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Festive campaign aims for big tourism numbers

Festive campaign aims for big tourism numbers

OSHOEK – Gert Sibande and Ehlanzeni District Municipalities in conjunction with Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency came bearing gifts to motorists at the Oshoek Border Post today, during their festive campaign. The aim of the campaign was to encourage motorists coming out of the Kingdom of eSwatini into South Africa.…

Thunderstorm wreaks havoc leaving four dead

Thunderstorm wreaks havoc leaving four dead

BUSHBUCKRIDGE – Four people including a grade eight learner passed away following the severe thunderstorm that swept across the province on Monday. More than 30 schools and across the province and roof of homes were blown off and damaged. Cogta MEC Speedy Mashilo spoke to the media earlier and said…

Taxi operators warned against bullying motorists

Taxi operators warned against bullying motorists

MBOMBELA- Community Safety, Security and Liaison MEC, Jackie Macie has called on taxi operators to refrain from bullying motorists on the road. This comes after a viral video on social media showing. A taxi patrol vehicle was captured harassing motorists on the N4 on separate occasions.In the video, the taxi…

Premier reconfigures provincial cabinet

Premier reconfigures provincial cabinet

MBOMBELA- Premier, Mandla Ndlovu has appointed Leah Mabuza as a Member of the Executive Council (MEC) for the Department of Culture, Sport and Recreation. This comes after the African National Congress had to implement the 60% representation of women as adopted by the National Executive Committee (NEC). READ | Premier…

WATCH: Junior and Peaceful laid to rest

WATCH: Junior and Peaceful laid to rest

DAANTJIE – The two murdered toddlers, Junior Mabandla and Peaceful Chambale were laid to rest on Tuesday in a joint funeral ceremony. Community members, faith based organisations and primary school learners gathered at the Old Apostolic Church for their send off. READ | Two suspects appear in court for Bonisiwe Mabuza’s…

Nasreddine Nabi takes coaching reigns at Kaizer Chiefs

Nasreddine Nabi takes coaching reigns at Kaizer Chiefs

Premier Soccer League club, Kaizer Chiefs has officially appointed Nasreddine Nabi to take over the coaching reigns. Nabi and his technical team arrived at the club’s headquarters in Naturena during the team’s training session. READ | Spectators express frustration over Nedbank Cup traffic jam Nabi moved from the Moroccan club AS…

UMP wins international award

UMP wins international award

The University of Mpumalanga Centre for Entrepreneurship Rapid Incubator (UMPCFERI) team was awarded the first price in the Health and Wellness category at the University Incubator Consortium (UNIIC) Ideathon. The ceremony took place from May 27-28 in Palawan, Philippines. The Ideathon Competition is an international competition organised by UNIIC. It…