The Mpumalanga High Court sitting in Middelburg sentenced Siyabonga Mbatha to 25 years imprisonment for the murder of actress, Thandeka Emigrant Mdeliswa. According to the National Prosecuting Authority, Mbatha pleaded guilty to the offenses and was subsequently convicted of murder, possession of an unlicensed firearm, and unlawful possession of ammunition.…
The MEC for Public Works, Roads and Transport, Mohita Latchminarain is leading a women-only law enforcement operation in honour of Women’s Month at Steve Tshwete Local Municipality today. The operation will check compliance by public transport operators in terms of the National Land Transport Transition Act (NLTTA.) The MEC will…
A multi-vehicle accident on the R40 near Riverside Mall left one man killed and two others critically injured today. According to Arrive Alive, a towing truck and light motor vehicle collided head-on. “ER24 paramedics came across the incident, finding the vehicles in the middle of the road. One man was…
The longest serving teacher, Gogo Nonsikelelo Qwelane has passed away at the age of 100. Qwelani, a recipient of the Presidential order of the Baobab in Bronze, in recognition of her outstanding contribution to education in South Africa was an inspiration and role model to the young and old. In…
Premier Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane, together with MEC for Health, Sasekani Manzini‘s efforts of getting more people vaccinated, have been intensified to include mining companies across the province. Having commenced with Sasol on Monday where more than 8 000 workers were targeted to be vaccinated on the day. At Sasol alone, more…
The Mpumalanga Department of Health warns community members about scammers who masquerade as officials promising job placements in the department. Recently scammers identified as Mr. Ndlovu or Mr. Maphanga “Director at Human Resource” at Rob Ferreira hospital have emerged. They use the 0637655816 number. READ | Community rage ends deadly…
The Barberton Maximum Correctional Services offenders received their jab following the vaccination rollout programme of inmates at Correctional Centres. 244 inmates were vaccinated during the launch. The Area Commissioner of Barberton Correctional Facilities, Midjohn Mhlongo assured offenders that the vaccine is meant to protect them against the pandemic. In his…
The Ndebele king and chairperson of the House of Traditional Leaders, Ikosi Sipho Mahlangu has died. His death was announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa when he was addressing the nation last night. Premier Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane, said Mahlangu will always be remembered as a champion of rural development. “Ikosi Mahlangu advanced the…
The African National Congress has temporarily suspended Deputy Convener of Ehlanzeni Region, Ngrayi Ngwenya with immediate effect. This follows after what the organisation describes as “inflammatory speech,” that he made outside former President Jacob Zuma’s home in Nkandla last weekend. The Provincial Working Committee said Ngwenya’s behaviour and utterances brought…
A 33-year-old woman was found murdered at Machadodorp on July 2. According to police, they were informed of a vehicle parked next to the road in a veld near Rietfontein Farm with the woman inside, seemingly unconscious. Police responded and rushed to the scene. Upon arrival, the woman was found…