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NHS hockey coach sets eyes on the future
Local sportRuschenbaum has been involved in hockey for nearly two decades, with his latest achievement the most significant of his career…
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Lowveld tennis courts to welcome top global talent
SportThis year will mark the introduction of the Mbombela Open Global Series as players from around the world descend on…
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Emergency intervention underway at Senteeko Dam
Hard newsGovernment engineers are working urgently to stabilise the compromised Senteeko Dam near Barberton after heavy rains raised the risk of…
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Busy week for SARZA Lowveld with multiple high-stakes rescues
Local newsSARZA Lowveld teams responded to three major callouts in one week, performing complex rescues across the region.
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State vehicle catches fire on R40 in Mbombela
Hard newsA state vehicle caught fire on the R40 near Penryn; no injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation.
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CoM conducts emergency repairs on Penryn Road in Mbombela
Local newsMotorists are advised to exercise caution when approaching the area.
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Armed man arrested during R40 protest in Bushbuckridge
Local newsThe suspect was allegedly one of a number of protesters who used heavy duty trucks to block the road.
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SANParks reopens parts of Kruger National Park as conditions improve
Hard newsKruger National Park has reopened additional gates and some facilities as conditions improve, although several camps, roads and areas remain…
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SANParks flags viral KNP poaching bust report as fake news
Hard newsSANParks has dismissed viral online claims of a major anti-poaching raid in the Kruger National Park as false and warned…
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Senteeko Dam still unstable despite drop in water levels
Local newsUpdateSenteeko Dam’s water levels have dropped, but ongoing structural instability has led authorities to keep all safety notices in place.
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IN PHOTOS: Mashaba and Sithole speed to victory Quanis 10km
Local sportThe race was the first of the 2026 road race calendar.
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Senteeko Dam collapse risk remains despite drop in water level
Hard newsUpdateMonitoring continues at Senteeko Dam near Barberton as engineers mobilise heavy machinery, but officials warn the damaged spillway remains unstable.










