As we celebrate this season of renewal and hope, we’d like to wish all our readers a joyful and peaceful...

Eskom and Exxaro Resources have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on reducing carbon emissions, improving air quality,...

Three determined young men from Limpopo Karabo Mokoo (21), Maxwell Ndou (24), and Gauta Mahlakoane (22) — are cycling from...

Police divers have recovered the body of a missing traditional healer who disappeared in the Crocodile River, near Kanyamazane in...

Twelve suspects, aged between 18 and 37, remain in custody after being arrested in Witbank as part of Operation Vala...

Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Ms Mimmy Gondwe, has visited Ehlanzeni TVET College’s Mlumati Campus as part of...

A fatal accident involving two trucks occurred on April 4 near Bushbuckridge, resulting in the death of one driver and...

Immediate Arrest & Prosecution: The principal must be arrested, prosecuted, and sentenced to the full extent of the law. Strict...

Two law enforcement officers allegedly employed by the City of Mbombela and a former South African National Defence Force (SANDF)...

A preservation order has been granted by the Nelspruit High Court for a Toyota Hilux bakkie seized during a major...

Motorists are set to benefit from a notable drop in petrol prices next month, as economists predict a substantial reduction...

Naomi Engelbrecht, the Regional Court President (RCP) of Mpumalanga, is under fire following her controversial decision to transfer criminal cases—primarily...

Mpumalanga Department of Education head, Lucy Moyane, and other officials implicated in the questionable expenditure of over R2 million on...

Two law enforcers from the City of Mbombela and a former SANDF member have been arrested in connection with the...

At least six individuals are set to appear in court this week in connection with a fraudulent procurement scheme at...

A 23-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a 17-year-old girl, whose body was discovered in...

Hawks spokesperson in Mpumalanga, Warrant Officer Thandi Tshabalala, confirmed that two former government officials appeared in court alongside Mduduzi Steven...

President Cyril Ramaphosa has criticized Afriforum and Solidarity for their highly publicized visits to the United States, accusing the lobby...

For us as street sellers and mothers, making a living is incredibly tough. There’s never a guarantee that we’ll go...

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has called on Transport Minister Barbara Creecy to release the full details of irregularities in the...

Friday, 28 February 2025, marked the final spaza shop registration deadline for all informal traders. With the deadline now passed,...

The poaching of wild animals and the destruction of the Kruger National Park’s fence not only harm the park and...

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has underscored the power of sports in strengthening social cohesion and fostering unity among South Africans....

A well-known former hospitality manager of the Kruger National Park, Dr. Ezrom Mathumbu, was gunned down on March 5. The...

The Global Fund for HIV, TB, and Malaria has committed to funding the rollout of the twice-yearly anti-HIV jab, lenacapavir,...

Every morning, before the sun rises, she is already awake, preparing herself for another long day of work. From Monday...

Newly appointed Director General in the Office of the Premier, Ms. Maggie Skhosana, officially assumed her duties on Monday. Mpumalanga...

A 28-year-old man, Batsheleni Dladla, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for damaging essential infrastructure belonging to the...

Operation Vala Umgodi continues to yield positive results, and this time around, members received information which led them to the...

President Cyril Ramaphosa convened a special Cabinet meeting on 24 February to discuss the ongoing Budget uncertainties. Finance Minister Enoch...

The conviction stems from a horrific incident on September 9, 2022, in Mkhondo, where Sipho Fakude and unidentified accomplices broke...

Mpumalanga police are investigating a murder case where two victims were shot and killed at Sheba Siding in Low’s Creek....

A 12-year-old boy was attacked and robbed while cycling home through Lion’s Park in Kanonkop on February 14. According to...

More than 35 rhinos have already been poached for their horns in Kruger National Park since the start of this...

President Cyril Ramaphosa reassured South Africans on Wednesday evening that ongoing Cabinet discussions on the 2025 Budget will safeguard vulnerable...

South Africa must shift its focus from short-term public sector job creation to fostering private sector-driven economic growth, according to...

Two men were shot dead during a business robbery in Gedlembane, Pienaar, at around 02:30 on February 17. According to...

The two suspects accused of killing nine people in a tavern shooting in Pienaar in January will remain behind bars....

On January 31, the National Department of Basic Education’s high court appeal on the withheld results of some 2022 matrics...

Experienced sport administrator Linda Zwane has been re-elected as president of the Mpumalanga Sport Confederation (MSC) for another four-year term....

The Mpumalanga SAPS is investigating a common assault case against an ANC branch secretary in Hazyview after he allegedly attacked...

A 45-year-old man, Caiphus Monareng, died after a snake bit him on his genitals while he was relieving himself next...

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister, Velenkosini Hlabisa, has assured President Cyril Ramaphosa that the Government of National Unity...

In a significant crackdown on illegal mining activities, Mpumalanga police arrested six suspects, aged between 22 and 38, in Barberton...

Hlangalezwe Primary School, located in Mkuhlu Ward 24, has more than 200 learners, but its infrastructure is in a state...

Dlamini visited a local school after a fire broke out in its administration block on February 8, destroying critical resources,...

The Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation, Maropene Ramokgopa, has unveiled plans to improve institutional effectiveness and...

A 26-year-old man appeared in the Chief Albert Luthuli Magistrate’s Court on February 7, facing charges of raping a two-year-old...

South Africa is intensifying efforts to combat corruption by equipping law enforcement agencies with better resources, stronger legislation, and advanced...

Pieter Johannes Grobler spent a night in custody before being released on R8,000 bail at the Secunda Magistrate's Court on...

South Africa’s National Minimum Wage (NMW) Act, implemented in 2019, undergoes annual reviews and increases every March. For 2025, workers...

The Nkomazi Border to Border Marathon brought together runners from all walks of life on February 1, creating an electrifying...

We extend our sincere thanks to those who worked on fixing the road opposite Kruger Park Lodge. Drivers can now...

Mpumalanga police have launched an investigation following the murder of 31-year-old Mbali Mahlangu, whose body was found locked in a...

Three people were wounded during a business robbery at a tavern in Zwelisha, Pienaar, in the early hours of February...

Six computers were stolen during a midnight burglary at the provincial police headquarters in Mbombela on January 26. The incident...

The road from Hazyview, particularly near the Kruger Park Lodge circle, is in severe disrepair, with large potholes and extensive...

The Bushbuckridge Municipality has officially launched a project to introduce house numbers and street names in rural areas, addressing the...

Police in Mpumalanga have increased their visibility in the Nkangala District following a disturbing incident on 27 January, when 51...

Two suspects are set to appear before the Delmas Magistrate's Court on 27 January after being arrested for possession of...

Bushbuckridge Local Municipality proudly launches the Driver’s Licence Learnership Programme for 100 young individuals! 🚗💨 Halala Bushbuckridge, Halala!!! 🙌✨ #YouthEmpowerment...

South Africa is grappling with the spread of a deadly rabbit virus, rabbit haemorrhagic disease (RHD), which is causing alarm...

The Mpumalanga Province marked a historic milestone with the official launch of the Mpumalanga Traditional Council on 22 January 2025....

The South African Medical Association Trade Union (Samatu) marched to the Provincial Legislature on January 17 to address unemployment among...

A 39-year-old man accused of terrorising minors aged seven to 13 has been arrested following a detailed investigation by the...

Mpumalanga police are seeking the families of two of the three men whose bodies were discovered on a trading farm...

South Africa has called for a just and lasting peace that safeguards the human rights of both Palestinians and Israelis...

Lieutenant Colonel Magonseni Nkosi, spokesperson for the Serious Commercial Crime Investigation unit (Hawks), announced the arrest of a third suspect...

Ward 24 (Legokgwe Cunningmoor) in Bushbuckridge, Ehlanzeni, Mpumalanga, saw the ANC retain its seat in a high-turnout by-election following the...

The Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation (DSTI), Professor Blade Nzimande, has encouraged matriculants who did not achieve their desired...

A 43-year-old man suspected to be involved in the killing of eight people in Pienaar was arrested in Mbombela on...

A 19-year-old woman was rescued after being swept downstream while attempting to cross an overflowing bridge near Phiva on Friday,...

A suspect was arrested on January 12 in connection with the shooting that claimed eight lives in Pienaar during the...

Two suspected armed robbers from Barberton were arrested near Absa Square in Mbombela on January 11. Divergent Ops received a...

Residents of Lydenburg and surrounding areas have been urged to remain vigilant as heavy rainfall continues, raising river levels and...

A Volkswagen Polo driver was declared dead after a collision with a minibus taxi towing a heavily loaded trailer on...

A 17-year-old girl was allegedly assaulted by seven men on 03 January in the Bambamatches area, according to police reports....

Police are investigating the fatal shooting of Kosabo Thugwana (45), a member of the Ndzundza-Fene Traditional Council, whose body was...

A 41-year-old woman was arrested in Ermelo, Mpumalanga, on January 5 after police uncovered drugs and cash at a house...

This report highlights the proactive measures taken by the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) during the festive season to ensure...

The SPAR Christmas Carols Like No Other series has brought festive joy to Lowveld shoppers over the past week. The...

In a bid to raise awareness and demand action, community members of KaNyamazane marched to the local police station on...

As South Africa observed the annual 16 Days of Activism Against Violence Against Women and Children from November 25 to...

Greetings, I’m Bajabulise Thela, Miss Mpumalanga 2024 and ambassador for the Mpumalanga Economic Regulator (MER). The festive season is a...

Operation Vala Umgodi Leads to Three Arrests for Illegal Mining The South African Police Service (SAPS) has arrested three suspects,...

The Mpumalanga Department of Health has introduced 30 fully equipped emergency medical services (EMS) response vehicles as part of its...

A minibus taxi driver was arrested while attempting to smuggle 14 undocumented children, the youngest just four years old, into...

Spaza shop owners and food-handling facilities across South Africa have until Friday, 13 December 2024, to register their businesses for...

Two suspects were arrested in Mbombela on December 5 for allegedly tampering with and damaging infrastructure in the Sabie area....

The Lebombo Port of Entry has temporarily ceased operations for general cargo processing and passenger movements due to political unrest...

The appointment of South Africa's former finance minister, Trevor Manuel, to a UN expert group tasked with addressing the global...

Eskom has achieved a significant milestone, reaching 254 consecutive days without load shedding since March 26, 2024. This operational consistency...

The South African Weather Service has warned of severe thunderstorms, damaging winds, and a persistent heat wave in several regions....

At least 10 more illegal miners, known as zama zamas, were rescued from the abandoned mineshaft in Sabie on December...

President Cyril Ramaphosa has reappointed Professor Vusi Gumede, Dean of the Faculty of Economics, Development, and Business Sciences at the...

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced changes to the National Executive, effective immediately, in a move aimed at enhancing the Cabinet’s...

Busisiwe Memela-Khambula, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa), has been placed on precautionary...

South Africa and Nigeria are working to strengthen their economic collaboration and trade relations, marking a significant step in their...

A 15-year-old boy from Stonehenge tragically passed away at Mediclinic Nelspruit on November 30, after being found in distress in...

With the festive season approaching, Mpumalanga police are urging the public to remain cautious to avoid falling prey to criminals...

A family in Hazyview was left deeply traumatised after three armed suspects stormed their home early on November 25, committing...

President Cyril Ramaphosa revealed that over 1,000 spaza shops, supermarkets, and warehouses have been shut down since the government implemented...

The Mathibela community and the Mathibela Traditional Council have expressed shock after two funeral services were held for the late...

The Mpumalanga MEC for Education, Cathy Dlamini, has issued a stern warning to matriculants and parents to avoid the risky...

Two Ethiopian nationals, aged 27 and 47, were apprehended by Mpumalanga police on November 25 after a bust in Rocky...

By Dikeledi Molobela Government has embraced the further positive developments in the economy, viewing them as vital steps toward alleviating...

Rio de Janeiro – Brazil has officially handed over the G20 Presidency to South Africa during the closing ceremony of...

Police are investigating a tragic shooting incident at Buyisonto Trust on 17 November, where a 54-year-old man was allegedly shot...

The Dipaleseng Local Municipality in Mpumalanga has been fined R160 million by the Balfour Magistrate's Court for severe environmental violations...

Buzizwe Zizwe Zitha, 43, a former interpreter at the Mkhuhlu Magistrate's Court in Bushbuckridge Local Municipality, has been sentenced to...

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has achieved a significant legal milestone with the conviction of former Apartheid-era police officer Johan...

The Mpumalanga Department of Health actively participated in the National Department of Health Summit, held from 11 to 13 November...

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 35-year-old Community Police Forum (CPF) patroller...

The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa, has introduced a new Standard Draft By-Law designed to...

Bongani Motha, a 24-year-old man, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for robbing and fatally stabbing a 43-year-old...

The Department of Civilian Secretariat for Police Service invites all community members to Hilltop Assembly, Calcutta, to report any unsolved...

The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform, and Rural Development has advised farmers to stay vigilant and monitor daily extreme weather...

A luxury home in The Edge Estate, Mbombela, was destroyed by fire late on, November 7, with Hendrik Pretorius and...

Human Settlements Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has reinforced South Africa’s dedication to advancing the New Urban Agenda through sustainable urban planning...

Today, President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to receive a courtesy call from His Royal Highness Prince William, The Prince of...

The Mpumalanga Department of Public Works, Roads, and Transport will pay out R3.1 million in claims for vehicle damage caused...

Bushbuckridge resident Witness Monareng, 28, has been sentenced to a total of 77 years in prison for his involvement in...

The Up Up Up Youth Project, a dedicated non-profit organization, recently marked its 20th anniversary with an enriching educational tour...

The Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) announced on November 2 that a male lion roaming the Mbombela area has...

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP), in collaboration with Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) and Nedbank, recently hosted a three-day hackathon...

Mpumalanga police have discovered the decomposing bodies of three unidentified individuals in two separate incidents, sparking an urgent investigation. According...

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana emphasized unity within the Government of National Unity (GNU) regarding fiscal consolidation as South Africa grapples...

Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has officially launched the Summer Campaign aimed at encouraging both South Africans and international visitors...

A 32-year-old Zimbabwean national is set to appear before the Barberton Magistrate's Court following his arrest on 24 October 2024...

The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) is participating this week in the annual e-Mobility Summit, organised by uYilo...

With the deadline looming, residents across Mbombela are urged to upgrade their prepaid electricity meters before November 24. This mandatory...

28 October 2024 The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) has intensified efforts to enhance South Africa's weather...

The Department of Education reports that the 2024 Grade 12 National Senior Certificate exams are continuing successfully, despite heavy storms...

The Mpumalanga MEC for Health, Sasekani Manzini, took part in a special prayer session at the El Shaddai Tabernacle International...

On 24 October, Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Dr. Namane Dickson Masemola, led a ministerial support...

A gun battle broke out in a Sabie plantation on 24 October after the police K9 Unit received a tip-off...

A unified movement of children, civil society, and government has endorsed a set of national priorities aimed at transforming the...

The Department of Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities has called on communities across South Africa to report cases of...

The families of two women who were tragically shot dead inside a vehicle on the N4 in Mpumalanga on Sunday...

Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has called on her African counterparts to take immediate steps towards water conservation, warning...

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube will formally sign the Matric Exam Pledge alongside learners at Pretoria Central High School this...

Police in Mmametlhake are investigating the death of a 58-year-old man who was allegedly mauled by his employer’s pitbull dog...

Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa, has called on municipal councils to adopt the new Code...

Deputy President Paul Mashatile is set to chair the inaugural meeting of the Government of National Unity (GNU) clearing house...

In today's society, it is increasingly common for relationships to break down once a child is born. What could be...

The South African government has announced the launch of a first-of-its-kind project preparation bid window aimed at accelerating infrastructure investment....

More than 300 learners in Mpumalanga continue to await their 2022 matric results amid an ongoing legal battle after the...

Here are some key events taking place across South Africa over the next few days: 13–17 October Water and Sanitation...

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his condolences following the passing of former Minister and Reserve Bank Governor Tito Mboweni, who...

Three men, Nelson Noah Ntimane (30), Bongani Bonginkosi Mhlanga (42), and Rabbi Vusi Maphosa (52), have been sentenced by the...

Kaizer Chiefs Football Club has once again found itself facing disciplinary action from the Premier Soccer League (PSL), receiving a...

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the Communal Property Associations Amendment Bill, which modifies the original Communal Property Associations Act of...

The Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has urged law enforcement to clamp down on local spaza shops...

Human Settlements Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi says improving rural human settlements, both in terms of the rural ecological environment and the...

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed deep sorrow following the tragic killing of six community patrollers in Tina Falls/Godini, near Qumbu...

The City of Mbombela (CoM) held a council meeting on September 30, focusing on critical issues impacting the municipality. Key...

The Department of Human Settlements, led by Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi, is taking proactive steps to collaborate with traditional leaders to...

The State of the Municipal Address (SOMA) for Bushbuckridge was a successful event held at the Thulamahashe Community Hall on...

Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, highlighted the government's ongoing efforts to engage with key stakeholders regarding the...

Matriculants from schools within the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) are set to take their National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations...

The Department of Employment and Labour’s joint blitz inspections and raids have resulted in significant outcomes, with the enforcement of...

Five male suspects, aged between 19 and 40, all Mozambican nationals, were arrested following the brutal hijacking and murder of...

Photographers are invited to participate in the Citizen Science for Water Photo Story Competition, launched to inspire action and awareness...

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on South Africans to honour the legacy of the nation’s former liberation heroes and heroines,...

An emotional ceremony to honour the men and women who died in exile during South Africa’s liberation struggle was held...

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is urging Mpumalanga residents to use water sparingly due to a recent drop...

The Middelburg Magistrate's Court has convicted and sentenced Jacob Aphane (36) for vehicle finance fraud involving an amount of R496,211.19....

The Department of Home Affairs has announced that it will open its offices on Saturdays from 21 September to 12...

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister, Dean Macpherson, has welcomed a recent Western Cape High Court order that mandates the eviction...

The South African Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has reduced the repo rate by 25 basis points, bringing it...

A 45-year-old suspect was arrested following a dramatic pursuit on 17 September 2024, after a robbery at a chain store...

The Department of Higher Education and Training has announced plans to send around 100 South African students to China next...

Nkosinathi Sibanyoni (28), an unlicensed driver, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison following a tragic accident in Mayflower...

Police in Schoemansdal are appealing to the public for assistance in locating Siphesihle Mabaso (13) and Maphamu Mfana Shungube (68)...

Fourteen suspects, aged between 34 and 59, were arrested during a multidisciplinary, intelligence-driven operation led by the Directorate for Priority...

The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Mpumalanga has received a donation of six fully equipped vehicles from the Seriti...

The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) has announced extended operating hours at selected service points on Saturdays during September to accommodate...

A pride of lions that ventured onto the Ngwenya Lodge property is being driven back into the Kruger National Park...

The WorldSkills Team South Africa has flown to France, where they will represent the country at the 47th WorldSkills International...

President Cyril Ramaphosa has highlighted the evolving relationship between South Africa and China, describing it as entering a "new era...

National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), General Fannie Masemola, has issued a stern warning to criminals, emphasizing...

The police in Tonga, Mpumalanga, are actively working to trace a suspect involved in the rape of two learners on...

South Africans are urged to learn South African Sign Language (SASL) as the country joins the global community in commemorating...

A forensic report by KPMG on the Postbank has been referred to the Directorate of Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), commonly...

A 39-year-old police sergeant is expected to appear in Emalahleni Court today after allegedly shooting and killing his wife, Elsie...

South Africa's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expanded by 0.4% in the second quarter of 2024, driven largely by growth in...

The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Thembi Simelane, is set to appear before Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Justice and...

Operation Shanela continues to yield positive results as a 30-year-old male suspect was arrested for possession of an unlicensed firearm...

South Africa continues to grapple with the persistent challenges of unemployment, inequality, and poverty. The ongoing support and cooperation from...

Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, has emphasized the importance of including young...

The Acting Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Mpumalanga, Major General (Dr) Zeph Mkhwanazi, has praised...

An alarming 1.5 million housebreakings occurred in South Africa during the 2023/24 period, impacting about 1.1 million households, according to...

A 22-year-old woman who had been fighting for her life in the hospital after being set on fire by her...

South African National Parks (SANParks) welcomes the sentencing of poaching syndicate leader and kingpin, Simon Ernesto Valoi who goes by...

After years of anticipation and repeated promises, the residents of Zoeknog are set to receive a long-awaited development: the tarring...

The Acting Provincial Commissioner of SAPS in Mpumalanga, Major General (Dr) Zeph Mkhwanazi, expressed his satisfaction following a major breakthrough...

In a show of solidarity and commitment to combating gender-based violence, Mpumalanga Community Safety, Security and Liaison MEC, Mr. Jackie...

South African National Parks (SANParks) marked World Elephant Day 2024 at Kruger National Park, celebrating the country's success in elephant...

As Operation Vulindlela enters its second phase, the government will focus on improving the performance of local municipalities to address...