Nelspruit teen in custody for allegedly killing mom and son in botched burglary
Police in Nelspruit say a 19-year-old is under hospital guard after allegedly killing a mother and son during a house robbery in Barberton.
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KwaMhlanga teen with prior violent history jailed for stabbing pupil to death
A 15-year-old boy is due in court next week for allegedly stabbing a 17-year-old pupil to death outside a school in KwaMhlanga, Nelspruit.
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Barberton illegal miner tally rises as more invaders surface from Sheba Gold shaft
Twenty-eight more illegal miners have emerged from the Sheba Gold Mine in Barberton, Mpumalanga, pushing the number of arrests to 546 since last week, with police saying more are expected.
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Bushbuckridge community rocked by GBV murder-suicide
A man in Bushbuckridge fatally shot his girlfriend before taking his own life, prompting a police investigation into the suspected GBV-related murder-suicide.
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Alleged Eswatini peddler arrested with R1.1 million cannabis
An Eswatini national is due in court after police intercepted a vehicle carrying R1.1 million worth of cannabis near the Mayflower border.
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Barbs Industrial Cafe deadly shooting linked to rivalry over illegal gold mining – source
Two men were killed and a third wounded in a targeted shooting at Barbs Industrial Cafe in Barberton, Mpumalanga, allegedly linked to ongoing rivalries over illegal gold mining.
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Mpilonhle Primary schoolgirl alleged rape: ‘Teachers failed to protect my daughter,’ mother cries
What has added to the Dullstroom community’s anger is that, according to the family, the teacher who witnessed the assault allegedly told the child not to speak about the incident.
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PIC swoops in to rescue Daybreak Foods amid rising tensions
The PIC has allocated R250 million to Daybreak Foods to help stabilise operations and prevent job losses amid unpaid wages and an animal welfare crisis.
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Malatjie informal dwellers protest over Eskom removing illegal connections
Residents of the Malatjie informal settlement have launched a protest after Eskom removed illegal electricity connections in the area near Lanseria Airport.
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Daybreak Foods crisis deepens as workers take frustrations in Delmas protests
Workers at Daybreak Foods have blocked roads in Delmas over unpaid wages as the company faces a deepening crisis affecting both employees and livestock.
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Ethiopian man accused of raping Hendrina six-year-old makes first court appearance
An Ethiopian man accused of raping a six-year-old girl in Hendrina appeared in court for the first time, with the case postponed for a bail hearing and interpreter.
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Dr Ezrom Mathumbu killed in suspected hit
Dr Ezrom Mathumbu, a well-known Mpumalanga radio personality and politician, was shot and killed in a suspected hit.
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More details surface about man shot in targeted hit outside Today’s Destiny Logistics
New details have emerged about the man shot outside Today’s Destiny Logistics in Witbank, as conflicting reports on his condition fuel speculation.
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Man driving Ferrari F8 killed outside prominent Witbank trucking company
A businessman driving a Ferrari F8 was shot and killed outside Today’s Destiny Logistics in Witbank in what appears to be a targeted hit.
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Sonell Joubert: Woman charged with Lowhills farm murder set for bail ruling
Sonell Joubert, accused of murdering Jurgen Nel at Lowhills Farm, will hear her bail ruling on Thursday.
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Mpumalanga police make breakthrough in Putco arson attack
Mpumalanga police arrested two suspects linked to the Putco arson attack that destroyed 51 buses. Evidence collected suggests more arrests could follow.
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Putco confirms depot bus fire was arson attack
Putco has confirmed that arson caused fires at four depots in Mpumalanga, destroying 47 buses and injuring two employees.
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Suspect arrested in connection with the murder of prominent Ermelo detective
A suspect has been arrested for the murder of Lieutenant Colonel Piet Pretorius, a senior Mpumalanga detective, as police intensify their investigation into the shocking crime.
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Two more suspects in Mpumalanga tavern shooting due in court
Two suspects in the Pienaar tavern shooting are due in court today. Here are the latest updates on the case that claimed eight lives in Mpumalanga.
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Sabie rescue operations resume as over 100 illegal miners remain trapped underground
Authorities estimate that more than 100 miners remain trapped in the abandoned mine shaft.
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Watch: Imbali Centre courier robbery CCTV leaks online [video]
The Imbali Centre in Middelburg, Mpumalanga, reopened on Friday, a day after a courier was robbed. CCTV footage of the incident has leaked.
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Riverside doctor killed outside gym in suspected hit
Speculation is rife about a possible crime of passion in the brutal murder of a female doctor who was shot outside a gym in Riverside, on Wednesday morning.
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White River arms merchant arrested with eight AK-47s
White River SAPS apprehended a notorious arms dealer with eight AK-47s and military-grade weapons after a high-speed chase.
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Bushbuckridge toddler death linked to alleged food poisoning
A two-year-old boy in Bushbuckridge has died from suspected food poisoning, while authorities investigate the cause amid growing concerns over similar incidents in South Africa.
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Enzani Primary School pupils hospitalised after consuming snacks
The children, aged between six and 12, complained of severe stomach pains shortly after eating the snacks.
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Court sets aside conviction in dagga case
The magistrate had relied on a section of the Drugs and Drug Trafficking Act that was declared unconstitutional almost 30 years ago.
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Watch: Six elephants break out of Kruger National Park [video]
The elephants were captured on video as rangers from South African National Parks (SANParks) attempted to lure them back into the park’s enclosure.
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Middelburg teen girl sentenced to 18 years for gutting pensioner to death
The teen, whose identity was sealed due to her age, was also handed a concurrent 10-year sentence for aggravated robbery.
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Quinton Malibe: How a Mpumalanga teen was killed for using a neighbour’s Wi-Fi
Quinton was severely beaten and subsequently admitted to Matikwane Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries due to internal bleeding.
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Mpumalanga police make breakthrough in businessman assassination
According to police, the businessman was shot inside his vehicle, while the other two passengers escaped without injuries.