THEMBALETHU – Passionate voices, bold demands, and a call for action echoed through Thembalethu Community Hall on Saturday, June 07, 2025, as young people from across Mpumalanga gathered for the highly anticipated 2025 Youth Parliament. Hosted by the Mpumalanga Provincial Legislature under the Thembisile Hani Local Municipality, the session brought together energetic young leaders from…
MPUMALANGA – The need to access global markets has prompted Premier Mandla Ndlovu to embark on a trip to the Far East to secure trade agreements for the Mpumalanga International Fresh Produce Market (MIFPM). The R2 billion facility, soon to be launched, is expected to provide small-scale farmers with direct access to buyers, thereby eliminating…
MBOMBELA – In a strong move to boost local entrepreneurship and inclusive growth, the Kruger Lowveld Chamber of Business and Tourism (KLCBT) hosted a two-day business seminar on May 21 and 22, 2025 at Emnotweni Arena and was concluded with a golf day on May 23. The seminar brought together over 50 participants, including SMMEs,…
MPUMALANGA – The Department of Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (CoGHSTA) has issued a warning about an increase in housing scams targeting desperate RDP house seekers. Scammers have been using social media platforms such as WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X (formerly Twitter), posing as government officials to lure individuals with fake promises…
MPUMALANGA – The South African National Civic Organisation (SANCO) cannot shake the feeling of being treated like a stepchild within the alliance led by the African National Congress (ANC). The civic movement says its structures in Mpumalanga are ready to discuss why they should campaign and vote for the ANC in the upcoming local government…
DURBAN – Mpumalanga Province made a strong impression at this year’s Africa’s Travel Indaba (ATI), held from May 12 to 15, 2025, showcasing its commitment to job creation and tourism growth under the leadership of MEC for Economic Development and Tourism, Makhosazane Masilela. Leading the provincial delegation, MEC Masilela reaffirmed Mpumalanga’s readiness to support the…
DURBAN – The 10th edition of the Mpumalanga Cultural Xperience was officially launched on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, during Africa’s Travel Indaba (ATI) – the continent’s leading tourism trade event, held at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban. This significant launch took place at a venue that symbolises African excellence and heritage,…
MBOMBELA – The Mpumalanga Premier, Mandla Ndlovu, proudly announced the opening of the Provincial House of Traditional and Khoisan Leaders on Tuesday, 06 May 2025, at the Mpumalanga Provincial Legislature. The joyous occasion was marked by harmony and vibrant cultural dances from various tribes, celebrating the province’s rich heritage. In his address, Premier Ndlovu emphasized…
MIDDELBURG – The Mpumalanga Provincial Legislature, through its Oversight Committee on the Legislature and the Office of the Premier, hosted a public hearing on two key legislative amendment bills – the Public Administration Management Amendment Bill [B10B-2023] and the Public Service Amendment Bill [B13B-2023] – on May 7, 2025. The hearing, held in the Nkangala…
EMALAHLENI – In a major step towards digital governance and citizen empowerment, the Mpumalanga provincial government officially launched its innovative mobile application, Livi Lemphakatsi, on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at the Civic Theatre in Emalahleni. The event, attended by a significant number of dignitaries, including executive mayors, municipal managers, and councillors from all 17 municipalities…
