MPUMALANGA – Eighteen (18) more people have died on Mpumalanga roads during the Easter weekend holidays. This is despite the no-nonsense stance the province adopted in an attempt to quell fatalities on the roads. The deaths occurred in various crashes as traffic volumes increased between April 17 and 19. The Easter weekend death toll appears…
MPUMALANGA – Sexual violence remains a major crisis in South Africa. In the first week of April 2025 alone, 222 suspects were arrested for rape. However, research reveals that many of the complainants in these cases won’t see the inside of a courtroom. According to the latest crime statistics report, which covers the period from…
MPUMALANGA – The investigation into the controversial R2 million laptop deal by the Mpumalanga Department of Education is said to be nearing completion. The internal investigation, led by the Office of Premier Mandla Ndlovu, seeks to establish facts, collect supporting evidence, and verify any information or documentation following allegations that the department spent over R91,000…
MPUMALANGA – Premier Mandla Ndlovu officially launched the Provincial G20 Education Summit in White River on Thursday, April 24, 2025, as part of South Africa’s 2025 G20 presidency. Held at the ANEW Hotel, the summit focused on education as a key factor for empowering the province’s marginalised communities. Educators, policymakers, and global stakeholders discussed pressing…
MPUMALANGA — The Mpumalanga Premier, Mandla Ndlovu, has announced that the investigation into the debatable R2 million laptop procurement by the provincial Education Department is at an advanced stage and will be finalised soon, with findings expected to be made public next week. On Tuesday, April 22, Premier Ndlovu confirmed, in a statement, that a…
MPUMALANGA – The Mpumalanga government has adopted a zero-tolerance approach to lawlessness on the roads this long Easter weekend and beyond. “To those who are plotting to disrupt the peace and comfort of our people, they will be arrested,” warned provincial Community Safety, Security and Liaison MEC Jackie Macie. Macie was speaking during the official…
MPUMALANGA – The Hollywood Foundation is thrilled to announce the 2025 edition of the Mpumalanga Bambelela Business Awards, a prestigious event that honours the extraordinary contributions of local entrepreneurs in the Mpumalanga region. These awards not only spotlight the transformative impact of Small to Medium Enterprises (SMMEs) in communities but also celebrate their crucial role…
MBOMBELA – The Mpumalanga Department of Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements, and Traditional Affairs (CoGHSTA) held a strategic planning meeting on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, in Mbombela to discuss its goals for the 2024 to 2029 period. The aim was to ensure that the department’s plans align with the vision of the 7th Administration and national…
MPUMALANGA – The Department of Economic Development and Tourism, in collaboration with the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA), on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, awarded youth-owned tourism businesses a cash injection to the tune of R3.6 million. The Small Enterprise Development and Finance Agency (SEDFA) also joined the initiative, pledging to support the young entrepreneurs with…
MPUMALANGA — The province’s MEC for Finance, Bonakele Majuba, presented the province’s R66.2 billion budget for 2025/26 on March 18, 2025. The budget aims to stimulate economic growth and address unemployment, poverty, and inequality by focusing on job creation, infrastructure development, and enhanced service delivery. MEC Majuba reported that Mpumalanga’s economic outlook is improving due…
