MBOMBELA- The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Mpumalanga continues to intensify its efforts to combat the proliferation and unlawful possession of firearms through high-density and intelligence-driven operations conducted across the province. Between 3 and 6 September 2026, police recovered 14 firearms, comprising 13 handguns and one rifle. This follows…
MBOMBELA – The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in Mpumalanga notes that our Provincial Chairperson, Commissar Collen Sedibe who will appear before the Mbombela High Court today. This is in a civil matter instituted by former MEC for Education, Cathy Dlamini, who is claiming R20 million for alleged defamation of character.…
KaNyamazane-born beauty queen, Bajabulise Thela has been crowned Miss African Beauty Universe South Africa 2026. This has earned her the opportunity to represent South Africa at the 75th Miss Universe pageant in San Juan, Puerto Rico in November 2026. The 23-year-old received the crown from outgoing titleholder, Melissa Nayimuli after…
Four people were killed in a head-on collision today on the R23 between Perdekop and Standerton. According to preliminary reports, the collision occurred between an articulated truck travelling from Standerton and a sedan travelling from Perdekop. Four occupants of the sedan, the driver and three passengers were declared dead on…
Communities across the province can expect more responsive emergency medical services as the Mpumalanga Department of Health has strengthened its fleet with the addition of 15 new ambulances. Premier Mandla Ndlovu and Health MEC, Sasekani Manzini unveiled the new ambulances at the Mbombela Stadium yesterday.The latest addition brings the province…
MBOMBELA – Cstahood, a women empowerment non-governmental organisation (NGO), continues to play a key role in creating opportunities for rural women to develop their talents and participate in the arts industry. As such, the organisation brought together women on Saturday, 16 May in Mbombela for a gathering aimed at empowering…
A man was run over by a cash-in-transit vehicle at a shopping complex in Bushbuckridge yesterday. A video of the incident has been circulating on social media of the incident. The police released a statement stating that a case of murder is currently investigated following a gruesome incident. “An attempted…
Every four years, the football world converges around one defining spectacle: the FIFA World Cup 2026. It is the stage where elite talent, national pride and legacy collide to produce moments that shape the history of the game. As anticipation builds for the 2026 edition, South African fans have a renewed…
KABOKWENI – A young local athlete, Alwande Mamba, from Clau-Clau is making her school, community, and province proud through her passion for athletics. For the past three years, the star has competed in the 1200-metre race, consistently reaching the district level.Throughout this time, she demonstrated strong endurance, determination, and steady…
SECUNDA – The African National Congress (ANC) in Mpumalanga held its January 8 rally at the Lilian Ngoyi Stadium in the Govan Mbeki Local Municipality on Saturday, February 7. The party’s Treasurer-General, Dr Gwen Ramokgopa, delivered the keynote address. As she ascended the podium to address supporters, she emphasised that…