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Parents encouraged to make inputs on BELA Bill

Parents encouraged to make inputs on BELA Bill

Elna Wichmann Heath is in the forefront of the BELA Bill which has progressed to the National Council of Provinces. She says section 28(2) of the Constitution states “A child’s best interests are of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child.” However, she asks, does the Department of Education…

WATCH | Heavy rains flood Nkomazi region

PHOTOS | Heavy rains flood Nkomazi region

After warnings of persistent rainfall, areas in the Nkomazi region are currently affected by floods. According to Nkomazi Local Municipality’s spokesperson Cyril Repinga, about 11 bridges are now under water. “We are assisting those residing in low lying areas with evacuating as the rain continues,” he said. READ | Thunderstorm damages…

Former MM buys Mercedes with municipal funds

Former MM buys Mercedes with municipal funds

The former Municipal Manager of Nkomazi Local Municipality, Muzi Daniel Ngwenya, was arrested by the Hawks for fraud, theft and contravening the Municipal Finance Management Act on Friday, 28 October. READ | Hawks arrest staff members for R60 million fraud In December 2021, Ngwenya bought a pre-owned Mercedes Benz using municipal…

Thunderstorm damages 13 schools in Nkomazi

A thunderstorm wreaked havoc and damaged 13 schools in Nkomazi last weekend. The MEC for Education, Bonakele Majuba visited Sidlamafa Secondary School which was the most affected compared to the other schools. READ | Mpumalanga Celebrates World Teacher’s Day Nkomazi Local Municipality also reported that about nine villages were affected by…