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 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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The Premier’s mission is geared to benefit Mpumalanga’s International Fresh Produce Market (MIFPM), the first large-scale market in the province. The Market would be operational before the end of this year. As agriculture contributes significantly to economic growth and job creation in the Province, Premier Ndlovu said the aim of the trip is to establish […]
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Police in Elukwatini are facing a disturbing surge in violent crime as they investigate a trail of four murders that occurred over the weekend of Friday, June 06, to Sunday, June 08. The incidents paint an ugly picture of escalating violence, with concerns also rising over the increasing deaths of undocumented foreign nationals in the […]
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The Chief Albert Luthuli Municipality, in partnership with the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE), held a successful induction session on June 06 for the newly established Mining Forum in Carolina. The session aimed to empower the committee with the necessary knowledge and tools to effectively engage mining companies operating within the municipality. The […]
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The Executive Mayor of the Chief Albert Luthuli Municipality (CALM), Cllr Mbuso Magubane, visited several schools within the municipality as part of its Winter School Support Initiative. This forms part of CALM’s ongoing efforts to support education and improve learning conditions across disadvantaged communities. With the winter season already underway, he prioritized the donation of […]
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The more than R1.2 billion budget for the new fiscal year, 2025/2026, focussed on job creation and infrastructure development. Dignitaries, traditional leaders, councillors, the local taxi association, faith-based organisations and community members were part of the event; held in the spirit of transparency, accountability and developmental progress. He extended a warm welcome to all […]
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