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The chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Health, Dr. Sibongiseni Dhlomo, has expressed heartfelt condolences to the families of the healthcare workers, who lost their lives in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. “No words […]
As Grade 7 learners return to school today, the Department of Basic Education has urged communities to protect schools against individuals and groups threatening to close schools and disrupt learning. The department said it has […]
There were 3 740 new COVID-19 cases and 213 more deaths reported on Monday. This brings the number of confirmed cases to 563 598 since the outbreak in March in South Africa, while the death […]
The Department of Health says Minister Zweli Mkhize does not own a personal protective equipment (PPE) manufacturing company. The department released a statement on Monday in response to messages that appeared on various threads on […]
Legendary broadcaster Bob Mabena has died at the age of 51, his employers at Power FM confirmed today. Mabena was a well-known television and radio host. A statement from Power FM has confirmed that Mabena […]
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed sadness at the passing of Prince Mandla Zulu, brother of His Majesty King Goodwill Zwelithini, and a royal prince of the eYibindini Royal House of King Solomon. “My heart goes […]
As the country commemorates Women’s Day, Parliament’s Presiding Officers have paid tribute to South African women. “Today we honor all women who fought for the freedom and democracy we have today and those who continue […]
Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) is set to conduct a trial to the first digital census to be conducted in the country. “The Census 2021 Trial, scheduled to start from 10 August to 6 September […]
While progress has been made in advancing women’s rights, President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday spoke out against the abuse of women and children. “As we mark Women’s Day this year, South Africa is in the […]
President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a Special Official Funeral to honour the late struggle stalwart and esteemed member of the Order of Luthuli in Gold, John Nkadimeng. Nkadimeng passed away on 6 August 2020 at […]
While the daily COVID-19 infections have dropped from an average of 5 000 down to 1 700 in Gauteng, a long road still lies ahead, Premier David Makhura has warned. “It may have been the […]
President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged the Presidential Commission on the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) to place 4IR at the centre of South Africa’s economic recovery. This is to enable the country to emerge from the […]
As of Thursday, South Africa recorded 8 307 new cases and 306 more COVID-19 related deaths. Of the additional fatalities, 78 are in KwaZulu-Natal, 75 in Gauteng, 66 in the Eastern Cape, 46 in the […]
A Gauteng Health Department official linked to the personal protective equipment (PPE) procurement scandal has been suspended. Speaking during an update on COVID-19 in the province on Friday, Premier David Makhura said this follows information […]
Health Minister, Dr. Zweli Mkhize, has encouraged the public to continue to make use of public health facilities for COVID-19 and other ailments and conditions. Mkhize said while the spotlight is on COVID-19, communities must […]
The Minister of Transport, Fikile Mbalula, says the appointment of Collins Letsoalo as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Road Accident Fund (RAF) will bring stability to the organization. “I am pleased to […]
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Dr. Sydney Mufamadi and Baleka Mbete as Special Envoys to Zimbabwe following recent reports of difficulties that the landlocked country is experiencing. “The Special Envoys are expected to engage the […]
The Department of Employment and Labour has received over 3 000 COVID-19 related claims. The department has received a total of 3 424 COVID-19 claims, with 2 036 of these being handed directly to the […]
The number of new COVID-19 cases identified on Wednesday is 8 686, bringing the number of infections since the outbreak to 529 877. With 414 new fatalities reported in the last 24 hours, the death […]
Acting Gauteng Health MEC, Jacob Mamabolo, has expressed disappointment at the discovery of personal protective equipment (PPE), which was found dumped in a river in Pretoria on Sunday. A video of the dumped PPE consignment […]
The Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) has resolved to call all municipalities and provincial governments to appear before the committee in order to deal decisively with corruption and mismanagement of municipalities. […]
President Cyril Ramaphosa, following a decision taken by Cabinet at its meeting on Wednesday, has appointed a Committee of Ministers to deal with allegations of corruption associated with the country’s response to the Coronavirus pandemic. […]
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has welcomed the decision by the Germiston Magistrate’s Court to deny bail to Pontsho Moyo, a manager at the agency’s Elsburg depot, who allegedly stole the agency’s […]
Government is serious about fighting gender-based violence (GBV) and will leave no stone unturned until every woman and child is safe in the country, says Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Thembi Siweya. “Our systems must […]
Twenty three alleged members of a syndicate appeared in the Nelspruit Regional Court for using identity documents of members of the public to register fraudulent grants. Their case has been remanded to 04 September 2020. […]
The first team of experts from the World Health Organisation, who will assist South Africa in its fight against Coronavirus, is set to arrive in the country today. A total of 43 senior experts from […]
South Africa has benefitted from treatment developments, which have led to a reduction in the mortality rate, as COVID-19 infections surge. “It appears we may have benefitted from treatment developments as we were experiencing our […]
Health Minister, Dr. Zweli Mkhize, has appointed a team led by Professor Taole Mokoena to conduct an urgent investigation into allegations of health care workers contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty, due to lack […]
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) in the Eastern Cape has welcomed the sentence imposed on a former South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) official and her accomplice, who defrauded SASSA of R1.2 million. Nombuso Lynette […]
The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Nathi Mthethwa, has reiterated to sports federations that transformation must be taken seriously. According to the 2018/2019 Eminent Persons Group (EPG) report, swimming and hockey failed to meet […]
Select Committee on Education, Technology, Sports, Arts, and Culture, has called on South African Rugby and Cricket South Africa to cleanse their images of the racism tag. “The stories told by black professional athletes is […]
The Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) has welcomed steps taken by Eskom to recoup funds lost to State Capture corruption. Eskom and the Special Investigative Unit (SIU) announced on Monday that a set of summons […]
National Assembly Speaker Thandi Modise is considering requests for Parliament to address COVID-19 corruption allegations. This follows a request from the Democratic Alliance (DA) and the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) to Modise for Parliament to […]
South Africa now has 516 862 COVID-19 cases, after 5 378 new infections were identified on Tuesday. The number of new cases shows a slight decline since 23 June 2020 when the country recorded 4 […]
The Department of Water and Sanitation says the destruction of water infrastructure is resulting in a huge setback in service delivery. “Vandalising of infrastructure does not only disrupt water supply to communities but it also […]
The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) is to continue processing COVID-19 temporary employee/employer relief scheme (TERS) new claims for April and May until a cut-off date is announced. UIF Commissioner Teboho Maruping said this is in […]
Cash strapped consumers will have to dig deeper into their pockets as the price of petrol is set to go up by 5 cents a litre at midnight. The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy […]
Human Settlements Water and Sanitation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has announced the appointment of 11 interim board members at Umgeni Water. Umgeni Water is the second largest water board in the country with an annual turnover […]
Staffing and spacing is the biggest challenge that will face the public education sector when schools welcome all learners on 24 August 2020. This is according to Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga who on Tuesday […]
A joint law enforcement operation has slammed the brakes on a sophisticated pyramid scheme that fleeced 230 000 unsuspecting investors of millions of rands amid the COVID-19 lockdown. The National Prosecuting Authority, Financial Intelligence Centre […]
Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr. Blade Nzimande, on Monday officially opened the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) 2021 application cycle. This year, the NSFAS application cycle will run for a period of […]
The novel Coronavirus cannot be passed on to babies through breast milk, says Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize. “I can assure you that COVID-19 has not been found in breast milk and research evidence has […]
The ANC caucus in its statement on Monday has condemned the allegations of corruption despite the harsh warnings President Cyril Ramaphosa repeatedly issued at the beginning of the COVID- 19 pandemics on the importance of […]
Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Nathi Mthethwa has paid tribute to respected rugby commentator, Kaunda Ntunja, who passed away on Monday morning. The department has described Ntunja, who was 38, as someone who was […]
With the cancellation of most sports and heritage events, the Department of Sport, Arts, and Culture has redirected R1 billion of its budget towards COVID-19 relief efforts. Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa said […]
The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Nathi Mthethwa, has congratulated Master KG and Nomcebo Zikode on their global success for the hit song ‘Jerusalema’. The song, with more than 50 million views on YouTube, […]
Processes to finalize a R25 million investment to boost pan-African vaccine manufacturing is currently underway, says President Cyril Ramaphosa. This announcement was made during a virtual National COVID-19 Conference on Friday. The conference, which brought […]
The South African National Parks (SANParks) has welcomed the announcement by the Tourism Minister on the relaxation of travel and leisure regulations. “We appreciate that after four months of confinement, the public is keen to […]
The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) has announced the appointment of several key appointments that come into effect from 01 August 2020, to bring committed leadership and stability in the Directorate. Major General Obed […]
The Department of Basic Education has released a revised school calendar for the 2020 academic year. “In terms of the new version of the calendar, schools will resume on 24 August 2020. There are 163 […]
The Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) has dismissed allegations of interference in the appointment of the chairperson of the Eskom pension and provident fund. A report by the Sunday Independent claimed that Public Enterprises Minister, […]
Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has issued directions in line with the National State of Disaster Regulations to extend the validity period of legally issued visas which expired during the lockdown period, to 31 October […]
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) says the banking licence for the old VBS Mutual Bank, in its old form, cannot be revived. The Reserve Bank said it has received a number of letters from […]
Overnight accommodation for hunters will be permitted after further amendments are made to the Directions for the biodiversity sector. “Permitting hunters to sleep over at their hunting destinations, within the province in which they live, […]
Parliament Presiding Officers have extended condolences to the family and friends of Member of Parliament Zamuxolo Peter who passed away on Friday, due to COVID-19 related illness. Peter joined Parliament as a Member of the […]
The Office of Deputy President David Mabuza has confirmed that he is well after receiving numerous calls from concerned South Africans regarding the health status of the Deputy President. “We would like to assure South […]
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has introduced new flexible methods recipients can use to receive their R350 grant, which will be paid until the end of October. Recipients are now allowed to move […]
The Department of Sport, Arts, and Culture has, through its COVID-19 Relief Fund, disbursed R61 million to beneficiaries in the creative and sports sectors. Addressing a virtual media briefing on Monday, the Minister of Sport, […]
Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) Minister Gwede Mantashe has expressed sadness at the passing of Central Energy Fund (CEF) Board Chairperson, Dr. Monde Mnyande, on Sunday, after a short illness. Dr. Mnyande joined the DMRE […]
Public Protector, Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane, has announced that her office has launched various investigations related to COVID-19. In a statement issued on Monday, the Office of the Public Protector said this comes after the institution […]
Eskom and the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) on Monday issued the summons in the North Gauteng High Court to recover funds from former Eskom executives, former Board members, members of the Gupta family and their […]
President Cyril Ramaphosa has vowed to nip in the bud alleged corruption in the procurement of much-needed goods and services in the fight against COVID-19. The President made the declaration on Monday in his weekly […]
Over the weekend, Madiba Youth Organisation has become the first South African league to cancel the rest of its season with Rolle Young Stars FC crowned Madiba Development Football U/15 Boys league champions. The league’s […]
Standard Bank has donated PPEs to the Bushbuckridge Local municipality on the 17 July 2020. The handover was done in the presence of the Executive Mayor of Bushbuckridge Cllr Sylvia Nxumalo, where she thanked standard […]
A call to all Suppliers , Contractors and Service Providers Service providers including suppliers and contractors are hereby requested to furnish the municipality with transaction statements for the Financial Year(s): 2018/2019: (1 July 2018 to […]
On Saturday, 18 July 2020 when everyone in the country dedicated their 67 minutes on Mandela day, Two Mountains funeral parlors saw it fit to donate food parcels to the Mambumbu home base care for […]
Two members of the SAPS have appeared in the Acornhoek Magistrate’s Court on charges of corruption. Sergeant Kgothatso Alex Maile, 36 and Constable Jabulani Hanley Sebulelo aged 38 are both stationed at Bushbuckridge SAPS. […]
By: Rifumo Mathebula Madiba Youth Organisation wrapped up the youth moths under the theme, ‘Youth Power’ growing South Africa together in the period of COVID-19. ‘The theme is rallying call for youth to play their […]
By: Staff Reporter The Mhala police station has been temporarily closed for decontamination after one of its members tested positive for COVID-19. The community will now be served through the Community Service Centre operating […]
MEC for Public Works Gillion Mashego was joined by the MEC for Health Sasekani Manzini, Mayor Sylvia Nxumalo, the local municipality and the community at large in an official sod-turning ceremony at the site […]
The 5 day-long career exhibition came to an end last week Friday at the Dwarsloop sports ground. About 3000 grade 10&11 leaners from all the high schools in Bushbuckridge were exposed to a variety of […]
Learners from S.H Nyalungu Primary School, from the age of 9 to 10 have created an impressive model of the Bushbuckridge CBD. The learners are suggesting that an overhead bridge should be built between the […]
MEC for Education Bonakele Majuba visited Soshangane High school under Dwarsloop circuit as one of the winter schools centres for the Bohlabela district on Tuesday, the 25th of June 2019 to motivate the matric learners […]
The Welverdiend Youth services recently held a 7.5 fun walk and youth month commemoration event. The walk went from Southern Wildlife College to Welverdiend Village and the theme of the event was; “Let the Youth […]
Spar donated food to the matric learners of NP Mathabela Secondary school in Greenvalley as a way of encouraging them to attend their winter classes yesterday. Dolly Nkosi from SUPERSPAR said they felt the need […]
Over the past few decades we have seen an emergence of many talented writers from Bushbuckridge, therefore it comes as no surprise that we now have yet another great writer and author of two published […]
Bushbuckridge News has been made aware of yet another learnership rip-off ALLEGATION that involves students placed under the Ntshangalala Holdings civil engineering learnership, funded for by Construction Education and Training Authority (CETA).The learners say they […]
Mahlale High school were crowned as the 2019 champions of debate in the annual Child Protection week awareness campaign, hosted by the SAPS Mhala Youth Desk Forum at Frank Maghinyana high school in Ludlow earlier […]
As reported previously, PSETA left their head offices in Gauteng to visit the Vusheni Learning Academy in Mbombela earlier today as part of their monitoring following complaints from learners under the Public Administration learnership about […]
For a night that was filled with much glamour, the occasion was befitting and complemented the standard bestowed towards the much anticipated 4th annual Business and Tourism Awards ceremony, organised by the local municipality and […]
Bushbuckridge News has received a number of complaints about Vusheni Learning Academy’s failure to pay stipends to students placed under the Public Administration learnership, funded for by Public Service Sector Education & Training Authority (PSETA).VLA […]
Students from the so-called Leadership 2020 learnership under the local municipality say the MMC for Finance & LED Leonard Malomane failed them. This comes after Malomane was arrested on fraud by the Directorate for Priority […]
The Mhala police have confirmed that the young Tshepiso Sinhle Malele has been found alive and safe at her friend’s place.Thank you for your contribution, our communities are in the safe hands with you all!
Residents from different communities have been complaining for years now following treatment they get from health care facilities, particularly the services offered by those employed to advance the ‘Batho Pele’ (people first) principles across our […]
Sanibonani Dry Cleaners has, since 1988, grown to one of the biggest dry cleaning operations in the Lowveld with state of the art equipment. From humble beginnings in 1988 in a very small shop in […]
Love Mathematics, Science and Technology is a program which was started for the entire province of Mpumalanga. This is one course to groom kids from an early age to love mathematics and sciences. Agnes Chibi […]
BBRYDO a program that specialises in Customer Services, Basic Computing, Reproductive Health, Career Guidance, Personal & Organisational Development, Assessment, Moderation, Library, Seminars and Dialogue. It is based in Bushbuckridge under the leadership of young people […]
Own Your Destiny is a group of individuals who grew up in Acornhoek that saw a need of giving back to the community. The chairperson of the group Rhulani Mdhlovu addressed the learners and other […]
The 1st lady of Mpumalanga, Premier Refilwe Tsipane has announced her new cabinet for the provincial legislature which consists of 5 men and 5 women. The Premier says she has no doubt that all the […]
170 learners from Ndimande Primary school in MP Stream were hospitalised yesterday due to cases of food poisoning. It is reported that the learners immediately fell sick after eating their usual feeding scheme meals and […]
Remains of an unidentified body were found near Mambiteng River between Ga Motibidi and Dwarsloop on Tuesday, the 21st of May 2019. It is said that two elderly members of the community were searching for […]
Taekwondo Mpumalanga Province was having its first Development Championship which was held at Shonalanga sports hall in Mbombela on the 4th May 2019, whereby 62 competitors from Thulamahashe, Acornhoek, Mangweni, Nelspruit and Middelburg participated in […]
Long queues for admissions will soon be a thing of the past across all of the FET college’s campuses, and this is due to the newly introduced online application system to start operating in October.The […]
Out of an estimated 56 million people in South Africa, only 17, 405, 959 casted their votes for their respective political parties in the 6th democratic elections of the country on the 8th of May […]
The Children of the Dawn centre recently hosted a sports’ day at Pugishe Primary School’s sports ground. According to the organiser of the event, Ms Kim Moon, the aim of the event aligns with their […]
The residents of Cottondale near Acornhoek went on a protest. This time they say they have had it with empty promises made with regards to the construction of tar a new road and getting water. […]
MEC for culture, Sport & Recreation Thandi Shongwe has officially opened a public library at MP Stream Bushbuckridge on the 30th of April 2019. She urged members of the community particularly the people living close […]
Mpisane Primary school was officially handed over to the community of New Forest last week by the Department of Education MEC, Sibusiso Malaza. Upon handing over the school; the MEC said; “We’re handing over a […]
More than 150 grade 8 pupils from three different schools within Bushbuckridge were awarded with certificates of excellence following their participation in the English Micro-scholarship programme, hosted by Reata Services at Mathibela High School on […]
ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa accompanied by NEC member Maite Nkoana Mashabane paid homage to the people of Bushbuckridge in Acornhoek last weekend, before he can begin his speech he saluted all the leaders of the […]
150 grade 8 pupils from three different schools within Bushbuckridge were awarded with certificates of excellence following their participation in the English Micro-scholarship programme, hosted by Reata Services at Mathibela High School on Tuesday, the […]
The residents of Andover village have resumed with the protest that was halted a week ago. This is due to allegations of corruption, nepotism and other issues, which the community say they’ve had enough of, […]
Mpisane Primary school was officially handed over to the community of New Forest earlier today by the Department of Education MEC, Sibusiso Malaza. Upon handing over the school; the MEC said; “We’re handing over a […]
The Executive mayor of Bushbuckridge Local Municipality Cllr Sylvia Nxumalo, held a prize giving ceremony to all champions of the mayor’s cup tournament, from soccer, ladies soccer, volley ball and netball. Different players were present […]
“Our conditions are not pleasant, there’s no dignity in our workspaces and we tend to lose customers due to the unconducive environment in which we work under. We cannot even go to work when it’s […]
In an effort to improve healthcare services in the province, the MEC of health in Mpumalanga, Sasekani Manzini unveiled 17 new ambulances for the whole province on Tuesday, the 9th of April 2019. According to […]
Different stakeholders, including the Ehlanzeni Municipality, and Departments such as Education, Social Development, Health, the Hospice Palative Care Association (HPCA) and others, gathered at the Protea Hotel outside Hazyview in an attempt to find collective […]
Mpumalanga Tourism & Parks Agency (MTPA), along with the Mpumalanga Department of Economic Development and Tourism officially launched, the third annual Mbombela Jazz Festival last night at Casambo Exclusive Guest Lodge outside Mbombela. The third […]
R&T Agency is a youth organisation based in Mkhuhlu, Bushbuckridge. It aims to assist in building the future for the youth in the area by creating opportunities for them and supporting them and helping them […]
The excitement around the Bushbuckridge News Sports Tournament is growing by the day as we count down to the 20th of April 2019 whereby the tournament will officially kick-off. Residents from near and far can […]
In their attempts to have Sepulana approved as one of the official languages in Mpumalanga province; the Mapulaneng Writer’s Association recently introduced and launched six newly published novels written in Sepulana on Friday, the 5th […]
Bohlabela Newshorn most well-known journalist, Tumelo Dibakwane has admitted to stealing stories from Bushbuckridge News. For some time now, the Bushbuckridge News stuff kept on seeing stories which had initially been published in Bushbuckridge News […]
It’s been four days without school for 11 schools within Zoeknog, Dospan and Wales villages as the community attempts to get a response from the mayor regarding the state of the road from Casteel to […]
17 new ambulances were officially unveiled today by the MEC for health, Sasekani Manzini at the Mbombela stadium. The new ambulances are reported to have cost over R17 million. The MEC says this is meant […]
The students at Mapulaneng FET College in Acornhoek are now relieved after receiving their meals and living allowances from the National Students Financial Aid Scheme. This comes after a number of students were apparently chased […]
The residents of Thabakgolo have yet again raised concerns over “being taken for granted” in their pursuit of running water with the local municipality. The community members say the municipality doesn’t take their concerns very […]
The Democratic Alliance were protesting at Ga Motibidi near Dwarsloop, following the allegations relating to corruption by the government, also present was the DA’s Mpumalanga premier candidate Jane Sithole who was also part of the […]
A group of students from various universities are making education fashionable for others. ACORNHOEK EDUCATION FORUM ensures that all Grade 12 learners around Acornhoek and other surrounding areas have applied for university intake in time […]
The Mpumalanga Tourism & Parks Agency (MTPA), along with the Mpumalanga Department of Economic Development and Tourism officially launched the third annual Mbombela Jazz Festival last night at Casambo Exclusive Guest Lodge outside Mbombela.The third […]
Different stakeholders convened along with learners from different schools in Bushbuckridge for the Children’s Dialogue at the Bushbuckridge Local Municipality’s Council Chamber recently. The dialogue is hosted on an annual basis. This is usually a […]
The chairperson for Congress of Traditional Leaders South Africa (Contralesa) Kgoshi Mathibela Mokoena has raised the need for new post offices and working opportunities in Bushbuckridge, especially at the tribal authorities. He was speaking during […]
Minister for Social Development Susan Shabangu has arrived in Oakley, Bushbuckridge, for the Integrated Community Registration Outreach Programmes (ICROP). The minister will meet with the senior citizens, particularly SASSA beneficiaries at the Mathibela sports ground […]
Bushbuckridge News has been informed of the sad passing of the local municipality’s PR Councillor, Dallas Mokone. Mokone, who was also the EFF’s chairperson for Bohlabela Region, sadly passed away earlier today due to illness. […]
When the members of the Democratic Alliance caught a man from a rival political party destroying their posters, they caught the man, took his pictures and then opened a case with the Acornhoek Police Station. […]
Six high schools and six primary schools will participate in the storytelling programme hosted by Handbook Media, Radio Bushbuckridge and other stakeholders such as the National Lotteries Commission. “The idea is just simple, we have […]
The defending champions of the Mayor’s Cup, SC Mapogo ladies from Werverdiend aim to defend their title they won last year with a convincing 5-1 win in the quarter finals of the trophy played on […]
As we draw closer to the general elections which will be held in May, many communities have continuously raised their hands in demand of better service delivery from the ruling party, and it was again […]
The 15 Kilometre road construction project from Welverdiend to Hluvukani was announced by the Executive Mayor of Bushbuckridge Cllr Sylvia Nxumalo, accompanied by Mpumalanga Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport on Friday afternoon 8th […]
Kurhula High School from Huntington in Bushbuckridge were the biggest winners, coming out in first position in the water purification competition hosted by the Mpumalanga Department of Water & Sanitation, Inkomati-Usuthu Catchment Management Agency and […]
Promise Sikwambane is calling for the Department of Health’s intervention. This comes after the 27 year-old Promise gave birth through Cesarean section (by operation) in 2016 at the Matikwana hospital in Mkhuhlu. It is reported […]
The Chief of Thabakgolo, Kgoshi L.E Mashego, along with many other indunas throughout Bushbuckridge visited the Mapulaneng Hospital for an observation of the services rendered by the staff. This follows a number of public outcries […]
Hundreds of ANC members from all 38 wards in Bushbuckridge gathered at the Local Municipality’s head office in defence against the alleged protest by the Bushbuckridge Business chamber that was supposed to take place in […]
Six high schools and six primary schools will participate in the storytelling programme hosted by Handbook Media, Radio Bushbuckridge and other stakeholders such as the National Lotteries Commission. “The idea is just simple, we have […]
With two months to go to the national general elections, the mood continues to intensify, with a new political party recently launched in Mpumalanga. The South African National Congress of Traditional Authority (SANCOTA) was recently […]
Klus Civils JV construction company was announced as the contractor for both the Acornhoek to Hluvukani road face-lift, as well as the much anticipated road construction project of Ga Motibidi by the Executive mayor of […]
Road users, both drivers and passengers, including pedestrians, may have to familiarise themselves with newer changes within the Road Accident Fund scheme. The RAF recently hosted media engagement session with various media houses at their […]
A sigh of victory came as a relief to the community of Ga Motibidi as they marched in peace to meet with the MEC for Public Works, Roads & Transport, Mr Gillion Mashego on Monday, […]
Councillor responds to Nyapela’s storyThe local mayor of ward 14, Mr Lodrick Ndlovu has responded to the allegations of Harrison Nyapela, a senior citizen who claims to have been twice denied an RDP house by […]
The Chairperson of the Disabled People South Africa in Mpumalanga, Mr Sipho Mashego has called on both government departments and the private sector to recognise the disabled people. He was speaking at the Plough Back […]
The Bushbuckridge Wellness Club, a non-profit organisation established by the vibrant youth from Acornhoek hosted an aerobics session at Dwarsloop Mall on Wednesday, the 23rd of January as part of the organisation’s vision to promote […]
The government, according to Harrison Nyapela, does not consider the living conditions of its older citizens. Nyapela (72), from Dikwengweni in Casteel, says he fears that the cracked walls of his house might collapse one […]
The Mpumalanga Department of Education has responded, following the week long strike by local residents at the Department’s Bohlabela District in Maviljan. The protest erupted following allegations of nepotism and tribalism in the selection of […]
The project is aimed at eliminating poverty in the Casteel community, according to the founders… Dithakga is a registered cooperative project, based in Casteel, mainly focused on producing unique clothing designs for the community, country […]
“I used to live in a mud-house, and it was demolished by the hailstorm in 2016. I was left stranded and went to the councillor and they placed me in a temporary tent in which […]
Charged up Foundation in partnership with the Bushbuckridge Local Municipality sports department and health experts hosted a boot camp aimed at promoting healthy living which will be taking place throughout this period and beyond. Models […]
Another young person from the dusty streets of Hluvukani in Bushbuckridge has pursued his dreams to the last extent. Brilliance Sibuyi recently published his first ever novel titled: ‘Victorious Life’, which, according to him, is […]
A small but keen group of formerly jobless young people is gardening up a storm in Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga. 46-year-old Linneth Ngobeni, the oldest member of the Khomanani Vhanu Community Project in, tells how hopeless the […]
Christmas came early for the less privileged in Bushbuckridge, Word of Life Bible Church decided to give back to 100 beneficiaries from Alexander, Graskop and Jim Brown. All beneficiaries, including orphans and other senior citizens, […]
Residents of Maviljan at large say they have had it with crime with the alarming rate of theft in their community. “We will end up taking the law into our own hands because the police […]
