Seven people killed as minibus overturns on N3
The deceased were all passengers. It is reported that the kombi was traveling from Gauteng to KwaZulu Natal.
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Over 80 000 vehicles stopped since the start of the Festive Season
About 35 drivers were arrested for reckless driving and 24 of those arrested, were taken in for suspected drunken driving.
SAPS probe rape of six-year-old girl
MATAFFIN – Police are investigating a rape case that involves a six-year-old child It is reported that the minor was raped on Thursday by a 14-year old boy who is a neighbor to the victim. It is understood that both the victim and the perpetrator are Mozambican nationals. According to…
Ehlanzeni CPFs call for reviewing of CPWs recruitment process
MBOMBELA – Ehlanzeni Community Policing Forum (CPF) members marched to the Government Complex on Thursday to submit a memorandum of demands regarding the Crime Prevention Wardens recruitment process. According to Mataffin CPF Chairperson, Walter Phiri, who highlighted flaws in the CPW recruitment process, despite applying, none of the 15 Mataffin…
ANCYL marches for permanent jobs
The Ehlanzeni ANC Youth League embarked on a protest March on Thursday, December 19 to demand permanent jobs for general workers in the City of Mbombela. They marched from January Che Masilela to the City of Mbombela offices.This is after the City Of Mbombela advertised general worker posts a few…
Extension of spaza shop registration period welcomed
NHLAZATSHE – The recent extension of the registration of spaza shops has received a warm welcome by owners who are still battling with the process. The registration drive began on 15 November and was due to be complete on 17 December. However, the Minister for Cooperative Governance and Traditonal Affairs,…
Eswatini Health Ministry benchmarks with Mpumalanga Health Department
Pregnancy and childbirth are sometimes accompanied by various risks and complications for both the mother and the baby. Having access to high-quality healthcare can reduce these risks and create a supportive environment for nurturing life.Several primary factors contribute to maternal mortality worldwide, including socio-economic elements like income levels, education, and…
Serial rapist handed nine life sentences
Themba Prince Shongwe was sentenced by the Secunda Regional Court on Wednesday, 18 December for multiple murders and rape of young girls between 2016 and 2018. The court heard chilling accounts of Shongwe’s heinous acts, including the rape of a minor who lived to tell the tale. TIMELINE: 5 June,…
SANCO Regional Chairperson passes away
The South African National Civic Organisation (SANCO) Mpumalanga Ehlanzeni Regional Chairperson, Andrew Lekhuleni has died. This was announced on Wednesday, December 18 by SANCO MP in a statement. Lekhuleni is described as a revolutionary son of SANCO and its alliance partners and a broader Mass Democratic Movement (MDM). “Furthermore, he…
Moz and SA governments to restore order at borders
MALALANE – South Africa and Mozambique governments have agreed to collaborate in ensuring that there is stability at the Lebombo and Ressano Garcia ports. This was revealed during a media briefing held today led by Minister of International and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola and Mozambique’s Minister of Interior, Pascoal Ronda. The…