MEC slams ‘construction mafia’ as taxi boss Joe ‘Ferrari’ Sibanyoni faces extortion charges
Mpumalanga community safety, security and liaison MEC Jackie Macie has issued a warning to alleged “construction mafias” after influential taxi boss Joe “Ferrari”... Read more.
South Africa loses 345 000 jobs as unemployment surges
South Africa’s unemployment crisis deepened sharply in the first quarter of 2026 after the country shed 345 000 jobs, pushing the official unemployment rate to... Read more.
‘Insulting public protector’s office punishable crime,’ warns Gcaleka over Phala Phala fallout
Public protector Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka has drawn a legal line in the sand amid the raging Phala Phala fallout, warning furious detractors that insults aimed at... Read more.
Nehawu accused of holding Mpumalanga hospitals ‘hostage’
The National Education, Health and Allied Workers Union (Nehawu) has been placed at the centre of the battle for control inside Mpumalanga’s hospitals, with lawmakers... Read more.
Hero cop recalls chills of dangling above crocodile-infested river
The police diver who stunned South Africans after being lowered from a helicopter into the crocodile-infested Komati River to retrieve a 500kg reptile believed to... Read more.
Politicians caught offside in R15m Kruger United home ground headache
The historic promotion of National First Division outfit Kruger United FC to the Betway Premiership has sparked celebration and anxiety inside the Mpumalanga legislature... Read more.
SA labels Ghana’s AU escalation on xenophobia claims ‘regrettable’
South Africa has described Ghana’s decision to escalate concerns about alleged xenophobic attacks to the African Union as “regrettable”, warning against approaches... Read more.
Presidents not immune from accountability, say church leaders after Phala Phala ruling
The South African Council of Churches (SACC) has hailed the Constitutional Court justices for their explosive Phala Phala ruling, saying it sent a powerful warning... Read more.
MK Party deploys Tony Yengeni to rescue imploding Mpumalanga structures ahead of November polls
The MKP has formally admitted that its Mpumalanga structures are on the brink of paralysis after months of brutal infighting, factional battles and leadership wars... Read more.
SABC distances itself from ‘Pimville’ chaos, says Bakwena breached contract
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) moved on Thursday night to distance itself from the growing storm engulfing hit SABC 2 drama series Pimville, confirming... Read more.
