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Storm wreaks havoc in Nkomazi

Storm wreaks havoc in Nkomazi

Disaster management personnel from various local municipalities in Ehlanzeni District and the Department of Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (CoGHSTA) are on the ground establishing the extent of the damage following last night’s heavy storm and rains in the province. An urgent Joint Operations Committee (JOC) meeting this…

Health MEC reports significant decline in Malaria cases

Health MEC reports significant decline in Malaria cases

MBOMBELA – The Mpumalanga MEC for Health, Sasekani Manzini, reported a remarkable decline in malaria cases in the province during the World Malaria Day commemoration. The event, which is annually celebrated on April 25, took place at the Nutting House on May 2, bringing together distinguished guests, including traditional leaders…

Concerns mount over state of Silindokuhle Special School

Concerns mount over state of Silindokuhle Special School

NKOMAZI – The Silindokuhle Special School in Mangweni village is allegedly facing severe challenges that pose a significant risk to the health, safety, and education of its learners. As a result, parents are sounding the alarm over the school’s deteriorating condition. The school, which caters to children with special needs,…

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…

WATCH: Paralympic star gets high praises from mother

WATCH: Paralympic star gets high praises from mother

MBOMBELA- Paralympic athlete, Collen Mahlalela has received high praises from his mother after winning a silver medal at the Para Athletics Championships in Kobe, Japan. The 28 year-old athlete from Masibekela, Nkomazi was welcomed by friends, family and the Department of Culture, Sports and Recreation on Monday at the Kruger…

Pensioner and co-accused sentenced for murder

Woman appears in court for murder

A woman, identified as Lucy Clara Makhabane, appeared at the Nkomazi Magistrate’s Court in Tonga on Friday, May 10 on a charge of murder. This court appearance comes after a murder of another woman on Wednesday, May 8 after the discovery of her body laying on the street in Tonga.…