Mpumalanga premier launches a body to tackle unemployment and skills

Middelburg – Mpumalanga Premier Mandla Ndlovu has taken decisive action to address skills shortage by officially launching the Mpumalanga Provincial Human Resource Council (MPHRC). This multi-sectoral body is aimed at strengthening the  province’s workforce. The council is mandated to identify priority skills shortages and address them through targeted education programmes, vocational training and development initiatives….

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More women will be prioritised for job opportunities, says MEC Leah Mabuza

Middelburg – Mpumalanga’s women are making significant strides in leadership, entrepreneurship and community development, even as they continue to face systemic challenges such as unemployment, gender based violence, and limited economic access. Speaking on behalf of Premier Mandla Ndlovu on Women’s Day at Sydney Choma Banquet Hall in Steve Tshwete Local Municipality, Mpumalanga Department of…

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MP Premier and MPL receive R1,5 billion to boost ‘democratic accountability’

MBOMBELA – Yesterday two outstanding Mpumalanga departments tabled their budgets at the Mpumalanga Provincial Legislature (MPL) in Mbombela. Mpumalanga Premier Mandla Ndlovu and newly re-elected speaker of the MPL, Makhosazane Masilela, tabled their respective budgets amounting to over one billion.  Both departments had postponed their budget tabling from the full blown budget week that happened…

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Mpumalanga approves R64 billion budget to improve lives of residents

Mbombela – In a week-long budget approval session, the Mpumalanga legislature listened to different Members of the Executive Council (MEC) collectively tabling over R64 billion, a figure they believe would turn things around for the province. Each department identified key priority service delivery areas to channel their budgets with the hope of significantly improving the…

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Mpumalanga Premier appoints new leadership team and fires DCSR HOD

MBOMBELA – Mpumalanga Premier Mandla Ndlovu officially announced yesterday the reshuffling of Members of the Executive Council (MECs) in the Mpumalanga Provincial Government. The decision to reshuffle the MECs, Ndlovu said, was taken “in the best interest of good governance, efficient service delivery and public trust”. “We have made several assessments in all our departments…

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Youth Infrastructure Dialogue ignites hope for Mpumalanga’s future

Mbombela – The Mpumalanga Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport, in collaboration with Ehlanzeni District Municipality, recently hosted the Youth Infrastructure Dialogue Series, a bold initiative aimed at empowering young people by opening access to opportunities in infrastructure development. The event, held as part of Youth Month celebrations, brought together youth from across the…

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Mashilo calls for ‘Business Unusual’ to tackle youth unemployment at Youth Day commemoration

MPUMALANGA – Acting Premier of Mpumalanga, Speed Mashilo, has called for urgent and coordinated action to tackle youth unemployment, poverty, and inequality. He delivered the keynote address during the provincial Youth Day commemoration held on Monday, June 16, 2025, at Mangweni Stadium under the Nkomazi Local Municipality. Delivering the speech on behalf of Premier Mandla…

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Premier Ndlovu champions global partnerships for Mpumalanga’s Agro-economic future as week-long China visit commences

CHINA – Mpumalanga Premier Mandla Ndlovu highlighted key opportunities in agricultural expansion and health innovation as he commenced his week-long investment mission in the People’s Republic of China. The trip forms part of the province’s broader strategy to secure international partnerships that will boost Mpumalanga’s economic growth, particularly through the soon-to-be-launched Mpumalanga International Fresh Produce…

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Steve Tshwete Youth Development hosts job application session to empower young job seekers

MIDDELBURG — With unemployment continuing to challenge young people across South Africa, the Youth Development Department of Steve Tshwete Local Municipality took decisive action by hosting a vital Job Application Informative Session on June 12, 2025 at the Adelaide Tambo Community Hall. This event aimed to empower the youth with critical insights into navigating the…

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