The Mpumalanga Provincial Government will host a two-day Provincial Crime Prevention Summit in Mbombela this week. The summit is aimed at adequately responding to crime and developing a Programme of Action to deal with crime in the province. The summit will also be used to further enhance collaboration among all role-players…
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…
“Energy drinks that are highly consumed by long-distance taxi drivers and other motorists won’t be able to sustain their vigilance on the roads.” “At some point, they will give in to the surmountable the pressure they’ve put their bodies in, and all heel hell will break loose.” READ |Spike incidents…
Anna Fifi Mabuza passed away at Steve Biko Hospital in Tshwane on August 26. Her death was confirmed by the founder of the group, Belina Nkosi. Manager of the group, Fakazi Gama, said Mabuza was admitted after her check-up. “Initially, she had gone for a check-up, but because of her…
Two toddlers died in a house fire yesterday at Amersfoort. According to police, the twins and their cousin, all aged two, were left in the house with a lit candle as there was no electricity when their guardian went to a local shop. “Moments later, neighbours saw flames and called…
Premier Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane, together with MEC for Health, Sasekani Manzini‘s efforts of getting more people vaccinated, have been intensified to include mining companies across the province. Having commenced with Sasol on Monday where more than 8 000 workers were targeted to be vaccinated on the day. At Sasol alone, more…
The Ndebele king and chairperson of the House of Traditional Leaders, Ikosi Sipho Mahlangu has died. His death was announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa when he was addressing the nation last night. Premier Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane, said Mahlangu will always be remembered as a champion of rural development. “Ikosi Mahlangu advanced the…
A non-profit organisation, South African Women Lawyers Association (SAWLA), has congratulated one of its members, Mohita Latchminarain following her appointment as the new MEC for Public Works, Roads and Transport. The organisation described her appointment as exciting because it reaffirms its position of promoting female attorneys to leadership positions and…
Premier Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane has appointed Deputy Director General, Peter Nyoni. A brief statement was released this morning that confirmed Mr Nyoni’s appointment follows the departure of Sindi Xulu. READ: Premier places Human Settlements HOD on special leave However, there is not much information about Xulu’s departure. She was appointed as…
The Premier, Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane tested positive for Covid-19 yesterday. According to the premier’s spokesperson, Sibongile Mkani-Mpolweni, the premier developed flu-like symptoms last Sunday, 28 September and tested positive. READ: Department of Agriculture acting HOD passes away “She has been in precautionary isolation since Sunday and will continue to monitor her…