Highveld Chronicle Issue 374

Here are the very short summaries of the stories in Highveld Chronicle Issue 374: 1. King Makhosonke II Farewell – Thousands gathered in KwaMhlanga to bid farewell to King Makhosonke II after 40 years of leadership. A tribute poem honoured the late King Makhosonke II. 2. Safety Department Budget – Mpumalanga's safety department exceeded its revenue target by R100 million and received a R2.35 billion budget for 2026/27 to strengthen safety, road traffic enforcement and infrastructure protection. 3. Pensioner Jailed for Life – A 70-year-old man was sentenced to life imprisonment for raping his nine-year-old great-grandchild. 4. Steve Tshwete Tariffs – Residents will receive some relief as most municipal tariff increases have been reduced. 5. Delmas Firearm Case – Warada Jenna Guye remains in custody after appearing in court over an alleged firearm-pointing incident. 6. Youth Celebration Activites Youth Day a) Prayer Rally – Service Delivery Party's highlighted unemployment, service delivery and community unity. b) Mining Initiative for Youth – Greater eMalahleni Mining Revolution aims to help over 250 young people access opportunities in the coal value chain. C) Youth Day Hike – Church youth in eMalahleni used a hiking event to promote education, faith and positive choices. 7. NkAMA Workshops – Information-sharing workshops for artists, creatives and sports teams across Nkangala were announced.