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Police recover stolen vehicle after five years

Police recover stolen vehicle after five years

A white Toyota Etios that was stolen five years ago was recovered by police during a crime intelligence operation in Standerton. READ | Police intercept stolen bakkies at KNP The operation led the police to a house in Meyerville where the suspicious vehicle was spotted. Upon arrival, the suspect fled, evading the…

Customs bust R29.5 million worth of cocaine

Customs bust R29.5 million worth of cocaine

Cocaine to the estimated value of about R29.3 million was reportedly found in a truck which was intercepted in Lebombo Port of Entry on Saturday morning, December 3. It is alleged that the driver of a truck (with Gauteng registration number plates) crossed the Port of Entry from Mozambique into…

David Mabuza's body guard dies in car accident

David Mabuza’s body guard dies in car accident

The Deputy President David Mabuza’s body guard died at a scene of an accident in Middelburg yesterday. The Deputy President’s motorcade was travelling between Mpumalanga and Gauteng when one of the back-up vehicles’ tyre burst, causing the vehicle to roll over. SAPS confirmed the incident which took place at about 10:30.…

Heavy rains cause damage in the Lowveld

Heavy rains left a trail of destruction in various areas of the Lowveld yesterday. Disaster Management teams are on high alert following a heavy rainfall on Friday which caused major damage around Hazyview. The rain with strong winds resulted in two schools, a clinic and about 50 homes being damaged.…

First direct international flight launched at KMIA

First direct international flight launched at KMIA

Eurowings Discover took off from Frankfurt on Tuesday evening and arrived at the Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA) on Wednesday for the first time. This was welcomed with a water salute and a festive ceremony. WATCH: As of 15 November 2022, Eurowings Discover operates up to three weekly direct flights…

Health Department reports measles outbreak

Health Department reports measles outbreak

Another measles outbreak has hit Mpumalanga. Three laboratories confirmed they have detected measles cases in the Ehlanzeni district. The department discovered the cases between November 1 to 10 through routine measles surveillance. Ehlanzeni District borders two districts of Limpopo, Sekhukhune and Mopani, which experienced outbreaks. The first laboratory-confirmed a case…

Thapelo is Season 19 Idols winner!

Thapelo is Season 19 Idols winner!

The South African Police congratulated Thapelo Molomo (Warrant Officer) for being crowned the Idols South Africa Season 18 winner. SAPS released a statement expressing their delight in Molomo’s achievement. “The organisation is immensely proud of him for hoisting the SAPS flag higher.” Born and bred in Mokopane in Limpopo, the singer…

Man arrested for allegedly raping baby mama

He went to drop off the child at his home on Saturday evening and returned later to find the mother of his child with another man. READ | Man assaulted following rape incident Police arrested a man on Sunday, November 13 after a case of rape was reported. According to a…

Nature reserves closed due to strike

Nature reserves closed due to strike

The Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) would like to notify all tourism patrons and stakeholders that its staff is currently picketing at all its offices and nature reserves throughout the province.  This will affect operations at all the MTPA’s offices as well as its nature reserves throughout the province.…

Violent Vosman protests result in death of woman

Violent Vosman protests result in death of woman

A woman was shot during a protest in Vosman and passed away in hospital. According to police, it is still not known who shot the 50 year-old woman. However, there are allegations that she and two other people who sustained injuries were shot at by police. READ | Suspects kill cyclist…