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Six suspects arrested for teen's murder

Six suspects arrested for teen’s murder

ELUKWATINI- Six suspects between the ages of 16 and 19 have been arrested for the alleged murder of a fellow learner. The tragic incident occurred on Tuesday, May 27 in Tjakastad. According to reports, the victim, Mcedisi Christopher Nhlapho (19), was walking home from school with friends when they were…

Budding artist aspires to nurture young talent in schools

Budding artist aspires to nurture young talent in schools

TJAKASTAD – A 20-year-old local artist whose portraits have earned him recognition in his community, calls for collaboration in a campaign to nurture young talent in schools. Innocent Nkambule was looking forward to being a mechanical engineer after matriculating at Maqhawuzela Combined School at Tjakastad in 2022. However, things didn’t…

Two female bodies discovered

Human remains discovered near a river

Police are yet to solve the mystery of human remains discovered near a river at kaMalahleka area in Tjakastad on Tuesday, 21 January.  The gruesome discovery was made by a local herd-man who was taking his cattle for grazing in the area. He allegedly informed a community leader who called…

Leopard escapes from Nkomazi Game Reserve

Leopard escapes from Nkomazi Game Reserve

Residents of the Tjakastad and Malahleka areas are advised to be vigilant after a leopard escaped from the Nkomazi Game Reserve. The Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) received a complaint on Monday, May 6 that the leopard had killed a goat. READ | WATCH: Elephant escapes from KNP “A team…

Siblings found dead after drowning in pool

BARBERTON – Siblings aged 31 and 33 drowned in a pool while swimming on November 28.  On the day, 15 family members residing at Tjakastad Trust in Elukwatini visited Msundvuka Park to host a party. The siblings, Elvis and June Khumalo were seen by a family member swimming that evening…