Highveld Chronicle Issue 365

Bail decision set for next court appearance in Mothoa murder case

The bail application of a 73-year-old man accused of killing Calvin Mothoa has been postponed to 23 April 2026, with the court reserving its decision after hearing arguments on 16 April 2026.

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Rodney Hlatshwayo

Apr 22, 2026

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Sports 2 min read

Blessing ‘The Chosen One’ Shongwe targets SA title

Blessing Shongwe, known as “The Chosen One”, is a 25-year-old boxer from Malelane in Nkomazi who has set his sights on the South African title after recently being crowned Mpumalanga champion.

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Lucas Shongwe

Apr 22, 2026

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BREAKING NEWS 2 min read

Case against eMalahleni mining activist Mandla Bothman dismissed for lack of urgency

The Mpumalanga High Court has dismissed an urgent application against Mandla Bothman, leader of the Greater eMalahleni Mineral Revolution (GEMR), on the grounds that it lacked urgency.

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Lucas Shongwe

Apr 22, 2026

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News 5 min read

Chris Hani’s legacy lives on 33 years after assassination

— Communities gathered in large numbers at Mthombomuhle Community Hall on Friday, 10 April 2026, to commemorate the life and legacy of struggle icon Chris Thembisile Hani, marking 33 years since his assassination.

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EMMANUEL N MTHIMUNYE

Apr 22, 2026

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News 4 min read

Court grants Malema leave to appeal sentence, not conviction

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has been granted leave to appeal his sentence, while his application to challenge his conviction has been dismissed by the East London Magistrate’s Court.

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Lucas Shongwe

Apr 22, 2026

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News 3 min read

Delmas residents hit by repeated outages as vandalism disrupts power supply

Residents in Delmas are increasingly frustrated by persistent unplanned power outages that continue to disrupt daily life, with many calling for urgent intervention from the municipality and Eskom.

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Rodney Hlatshwayo

Apr 22, 2026

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Politics 3 min read

Former Steve Tshwete mayor drops ANC for Service Delivery Party

Former Steve Tshwete Local Municipality mayor Diphale Motsepe has officially joined the newly formed Service Delivery Party (SDP), citing failures in governance, accountability and service delivery.

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Lucas Shongwe

Apr 22, 2026

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Politics 3 min read

IQZ unveils manifesto ahead of local government elections in Middelburg

Newly established political party Impuquko Ezweni Lethu (IQZ) has called on residents of Middelburg to take control of their circumstances as it unveiled its manifesto ahead of the upcoming local government elections. “Just complaining won’t address the challenges you’re facing.

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Lucas Shongwe

Apr 22, 2026

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News 2 min read

MDTA to hike taxi fares from 1 May, citing rising fuel costs

Commuters in Middelburg and Mhluzi will pay more for transport from 01 May 2026 after the Middelburg District Taxi Association (MDTA) announced a R2 increase in taxi fares, citing rising fuel costs.

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Lucas Shongwe

Apr 22, 2026

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Tourism 4 min read

MEC Sidell congratulates Graskop Gorge Lift Co on Responsible Tourism Silver win at WTM Africa 2026

The Mpumalanga Department of Economic Development and Tourism has congratulated the Graskop Gorge Lift Company (GGLC) after the tourism attraction secured a Silver Award in the Nature Positive Responsible Tourism category at the World Travel Market (WTM) Africa Responsible Tourism Awards 2026.

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Rodney Hlatshwayo

Apr 22, 2026

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News 2 min read

Ramaphosa praises Eskom turnaround during Kusile oversight visit

President Cyril Ramaphosa conducted an oversight visit to Kusile Power Station, signalling government’s continued focus on stabilising South Africa’s electricity supply and strengthening generation capacity.

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Rodney Hlatshwayo

Apr 22, 2026

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Sports 3 min read

Sihappy S’ngaphezulu FC thrash Vukuzenzele 11-0 to go top of LFA Promotional League

Sihappy S’ngaphezulu FC thrashed Vukuzenzele United Palace 11-0 in a top-of-the-table clash in the LFA Promotional League at Riverside Sports Ground on Saturday, 11 April 2026, moving from second place to the top of the standings.

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Rodney Hlatshwayo

Apr 22, 2026

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Crime 2 min read

Highveld Mall robbery turns deadly, three suspects shot dead

Three suspects were shot dead following a robbery at a jewellery store inside Highveld Mall in Witbank on Wednesday morning, 15 April 2026.

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Rodney Hlatshwayo

Apr 22, 2026

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In This Issue

Bail decision set for next court appearance in Mothoa murder case

Blessing ‘The Chosen One’ Shongwe targets SA title

Case against eMalahleni mining activist Mandla Bothman dismissed for lack of urgency

Chris Hani’s legacy lives on 33 years after assassination

Court grants Malema leave to appeal sentence, not conviction

Delmas residents hit by repeated outages as vandalism disrupts power supply

Former Steve Tshwete mayor drops ANC for Service Delivery Party

IQZ unveils manifesto ahead of local government elections in Middelburg

MDTA to hike taxi fares from 1 May, citing rising fuel costs

MEC Sidell congratulates Graskop Gorge Lift Co on Responsible Tourism Silver win at WTM Africa 2026

Ramaphosa praises Eskom turnaround during Kusile oversight visit

Sihappy S’ngaphezulu FC thrash Vukuzenzele 11-0 to go top of LFA Promotional League

Highveld Mall robbery turns deadly, three suspects shot dead