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Four killed in R23 head-on collision

Four people killed on N17 near Ermelo

Four people died in a head-on collision between Breyten and Ermelo on the N17 Saturday night. READ | Two learners killed on N4 accident The deceased includes a driver, three passengers, and they were all occupants in the sedan. Two passengers in the sedan sustained serious injuries, and they were taken to the…

Malaria cases on the rise in Bushbuckridge

Malaria cases on the rise in Bushbuckridge

The province’s Department of Health has declared a malaria outbreak. Sporadic cases emerging have affected the sub-district of Bushbuckridge. READ | World Immunisation Week | What SA has achieved on immunisation “To date, we have had eight malaria cases reported from Marite, which is an increase from last year around this…

Convicted murderer sentenced to two life terms

Convicted murderer sentenced to two life terms

MBOMBELA – The Mpumalanga High Court sentenced Hlabirwa Rassie Nkune to life imprisonment on Thursday. Hlabirwa was convicted on Tuesday after his trial began on Monday, May 15. He was found guilty on two counts of murder following a shooting incident that left sisters, Pretty Mazibuko, his girlfriend and her…

Leslie man arrested for raping 12-year-old

A 12-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a 40-year-old man at Leslie in the Gert Sibande District on Saturday, May 13. READ | Bontle Mashiyane’s alleged killers granted bail According to the police, the incident was reported, and they arrested the suspect the police in Leslie and the man after the…

Metro FM Music Awards patrons warned to obey road rules

MetroFM Music Awards patrons warned to obey road rules

The much-anticipated and government endorsed Metro FM Music Awards (MMA) are expected to create a great hype. While bolstering tourism in the province, particularly in the City of Mbombela, it will host the awards and other related activities this coming weekend. Traffic volumes are expected to increase as people are expected…

90 000 job opportunities to be created for the youth

90 000 job opportunities to be created for the youth

A special focus on unemployment during the 29th provincial Freedom Day commemoration was that is a ticking time bomb. READ | Government declares widespread floods a National Disaster As a result, during her official address, Premier Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane told the people of Mpumalanga thus: “We are determined to confront it, through…

Mpumalanga ready for Metro FM Awards

Mpumalanga ready for Metro FM Awards

The Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) is ready to welcome all patrons to Mpumalanga ahead of the Metro FM Awards that will be taking place at Mbombela Stadium on May 6. “We are more than ready to provide various tourist experience in Mpumalanga during the Metro FM Awards weekend…

Hoxani Tribal Authority's Chief Clyde Mnisi shot dead

Hoxani Tribal Authority’s Chief Clyde Mnisi shot dead

Chief Clyde Mnisi (37) was fatally shot next to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport last night. The shooting occurred on the Airport Road near White River at about 23:10pm yesterday. According to police, his driver sustained injuries on the leg after being shot during this incident. However, he survived to witness…

High court orders Provincial Commisioner's reinstatement

High court orders Provincial Commissioner’s reinstatement

The Pretoria High Court has set aside the suspension of Lt-Gen Dapheny Semakaleng Manamela and ordered for reinstatement yesterday. According to police spokesperson, Brig Athlenda Mathe said the court’s judgment was being attended to. According to 013News, the found that her suspension by National Commissioner Fanie Masemola was vague and the suspension…