A traffic officer, Jabulane Collen Ndlovu (46), was hit by a minibus taxi on Friday, January 24, on the N2 between Piet Retief and Ermelo. He later succumbed to injuries while receiving treatment at the nearby hospital in Piet Retief. According to the spokesperson for the Department of Community Safety, Security, and Liaison, Moeti Mmusi, […]
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Elukwatini Police are investigating after human remains were found at KaMalahleka in Tjakastad. According to Vusi Nkosi, they received information on January 21 from a herdsman who came across human remains. “Upon arrival, the police discovered what looked like a human skull and a human torso detached from the skull. Only the right arm with […]
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The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) in Mpumalanga has announced the automatic cancellation of all fraudulent R370 COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant payments. SASSA provincial spokesperson Senzeni Ngobeni said the agency informed all beneficiaries that it is mandated to cancel all fraudulent grant payments, while emphasising its commitment to combatting fraud and […]
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The Premier of Mpumalanga, Mandla Ndlovu, the MEC for Education, Cathy Dlamini, and the Executive Mayor of Cllr Mbuso Magubane visited Mkolishi High School in Tjakastad Jaunary 15. The visit focused on the school’s performance over the past two years, during which it achieved a 100% matric pass rate. The Department of Education aimed to […]
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Mpumalanga obtained an 84.99% pass rate for the 2024 National Senior Certificate (NSC) exam results, an improvement of 7% from its 77% in 2023. The MEC for education, Cathy Dlamini, announced the details provincial results at the Banquet Hall in Middelburg on January 14. The 2024 Class had registered 66 936 candidates and 64 201 […]
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Two men, aged 30 and 36, were arrested in Barberton on January 13 for dealing in dagga. According to a provincial police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Jabu Ndubane, the police combat team and some police members who were patrolling around the area intercepted these suspects. “They spotted a white Isuzu bakkie with two occupants coming from […]
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The number of people who died at the shootout in Pinaar has increased from six to eight. The shootout took place this morning, Saturday, January 11, at Dludlu Tavern in Pinaar outside Mbombela, at about 04:00. According to a provincial police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Jabu Ndubane, six people were fatally shot at the scene: one […]
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The Grade 12 Class of 2024 will receive their National Senior Certificate Examination Results on Tuesday, 14 January 2025. According to the provincial MEC for Education, Cathy Dlamini, this is a significant milestone, and the department encourages both parents and the broader community to offer support to these learners during this time. “It is important […]
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The Chief Albert Luthuli Municipality (CALM) would provide assistance to those whose homes bore the brunt of strong winds. Several homes in Silobela were left without roofs after strong winds hit the area on January 08. Apart from roof damage to homes, several houses also saw other structural damages and loss of essential household items […]
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The Department of Home Affairs has announced the extension of operating hours at its offices from 6-17 January 2025. In a post on social media platform X, the department called on the nation to take advantage of the extended operating hours which only apply from Mondays to Fridays. “Come and apply or collect your enabling […]
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