MIDDELBURG – President Cyril Ramaphosa said he is convinced Mpumalanga can literally be South Africa’s engine of growth. “In fact, Mpumalanga is the powerhouse of our country,” the President said when addressing a meeting between his cabinet ministers and their deputies and the Mpumalanga provincial executive committee, led by Premier Mandla Ndlovu. The meeting, led…
MPUMALANGA – Thirty (30) new fully equipped emergency medical services (EMS) response vehicles were unveiled by the Mpumalanga MEC for Health, Sasekani Manzini, at Mbombela Stadium on Monday, December 9. The unveiling formed part of the Mpumalanga Health Contingency Plan for the festive season. Chairperson of the Mpumalanga House of Traditional and Khoisan Leaders, Kgoshi…
MPUMALANGA – The Mpumalanga Provincial Government has unveiled its 2024/25 Adjustments Budget, with the total budget increasing to R62.95 billion from R61.61 billion. The adjustments come as part of efforts to address pressing socio-economic challenges and bolster service delivery amid slow economic growth and global uncertainties. Delivering the adjustments budget, Finance MEC Bonakele Majuba highlighted…
MPUMALANGA – ActionSA Mpumalanga provincial chairperson, Thoko Mashiane has been elected as Mpumalanga Executive Representative for the South African Association of Public Accounts Committees’ (SAAPAC). SAAPAC is a non-profit organisation that aims to strengthen public financial management through accountability, transparency, and ethical governance. It seeks to enhance the quality and performance of Public Accounts Committees…
MPUMALANGA – October is an important month for the built environment, as it is recognized as United Nation Habitat Month. This year, the focus is on “Engaging Youth to Create a Better Urban Future.” In Mpumalanga, the Department of Human Settlements is excited to share its progress in improving informal settlements through the Upgrading of…
MIDDELBURG – The Mpumalanga Anti-Substance Abuse Forum (MASAF) has attributed responsibility to the Mpumalanga Economic Regulator (MER) regarding the placement of liquor outlets in close proximity to schools, churches and hospitals. The chairperson of MASAF, Marcus Masemola, addressed attendees at the two-day Mpumalanga Liquor Indaba held at the Banquet Hall in Middelburg from 8 to…
MIDDELBURG – The Mpumalanga Department of Human Settlements has closely examined a new initiative known as the Rapid Land Release Programme (RLRP). This took place during a meeting in Middelburg on September 27, 2024. The initiative, led by MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs, Speed Mashilo, aims to tackle the housing crisis…
SOUTH AFRICA – Thabang Kganakga known as Masterpiece YVK’s rise to fame is a story rooted in his love for music, fashion, and the energy of the streets. From a young man hosting fashion shows with his crew SteezeFresh to collaborating with South Africa’s top music producers, his journey has been one of passion, growth,…
MPUMALANGA – The long-awaited crime statistics for Mpumalanga covering the first two quarters of 2024 were released on September 12, 2024. The data spans the months from January to March and from April to June 2024. The announcement was made by the Mpumalanga MEC for Community Safety, Security and Liaison, Jackie Macie, alongside Acting Provincial…
MPUMALANGA – In a thrilling display of intellect and passion for road safety, Mpumalanga has claimed victory in the National Road Safety Debate and Participatory Educational Techniques (PET) competition, showcasing the province’s commitment to nurturing young advocates for safe driving. Competing against formidable teams from Limpopo, KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, Free State, North West, and the Western…
