The National State of Disaster expires today. There has been a call for the government to end the disaster after two years of the Covid-19 pandemic. READ | Social Development MEC tests positive for Covid-19 President Cyril Ramaphosa said they are looking into the matter at the presidential Imbizo on March…
The electricity outages have caused a backlog on the water supply to communities. Silulumanzi released a media statement showing that the daily outages result in the Regional Water Treatment Plant being off for a minimum of two hours every day. The statement read that due to Stage 4 load-shedding; they…
Supplied Content President Cyril Ramaphosa has, under Section 174(3) of the Constitution, appointed Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo as the new Chief Justice from April 1, 2022. The President’s decision follows consultation with the Judicial Service Commission. He further consulted leaders of parties in the National Assembly. In terms of…
Supplied Content CASTEEL – A businessman together with his wife and two daughters was gunned down in their home on Tuesday evening. READ | Carolina murder suspects abandon bail application According to police, the incident occurred around 19:30 when neighbours heard gunshots coming from the owner of Faduk Cash Loans, Johnson…
Today is International Women’s Day themed, #BreakTheBias this year. Take a look at some of Mpumalanga’s inspirational women who have broken stereotypes in communities, work places and society in general. Esther Mahlangu – Ndebele visual artist The 87-year-old globally acclaimed artist has done collaborations with international brands such as Air…
Pietermaritzburg-born actress Thuso Mbedu put SA on the map for winning a Spirit Award for her role in The Underground Railroad series. READ | Trevor Noah wins gong at NAACP Image Awards Many congratulated her on social media for her award. Mbedu was up against Anjana Vasan (We Are Lady Parts), Jana Schmieding…
Following several disputes in different branches of the African National Congress in Mpumalanga, the president says the province is ready to hold the conference. READ | ANC Provincial Conference hangs in the balance This was during a press briefing after he engaged with structures yesterday. The provincial conference is scheduled to…
By Bongani Hlatshwayo The provincial ANC has expelled Nkomazi Local Municipality’s executive mayor, Johan Mkhatshwa. It also expelled the Speaker and five other councillors. They also reported that it will send a letter to the IEC informing them of their decision to remove these officials from the governance of the…
Supplied Content A man involved in an armed robbery in Siyabuswa last Sunday, February 20, was arrested. He was one suspect who robbed police officers’ firearms off, a rifle and two pistols, and ammunition at gunpoint. Five suspects attacked the officers while on duty. The robbery occurred at a fuel…
There will be a joint Funeral Service for the nine learners who passed away following an accident on February 16. READ | Eight school children die in crash The funeral service will be in Mayflower Stadium on February 24. The service will start 07:00 am. Following the intervention by the government,…