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Hillary Gardee was allegedly forced to withdraw R1.300 before she was killed
Hillary Gardee's family said she was shot execution-style and allegedly forced to withdraw R1, 300 before she died.
No nurses to attended to patients at Matsulu clinic the past two days
Residents in Matsulu outside Mbombela are concerned over the lack of services for patients at the clinic
Thaba Chweu Mayor to review MM's contract after lapsing last year
The Executive Mayor of Thaba Chweu Municipality said they are in the process of reviewing the employment contract of the Municipal Manager.
Mandla Ndlovu might be the next premier
Political analyst Gakwi Mashego said the ANC’s Mandla Ndlovu had been made a provincial legislature member to prepare him to take over the premier role.
COSAS in support to scarp Maths-Science and Technology Schools in some areas
Student organisation COSAS in Mpumalanga will today lead a total shutdown of all schools in Matsulu on the outskirt of Mbombela
SASCO in Mpumalanga calls on the government to scrap NSFAS
The South African Students Congress in Mpumalanga calls on the government to scrap the National Student Financial Aid Scheme
Some MEC's might be axed in the cabinet by Ngci faction
Some Mpumalanga MECs who were aligned to the ANC’s Nqci faction might be fired in a cabinet reshuffle
Police Minister gives police 72 hours to find Hillary's killer
Police Minister Bheki Cele said an investigation is currently underway to probe the murder of Hillary Gardee
8 young men have died since the start of winter initiation school in Mpumalanga
Mpumalanga's traditional affairs department said at least 8 young men have died since the start of winter initiation school.
Matsulu learners shuts down three secondary schools during protest
Teaching and learning have been disrupted in three secondary schools in Matsulu outside Mbombela.
Brendan residents are demanding ownership rights to their houses
Residents at Brendan village in Secunda are demanding ownership rights to their houses amongst other things.
Kinross residents call for the ward 16 councilor to be axed
Residents at Marikana in Kinross have reiterated their call forward 16 councilors rose Nkabinde to be axed.
Govan Mbeki municipality plans to settle Eskom R2 billion debt
Executive Mayor of Govan Mbeki municipality Nhlakanipho Zuma said plans are in place to settle the Eskom debt.
Angry residents chased away Public Works MEC following numerous protests
Kamhlushwa residents and surrounding areas have prevented MEC Mohita Latchminarain from addressing them.
CONTRALESA in negotiation to re-open initiation schools after the pandemic
People across Mpumalanga have expressed different views about the opening of the ingoma season.
ANC Nkangala Chairperson said the party's weakness is implementing resolution
The newly-elected Chairperson of the ANC in the Nkangala region said one of the significant challenges facing the party is the implementation of its resolutions.
Tavern owners who don't comply will face the law
The Mpumalanga Community Safety Department said liquor traders that are failing to comply with their trading licenses and other laws governing the industry will face dire consequences.
Ester Mahlangu's robbery suspect to apply for bail today
One of the two suspects arrested in connection to the robbery at Ndebele artist Esther Mahlangu's home will apply for bail today
Protest continues at Tikhontele Secondary School against Math and Science subjects
Today, teaching and learning were disrupted at Tikhontele Secondary School in Matsulu outside Mbombela.
ANCYL anticipates zero violence a head its elective conference
The ANC youth league Provincial Task Team (PTT) in Mpumalanga said its Branch General Meetings (BGM) are running smoothly thus far.