Two suspects arrested in Delmas with 4,500 litres of suspected stolen diesel

ANC instructs eMalahleni mayor to remove two MMCs

ANC instructs eMalahleni mayor to remove two MMCs over alleged SDP links and poor performance. One has since joined the...

Sibongiseni Sithole murder case transferred to Delmas Regional Court

Missing EFF member found dead in Delmas

Former police officer jailed for accepting R200 bribe

Two men remanded in custody after R1.2m dagga bust on N4

Ukutekateka komnotho

Ipilo yanamhlanje sele ikhuphukela ngendlela erarako. Sibabantu esiphila kileli phasi labobamkhulu, yoke into esiyenzako...

Abantu engihlobene nabo

Ivunulo yomlobokokazi nasele endile

Umlobokazi nasele abuya esimanjeni wembatha ibhidi (yingubo ayembeswa ekhakwakhe nakavuniliswako) kuthi alakanise nombha...

Abantu engihlobene nabo

“Kghari ngibawa bonyana ungidlulisele isivalo sepoto.” Kutjho uMzwandile kuBahlezingaye. Kazi uBahlezingaye ngudwadwabo...

Professor Thuthukile Kabini is healing the nation through culture 

Thembalethu – Professor Thuthukile Kabini, a healer and teacher, is one of South Africa’s most respected champions of he...

Five Ndebele traditional foods you should know

THEMBALETHU- Food is more than just something we eat, it carries stories, memories and culture. For our Ndebele grandpar...

Ngwenya blames government departments and households for municipal funding crisis

“Anyone who uses the system must pay” – Nkangala Mayor Thomas Ngwenya says municipalities cannot be viable until both go...

ANC instructs eMalahleni mayor to remove two MMCs

ANC instructs eMalahleni mayor to remove two MMCs over alleged SDP links and poor performance. One has since joined the...

AARTO takes effect in Steve Tshwete, eMalahleni and Thembisile Hani

Eight Mpumalanga municipalities are now implementing AARTO, changing how traffic offences and fines are handled as the p...

KwaGuqa pipeline upgrade aims to improve water supply

Representatives of the eMalahleni Local Municipality, Thungela Resources, the Nkulo Community Partnership Trust and trad...

THLM signs lease agreement with Casric Stars for Solomon Mahlangu Stadium

RTIA rolls out AARTO services in Delmas

Mbuyelo brings joy to 120 Delmas elderly on Mandela Day

Kusile Power Station boosts Eco Village with Mandela Month donation

R1.4bn budget targets jobs, tourism recovery and green energy in Mpumalanga

The Mpumalanga government has allocated R1.4 billion to economic development and tourism in the 2026/27 financial year,...

Employees block stock removal at Roots Delmas over salary dispute

Employees at Roots Delmas blocked the removal of stock from the store on Wednesday, 03 June 2026, amid a dispute over un...

PepsiCo's Kgodiso Development Fund injects R600 million into agriculture and education

The Kgodiso Development Fund (KDF) launched its first Integrated Report at a business breakfast in Johannesburg on 25 Ma...

Nkangala TVET College Witbank Campus celebrates academic excellence

Nkangala TVET College recognised its top-performing students during the 2025 Academic Awards Ceremony held at the Civic...

NkAMA road to September finale gathers pace in Victor Khanye

port takes centre stage as NkAMA Activation builds excitement for awards

NkAMA heads to Dr JS Moroka with soccer and netball activations

Kameelrivier Stadium will host the NkAMA Activation this weekend, featuring Top 8 soccer and Top 4 netball tournaments,...

NkAMA 2026 unveils nominees as excitement builds ahead of September awards

Sihappy S'ngaphezulu to historic LFA League title

NkAMA still has a place, says MEC Mabuza

Mpumalanga MEC for Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture Leah Mabuza says district-level arts awards such as NkAMA remain...

Mpumalanga OTP DG leads Mandela Day service delivery in Thembisile Hani

Director-General Margaret "Maggie" Skosana operates road maintenance equipment while helping to repair potholes on a bus...

Tasbet Park youth mark Mandela Day with community clean-up

Mbuyelo brings joy to 120 Delmas elderly on Mandela Day

Victor Khanye and Thembisile Hani residents warned of possible water disruptions

New Troya Clinic brings healthcare closer to rural communities

Mpumalanga Premier Mandla Ndlovu cuts the ribbon during the official opening of the Troya Clinic in Dr JS Moroka on Tues...

Minister Majodina opens boreholes to improve water access in Thembisile Hani

Minister of Water and Sanitation Pemmy Majodina during the handover of new boreholes in Thembisile Hani.

MER tackles rise in illegal online betting and underage drinking among school children

Miss Mpumalanga 2026 and MER Ambassador, Masibulele Mndebele, with MER Corporate Relationship Manager Judith Khoza durin...

Over 700 Bazani Primary learners benefit from textbook donation

More than 700 learners at Bazani Primary School in Botleng are set to benefit from a textbook donation by the Mkhwebane...

Nkangala TVET College Witbank Campus celebrates academic excellence

Nkangala TVET College recognised its top-performing students during the 2025 Academic Awards Ceremony held at the Civic...

Learners Recognised for Academic Excellence at Imemeza Secondary School

Education Remains the Most Reliable Path to a Better Future

Sundra High SGB faces allegations of financial mismanagement and unfair labour practices

orkers and parents at Sundra High School near Delmas have accused the school’s governing body (SGB) of alleged labour vi...

Library week launch encourages youth to reclaim knowledge and explore opportunities

The Steve Tshwete Local Municipality Cultural Services Department launched the National Library Week on 17 March 2026 a...

Women’s Day event puts mental health, safety and empowerment at the centre

Steam returns as Liberty Coal powers the Great Train Race

The iconic Katryn Class 12F 3117 returned to the Great Train Race for Charity after more than a decade, powered by coal...

R20-million Newtown library opens to boost skills and job prospects

The R20-million Newtown Community Library in Ward 17 is now open, offering residents free internet, computers, study spa...

New toilets, water systems bring relief to Victor Khanye residents

Ngwenya blames government departments and households for municipal funding crisis

“Anyone who uses the system must pay” – Nkangala Mayor Thomas Ngwenya says municipalities cannot be viable until both go...

Legislature takes public participation drive to Steve Tshwete wards ahead of TLP

Residents and officials pose for a group photo during a public participation session in Hlalamnandi, Steve Tshwete Local...

Eskom partnership donates learning resources to Botleng Secondary

Youth urged to pursue economic empowerment through mining initiative

Greater eMalahleni Mining Revolution president Mandla Bothman addresses young people during the Youth Day commemoration...

Mpumalanga businesses secure share of R1.1 million at Bambelela Business Awards

MBOMBELA — Emerging businesses from across Mpumalanga walked away with a share of more than R1.1 million in prize money...

Touch of Life Foundation donates two wheelchairs to Middelburg residents

Sunday, 15 March 2026, the Touch of Life Foundation donated its first two wheelchairs to beneficiaries in Middelburg an...

Dragline back in action as Liberty Coal targets 1 million tons a month and more jobs

Optimum Colliery’s dragline, Marion 8200, has been given a new lease of life after a successful refurbishment programme...

Delmas Pride Logistics blocks mine gates over fleet reduction dispute

NSFAS funding changes prompt student unrest at Nkangala TVET college

Learners at Nkangala TVET colleges have entered the second week of protests over NSFAS funding and accommodation issues....

MEC SIDELL BELIEVES THE STRATEGIC ENGAGEMENTS SHE HELD AT THE 2026 AFRICA’S TRAVEL INDABA WILL TRANSLATE INTO REAL TOURISM GROWTH IN THE PROVINCE

The MEC for Economic Development and Tourism, Ms. Jesta Sidell, says the 2026 Africa’s Travel Indaba, recently held at t...

Victorious Guest House: A Testament to Local Entrepreneurship

eMalahleni – In the bustling city of eMalahleni, a young entrepreneur is making waves with his latest venture. Tha...

Greenview guesthouse: Guaranteed convenience and upmarket comfort at affordable rates

DELMAS – Nestled in the heart of Eloff, Greenview Guesthouse stands as a beacon of comfort and affordability for t...

Emalahleni’s businesswoman Anne Sibande elevates hospitality with Villa Anne Boutique Hotels

– Anne Sibande is not only the founder of Villa Anne Boutique Hotels based in eMalahleni and Middelburg, she is al...

Victor Khanye and Thembisile Hani residents warned of possible water disruptions

Victor Khanye reserves 40% of local opportunities for youth-owned businesses

Victor Khanye Local Municipality (VKLM) will reserve 40% of local economic opportunities for youth-owned businesses and...

Ramaphosa announces 04 November 2026 for local government elections

IEC urges eligible South Africans to register or update details ahead of June weekend, reminding voters they can only vo...

Channel2Fitness wins big at the Hollywood Foundation Mpumalanga Bambelela Business Awards

EMALAHLENI – Channel2Fitness (Pty) Ltd was announced as the overall winner of the 10th edition of the Bambelela Business...

R1 million up for grabs at 2025 Hollywood Foundation Bambelela Awards

MPUMALANGA – The Hollywood Foundation is thrilled to announce the 2025 edition of the Mpumalanga Bambelela Business Awar...

Mpumalanga premier calls for caution on Just Energy Transition

EMALAHLENI – Mpumalanga Premier Mandla Ndlovu says the province must tread carefully with the Just Energy Transition (JE...

Delmas community demand justice for alleged rape of five-year-old child

Delmas– The Delmas community is demanding justice and stricter action against child-abuse cases after a relative a...

DA backs minor allegedly raped at Ethiopian Spaza shop

HENDRINA – The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Steve Tshwete Municipality took to the streets in a show of support for the f...

Child rape suspect walks free, mother demands justice

SIYABUSWA – Nompumelelo Msiza, the mother of a three-year-old girl who was allegedly molested by a Pakistani natio...

Who killed Mbali? Siyabuswa woman found stabbed and locked in her room

Police are investigating the mysterious brutal killing and need your help A 31-year-old woman, Mbali Mahlangu from Siyab...

EFF leads call for justice as bail denied for police sergeant in wife’s murder

EMALAHLENI – The Economic Freedom Fighters’ (EFF) Gender-Based Violence and Femicide Desk in Mpumalanga has rallie...

EFF leads call for justice as bail denied for police sergeant in wife's murder

EMALAHLENI – The Economic Freedom Fighters; (EFF) Gender-Based Violence and Femicide Desk in Mpumalanga has rallied supp...

From security guard to community champion: Mandla Kunene uses poetry to inspire change

Delmas creative blends design, music and business to uplift community

Delmas creative Tebogo Goodwill Lekhuleng, also known as Kenart King, is using design, music and business to create oppo...

Tweefontein’s young shadow artist turns light into emotion

In Thembisile Hani Local Municipality Tweefontein D, 21-year-old shadow artist Lesego Asanda Bianca Mnisi is using light...

A young artist brings stories to life through art

Phola – At just 27 years old, Siphesihle Templeton Jiyane has turned a simple pencil into a voice of hope, emotion and t...

Echoes of the past unite generations as MEC Mabuza urges universities, scholars to bring history closer to communities

KwaMhlanga– The Mpumalanga Department of Culture, Sport and Recreation hosted the 11th Annual Oral History Conference at...

Phola youth auditions for a Netflix series

Phola– A wave of excitement was buzzing in the air in surrounding areas of Phola as aspiring actors flocked to Makause C...

From Delmas to the World Stage: Thandolwethu Mnisi’s journey to Peru

Mnisi seeks financial support for travel, accommodation and preparation for Peru pageant

Delmas superfan “Dube 22” in running for Mpumalanga Sport Awards

Arts take centre stage as Mpumalanga youth compete in talent showcase

DELMAS – The Hope of the Hopeless, and Rise Mpumalanga Talent (RMT) joined forces to host an inspiring talent showcase,...

Banele Ngwenya triumphs at eMalahleni’s 6th annual spelling bee competition

EMALAHLENI – Eleven year-old Banele Ngwenya, grade 5 learner from Nelson Ngubeni Primary School, spelt her way to...

Mpumelelo secondary learners win big in in prestigious JSE investment contest

KwaNdebele – The learners of Mpumelelo Secondary School in Goederede in the Thembisile Hani municipally, walked aw...

Face of Emalahleni 2024 Crowns Emihle “Emza” Sanela

Emalahleni witnessed a dazzling celebration on October 19, 2024, at The Ridge, where Emihle “Emza” Sanela was crowned th...

Two suspects arrested in Delmas with 4,500 litres of suspected stolen diesel

Sibongiseni Sithole murder case transferred to Delmas Regional Court

Former police officer jailed for accepting R200 bribe

Two men remanded in custody after R1.2m dagga bust on N4

Four arrested after Witbank spaza shop looting as police probe teen's murder

Seven undocumented foreign nationals remain in custody after alleged illicit alcohol operation uncovered in Ogies

MTPA reflects on Meetings Africa investment and gains for local tourism businesses

Pan African Tourism Board visits Mpumalanga’s growing reputation as a destination for business events, incentive travel...

Young entrepreneurs secure R3.6m to break into tourism industry

MPUMALANGA – The Department of Economic Development and Tourism, in collaboration with the National Youth Development Ag...

TS Galaxy fans react as Kabini departs for Norwegian side Molde FK

TWEEFONTEIN – A 21-year-old soccer player, Samukelo Kabini, has left South Africa’s TS Galaxy FC to join the Norwegian t...

Mpumalanga R66 billion budget for 2025/26 focuses on jobs, infrastructure, and social services

MPUMALANGA — The province’s MEC for Finance, Bonakele Majuba, presented the province’s R66.2 billion budget for 20...

Mpumalanga SAPS boosted with 74 new vehicles to fight crime

MIDDELBURG – Mpumalanga’s top cop says adding more police vehicles will shorten response times in combating crime...

Mpumalanga premier urges unity and innovation to address economic challenges

MPUMALANGA  – At the Post-Budget Breakfast Meeting on March 19, 2025, Mpumalanga Premier Mandla Ndlovu addressed th...

Steam returns as Liberty Coal powers the Great Train Race

The iconic Katryn Class 12F 3117 returned to the Great Train Race for Charity after more than a decade, powered by coal...

KwaThando Care Centre promotes inclusion for children with disabilities

Parents, children and various stakeholders gathered to celebrate the successful Child Protection Fun Run Awareness event...

Minister Gwede Mantashe officially opens Exxaro’s new Matla Mine 1 in Kriel, Ga-Nala

The official opening of Exxaro Resources’ new Matla Mine 1 operations in Kriel, Ga-Nala on 15 May 2026 has been hailed a...

Kota Festival set to boost local economy as it returns to eMalahleni

The return of the Mpumalanga Kota Festival to eMalahleni is expected to provide a significant boost to the local economy...

Community Theatre Festival aims to develop creative talent in Delmas

Mpumalanga Action Movement gala dinner strengthens public and private partnership

Middelburg — The Mpumalanga  Action Movement (MAM) brought together business and government leaders to discuss ente...

Toddler's hospital ordeal under investigation

Mother alleges Bernice Samuel Hospital referred child to clinic without examination

New Troya Clinic brings healthcare closer to rural communities

Mpumalanga Premier Mandla Ndlovu cuts the ribbon during the official opening of the Troya Clinic in Dr JS Moroka on Tues...

Delmas fun walk promotes youth development and unity

Hundreds of livestock vaccinated against foot-and-mouth disease

Youth Day hike encourages eMalahleni youth to pursue education and positive choices

Young people take part in a Youth Day hike organised by the Ambassadors of Christ Apostolic Church at eMalahleni Resort.

Zamintuthuko suspends vendors after pupils fall ill from alleged spoiled popcorn

Zamintuthuko Primary School suspended all vendors on 09 June 2026 after five pupils under the age of 15 reportedly fell...

Delmas water crisis is man-made while VKLM’s over half a billion debt mounts

About five surrounding communities — Botleng, Sundra, Eloff, Rietkol, and Delpark — have had to endure weeks of unreliab...

Liberty Coal vindicated as FSCA finds no evidence of wrongdoing

SOUTH AFRICA – Liberty Coal has welcomed the findings of the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), which support it...

R91k laptop probe nears end, government slams EFF

MPUMALANGA – The investigation into the controversial R2 million laptop deal by the Mpumalanga Department of Education i...

Hawks probe allegations of fraud in Mpumalanga Agriculture department

MBOMBELA – The Hawks have launched an investigation into alleged fraud and corruption within the Mpumalanga Depart...

Badenhorst murder and attempted murder trial moves to high court as investigators seek second suspect

DELMAS – The murder and attempted murder case involving Wessel Badenhorst has been postponed to January 15, 2025, and tr...

Six learners killed in Middelburg bus-train collision; bus driver’s sobriety in question

MIDDELBURG – The driver’s sobriety is under scrutiny following the tragic collision between a bus and a train that resul...

Touch of Life Foundation donates two wheelchairs to Middelburg residents

Sunday, 15 March 2026, the Touch of Life Foundation donated its first two wheelchairs to beneficiaries in Middelburg an...

Phumelela learners empowered with dignity and nutrition packs

MIDDELBURG – In commemoration of Youth Month, the Steve Tshwete Municipality, in collaboration with Blue Ribbon, extende...

Innocent Victim Centre brings hope to vulnerable children, appeals for more support

PHOLA – The Innocent Victim Centre was founded by Sibongile Jele in 2021 after she witnessed a heartbreaking case of chi...

Explorare Deum marks Child Protection Week with safety lessons for learners

Children at Explorare Deum Homeschool Learning Space in Delmas marked National Child Protection Week with lessons on saf...

ConCourt tells Parliament to go back and deal with Phala Phala

ConCourt orders Parliament to reconsider Phala Phala report, declaring Rule 129I(3) unconstitutional and raising stakes...

Ramaphosa announces 04 November 2026 for local government elections

IEC urges eligible South Africans to register or update details ahead of June weekend, reminding voters they can only vo...

Mpumalanga eyes global tourism growth at WTM Africa 2026

Mpumalanga is set to take centre stage at the World Travel Market (WTM) Africa 2026.

Exxaro, Eskom sign long-term coal supply deal to secure energy and jobs

Exxaro Resources and Eskom have signed a new long-term coal supply agreement aimed at securing stable electricity gener...

The big drivers of crime: Unemployment and poverty or weak law enforcement and corruption?

Editor’s Note: This is a series featuring how schoolgoers experience life across different municipalities under Nkangala...

How Mercy Ndhlovu turned a childhood hobby into Nunuka Made

Mercy Ndhlovu, founder of Nunuka Made, turned a childhood crochet hobby into a growing handcrafted business reaching cus...

From pencil lines to hyperrealism: 18-year-old artist draws his way towards a creative future

When life changed, art became his greatest masterpiece

JB Sibanyoni marks 42 years in the legal profession

From cardboard to royal portraits: Katjibane artist turns adversity into art

Shakes Kabini builds a legacy of community upliftment

Founder of the Shakes Rotating Tournament, Peter "Shakes" Kabini, with Thembisile Hani Local Municipality Executive Mayo...

Delmas student seeks R40,000 to represent South Africa at international youth forum

March and March alleges threats during business inspections

March and March convenor Sifiso Masemola says the movement is facing resistance in the Steve Tshwete CBD, with some busi...

Mashabela challenges MHRF expulsion after disciplinary committee recommends reinstatement

Cindy Mashabela says she never received the minutes of the meeting at which she was expelled and has since lodged an app...

From security guard to community champion: Mandla Kunene uses poetry to inspire change

Youth urged to pursue economic empowerment through mining initiative

Greater eMalahleni Mining Revolution president Mandla Bothman addresses young people during the Youth Day commemoration...

Youth Day hike encourages eMalahleni youth to pursue education and positive choices

Young people take part in a Youth Day hike organised by the Ambassadors of Christ Apostolic Church at eMalahleni Resort.

IEC acts after voter registration controversy in Victor Khanye

30 JUNE MARCH: Government, organisers agree on peaceful single provincial march

25 199 young Mpumalanga voters register ahead of local government elections

25 199 voters under 21 registered during the IEC weekend, incl. 2 680 under-18s. The Electoral Commission also announced...

Delmas Youth Day prayer rally highlights unemployment and service delivery concerns

Unemployment, poor service delivery and the need for community unity were among the key issues raised during a Youth Day...

Premier Ndlovu: “No safe haven for corruption” in Mpumalanga

Premier Mandla Ndlovu has pledged tougher action against fraud and corruption, saying there will be “no safe haven for c...

R1.4bn budget targets jobs, tourism recovery and green energy in Mpumalanga

The Mpumalanga government has allocated R1.4 billion to economic development and tourism in the 2026/27 financial year,...

Rangers honoured for protecting Mpumalanga's natural heritage amid growing conservation threats

Mpumalanga welcomes new Provincial Commissioner as Lt Gen Modise takes over SAPS leadership

DA challenges Mpumalanga department over Mkhulu Secondary scholar transport

Department rejects DA's claims as misleading, says all eligible learners are receiving scholar transport

Mpumalanga adopts help desk, project tracker to unlock energy investment

MEC for Economic Development and Tourism Jesta Sidell addresses delegates at the Mpumalanga Energy Investment Roundtable...

Motorists urged to prioritise road safety as traffic volumes increase in Mpumalanga

Minister Majodina opens boreholes to improve water access in Thembisile Hani

Minister of Water and Sanitation Pemmy Majodina during the handover of new boreholes in Thembisile Hani.

Explorare Deum marks Child Protection Week with safety lessons for learners

Children at Explorare Deum Homeschool Learning Space in Delmas marked National Child Protection Week with lessons on saf...

Phezukomkhono brings smiles with school shoes donation

DELMAS – In a heart-warming gesture, non-profit organisation Phezukomkhono donated school shoes to 40 learners at Mdumis...

MEC Speedy Mashilo pledges infrastructure support for Elukhanyisweni secondary

EMALAHLENI – Mpumalanga Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) MEC, Speedy Mashilo,...

Z.i sisters kick off school shoe initiative, more schools to benefit

EMALAHLENI – For many children, a pair of school shoes is more than just footwear—it’s a step toward confidence, dignity...

eMalahleni mayor Nhlapho goes back to school

EMALAHLENI – eMalahleni mayor Vusi Nhlapho has made the inspiring decision to go back to school. Not just any school, bu...

MTPA reassures tourists of safety across Triland destinations

Community members take part in protests against illegal immigration. The Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency says it is...

MTPA reassures tourists of safety across Triland destinations

Community members take part in protests against illegal immigration. The Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency says it is...

Explorare Deum marks Child Protection Week with safety lessons for learners

Children at Explorare Deum Homeschool Learning Space in Delmas marked National Child Protection Week with lessons on saf...

Kota Festival set to boost local economy as it returns to eMalahleni

The return of the Mpumalanga Kota Festival to eMalahleni is expected to provide a significant boost to the local economy...

Tweefontein’s young shadow artist turns light into emotion

In Thembisile Hani Local Municipality Tweefontein D, 21-year-old shadow artist Lesego Asanda Bianca Mnisi is using light...

Delmas hosts inaugural theatre festival showcasing local talent

The inaugural Delmas Community Theatre Festival was held on Saturday, 14 March 2026 at the Simon Gondwe Sports Centre,...

NkAMA road to September finale gathers pace in Victor Khanye

port takes centre stage as NkAMA Activation builds excitement for awards

THLM signs lease agreement with Casric Stars for Solomon Mahlangu Stadium

NkAMA heads to Dr JS Moroka with soccer and netball activations

Kameelrivier Stadium will host the NkAMA Activation this weekend, featuring Top 8 soccer and Top 4 netball tournaments,...

NkAMA 2026 unveils nominees as excitement builds ahead of September awards

Sihappy S'ngaphezulu to historic LFA League title

Rangers honoured for protecting Mpumalanga's natural heritage amid growing conservation threats

MTPA reassures tourists of safety across Triland destinations

Community members take part in protests against illegal immigration. The Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency says it is...

MTPA reassures tourists of safety across Triland destinations

Community members take part in protests against illegal immigration. The Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency says it is...

MTPA rolls out technology and safety dialogues to boost tourism

Signage outlining safety and conservation rules at Loskop Dam Nature Reserve. The MTPA says a clean and safe destination...

Portfolio Committee welcomes MTPA's Loskop Dam report, seeks clarity on key issues

The Portfolio Committee on Economic Development and Tourism has requested additional information from the Mpumalanga Tou...

KLCBT leads tourism growth conversations at Mpumalanga conference

The Kruger Lowveld Chamber of Business and Tourism (KLCBT) brought together tourism leaders, business stakeholders, gove...