BREAKING NEWS
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Former police officer jailed for accepting R200 bribe
Two men remanded in custody after R1.2m dagga bust on N4
Toddler's hospital ordeal under investigation
Mother alleges Bernice Samuel Hospital referred child to clinic without examination
Four arrested after Witbank spaza shop looting as police probe teen's murder
Isiko Lethu
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Ukutekateka komnotho
Ipilo yanamhlanje sele ikhuphukela ngendlela erarako. Sibabantu esiphila kileli phasi labobamkhulu, yoke into esiyenzako...
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...
Municipality
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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
Mayor Thomas Ngwenya urges communities to embrace Ubuntu on Mandela Day
Victor Khanye challenges Treasury's decision to withhold equitable share allocation
Thembisile Hani Youth Connector links young entrepreneurs to funding and markets
NYDA representative William Mahlangu addresses young people during the Youth Connector session.
Business
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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...
Entertainment
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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
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...
Sihappy S'ngaphezulu FC edge Zation City 2-1 to boost title hopes
Community
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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.
education
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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...
News
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Sibongiseni Sithole murder case transferred to Delmas Regional Court
Rangers honoured for protecting Mpumalanga's natural heritage amid growing conservation threats
Ramaphosa launches 900MW Ummbila Emoyeni Wind Farm in Mpumalanga
Mpumalanga welcomes new Provincial Commissioner as Lt Gen Modise takes over SAPS leadership
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...
Local Business
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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
protest
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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....
advertisement
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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...
Announcements
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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...
Abuse
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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...
Arts
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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...
Competitions
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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...
Crime
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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
Bail application in eMalahleni soccer coach molestation case postponed after third charge added
Any individual who commits an assault against our players is permanently banned from our leagues and held legally accoun...
Editors Pick
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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...
Events
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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...
Kriel Picnic Festival brings life back to our town
Kriel – The Springboks Rugby Field in Kriel came alive with music, laughter and the smell of sizzling boerewors on 25 Oc...
Health
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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...
Investigative
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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...
Local Heros
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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...
National
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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...
News feature
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When life changed, art became his greatest masterpiece
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...
From Delmas to Durban July: Da Style Guru's fashion journey
From security guard to community champion: Mandla Kunene uses poetry to inspire change
People
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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.
From survivor to activist: Abongile Mcoki's fight against GBV
From the streets of Ezinambeni in eMalahleni to national platforms addressing Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF),...
Politics
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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,...
Provincial
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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.
Schools
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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...
social
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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,...
Sports
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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
Shakes Kabini builds a legacy of community upliftment
Founder of the Shakes Rotating Tournament, Peter "Shakes" Kabini, with Thembisile Hani Local Municipality Executive Mayo...
Tourism
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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...