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MEC hails the Class of 2024 for outstanding achievement

MEC hails the Class of 2024 for outstanding achievement

The MEC for Education, Cathy Dlamini has lauded the class of 2024 for their exceptional commitment, determination and hardwork towards their studies. This was during the official announcement of the 2024 Matric Results Announcement held at the Banquet Hall, Nkangala District Municipality in Middelburg. She highlighted the need to cast…

Pienaar tavern shooting suspect appears in court.

Pienaar tavern shooting suspect appears in court

Patrick Bongani Nkosi (39) arrested in connection with the fatal shooting at Levisa Tavern in Pienaar appeared in the Kabokweni Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, January 14. The court hearing marked a significant step in the investigation into the shooting incident, which claimed eight lives and left others seriously injured on…

Duo bust with dagga worth R1 million

Duo bust with dagga worth R1 million

Two suspects will appear in court soon after they were arrested for dealing in dagga. The suspects aged 30 and 36 were arrested in Barberton on Monday, January 13 during the Vala Umgodi operation when their car was spotted by police. READ | Dagga worth R47 million seized! “They tried…

Levisa Tavern Temporarily Shut After Mass Fatal Shooting

39 year-old man arrested for Pienaar mass shooting

A 39 year-old man was arrested last night in connection with the shooting incident that left eight people dead. The incident occurred on Saturday, January 11 at Levisa Tavern in Pienaar. The shooting incident, which occurred in the early hours of the morning, is believed to have involved an exchange…

Pienaar tavern shooting leaves eight dead.

Pienaar tavern shooting leaves eight dead

PIENAAR – Eight people were shot and killed in a horrific mass shooting incident at Levisa Tavern this morning, Saturday, January 11. The shooting incident, which occurred in the early hours of the morning, is believed to have involved an exchange of gunfire among the victims, although the circumstances and…

Nine families affected by strong winds receive aid

Nine families affected by strong winds receive aid

CAROLINA – Chief Albert Luthuli Local Municipality and stakeholders have come to the aid of nine families whose houses were damaged by strong winds on Tuesday, January 7 at Silobela Township. The ravaging winds left the houses with structural damages including cracks and the collapse of roofs to some.Spokesperson, Thapelo…

Education MEC calls for smooth school reopening

Education MEC calls for smooth school reopening

KABOKWENI- Mpumalanga MEC for education, Cathy Dlamini has urged communities to start preparing for the smooth reopening of schools next week. The MEC made the call on Monday, January 6 during the 2025 Back to School Programme at Phatfwa Secondary School in Embonisweni. Speaking during the event, Dlamini emphasised the…

Kabokweni hip-hop star set to shine with new EP

Kabokweni hip-hop star set to shine with new EP

Kicking off the new year with a bang, local hip-hop sensation Collen Sithole, known by his stage name Scolly, is gearing up to release his new EP, titled “1245 Love,” in May 2025. This masterfully crafted 7-track EP will showcase Sithole’s impressive vocal range, introspective lyrics, and genre-bending style, which…