Voice of the Community

11/09/2024

THERE IS A NEW SHERIFF IN TOWN.

Today [11 September 2024].

The South African Police Service in Ermelo welcomed key stakeholders to an event introducing their newly appointed station commander, Colonel Maureen Nonkoliseko Sango-Gocongo. Representatives from the media, the Community Policing Forum (CPF), Gijima Tsotsi, Community in Blue, and other crime-fighting organizations were present for the occasion.

Colonel Sango-Gocongo opened her address by praising Ermelo’s existing crime-fighting initiatives, noting that the community has shown determination in tackling criminal activity.

She emphasized the need for immediate action, stating, "The crime situation outside is escalating. There is no time to waste. We must act now. I’m impressed by the community and the leadership here – the CPF, Community in Blue, and all the other stakeholders are ready. What we need to focus on now is engaging the youth, as many of the perpetrators are young. I won’t change anything that is already working."

She highlighted the critical role that the community plays in crime prevention, stressing that it is everyone’s responsibility to ensure a safer environment.

"We are all in this together. Just because you’re in town and the crime is happening elsewhere doesn’t mean you won’t be affected. If you have the means to prevent crime, take action. Issues like drug abuse and gender-based violence impact us all," she said.

In closing, Colonel Sango-Gocongo expressed her willingness to collaborate with anyone committed to reducing crime in Ermelo. "Let’s work together – CPF, Social Crime Prevention, Community in Blue, traditional leaders, and all other stakeholders. My door is always open if you have ideas or needs to help prevent crime. We are all here for one reason – to fight crime. My door is open."

This new leadership is expected to strengthen efforts against crime in the area, with a focus on youth involvement and community collaboration.

11/09/2024

For all your Fire and Rescue - related incidents please fill free to contact the Msukaligwa Local Municipality fire department switchboard number.

24/7.

NB:This is not a call center number but a switchboard number that goes direct to the fire department.

11/09/2024

WATER SUPPLY STATUS IN Msukaligwa Local Municipality

The municipality is currently experiencing a reduced raw water inflow in Southern Water Treatment Works. The team is currently busy with fault finding.

Areas that might be affected:
Nederland Park
John Voster Park
Goerge Botha Park
Cassim Park
New Ermelo
Autumn Ridge/Nomndeni
Ermelo Extension 5, 18, 32, 33 and 34.

Southern Reservoirs are currently at 65%.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

Issued by the municipality.

06/09/2024

Breaking news

Kwaito legend Mapaputsi, whose real name is Sandile Ngwenya, has passed away after an illness.

06/09/2024

BREAKING NEWS: The RTMC has today arrested 11 traffic officials relating to N1 highway corruption from Polokwane to Musina.

06/09/2024

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04/09/2024

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04/09/2024

04/09/2024

MR SANGWENI FROM PIET RETIEF SENTENCED TO FOUR LIFE PRISON TERMS.

The Acting Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Major General (Dr) Zeph Mkhwanazi welcomed four life terms imposed to Siyabonga Richard Sangweni (32) by the Mpumalanga Division of the High Court which was sitting in Breyten Tuesday, 03 September 2024.

Sangweni was found guilty of fatally shooting four of his family members and seriously injuring one in Piet Retief on 15 June 2023 at about 18:00.

Amongst the family members who perished on that day was his 73-year-old grandmother, three children, aged between three and six years, and seriously injuring his 22-year-old sister.

Sangweni was arrested by the Police on the same day of the incident, immediately after the incident took place. He was cornered by the men and women in Blue whilst hiding at the premises where the incident took place. During the time of his arrest, he was found in possession of his licenced firearm. Investigations revealed that he purchased the firearm on the day of the incident.

Sangweni was found guilty on four counts of murder and one of attempted murder. He was sentenced to four life imprisonment for the four murders plus 15 years’ imprisonment for attempted murder.

03/09/2024

The Mpumalanga DCSSL MEC MEC Khensani Jackie Macie - DCSSL Jackie Macie today (03 September 2024) led a team of law enforcers to four schools in Masoyi policing precinct to conduct random searches unannounced.

The searches are part of the School Safety Programme of the Department working together with the Department of Education and other stakeholders.

Today's operation was conducted by SAPS members from different units, officials from Department of Correctional Services, Traffic Officers and Promotion of Safety officials from DCSSL and Law Enforcement officers from City of Mbombela.

The schools visited are Bhekiswako, Siphumelele, Khanyisani and Lungisani secondary schools.

The schools were identified by the Department of Education.

Knives, a panga, hammers, dagga, illicit ci******es and crushed pills were confiscated from the learners of the four schools.

MEC Macie says it is worrying to discover that learners bring weapons and dagga to school where they are supposed to be learning.

"Learning and teaching should be respected, this thing of learners bringing weapons and drugs in school should be curbed immediately. That is why we will continue to have these unannounced visits to support the Department of Education to create a safer environment for teaching and learning.

"These learners are our future and if we cannot nip it in the bud, the future of our country is doomed. Instead of breeding academics, we will be breeding criminals in schools.
That is why we need communities at large to work with us to create safer schooling environment and for parents to monitor their children and ensure that they don’t carry unwanted items to school and that they adhere to the code of conduct of their schools,” he said.


Issued by the department.

01/09/2024

MPUMALANGA TOURISM AND PARKS AGENCY (MTPA) REOPENS BLYDE CANYON NATURE RESERVE - BOURKE'S LUCK POTHOLES.

Statement issued by:
Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency

31/08/2024

CLOSER OF THE BLYDE CANYON NATURE RESERVE.

29/08/2024

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24/08/2024

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24/08/2024

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23/08/2024

You can listen to the speech by the Gert Sibande District Municipality mayor live on www.vocfm1029.co.za as he delivers his maiden State of the district address.

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23/08/2024

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23/08/2024

Today the executive mayor of Gert Sibande District Municipality will be delivering his maiden State of the district municipality speech.

Catch the live broadcast ryt here on VOCFM from 10:00am.

You can stream us on www.vocfm1029.co.za

22/08/2024

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