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.
Mpumalanga education MEC blames Bela Act as learners suffer
Mpumalanga’s education system is facing massive challenges, plagued by severe staffing shortages and a chronic lack of learning materials in home languages. With... Read more.
Premier Ndlovu distances government from black farmers indaba
Political tension has arisen in Mpumalanga after Premier Mandla Ndlovu snubbed a farming indaba set for the weekend in the provincial capital. The event is set to... Read more.
