Seven people were killed in a horrific early morning collision on the N12 near Ogies in Mpumalanga, underscoring warnings from authorities about the dangers of late-night and pre-dawn travel during the festive season. The crash occurred at approximately 4:30 am when a Toyota sedan carrying five people from Mozambique collided with a Nissan NP200 LDV… Continue reading Seven Killed in Mpumalanga Crash as Police Step Up Enforcement
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Bid to Identify Traditional Leader for Yende Clan in Mpumalanga Faces New Legal Hurdle
The latest move by the Mpumalanga provincial government to abide by a court order and finally settle the years-long fight for the throne of the Yende royal family in Piet Retief is facing a fresh hurdle. This comes after the legal team of Felani Yende, a contender for the throne, wrote to the State Attorney… Continue reading Bid to Identify Traditional Leader for Yende Clan in Mpumalanga Faces New Legal Hurdle
Mpumalanga Government Abides by High Court Order to Settle Yende Throne Dispute
The Mpumalanga provincial government has taken the first step towards implementing an order of the Mpumalanga High Court to settle the long standing dispute over the throne of the Yende clan in Mkhondo. This follows a court directive to the government to convene a meeting of the warring Yende royal family to identify the rightful… Continue reading Mpumalanga Government Abides by High Court Order to Settle Yende Throne Dispute
Namibian Bank Accounts of Mpumalanga Couple Nabbed For Illegal Coal Mining in Carolina Seized
The Mpumalanga couple arrested in November 2023 for allegedly mining coal on a farm in the frigid town of Carolina suffered more setback when their eight Namibian bank accounts with a stash of R52 million were seized by authorities. The accounts belong to Jacobus Hosea Jordaan and his wife Elza Jordaan. The seizure of the… Continue reading Namibian Bank Accounts of Mpumalanga Couple Nabbed For Illegal Coal Mining in Carolina Seized
Condolences Flood In For Late ANC MP Violet Siwela
Messages of sympathy have been flooding in following the death of ANC MP Violet Siwela, who died in the early hours of Wednesday, January 19, 2024, at the age of 67. Siwela has steadily climbed the ranks of the governing party, establishing a solid support base in Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, where she served as a ward… Continue reading Condolences Flood In For Late ANC MP Violet Siwela
Mpumalanga Municipality In Labour Court For Alleged Discrimination Against Disabled Employee
The Ehlanzeni District Municipality in Mpumalanga has been taken to court on allegations that they illtreated an employee living with a disability. Dolfread Sihlangu, coordinator of the disability desk at the district, which sits in Mbombela, instituted the discrimination claim, which will be heard in the Johannesburg Labour Court in Braamfontein, Gauteng, on November 9.… Continue reading Mpumalanga Municipality In Labour Court For Alleged Discrimination Against Disabled Employee
Rapid Rise Of Ukuthwala Practice Endangers Children’s Futures
The rapidly increasing prevalence of ukuthwala, or child marriages, in the Nkomazi region of Mpumalanga has prompted a well-known lobby group advocating for women’s rights to join forces with concerned community members in a bid to combat the disturbing practice. Positive Women’s Network (PWN) decided to lend a helping hand following the discovery that many… Continue reading Rapid Rise Of Ukuthwala Practice Endangers Children’s Futures
Mpumalanga DA, ActionSA On A Collision Course
The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Mpumalanga and ActionSA are on a collision course over maladministration allegations dating back 20 years ago. This week, DA member of the provincial legislature, Trudie Grovè-Morgan, called on Mandla Msibi, the MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, to launch an investigation into ActionSA’s provincial chairperson, Thoko Mashiane. According to… Continue reading Mpumalanga DA, ActionSA On A Collision Course
Mpumalanga MEC Accused Of Siding With Faction In Royal Dispute
The Mpumalanga Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) has been accused of dragging its feet on addressing the leadership dispute in the Hoxani Traditional Council, which is based just a few kilometers away from Mkhuhlu in Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga. At the center of the dispute, are the Mkhukhumba Royal Family and the Matikwana Royal… Continue reading Mpumalanga MEC Accused Of Siding With Faction In Royal Dispute
Young Teacher’s Drive To Fight Illiteracy Among Minors Commended
A 22-year-old primary school teacher has received praise for penning a book to help children become proficient readers, especially considering that 81% of Grade 4 students in South Africa struggle with literacy. The author, Vuyisile Mahlobo, participated in a forum of authors at the University of Mpumalanga (UMP) in Mbombela during a Literary Renaissance roundtable.… Continue reading Young Teacher’s Drive To Fight Illiteracy Among Minors Commended