Mpumalanga

Madlanga Commission | ‘I hate him’: Matlala details bitter fallout with Mogotsi

Alleged underworld figure, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala, has told the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on Monday that he strongly dislikes alleged political fixer, Brown Mogotsi. Matlala said Mogotsi caused him "a lot of problems" and that their relationship ended following his arrest last year. Testifying before the commission on Monday, Matlala said he had no relationship with Mogotsi before police raided his home on 6 December 2025. He said Mogotsi contacted […]

August 17, 2026 74

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Police probe murder after teenagers found dead at Mpumalanga lodge

Police in Mpumalanga are investigating a murder case and an inquest following the deaths of two teenagers at a lodge in Sabie. The 17-year-old female, Cameron Waldeck-Cooks, is believed to have been strangled, while the 19-year-old male, Ethan Coetzee, is believed to have died by suicide. Police spokesperson, Mavela Masondo, says the two teenagers were found dead at the lodge. "Police received a complaint on Monday at approximately 07h50 regarding […]

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Joe Sibanyoni extortion case back on court roll

Taxi tycoon, Joe Sibanyoni, and his co-accused are expected to hand themselves over to police on Thursday before appearing in the Delmas Magistrate’s Court. This comes after the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) re-enrolled the extortion case against the accused. The matter was struck off the roll last week in the Kwaggafontein Magistrate’s Court after the state prosecutor failed to appear, sparking widespread public criticism and renewed concerns over the handling […]

May 27, 2026 153

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Government probes ‘rotten egg’ smell across Gauteng

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment says it is investigating reports of a "rotten egg" smell affecting several parts of Gauteng. The department believes the sulphurous odour is most likely caused by hydrogen sulphide - a gas commonly produced during the breakdown of organic matter and certain industrial processes. Residents in Johannesburg and Ekurhuleni have taken to social media to complain about the smell, with many describing it […]

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Torrential rain leaves trail of destruction in Limpopo and Mpumalanga

Torrential rains have left the Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces in absolute devastation. At least 19 people, including children, have been reported dead after being swept away in the floods in both provinces, since November. The South African Weather Service issued Level 9 and 10 warnings, with the heavy rains expected to persist throughout the weekend. In Limpopo alone, more than 1,600 homes have been affected, many of them completely washed […]

January 16, 2026 180

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Over 1,400 killed on SA roads during festive season – Creecy

Transport Minister, Barbara Creecy, says 1,427 people lost their lives on South Africa’s roads during the recent festive season. Briefing the media today on preliminary outcomes of the festive season road safety campaign, Creecy said road crashes and fatalities declined by 5% compared to 2024 figures. However she noted that the 2025 festive period recorded 255 more deaths than the 1,172 fatalities reported the previous year. Four provinces — Gauteng, […]

January 15, 2026 61