MPUMALANGA – Responding to calls for gender parity within his administration, Mpumalanga Premier Mandla Ndlovu reshuffled his cabinet, replacing Fidel Mlombo, the MEC for Arts, Culture, Sports, and Recreation, with former Emalahleni mayor Leah Mabuza. This move comes as part of the Premier’s obligation to adhere to the governing party’s principle that mandates 60% female…
By-election victory and surge in support highlight renewed voter confidence MIDDELBURG—The African National Congress (ANC) has not only maintained its dominance in two Mpumalanga wards following the recent by-elections held on August 28 but also managed to increase its voter support compared to the 2021 local government elections. Paulos Macaleni Mnisi and Bhekumuzi Sunboy Makhubela…
MPUMALANGA – The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Mpumalanga has raised concerns about the province’s preparedness to handle a potential outbreak of the Mpox virus. In a letter to Health MEC Sasekani Manzini, the DA’s provincial health spokesperson, Bosman Grobler, questioned whether provincial health facilities are adequately equipped to respond to the looming threat. “With the…
MIDDELBURG – A memorial service is being held for the six learners who tragically lost their lives in an accident between a school bus and a train on R104 road, between Arnot and Sekhululiwe Village, on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. In attendance are the affected learners from Moerelig Combined School, as well as learners from…
Ndlovu Dreams of 0% Young Graduates’ Unemployment Rate, Zero Poverty Rate and 2.1 Million People Working MPUMALANGA – Mpumalanga Premier Mandla Ndlovu has extended an open invitation to all Mpumalanga citizens to adopt what he calls a “business unusual” stance to realise his ambitious dream for the province. Premier Ndlovu was addressing the opening of…
MPUMALANGA – A spotlight will shine on a number of areas as Mpumalanga Premier Mandla Ndlovu delivers his official opening address of the 7th Mpumalanga Provincial Legislature this morning, July 31, 2024. Ndlovu, who became Premier on June 18, 2024, is expected to share the government’s priorities on a wide range of issues, including economic…
MPUMALANGA – Members of executive council (MECs) of the Mpumalanga provincial government had their roles and responsibilities clearly defined in preparing them to better serve Mpumalanga residents in the 7th administration of governance. The members were since sworn in on 14 June during the first sitting of the legislature. They completed a two-day induction programme…
– Steve Tshwete municipality has joined several other municipalities in the province where the Department of Community Safety, Security, and Liaison (DCSSL) has revoked their licensing functions. Licensing services ceased at the municipality on Monday, July 1, 2024, and resumed on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, now under provincial management. “The municipality failed to process payments…
Mpumalanga has been significantly impacted by the devastating effects of climate change, according to Nompumelelo Hlophe, MEC of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Environmental Affairs. These effects have undermined government efforts to build infrastructure and reduce backlogs. “We witnessed disasters in Nkomazi, Dr JS Moroka, Victor Khanye in the Nkangala district, and other areas due to…
MIDDELBURG – Services have resumed at the Steve Tshwete Municipality Licensing Department following interruptions caused by the transfer of licensing services to the province. The Department of Community Safety, Security, and Liaison (DCSSL) announced it has taken over the administration of licensing services at the municipality due to a failure to honour the service level…
