June 2026

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.

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Crime 2 min read

Delmas firearm-pointing accused remains in custody pending bail hearing

Warada Jenna Guye appeared in the Delmas Magistrate’s Court on 17 June 2026 following his arrest a day earlier in connection with an alleged firearm-pointing incident.

Rodney Hlatshwayo

Jun 22, 2026

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News 2 min read

Active Citizens calls for government support in compliance operations

Active Citizens of Greater Middelburg members conduct monitoring activities in Middelburg on Wednesday, 17 June 2026, after two men were allegedly found with fraudulent documents at a Chinese supermarket in Middelburg Mall.

Lucas Shongwe

Jun 22, 2026

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News 4 min read

Delmas Youth Day prayer rally highlights unemployment and service delivery concerns

Unemployment, poor service delivery and the need for community unity were among the key issues raised during a Youth Day prayer rally held in Delmas at the Simon Gondwe Sports Centre on 16 June 2026.

Rodney Hlatshwayo

Jun 22, 2026

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News 3 min read

King Makhosonke II given a befitting final farewell after four decades of leadership

His Majesty King Makhosonke II Mabhena's daughters on the podium.

EMMANUEL N MTHIMUNYE

Jun 22, 2026

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Tourism 3 min read

KLCBT leads tourism growth conversations at Mpumalanga conference

The Kruger Lowveld Chamber of Business and Tourism (KLCBT) brought together tourism leaders, business stakeholders, government representatives and industry experts for a two-day conference focused on growing Mpumalanga’s tourism economy through innovation, collaboration and strategic partnerships.

Rodney Hlatshwayo

Jun 22, 2026

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BREAKING NEWS 2 min read

Mokoena defends stance on illegal immigration in social media video

Ben Mokoena, leader of Hope of Residents, says South African exiles were confined to camps during apartheid and that today’s residents are justified in expecting compliance with South African laws from foreign nationals.

Lucas Shongwe

Jun 22, 2026

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Sports 2 min read

Mokoena’s late penalty keeps Bafana Bafana’s World Cup hopes alive

South Africa kept their FIFA World Cup hopes alive after Teboho Mokoena’s late penalty secured a 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic in their second Group A match on 18 June 2026.

Rodney Hlatshwayo

Jun 22, 2026

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Provincial 3 min read

Mpumalanga safety department exceeds revenue target by R100 million

The struggle against crime must become a societal movement,” the MEC told the legislature during the 2026/27 Budget Vote as the department prioritised civilian oversight and road safety. MEC Jackie Macie is flanked by Acting Provincial Commissioner of Mpumalanga SAPS Major General (Dr) Zeph Mkhwanazi and former Premier Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane, now Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces

Lucas Shongwe & Rodney Hlatshwayo

Jun 22, 2026

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BREAKING NEWS 3 min read

Pensioner sentenced to life imprisonment for raping great-grandchild

The KwaMhlanga Regional Court has sentenced a 70-year-old pensioner to life imprisonment for the rape of his nine-year-old great-grandchild, with the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) describing the judgment as a significant step in the fight against gender-based violence and crimes against children.

Rodney Hlatshwayo

Jun 22, 2026

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Municipality 2 min read

Steve Tshwete reduces tariff increases for most services in 2026/27

Residents in Middelburg and Mhluzi will see lower tariff increases on property rates, water and refuse removal from 01 July 2026, while electricity tariffs will increase by 11.7%.

Lucas Shongwe

Jun 22, 2026

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3 min read

Youth Day sporting festival empowers Tweefontein K youth

Kwagga City Football Club celebrates after winning both the Under-15 and Under-17 Top 4 tournaments during the Youth Day sporting festival

EMMANUEL N MTHIMUNYE

Jun 22, 2026

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People 2 min read

Youth Day hike encourages eMalahleni youth to pursue education and positive choices

Young people take part in a Youth Day hike organised by the Ambassadors of Christ Apostolic Church at eMalahleni Resort.

Nodicah Fundama

Jun 22, 2026

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Local Business 3 min read

Youth urged to pursue economic empowerment through mining initiative

Greater eMalahleni Mining Revolution president Mandla Bothman addresses young people during the Youth Day commemoration event at Lilly Villa Lodge.

Nodicah Fundama & Sharon Chiloane

Jun 22, 2026

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