Two princes were killed in separate incidences recently. Prince Zwelithini Dlamini was shot and killed by an unknown man who stormed into his house in Matsulu near January 4 around 22:00. The victim was eating with his two friends when shooting occurred. His friends ran for cover. READ: Couple robbed…
The Head and National Coordinator of the Traditional Healers Organization of South Africa, Dr Phephisile Maseko has passed on following a short illness. Dr Maseko, represented Mpumalanga in the national structure and played a pivotal role in advocating for traditional healers and natural medicine in modern systems and societies. READ:…
Emalahleni has been declared a Covid-19 hotspot by the Health MEC, Sasekani Manzini. This is due to the rising numbers of Covid-19 positive cases. The municipality also released a notice cautioning its residents that they should take precaution by wearing masks in public, social distancing and sanitising. READ NOTICE BELOW:…
KOMATIPOORT – Frustrated South African and Mozambican nationals have been stuck in long queues at the Lebombo Port of Entry for past three days. Community Safety, Security and Liaison MEC, Gabisile Shabalala accompanied by the Head of Department, Busisiwe Nkuna visited the border today and interacted with both nationals who…
MBOMBELA – A crash that occurred between two vehicles last night on the Karino intersection towards Mbombela has claimed the lives of two people. READ: Scholar bus crashes and injures seven learners According to the Department of Community, Safety, Security and Liaison, the deceased, driver and the passenger, were burnt…
The Mpumalanga Department of Health wishes to warn community members to be vigilant of job scams. READ: 75 new beds for Tonga Hospital Covid-19 Ward patients This is after a post that circulated on social media of vacancies alleged available at Bethal Hospital. “Scammers are targeting job seekers to mislead…
Three traffic officers have been arrested in Mpumalanga for corruption and bribery.The Road Traffic Management Corporation confirmed recently. In a joint operation, the Corporation’s National Traffic Anti-Corruption Unit and the Hawks swooped on the officers employed by Emalahleni Local Municipality as they reported for work today. READ: 39 vehicles handed over for road safety in the province…
Police in Mpumalanga are investigating a case of murder and three counts of attempted murder following the killing of a 27-year-old man and the wounding of three others during the early hours on Boxing Day. A group of men were outside a tavern in Haartbeeskop, when they were allegedly shot…
The Safer Festive Season Operation is in full swing in Mpumalanga as over the past weekend, over 280 suspects were arrested for being involved in various criminal activities, including murder, rape, robberies, assault with intent to inflict grievous bodily harm, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs amongst others.…
MIDDELBURG – With more than 1 000 cases reported on gender based violence across the province within the annual commemoration of the 16 Days of Activism, in a laughter filled gathering, facts on the scourge were articulated matter-of-factly by the various speakers led by the MEC for Social Development, Thandi…