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Learners want nothing to do with Math and Science school
Learners at Tikhontele Secondary School in Matsulu outside Mbombela have barricaded the road leading to the school.
Residents divided over municipal corruption
Govan Mbeki municipality Mayor said there are proper channels for communities to raise their grievances.
Mpumalanga attorney Macbeth Ncongwane comments on Mandla Msibi's murder case
A Mpumalanga attorney Macbeth Ncongwane said the witnesses that retracted their statements in Msibi's murder case could be charged with perjury.
ANC in Nkangala gears up for regional conference
The ANC’s 8th Nkangala Regional Conference kicks off at Witbank dam in Emalahleni tomorrow 22 April.
Municipality warns residents against scams
The Thaba Chweu Local Municipality is warning residents not to fall for a residential site scam.
Ermelo residents set tires alight on the N11 amid water shortages and rolling blackouts.
The Msukaligwa Municipality said water tankers will be delivered to various wards.
Police said they there is high police presence
Police officials deployed between Boschfontein and Driekoppies in order to keep an eye after taxi drivers blockaded some roads.
Call for Mpumalanga to assist KZN victims
The ANC in Mpumalanga is calling on residents to donate to Kwazulu natal flood victims.
Security guards finally gets paid after two months of no salaries
Security guards based at Ermelo hospital in the Gert Sibande district have finally been paid.
The culprit who robbed Ester Mahlangu had been remanded in jail
Simon Sikhosana had been remanded in custody until next week Tuesday for a formal bail application.
Eskom announced bidder's proposal to lease land to IPP in Mpumalanga
Eskom announced that so far 64 potential bidders have submitted proposals to lease land to Independent Power Producers (IPP) in Mpumalanga.
Authorities reported progress on the deadly Moloto road in Kwamhlanga
The portfolio committee on transport said significant progress has been made on upgrading the Moloto road in Kwamhlanga.
Be ware of criminals impersonating police officers
Mpumalanga police have condemned the increasing number of incidents where criminals are impersonating police officers.
Communities cautioned as rain persist
The Mpumalanga Cooperative Governance Department is urging residents to remain cautious.
Mayor Zuma to assist the Mabuza family with preparations for a mass funeral
Govan Mbeki Municipality Mayor Nhlakanipho Zuma said they are assisting the Mabuza family with preparations for a mass funeral.
Council of churches urge members to adhere to covid 19 regulations
The Mpumalanga Council of Churches said it will be adhering to the proof of vaccination regulations set out by President Cyril Ramaphosa during this Easter weekend.
DA refuse to participate in council meetings by Municipal Manager Fikile Magagamela
The Democratic Alliance in the Govan Mbeki Municipality said it will not participate in council meetings by Fikile Magagamela.
Lebombo Border post between Mozambique and South Africa to operate 24 hours
The Lebombo Border post between Mozambique and South Africa will now operate 24 hours a day.
ANC in Nkangala District demand investigation against ward councilor
The ANC in Nkangala District Municipality said police must thoroughly investigate the criminal case against ward councilor Timothy Lukhele.
Motorists warned as car spiking hot spots increase in Nkomazi
The Mpumalanga Community Safety MEC Vusi Shongwe is appealing to motorists not to get out of their cars when they become victims of road spikes.