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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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SAWS urges caution as ‘Storm Baron’ hoax spreads online
Local newsSAWS has dismissed the ‘Storm Baron’ social media warning as a hoax but says a real low-pressure system could still…
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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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Quanis Race gives back to Mpumalanga organisations and schools
Local newsThe annual race will take place on Saturday, January 17.
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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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SANCO leaders raise crime concerns at Hazyview year-end function
Local newsThe SANCO Hazyview Zone ended 2025 with a year-end gathering in Bushbuckridge to reflect on progress and outline plans for…
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University of Mpumalanga partners with Chinese rice expert
Local newsUMP spokesperson Tlangelani Ubisi said the landmark partnership aims to revolutionise rice farming in the country while creating jobs.
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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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Expert clarifies weather apps’ heavy rainfall outlook for Mpumalanga in mid-January
Local newsVarious weather predictions are raising concerns about extremely wet conditions and possible flooding in the days ahead.
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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.
