Highveld Chronicle Issue 382

AARTO takes effect in Steve Tshwete, eMalahleni and Thembisile Hani

Eight Mpumalanga municipalities are now implementing AARTO, changing how traffic offences and fines are handled as the province moves towards a more standardised administrative traffic enforcement system.

ANC instructs eMalahleni mayor to remove two MMCs

ANC instructs eMalahleni mayor to remove two MMCs over alleged SDP links and poor performance. One has since joined the SDP.

From pencil lines to hyperrealism: 18-year-old artist draws his way towards a creative future

How Mercy Ndhlovu turned a childhood hobby into Nunuka Made

Mercy Ndhlovu, founder of Nunuka Made, turned a childhood crochet hobby into a growing handcrafted business reaching customers in South Africa and abroad.

Legislature takes public participation drive to Steve Tshwete wards ahead of TLP

Residents and officials pose for a group photo during a public participation session in Hlalamnandi, Steve Tshwete Local Municipality. The sessions form part of the build-up to the Taking the Legislature to the People (TLP) programme, set for 31 August to 4 September 2026.

Ngwenya blames government departments and households for municipal funding crisis

“Anyone who uses the system must pay” – Nkangala Mayor Thomas Ngwenya says municipalities cannot be viable until both government departments and households settle their municipal accounts.

New toilets, water systems bring relief to Victor Khanye residents

NkAMA road to September finale gathers pace in Victor Khanye

R20-million Newtown library opens to boost skills and job prospects

The R20-million Newtown Community Library in Ward 17 is now open, offering residents free internet, computers, study spaces and assistive technology.

Steam returns as Liberty Coal powers the Great Train Race

The iconic Katryn Class 12F 3117 returned to the Great Train Race for Charity after more than a decade, powered by coal supplied by main sponsor Liberty Coal. The event attracted more than 5,000 entrants and over 10,000 people to the wider festivities in Middelburg.

Two suspects arrested in Delmas with 4,500 litres of suspected stolen diesel

Women’s Day event puts mental health, safety and empowerment at the centre