Emalahleni FM News

29/01/2025

SECURITY ACADEMY MANAGER GOES AWOL AFTER DEFRAUDING STUDENTS

A MaxAction Security Academy manager has vanished into thin air, allegedly after defrauding more than 50 students of their money. The academy, which operated at 36 Mandela Street in the eMalahleni CBD, has since left a notice at its premises that it will remain closed until further notice.

Prospective and current students were left frustrated after the centre manager, known as Tumelo Hlengane, ignored all their attempts to get hold of him for answers.

According to the students, they were requested to pay R750 for registration and study material, including a further R750 for the rest of the tuition. Some said that they did not settle the remainder of the balance as they did not receive any study material as indicated.

One of the students, who furnished Emalahleni FM News with proof of payment, said Hlengane instructed him to pay the tuition into his personal Capitec Bank account and use “Max Action” as reference. He said Hlengane has ignored all his calls and text messages since he made the payment in October 2024.

Emalahleni FM News has verified that the account number is Hlengane’s personal bank account number.

Our investigations have further uncovered countless other complaints and allegations of fraud and scamming by the institution dating back to 2023, where students either never received their certificates or were never registered with the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authorithy (PSiRA) after paying more money to Hlengane get their profiles registered with the regulatory body.

The students, who are mostly unemployed, said they had used all the money they had with the hopes of finding employment in the security sector. They want Hlengane and the institution held accountable for fraud and have their money refunded.

Our attempts to get hold of Tumelo Hlengane were unsuccessful by the time of releasing this article.

28/01/2025

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20/01/2025

ALLEGED SERIAL RA**ST'S COURT CASE POSTPONED

A 39-year-old man, Bongami Nkosi, accused of kidnapping, assault, and r**e, appeared before the eMalahleni Magistrate Court today. The case, which involves multiple charges, including kidnapping dated back to 2023, has been postponed to January 27, 2025, for a formal bail application.

According to the state, Nkosi is linked to several cases involving minors, and the court has indicated that these cases will be combined into one. Nkosi is also facing a pending case of assault and r**e at the eMalahleni Regional Court, which is set to resume on February 17, 2025.

The postponement allows for the possibility of adding more cases to the existing charges. The accused will remain in custody until the next court appearance.

19/01/2025

BREAKING NEWS
EMALAHLENI ALLEGED SERIAL RA**ST TO APPEAR BEFORE MARGISTRATE COURT

A suspect linked to multiple child r**e cases in eMalahleni is set to make his first court appearance tomorrow, January 20th. The alleged serial ra**st was arrested by the Vosman SAPS and has been identified by 10 out of 13 victims, all young girls between the ages of 7 and 13 years.

The case dates back to 2023, with authorities releasing an identity kit of the suspect in November that year. Police have been searching for the suspect since then.

The Kwanele Mama Foundation is calling on the community to gather outside the eMalahleni Magistrate Court tomorrow at 8:30 am to show support for the victims and their families.

Gender-based violence remains a prevalent and persistent crime in South Africa.

Developing Story!

17/01/2025

17/01/2025

MEC OF HEALTH ADDRESSED ISSUES OF UNEMPLOYMENT OF DOCTORS IN MPUMALANGA PROVINCE.

The MEC of health in Mpumalanga Sasekani Manzini addressed issues of unemployment of doctors and commuted overtimes. This comes after the south African medical association trade union (SAMATU) and the congress of south African trade unions (COSATU) had discussions and vented out their frustrations over alleged unemployment of some doctors in the Mpumalanga province and issues of commuted overtimes.

The unions said there are about 78 graduates who are qualified as doctors but have not been employed by the department. The MEC of health in the province Ms, Sasekani Manzini and her departmental management had several meetings this week with unions regarding the two issues.

The department has advertise 25 posts on Friday, the 17th of January 2025, however the unions said the number of posts advertised does not meet the required number of 78 doctors who are sitting at home.

Manzini said the department is guided by the policies from department of public services and administration (DPSA) for decision making and doctors also need an in-service training of two years to serve in health before they can become qualified doctors.

14/01/2025

The momentous Announcement of the 2024 National Senior Certificate Examination Results by MEC Cathy Dlamini.

The Hon Premier, Mr Mandla Ndlovu will grace the occasion.

This significant event will be broadcast live across multiple platforms, including Ikwekwezi FM, Ligwalagwala FM, Radio Pulpit, Rise FM, and 15 community radio stations, ensuring that the celebration of achievement reaches every corner of our community.

Equally, the event will be streamed live on the Mpumalanga Department of Education page.

The Department proudly congratulates the Class of 2024 for their outstanding achievement, with an impressive pass rate of 84.99%.

31/12/2024

N4 CRASH CLAIMS SEVEN (7) LIVES

A head-side collision between two sedans has claimed the lives of seven people, including a toddler estimated to be two (2) years old.

The crash happened on the N4 Toll Road between Belfast and Wonderfontein on Tuesday, 31 December 2024 at around 14h00.

Earlier indications are that, one of the sedans seemingly lost control, veered off the road and collided with the other sedan that was travelling in the opposite direction.

Five of the deceased were occupants of one of the sedans whilst the other two victims were in the other sedan. The deceased include drivers of both vehicles.

One seriously injured occupant in one of the vehicles was rushed to the nearest hospital.

Law enforcement said investigations into the crash were already underway, however reckless and negligent driving cannot be ruled out at this stage.

The Mpumalanga MEC for Community Safety, Security and Liaison, Jackie Macie said that it was regrettable to lose lives in crashes that are mostly avoidable if caution was applied.

Macie has urged motorists to use the roads cautiously and has sent condolences to the bereaved families.

14/12/2024

ICYMI | EFF TOP SIX ELECTED - WITH JULIUS MALEMA AS PRESIDENT

Julius Malema has been re-elected unopposed as President of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) at its 3rd National People's Assembly on Saturday, 14 December 20024 at the Narec in Johannesburg.

Godrich Gardee was elected uncontested for position of Deputy President, replacing Floyd Shivambu who left the party earlier this year to join the MK Party.

The rest of the top six also elected unopposed are:

Nontando Nolutshungu - National Chairperson
Marshall Dlamini - Secretary General
Leigh-Ann Mathys - Deputy Secretary General
Omphile Maotwe - Treasurer General

13/12/2024

ASSIST IN LOCATING NJABULO

The Nkosi family in Lynnville is asking the community help in finding Njabulo Mashia ,who has been gone from home for the past three months, leaving a two-month-old child.

Anyone who knows her whereabouts can contact Sibusiso Nkosi on 0724921664

13/12/2024

TRANSFORMER EXPLOSION LEAVES NINE (9) INJURED AT MATLA POWER STATION

A transformer explosion at Matla Power Station Unit 6 has left nine (9) people injured, with one in critical condition on Thursday, 12 December 2024.

In a statement, the power utility Eskom said as a precautionary measure, unit 5 was also taken offline to ensure the safety of all employees and contractors on-site.

“Our first thoughts are with those who have been injured and we are ensuring they get the
medical attention they need. All emergency protocols have been activated,” said Eskom
Group Executive for Generation, Bheki Nxumalo.

The power utility further said that despite the removal of the two units, the suspension of loadshedding will remain in place.

This is a developing story, we will bring you further updates as and when that information becomes available.

11/12/2024

EMALAHLENI FM DONATES FOOD PARCELS TO LESS PRIVILEGED FAMILIES

Emalahleni FM has donated 10 food parcels to impoverished households in Kwa-Guqa Extension, Klarinet, and Location. This charitable initiative is part of Emalahleni FM's Corporate Social Investment (CSI) program.

Over the past two months, the station's management has been visiting and assessing the needs of less privileged families in the area.

As a result, Emalahleni FM has adopted four families and will provide them with monthly groceries.

The station's management is now calling on community members to lend a helping hand. Donations of clothing and non-perishable goods are welcome and can be dropped off at the Emalahleni FM studios, located at 5546 Hectorway Drive in Lynnville, at the old municipal building or contact the Station on 071 175 1528 to make donations.

05/12/2024

SHACK FIRE LEAVES EMALAHLENI RESIDENT HOMELESS

A devastating shack fire has left the a resident stranded and in need of assistance.

Nompumelelo Lehlomela's shack in Extension 9, Empumelelweni, Kwaguqa, was destroyed in a fire on Wednesday, 04 December 2024, early morning.

She has lost all her belongings and is currently without food, clothes, or a place to call home.

Nompumelelo is appealing to the community for assistance.
If you can spare any food, clothes, blankets, or other essential items, please consider donating.

To support Nompumelelo, you can contact her directly at
064 962 2858

03/12/2024

JUST IN | RAMAPHOSA ANNOUNCES A CABINET RESHUFFLE

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a cabinet reshuffle on Tuesday, 03 December 2024.

Ramaphosa has moved Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Thembi Simelane to Human Settlement. Human Settlement Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi moves to Justice and Constitutional Development.

The president said the changes to the national executive were to ensure the effectiveness of cabinet in delivering to its mandate and in accordance with section 91(2) of the Constitution.

Furthermore, Phumzile Mgcina is appointed the Deputy Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources. Mgcina has been serving in the national executive as the Deputy Minister of Labour and Employment.

Meanwhile, Judith Nemadzinga-Tshabalala is appointed the Deputy Minister of Employment and Labour. Nemadzinga-Tshabalala has been serving in the national executive as the Deputy Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources.

The changes to the national executive are effective immediately.