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Smash Shadow pours his out in new single

One of Mpumalanga’s illest rappers recently released his single titled, BabyDad featuring Larry that is doing great with over 20 000 streams online.  The Pretoria-based Siphosethu ‘Smash Shadow’ Thabethe’s single is inspired when he decided to disclose his experience as a young father to his peers who also share similar…

Premier appoints acting Director General

Premier Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane has appointed Deputy Director General, Peter Nyoni. A brief statement was released this morning that confirmed Mr Nyoni’s appointment follows the departure of Sindi Xulu. READ: Premier places Human Settlements HOD on special leave However, there is not much information about Xulu’s departure. She was appointed as…

Khumbudzo Ntshaveni appointed as Acting Minister in the Presidency

President @CyrilRamaphosa has appointed Minister of Small Business Development, Khumbudzo Ntshaveni as Acting Minister in The Presidency: Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation until further notice. READ: Tributes pour in after the passing of Jackson Mthembu According to the Presidency, this appointment, in terms of Section 98 of the Constitution, follows the…

Tributes pour in after the passing of Jackson Mthembu

Minister in the Presidency, Jackson Mthembu passed away this morning following Covid-19 related complications. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced his passing. He described his death as shocking with deep sorrow. “Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time of loss. Minister Mthembu was an exemplary leader, an activist and…

Premier and Community Safety MEC given three-day ultimatum

Economic Freedom Fighters provincial chairperson, Collen Sedibe has written a letter to premier, Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane regarding the traffic college learnership programme. READ: MP Traffic College intake nullified by Premier This is after the process was nullified following allegations of malfeasance and nepotism associated with the 2021 intake of students at…

Witbank Correctional Centre confirms eight Covid-19 cases

The Witbank Correctional Centre has reported eight positive Covid-19 cases, the Department of Correctional Services confirmed.  The correctional centre says it has implemented advanced preventative and transmission measures to reduce occupational infections for officials following the eight cases. READ: Emalahleni declared a Covid-19 hotspot “The Area Commissioner informed Management during…