Scopa probes department over R2m spent on upgrade of a guardhouse
The Mpumalanga Department of Education is under investigation for allegedly spending a staggering R2-million to upgrade a basic guardhouse and a fence at the Ehlanzeni... Read more.
Rapist’s life sentence for ‘vile crime’ upheld
A convicted rapist who used an axe to threaten and assault a woman before raping her twice has lost his appeal against a life sentence in the Pretoria High Court.... Read more.
Mpumalanga cops pounce on zama-zamas, confiscate equipment
In a determined crackdown on illegal mining, Mpumalanga police arrested four foreign nationals over the course of two consecutive days, seizing illegal mining equipment... Read more.
Court rejects RAF’s attempt not to pay unemployed crash victim
The Mpumalanga High Court has dismissed the Road Accident Fund’s (RAF) attempt to avoid paying out a claim to a victim based on his unemployment status and a medical... Read more.
UMP rejects calls to probe alleged death threats
The University of Mpumalanga’s (UMP) alleged failure to investigate claimed death threats against a candidate in convocation leadership elections has sparked accusations... Read more.
Cosatu unhappy with Mpumalanga cabinet reshuffle
The quest for gender parity within the ANC in Mpumalanga has sparked a political storm in the tripartite alliance, with trade union Cosatu decrying a lack of consultation... Read more.
Premier Ndlovu reshuffles Mpumalanga provincial cabinet
Mpumalanga premier Mandla Ndlovu has reshuffled his cabinet barely four months since taking office. Ndlovu cited gender imbalance as the main reason for appointing... Read more.
Contralesa unhappy after GNU party alleges wasteful expenditure
The Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa (Contralesa) has lauded the Mpumalanga provincial government for its efforts in empowering traditional leaders... Read more.
I Blew It: How Bra Hulumeni totally lost the plot with the two-pot system
It’s often said that the government doesn’t care for its people. One might be tempted to agree when you look at the countless examples of bureaucratic bungling... Read more.
Court finds against Mbombela over suspension of CFO
The City of Mbombela is in a catch-22 after its municipal council was found to have unlawfully placed its chief financial officer on special leave. Judge Edwin... Read more.
