Highveld Chronicle issue 368

Community marches divide Steve Tshwete residents over mine forum

Mandlenkosi Mkhwanazi is calling for the newly launched Community Stakeholder Forum to be dissolved, saying residents have been left without feedback and that the forum no longer reflects the community’s interests in mining engagements.

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 for Ramaphosa and the GNU

Fuel increase set to raise cost of living

Motorists fill up at a fuel station as petrol and diesel prices rise to record levels across South Africa on 06 May 2026, with inland petrol now at R26.63 per litre and diesel above R31 per litre.

Inside the Passau Scouts shaping young lives in eMalahleni NODICAH FUNDAMA

In KwaGuqa, a group of children gathers after school, forming small teams as they prepare for the day’s activities. Some practise first aid while others plan community clean-up campaigns. Leading them is not a teacher, but a young Scout giving instructions with quiet confidence.

Kota Festival turns eMalahleni into a hub of culture, flavour and enterprise

Thousands of people gathered at Puma Stadium on 02 May 2026 for the Kota Festival, a touring national event celebrating township food, music and entrepreneurship, with organisers and sponsors highlighting its growing role in youth empowerment and small business development.

Nasaret taxi fares increase as fuel prices push up transport costs

Commuters queue for taxis at a taxi rank, where fares increased on 01 May 2026 as operators passed higher fuel costs onto passengers travelling to Middelburg’s CBD and surrounding areas.

Opinion: Delmas is falling behind in Nkangala’s chess development

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PWUD Sector launches Harm Reduction and OAT Pilot Programme in eMalahleni

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 violations, failure to comply with Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) regulations and possible financial mismanagement linked to school maintenance and procurement processes.