Hard news
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Temporary closure of road between Karino and Tekwane
Hard newsThe road is closed due to heavy rains that caused the collapse of an old corrugated metal culvert.
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Crumbling infrastructure brings Lowveld communities to breaking point
Hard newsResidents of Mbombela and White River face water shortages, power outages, and unsafe roads after the recent heavy rains.
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Pafuri and Giriyondo border posts in KNP closed due to severe weather and swelling rivers
Hard newsVisitors to the KNP are urged to review their travel plans as severe weather continues to limit access.
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Man due in court for beating wife to death near Hazyview
Hard newsA domestic dispute turned deadly in Mkhuhlu, a Mpumalanga town widely known locally as 'the land of blood'.
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Truck driver shot dead in Bushbuckridge
Hard newsA late-night stop along the R40 ended in tragedy when a truck driver was shot dead.
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Two more people gunned down in the Hazyview and Calcutta policing areas
Hard newsThe latest gun-related murders bring the number of victims gunned down in the area to 11 in less than 10…
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Water crisis persists in Mbombela and White River
Hard newsUpdateCable faults at the Nelspruit Water Treatment Works have disrupted water supply in Mbombela and White River, though it is…
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Dry taps and power outages persist in parts of Mbombela
Hard newsWith reservoirs at critical levels, it could take several days for the system to fully recover, but water tankers have…
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Lowveld mourns death of “Queen of Surprises”
Hard newsBeloved local, MaNjomane, died following a short illness.
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Eight people narrowly escape after bakkie is swept away at Komatipoort Bridge
Hard newsResidents and motorists are advised to avoid walking or driving on low-lying bridges that are overflowing.
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Electricity restored in Mbombela, water supply to resume soon
Hard newsWater pumping at the treatment plant has commenced, however it will take some time for the supply to reach all…
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Severe storm wreaks havoc in Pienaar near Mbombela
Hard newsThe SAWS has issued a warning for heavy rainfall and strong winds in the Lowveld region, urging residents to remain…
