No one owns Amapiano. Anyone can do it and win. Good example, look at Uncle Waffles one trending…

Hawks arrest Mbombela Municipality staffers for R60 million fraud

Hawks arrest staff members for R60 million fraud

The Hawks have arrested three suspects for fraud, theft and money laundering to the amount of R60 million. READ | Former municipal officials arrested for fraud Two staffers were arrested at the Mbombela Municipality and Mbombela Traffic Department, respectively. The Hawks added they will make more arrests. READ MORE | Cogta employee…

PHOTOS | National Teachers Awards

PHOTOS | National Teachers Awards

Mpumalanga Department of Education held National Teacher’s Awards yesterday at Nutting House. Various teachers won awards for their good work in their profession. READ | High Court orders Basic Education to publish matric results This was a platform to appreciate teachers who rose above the expected norm by executing their tasks…