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Youth teams compete in Gattuso Birthday Celebration Tournament
Young stars shine bright at the Gattuso Birthday Celebration Tournament – Blackburn Rovers F.C, Mpumalanga Rising Stars...
Kaizer Chiefs signed Royal Classic Football Club goalkeeper Kea Semeya
Kaizer Chiefs signed Keabetswe “Kea” Semenya (14) from Tweefontein K for its Under-14 division as a goalkeeper in late...
Maveli FC vs Kingborn Masters: Emalahleni Masters Football League’s title race far from over
Emalahleni — The Emalahleni Masters League is heading for a thrilling climax as defending champions Maveli FC faces moun...
Sharpshooters win against Real Madrid in dramatic penalty shootout
DELMAS– Sharpshooters FC clinched the local top-four knockout tournament with a thrilling 6-5 penalty shootout victory o...
Delmas PJ Stars crowned champions of Mpumalanga Juniors Championship
BELFAST – In an electrifying display of skill and determination, Delmas PJ Stars emerged victorious in the Mpumalanga Ju...
22 coaches earn CAF B licences through SAFA Nkangala
EMALAHLENI – Twenty-two (22) local coaches have officially qualified as CAF-certified licence holders after completing a...
Social cohesion takes centre stage at Ga-Phaahla’s RSCC Cultural Celebration
GA-PHAAHLA – The RasTafari Social Cohesion Culture Project (RSCC), initiated by Baba Lord I ka Gagazi, a Rastafari cultu...
Delmas runner Lulu secures 3rd spot in Sasol marathon
SECUNDA – In an impressive display of endurance and speed, Thokozile Mokena (34), known as Lulu, claimed third place in...
Linda Zwane gets the nod for another four years at the helm of Mpumalanga Sport Confederation
MPUMALANGA – Renowned sports administrator, Linda Zwane, has been re-elected as president of the Mpumalanga Sport Confed...
Young future stars shine at Delmas youth day soccer event
Delmas recently hosted an exhilarating soccer tournament characterised by a marvellous display of youthful energy and so...
Sports Wrap Foundation highlights school sports’ role in showcasing youth talent
Sports development should begin at schools, says eMalahleni sports enthusiast Trevor Dube. Dube, also founder of Sports...
BREAKING NEWS
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eMalahleni police seize dagga worth R1 million after suspect flees
Police seized 46 bags of compressed dagga worth about R1 million after a driver of a gold Toyota Hilux bakkie fled durin...
Delmas Pride Logistics blocks mine gates over fleet reduction dispute
DA complaint triggers public protector probe into alleged unlawful mining in Victor Khanye
A political and governance storm is brewing in Mpumalanga after the Democratic Alliance (DA) escalated allegations of un...
Nkangala ANC faces en masse resignations from its leaders
The ANC in Nkangala has experienced an en masse resignation from five prominent members between 18 and 19 February 2026,...
Murder accused Adriaan van Tonder fatally shot neighbour in the eye over water dispute
Grief and anger filled the Delmas Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, 10 February 2026 as Adriaan van Tonder (71) made his fi...
Discovery of buried person in Buhlebesizwe backyard and rumour of more dead bodies leads to vigilantism
Buhlebesizwe — A 23-year-old first reported missing at Buhlebesizwe, Kwaggafontein, was found buried in a backyard garde...
Isiko Lethu
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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...
Ukukhula okuthusako kwabantu abalahlekileko esifundeni seMpumalanga
Isifunda seMpumalanga saziwa ngobuhle baso bemvelo, sele sihlaselwe mkhuba othusako begodu nohlahlathelisa igazi. ukwand...
Municipality
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NAFCOC launches Victor Khanye Branch to drive local economic growth
The National African Federated Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NAFCOC) has officially launched its Victor Khanye branc...
Steve Tshwete appoints EFF councillor Joana Mthombeni as Public Safety MMC
The ANC in Nkangala has instructed Steve Tshwete mayor, Mhlonishwa Masilela, to fill the vacant Public Safety role with...
Steve Tshwete Municipality engages community on 2026/27 development priorities
DA unveils Steve Tshwete mayoral candidate Bosman Grobler: “Your days are numbered”
Steve Tshwete honours top learners at Mayoral Academic Awards
Middelburg — Steve Tshwete Local Municipality celebrated top academic achievers during the Mayoral Academic Awards Cerem...
Seriti reaffirms its Kriel eviction stance while Emalahleni municipality remains silent
Kriel — Seriti has dismissed allegations that former employees of the Kriel Colliery, who were evicted from their homes,...
Business
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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...
Nkangala Business Breakfast puts environmental and waste innovation on the agenda
MEC Calls for stronger public–private partnerships and compliance with environmental laws to drive climate resilience an...
How Mpumalanga businesses are investing in learners and communities
The beginning of the school year in Mpumalanga always arrives with mixed emotions. Many families face the familiar finan...
Daybreak Foods give workers a loan to be deducted later
Delmas — Daybreak Foods employees say a once-off salary advance facility introduced during the company’s ongoing busines...
Local businesses breaking the law by charging extra for card transactions
Lucas Shongwe, Rodney Hlatshwayo and Nelisiwe Skhosana Nkangala — Consumers across Nkangala and South Africa at large fi...
CGCSA Summit 2025 Champions Agility and Innovation in the Consumer Goods Sector
By Luvolwethu Ngani The Consumer Goods Council of South Africa (CGCSA) held its annual summit on October 8, 2025, at the...
Entertainment
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Vukuzenzele’s early strikes lift them to third on the log
Delmas — Two first-half goals from Siphesihle Vilakazi were enough to propel Vukuzenzele into third place on the Victor...
Goalless Derby sees PJ Stars and Delpark United share spoils
Delmas —The Brazilians (PJ Stars) and Abafana Bomlando (Delpark United) were forced to settle for a share of points afte...
Old Medal Night Race lights up Steelcrest, promoting fitness and community spirit
Middelburg – The annual Old Medal Night Race returned to Steelcrest High School, Middelburg on 14 January 2026, drawing...
Maveli FC breaks record, winning Emalahleni Masters Football League title twice
Emalahleni — Maveli FC has claimed the Emalahleni Masters Football League title for a second consecutive year afte...
Legend 40 Plus National Netball Tournament redefine women fitness
Simphiwe Jennifer & Unity Ndhlovu Middelburg — The Legend 40 Plus National Netball Tournament brought together women...
Stars of Mpumalanga shine bright as champions of ELFA League
Sharon Chiloane & Nodicah Fundama Emalahleni — It was last Saturday, on 01 November 2025, when scores of people gath...
Community
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Community Theatre Festival aims to develop creative talent in Delmas
Phupholethu targets GBV through boys’ mentorship
In a proactive effort to combat gender-based violence (GBV), substance abuse and youth crime, the Phupholethu Community...
Residents raise crime concerns at eMalahleni safety hearing
EMALAHLENI – Residents from across eMalahleni gathered at Lynnville Hall on Thursday, 19 February 2026, to confront law...
Emalahleni Municipality fails to account as Phola residents go weeks without water
It has been 14 days without water supply for Phola residents and some have gone as long as three months. The community t...
Delmas community wants wheel of justice to move faster for raped 5-year-old
DELMAS — A 19-year old Bongani Muzimbe accused of raping his five-year-old niece has had his case transferred from Delma...
Mhluzi unites in prayer against violence and abuse
Mhluzi — The Mhluzi community came together for a prayer rally to address rising violence, school-area incidents, road a...
education
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Loveducation launches after-school support centre in Delmas to improve academic performance
Nkangala Mayoral Academic Awards celebrates top-performing learners
Machadodorp — The Emakhazeni Local Municipality hosted the District Mayoral Academic Awards on 23 January 2026 in Machad...
Steve Tshwete 2 Circuit Manager Daniel Makuse reveals strategies behind their impressive success
Middelburg – The Steve Tshwete 2 Circuit has consistently ridden high on success, proudly claiming the top spot in Nkang...
Nkangala’s top performing schools
By Lucas Shongwe, Simphiwe Jennifer Motau, Rodney Hlatshwayo, Mathabatha Maila, Zinhle Masilela, Nelisiwe Skhosana Nkang...
Mpumalanga 2025 matric results improve to 86,5%
Mpumalanga – The Mpumalanga province has made impressive strides in the 2025 matric results, celebrating an 86,5%...
Top learner Sanele Vilakazi puts Makause Combined School in national spotlight
Phola — National recognition has followed Makause Combined School after learner Sanele Vilakazi was ranked among South A...
News
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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...
Liberty Coal distances itself from social media post
Liberty Coal says it will take action against individuals behind a fake social media post purporting it paid some commun...
Pothole riddled town. Whose fault is it anyway?
No longer do you need to journey to eMalahleni (formerly Witbank) to encounter an overwhelming number of potholes. Midde...
Chief Alpheus Mabena’s legacy defined by unity, selfless leadership and his role as a champion of culture
The Victor Khanye Local Municipality community and surrounding areas came together on Thursday, 26 February 2026, to pay...
Newly elected NAFCOC Steve Tshwete task team
The National African Federated Chamber of Commerce and Industries (NAFCOC) has established a local task team in the Stev...
Liberty Coal launches stakeholder forum to strengthen community engagement
Liberty Coal has launched a stakeholder forum aimed at prioritising jobs for host communities during a community engagem...
Local Business
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Langa Energy Suppliers is keeping eMalahleni lights on during power outages
eMalahleni — A locally owned solar engineering company, Langa Energy Supplies, is helping residents and businesses in eM...
M&N Realty Group impacting communities while reshaping property industry
Emalahleni — The Maila & Nkosi Realty Group (M&N Realty Group) based in Emalahleni is a fast-growing real estate...
Local stakeholders pray against Emalahleni’s GBV and substance abuse challenges
Emalahleni – Ward 17 Councillor Sizwe Mathebula and Kakaramba Foundation hosted an awareness campaign on 08 October 2025...
Women’s Day helps Kriel women to navigate challenges of motherhood and running a business
Kriel – For the community of Kriel Women’s Day was more than a commemoration; it became a vibrant celebration of hope, u...
Corobrik donates a ‘game changer’ hall to L.D. Moetanalo Secondary
Middelburg– Corobrik, a clay brick and paving manufacturer, handed over a newly constructed hall to L.D. Moetanalo...
Seriti rejects allegations following Phola youth protest
PHOLA – Seriti Resources has dismissed allegations of nepotism, environmental neglect, and the exclusion of locals, foll...
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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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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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...
Gugu takes home a car as Mpumalanga’s matric top achiever
Gugu Libambo shines as Mpumalanga’s top learner, makes national top 10 list MIDDELBURG – Gugu Libambo from Mphanam...
Thembisile Hani Municipality prioritises water projects with major budget allocation
KWA-MHLANGA – With a commitment to addressing the water scarcity challenge facing the community, Thembisile Hani Municip...
Nkangala district sets ambitious target for 24,790 New Jobs in five-year plan
NKANGALA – The Nkangala District Municipality has set a target of generating 24 790 new employment opportunities o...
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 rallied supp...
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...
Arts
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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...
Middelburg youth celebrate heritage through indigenous games
MIDDELBURG – The Eastdene Sports Stadium came alive with vibrant traditional energy on Saturday, June 21, 2024, as resid...
Delmas’ Mish Mosh turns passion into creative success
Delmas -In the heart of Delmas, Botleng Extension 3, lies a treasure trove of artistic talent. Mandla Daniel Masuku...
MEC Mabuza pushes for recreational facility and parks upgrades as part of MIG funding
DELMAS – The MEC for Sports, Culture and Recreation, Leah Mabuza, has announced that municipalities must allocate...
Competitions
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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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38 individuals charged with defrauding Mpumalanga Education Department granted bail of R1,6 million
A total of 38 accused, including senior officials and service providers, have been released on bail totalling R1,625,000...
Power outage delays murder accused van Tonder bail hearing
Van Tonder appeared in court for his second bail application following his arrest for the fatal shooting of Calvin Motho...
Father appears in court for allegedly raping his daughter, violently assalting son and helper
Phola — Jeremia Xheldon Manave (55) appeared in Ogies Magistrate’s Court on 02 February 2026, facing charges of rape, at...
Delmas community oppose bail: ‘We are Thandolwethu Perseverance Mahlangu’
Delmas — Ward 6 residents along with South African Communist Party (SACP) and African National Congress (ANC) Women’s Le...
Court stops Steve Tshwete from taking former CFO’s pension fund over fraud allegations
Middelburg — The former Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Steve Tshwete Local Municipality has welcomed a High Court...
Five people appear in KwaMhlanga for murder of Sibusiso Ndlovu and partner Zodwa Mdhluli
KwaMhlanga — Five people facing charges of robbery, kidnapping and murdering Sibusiso “Aserie” Ndlovu and his partner Zo...
Editors Pick
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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...
MEC MOEKETSI URGES NPOS TO ACCOUNT FOR EVERY CENT IN FUNDING
MIDDELBURG – Mpumalanga Social Development MEC Khethiwe Moeketsi has urged non-profit organisations (NPOs) receiving fun...
Events
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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...
SoGutjhe Royal House boosts local businesswomen with equipment
Phola– The SoGutjhe women from the community of Phola hosted their 4th annual Women’s Day celebration at Makause Combine...
Ministers de Lille, Sotyu and MEC Sidell embrace local voices in shaping tourism direction
Ga-Morwe – Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille, Deputy Minister Maggie Sotyu and Economic Development and Tourism MEC Jes...
Radio Langa presenter Dlambili makes listeners ‘feel connected’ on air
Kwaggafontein – Given Masilela (30), known to many by his stage name, Dlambili, is more than just a name. He’s a v...
Vosman SAPS leads vibrant youth day celebration in eMalahleni
EMALAHLENI – The South African Police Service (SAPS) hosted a vibrant Youth Day commemoration event on Wednesday, 18 Jun...
Health
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Mental health remains SA’s biggest silent killer among youth
Siyabuswa — Limited access to care, poverty and violence are putting immense pressure on the mental health of youth in S...
Glencore Coal and SANCB help thousands with free eye care treatment
Emalahleni – Thousands of residents in Emalahleni can now look forward to a brighter future, thanks to the ongoing partn...
Matjhiding residents battling with water scarcity for nearly a decade
Matjhiding — The Matjhiding in the Dr JS Moroka Local Municipality have been grappling with ongoing water shortages afte...
Environmental group empowers Phola residents to tackle harmful air pollution levels
Phola – The Phola Environmental Justice Alliance (PEJA) hosted a community workshop on 27 October 2025 at the Alliance C...
Phola community unites for breast cancer awareness
Phola– Phola residents recently gathered at Siyathokoza Primary School for an awareness campaign aimed at educating the...
Mpumalanga Mental Health Society calls for firm actions to address mental health
Middelburg – The Mpumalanga Mental Health Society (MMHS) hosted a mental health awareness walk on 10 October 2025...
Investigative
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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...
R112 million in NSFAS payments recovered following SIU investigation
SOUTH AFRICA – Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr. Mimmy Gondwe, has commended the successful re...
Local Heros
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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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Youth road accidents cost SA over 100 billion, MP DCSSL is taking an initiative to teach young people to do better
EMALAHLENI – South Africa loses more than 12,000 lives each year to road crashes, with young people making up just over...
Mining affected communities resist MPRDA amendments centralising power into government and companies
The Mining Affected Communities United in Action (MACUA), which organises communities across the country, marched to dif...
MEC Leah Mabuza welcomes Team SA to World Gold Panning Championships in Spain
SPAIN – MEC for Culture, Sport and Recreation, Leah Mabuza, is proudly representing Mpumalanga and South Africa on...
‘The Cat’, DD Mabuza leaves behind a legacy marked by influence and controversy
MPUMALANGA – On the afternoon of Thursday, 03 July, South Africans and the world at large received the news that D...
SANDF soldier fatally stabs colleague, injures another, then kills himself
Mpumalanga – A deadly altercation at the Macadamia Military Base near Komatipoort, Mpumalanga, has left two South Africa...
MTN offers Smartphones at R99
SOUTH AFRICA – Telecommunications giant MTN is set to roll out smartphones to more than a million South Africans at a re...
News feature
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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...
SMezi Da Artist’s purpose is to produce healing music
eMalahleni — “I want my music to meet people where they are, whether they are in joy or in pain, and always leave them w...
Miss Inspire Tsebeletso Meselane uses her crown for social impact
eMalahleni – At just 24 years old, Tsebeletso Meselane is already carving out a path that blends education, entrepreneur...
Destiny Resort is a sought-after accommodation with so much to offer
Emalahleni — Destiny Resort is quickly emerging as one of Mpumalanga’s most popular leisure destinations. Just minutes a...
Kruger United Football Club coach Lindokuhle Magagula’s journey from numbers to nets and goals
MBOMBELA— A whistle cuts through the morning air. Players jog across the training field while Lindokuhle Magagula keeps...
Anna Eunice Sibeko’s leadership brings a surge in female sport leadership in Mpumalanga
Kriel – In community halls and sport arenas across Mpumalanga, one woman’s vision is reshaping how sport empowers women...
People
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Women leading Mpumalanga tourism sector unite to push for more inclusivity
Mbombela— Mpumalanga women from across the tourism sector gathered at Hotel 247 in White River on 20 August under the ba...
Politics
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Can the Service Delivery Party turn ‘results’ into real political reform?
Politics in Mpumalanga is changing. Coalitions are unstable, service delivery problems continue, and many voters are tir...
Mpumalanga DA retains top leaders ahead of 2026 local government elections
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has retained its top four provincial leaders ahead of the 2026 government elections, follow...
EFF reverses Mayor Mhlonishwa Masilela’s attempt to appoint ANC councillor as Community Safety MMC
The Steve Tshwete Mayor Mhlonishwa Masilela appointed an ANC ward councillor on 12 February 2026 in a Member of the Mayo...
ANC and EFF power-sharing deal removes Mathunyane as Steve Tshwete speaker
The African National Congress (ANC) and the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) supported a motion of no confidence against...
EFF Mpumalanga chair rejects protection order violation claims
MPUMALANGA – EFF Mpumalanga leader Collen Sedibe has dismissed allegations that he is wanted by police for violating a p...
EFF, Ward 14 residents protest service delivery failures in eMalahleni
EMALAHLENI – Members of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and residents of Ward 14 staged a peaceful demonstration on...
Provincial
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Mpumalanga crime data raises alarm over murder and sexual offenses
Nkangala continues to dominate vehicle hijacking statistics despite an overall drop in serious crime and car theft
Mpumalanga approves R216 billion three-year budget
The Mpumalanga government unveils R216 billion budget for a three-year spending plan (2026/27 – 2028/29), with R70,3 bil...
Mpumalanga launches property sector training programme to create 200 jobs
: Mpumalanga government wants to train more previously disadvantaged individuals to become estate agents
Mpumalanga launches property sector training programme to create 200 jobs
: Mpumalanga government wants to train more previously disadvantaged individuals to become estate agents
Mpumalanga premier unveils 2026 government priorities at SoPA
Mpumalanga government has unveiled priorities for the 2026 financial year and has partnered with the University of Mpuma...
KLCBT hosts game-changing seminar to empower tourism entrepreneurs
MBOMBELA – In a strong move to boost local entrepreneurship and inclusive growth, the Kruger Lowveld Chamber of Business...
Schools
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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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Dynamic duo DJ Bozo and ChefGravel ignite eMalahleni’s nightlife scene
eMalahleni– In a city where the nightlife is fueled by vibrant rhythms and passionate crowds, two names stand out: Bozo...
Sports
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Delmas superfan “Dube 22” in running for Mpumalanga Sport Awards
Youth teams compete in Gattuso Birthday Celebration Tournament
Young stars shine bright at the Gattuso Birthday Celebration Tournament – Blackburn Rovers F.C, Mpumalanga Rising Stars...
Kaizer Chiefs signed Royal Classic Football Club goalkeeper Kea Semeya
Kaizer Chiefs signed Keabetswe “Kea” Semenya (14) from Tweefontein K for its Under-14 division as a goalkeeper in late...
Maveli FC vs Kingborn Masters: Emalahleni Masters Football League’s title race far from over
Emalahleni — The Emalahleni Masters League is heading for a thrilling climax as defending champions Maveli FC faces moun...
Sharpshooters win against Real Madrid in dramatic penalty shootout
DELMAS– Sharpshooters FC clinched the local top-four knockout tournament with a thrilling 6-5 penalty shootout victory o...
Delmas PJ Stars crowned champions of Mpumalanga Juniors Championship
BELFAST – In an electrifying display of skill and determination, Delmas PJ Stars emerged victorious in the Mpumalanga Ju...
Tourism
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MTPA showcases Mpumalanga’s Tourism potential at Meetings Africa ahead of G20 Tourism Ministers’ Meeting
SANDTON – Meetings Africa, the largest tourism conference on the continent, was held in Sandton from February 24 t...