Highveld Chronicle Issue 366

Councillor’s Lunch for Teachers Draws MK Party Fire

A visit by Ward 6 councillor Sizwe Zulu to Phumelela Secondary School in Middelburg has drawn criticism from the Mkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party, which alleges double standards after its own attempt to donate items at the school was previously blocked.

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Lucas Shongwe

Apr 28, 2026

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Municipality 3 min read

DA slams road maintenance in Steve Tshwete, set to table motion to fix potholes

DA councillor Deon van der Merwe says roads in Steve Tshwete Local Municipality resemble off-road tracks designed for 4x4 vehicles. He added that the DA will table a motion at the next Council meeting urging the ANC and EFF-led administration to implement a formal strategy to address potholes across the municipality

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Lucas Shongwe

Apr 28, 2026

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Arts 3 min read

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 opportunities and uplift his community

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Rodney Hlatshwayo

Apr 28, 2026

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Sports 2 min read

Ezinambeni Teams Qualify for Glencore Easter Tournament After Weekend Finals

Ezinambeni football teams have secured qualification for the Glencore Easter Tournament following two days of finals held at Mshaya Sport Ground on April 18 and 19, 2026.

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Nodicah Fundama & Sharon Chiloane

Apr 28, 2026

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Competitions 3 min read

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

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

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Rodney Hlatshwayo

Apr 28, 2026

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Events 3 min read

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, with organisers projecting increased foot traffic, business opportunities and support for township entrepreneurs.

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Nodicah Fundama

Apr 28, 2026

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Machadodorp author celebrates full-house debut book launch

Local author Sandile Sibande (33) from Machadodorp marked the launch of his debut book, My Journey My Scars, with a full-house event at Greys Inn on 18 April 2026, where he reflected on personal challenges including illness, rejection and faith-based struggles that shaped the publication.

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Lucas Shongwe

Apr 28, 2026

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News 4 min read

NEDA to pivot from LED projects to ‘high-impact’ investments

The Nkangala Economic Development Agency (NEDA) has resolved to move away from running projects similar to or parallel to Local Economic Development (LED) initiatives, and instead focus on “catalytic, high-impact” investments as it repositions itself as the district’s investment hub.

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Lucas Shongwe

Apr 28, 2026

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News 2 min read

Ngwenya urges Eskom to separate service delivery from municipal debt

Nkangala District Executive Mayor Thomas Ngwenya says Eskom’s alleged decision to refuse connecting a substation in eMalahleni is wrong.

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Highveld Chronicle & Lucas Shongwe

Apr 28, 2026

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Municipality 4 min read

Nkangala IDP outreach draws service delivery concerns across eMalahleni and Victor khanye

Residents across eMalahleni and Victor Khanye municipalities raised concerns about water shortages, electricity, housing and failing infrastructure during Integrated Development Plan (IDP) mayoral outreach sessions hosted by Nkangala District Municipality in April 2026.

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Rodney Hlatshwayo & Nodicah Fundama

Apr 28, 2026

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Municipality 3 min read

Steve Tshwete wins awards for cleanest municipality and waste management plan

Steve Tshwete Local Municipality in Mpumalanga has been named the province’s cleanest municipality at the National Waste Kgoro Awards held in Bloemfontein.

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Lucas Shongwe

Apr 28, 2026

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In This Issue

Councillor’s Lunch for Teachers Draws MK Party Fire

DA slams road maintenance in Steve Tshwete, set to table motion to fix potholes

Delmas creative blends design, music and business to uplift community

Ezinambeni Teams Qualify for Glencore Easter Tournament After Weekend Finals

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

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

Machadodorp author celebrates full-house debut book launch

NEDA to pivot from LED projects to ‘high-impact’ investments

Ngwenya urges Eskom to separate service delivery from municipal debt

Nkangala IDP outreach draws service delivery concerns across eMalahleni and Victor khanye

Steve Tshwete wins awards for cleanest municipality and waste management plan