Mpumalanga’s Premier, Mandla Ndlovu, has signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Longan Municipality in China. Ndlovu is leading a delegation from the Department of Agriculture to further strengthen and grow provincial collaboration with China. Accompanying him are the MEC for Agriculture, Nompumelelo Hlophe, the Department’s Director General, Maggie Skhosana and the Department Head […]
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As South Africa prepares to lead the G20 in 2025 under the significant theme of “Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability,” the nation is simultaneously stepping onto a new stage in the global tourism industry. From June 20-21, 2025, the Johannesburg Expo Centre will host the first-ever Glamping Expo in Africa, a pioneering event set to redefine luxury […]
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The Portfolio Committee on Culture, Sports and Recreation, led by the Committee chairperson, Bosman Grobler, held an oversight meeting with the Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB). The Departments of Culture, Sports and Recreation (DCSR) and Education (DoE) are awaiting progress reports on the promotion of indigenous languages, specifically siSwati and isiNdebele. The high level […]
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Mpumalanga Premier Mandla Ndlovu and his delegation continue to engage with various businesses in China in an effort to foster partnership with the Province of Mpumalanga. Premier Ndlovu is on a weeklong investment mission in the People’s Republic of China. The delegation visited a one million hectare Oliver Orchard a high value crop farm that […]
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Four male suspects, aged between 32 and 47, were arrested in Mayflower on June 14 for possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition. Preliminary investigations showed the suspects are from Pienaar. According to a provincial police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Jabu Ndubane, at about 00:20, Mayflower police were conducting routine patrols noticing a suspicious looking red […]
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In a heartening display of community stewardship, an environmental awareness campaign recently brought together locals in a collaborative clean-up initiative, significantly enhancing the environmental outlook of the Oshoek Border Post. This vital gateway, connecting South Africa with the Kingdom of eSwatini, experienced a remarkable transformation thanks to the collective efforts aimed at fostering a cleaner, […]
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A Mozambican man died while another was arrested after being caught trespassing in the Satara area of the Kruger National Park on Saturday, June 14. The Mpumalanga police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Jabu Ndubane, said a third accomplice managed to escape when the men were intercepted by rangers at about 00:45. They were instructed to stop […]
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The police in Leslie are investigating an inquest case following the death of a 45-year-old man after allegations of rape leveled against him. According Mpumalanga police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Jabu Ndubane, they received, the alleged sexual abuse began in 2017, when the daughter was 17 years old. She only disclosed the incidents to her […]
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The eManzana Cultural Centre is finally undergoing refurbishment after being damaged by fire. The visit by the Chief Albert Luthuli Municipality (CALM) Corporate Services Section 80 Portfolio Committee indicates that there is a strong commitment to seeing this important community asset restored. CALM spokesperson Thapelo Phetla, said the visit, the committee commended the work done […]
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The Executive Mayor of Chief Albert Luthuli Municipality (CALM), Cllr MP Magubane, held a strategic stakeholder meeting with the South African Forestry Company SOC Limited (SAFCOL) on June 10 in Emanzana. This was to brief the Mayor on SAFCOL’s ongoing community development initiatives and its operational footprint within CALM. SAFCOL gave feedback on its community […]
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