R20m political mud fight between Cathy Dlamini, Collen Sedibe tests limits of online speech
The Mbombela High Court will host a political showdown next year between former Mpumalanga education MEC Landulile “Cathy” Dlamini and EFF provincial leader... Read more.
Never undermine the power of television
While today’s generation of children watches their favourite movies on cellphone screens, we grew up watching television through a neighbour’s window. Our biggest... Read more.
Land reform steps in after villagers demand chief’s removal over delayed mall
The Department of Land Reform and Rural Development has stepped in to provide land for a long-delayed shopping complex at a forgotten village in Mpumalanga. The... Read more.
Ukhozi FM senior producer Zandi Wardle hails God for her top media award
The creative pulse behind one of South Africa’s most influential radio powerhouses, Ukhozi FM, has credited divine grace for her latest triumph — a dazzling... Read more.
Owner, staff nabbed dispensing medicine in illegal pharmacy
A six-year-old pharmaceutical crime ring has been crushed in Acornhoek, Mpumalanga, after the Hawks raided and shut down an unregistered pharmacy that had been illegally... Read more.
Ad-hoc committee bears more teeth than Madlanga commission – Busisiwe Mkhwebane
Impeached Public Protector Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane has expressed confidence that Parliament stands better placed to deliver a credible and enforceable report—particularly... Read more.
Minister on drive to save vultures as mass poisoning pushes birds towards extinction
Environment Minister Dr Dion George has reaffirmed government’s commitment to protecting South Africa’s dwindling vulture population, warning that mass poisoning... Read more.
Mpumalanga man who ‘killed’ lover in front of kids finally nabbed after two years on run
A 41-year-old Mpumalanga fugitive accused of brutally killing his fiancée in front of their children has finally been arrested after more than two years on the... Read more.
300-year headache that could fuel or finish SA’s economy
Mpumalanga is sitting on coal deposits estimated to last three centuries. Yet, global pressure to decarbonize is forcing the government into a corner: burn the coal... Read more.
MKP blames ANC MPs after R350m drug bust
The MK Party (MKP) has laid blame for the R350-million drug cache uncovered at an abandoned farm in Mpumalanga, squarely at the doorstep of ANC legislators, accusing... Read more.
