Swift police response rescues kidnapped German tourist
Mpumalanga’s standing as a premier tourist destination faced a test this week when a German tourist was robbed and kidnapped in Graskop on Monday. In a swift and... Read more.
Mpumalanga ‘denies’ undocumented pupils access to meals
Mpumalanga’s education department is accused of excluding undocumented learners, primarily from Mozambique, from the national school nutrition programme (NSNP).... Read more.
Man loses bid to increase unlawful arrest award
A Mpumalanga man who believed he was under-compensated for his unlawful detention by the police has seen his hopes dashed. After being awarded R75 000 in damages,... Read more.
Untouchable ex-cop ‘Big Joe’ out on bail in explosives case
Mpumalanga’s former police officer-turned alleged criminal kingpin, Joseph “Big Joe” Nyalunga, has been granted R20 000 bail by the Mkhuhlu district... Read more.
Zuma arms deal prosecution is weird – Madonsela
Former public protector Prof Thuli Madonsela has dropped a bombshell that former president Jacob Zuma’s prosecution regarding the controversial arms deal is a... Read more.
Mbombela residents cautioned as lion spotted near inner city
Mpumalanga authorities have launched an urgent search after a lion was spotted roaming near The Rest Estate in Mbombela during the early hours of Wednesday morning.... Read more.
Unisa loses interdict to block ‘expired’ R10m debt
The University of South Africa (Unisa) has lost a bid to halt the release of more than R10.2-million arising from a debt it claimed had prescribed. The money,... Read more.
Rogue contractor fired over delayed R218m clinic project
The Department of Health has terminated a R218-million tender to build a state-of-the-art clinic in the Mkhondo Local Municipality in Mpumalanga. Clear Choice Builders... Read more.
Man confesses to killing sex worker, burying body in shallow grave
A chilling confession has sent shockwaves through the quiet community of Belfast in Mpumalanga. The confession came from a 33-year-old man, whose name has not been... Read more.
ACDP defector secures DA victory in Mpumalanga by-elections
Former African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) leader in Mpumalanga, Pastor Jacob “JJ” Scholtz, has cemented the DA’s dominance in Msukaligwa following... Read more.
