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Easter Tragedy in Mpumalanga: Two Separate Taxi Crashes Claim Four Lives

MBOMBELA, MPUMALANGA — The long Easter weekend in Mpumalanga has been marred by tragedy following two separate, high-impact minibus taxi accidents that resulted in the deaths of four people on Monday. Despite increased law enforcement presence and the province’s “Operation Shanela” safety blitzes, the Monday morning collisions added a somber Read more

Vusumuzi Sibanyoni remain in jail for killing his wife

Sifiso Vusumuzi Sibanyoni will remain behind bars after the Mpumalanga High Court in Mbombela dismissed his bail appeal in connection with the murder of his estranged wife. Judge Lindiwe Vukeya ruled that the magistrate correctly determined the 39-year-old failed to prove exceptional circumstances warranting his release. ALSO READ | Gugulethu Thwala Read more

Zimbabwean arrested after being found with 582 passports

A 43-year-old Zimbabwean national has been arrested in Mpumalanga after police allegedly found 582 passports and more than R147,000 in cash hidden in a bakkie he was driving. Recent cases have highlighted how corrupt officials have been accused of charging foreign nationals to stamp their passports. ALSO READ | Stolen vehicle Read more

Nompumelelo burnt by her boyfriend

Nompumelelo Gumede has passed away after she was allegedly burnt by her boyfriend. A 21-year-old woman who was allegedly burnt by her boyfriend has succumbed to her injuries. Nompumelelo Gumede from Emalahleni in Mpumalanga passed away on Sunday, 3 August. Another victim, Mbali Bill (23) succumbed to her injuries on  Read more