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24/01/2025

Mpumalanga Traffic Officer Fatally Struck by Minibus Taxi on N2

24 January 2025 – Piet Retief
A Mpumalanga traffic law enforcement officer, Mr. Jabulane Collen Ndlovu (46), tragically lost his life after being struck by a minibus taxi on Friday morning along the N2 between Piet Retief and Ermelo.

Ndlovu, who was conducting a speed enforcement operation, was attempting to stop the taxi when the fatal incident occurred. The vehicle was traveling from Ermelo towards Piet Retief. Despite being rushed to a nearby hospital in Piet Retief, he succumbed to his injuries while receiving medical attention.

Law enforcement authorities have launched an investigation into a case of culpable homicide.

The Mpumalanga MEC for Community Safety, Security and Liaison, Mr. Jackie Macie, has extended his heartfelt condolences to Ndlovu's family, friends, and colleagues. He urged traffic officers to remain steadfast in their duty to ensure road safety, emphasizing that such incidents should not deter them from their mission.

"While pursuing errant drivers, we want our traffic officers to remain vigilant and prioritize their safety by supporting and protecting one another on the roads. Motorists, on the other hand, must comply with the directives of law enforcers," said MEC Macie.

24/01/2025

Ex-Security Guard Sentenced to 38 Years for Firearm Theft and Attempted Murder

Nelspruit, 24 January 2025 – The Amersfoort Regional Court has sentenced 30-year-old former security guard Sphamandla Kubheka to 38 years of direct imprisonment after being found guilty of multiple firearm-related offenses, including theft, unlawful possession, and attempted murder.

Kubheka, who was employed by a private security company, was convicted following an incident that occurred on 14 November 2023, when a firearm went missing during a shift change. A case was promptly opened at Amersfoort SAPS, leading to an intensive investigation.

Further evidence presented in court revealed that on 25 December 2023, Kubheka discharged the stolen firearm during a physical altercation between two men, resulting in one person being shot. He was arrested on 27 December 2023 and released on warning while awaiting trial.

On 23 January 2025, Kubheka received the following sentences:

15 years for theft of a firearm.
15 years for possession of an unlawful firearm.
3 years for attempted murder.
3 years for discharging a firearm in public.
2 years for negligent handling of a firearm.
The court further declared Kubheka unfit to own a firearm under the Fi****ms Control Act.

The successful prosecution was the result of diligent efforts by the SAPS investigation team and the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA). Acting Provincial Commissioner, Major General (Dr.) Zeph Mkhwanazi, commended their commitment, stating, “This sentence underscores our dedication to ensuring justice. Firearm-related offenses are taken seriously, and those entrusted with them must act responsibly.”

24/01/2025

24/01/2025

URGENT NOTICE OF POWER SUPPLY DISRUPTION CURRENTLY TAKING PLACE AT WESSELTON.

24 January 2025, Friday

Notice is hereby given that we are currently experiencing power interruption at Weselton, this is due to a stolen supply of an underground MV cable.

Affected Areas;
✅ Ext 3, 6 & 11, Dunusa and Tambo Village.

WAY FORWARD :
Emergency repairs are underway and all the affected customers must treat the network as LIVE during this period.

The restoration time for the outage is still unknown.

The MLM apologizes for any inconvenience this may have caused the affected community members.

24/01/2025

EMPLOYEE AND ACCOMPLICE REMANDED IN CUSTODY FOR ALLEGEDLY UNLAWFULLY USING THE COMPANY'S FLEET CARD

MPUMALANGA: Joseph Sibitane (51) and Rwisai Rufetu (48) were remanded in custody by the Delmas District Court on Thursday, 23 January 2025.

Both Sibitane and Rufetu were arrested after they allegedly unlawfully used Sibitane's employer fleet card from October to November 2022. Sibitane's employer suffered an actual loss of R935 301.00.

Sibitane was arrested by Delmas police on Tuesday, 21 January 2025, and Rufetu followed soon after he was arrested by the Hawks Middelburg based Serious Commercial Crime Investigation on Wednesday, 22 January 2025. He was arrested after his court appearance in Middelburg, where he was facing other fraud charges.

Rufetu joined his co-accused, Sibitane, who made his first appearance on Tuesday, 21 January 2025, where he was remanded in custody for his second appearance today.

Both suspects made a brief appearance today and were remanded in custody, pending their next court appearance scheduled for 30 January 2025 for a formal bail application.

"The experienced team of investigators will do their best to prove a case that will lead to a conviction," said The Mpumalanga Provincial Head of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, Major General Nico Ge**er.

24/01/2025

HARDENED CRIMINAL SENTENCED TO 32 YEARS IN PRISON

Nelspruit: 23 January 2025 - The Mpumalanga Division of the High Court sitting in Middelburg has sentenced 37-year-old Lucky Thokozane Nkosi to 32 years imprisonment. This follows his conviction on 22 January 2025 for r**e, kidnapping, murder, and defeating the ends of justice.

According to information, on 01 October 2023, at around 01h00 am. A 15-year-old victim was at a tavern in Leslie when the accused ambushed her in the restroom and forcefully r**ed her. He then kidnapped her, taking her to his residence in Leslie, where he further r**ed her repeatedly throughout the night. The following morning, at around 09h00 am, the victim was released.

The victim reported the matter to Leslie SAPS, and a case with a count of r**e and kidnapping was registered. The victim was able to identify the accused.

On 26 December 2023, the accused was seen at another victim’s residence in Extension 9, Leslie. The two later left together. Concerned family members reported the victim missing to the Police on 27 December 2023 after failing to contact her. The victim’s child confirmed seeing the accused leaving with her mother.

Later that day, a passers-by discovered the victim’s body at a bridge in Leslie. The Police were notified and the body was later identified as that of the missing victim.

The post-mortem report revealed the cause of death as ligature strangulation and multiple blunt force injuries.

The Police investigation led officers to the accused’s residence, where bloodstains were found on the mattress. The skilled detectives gathered crucial information at the crime scene as part of their effort of building a strong case against the accused.

The matter was investigated by the Family Violence, Child Protection, and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit and they worked tirelessly to ensure that justice is served for the two victims.

On 04 January 2024, the accused was arrested for murder and defeating the ends of justice.

Subsequently, the state managed to present strong evidence against the accused and he was found to have been involved in the r**e and kidnapping of the first victim, resulting in additional charges being filed on 27 May 2024.

Further investigation by the astute members revealed that the accused had been previously convicted in 2014 and was sentenced then to 10 years imprisonment for r**e and attempted murder.

On 22 January 2025, the accused pleaded guilty to all charges. The court sentenced him as follows:
• Count 1: R**e – 25 years imprisonment
• Count 2: Kidnapping – 5 years imprisonment
• Count 3: Murder – 20 years imprisonment
• Count 4: Defeating the ends of justice – 3 years imprisonment

The court ordered that the sentence for Count 2 to run concurrently with thst of Count 1. The sentence on Count 3 to run concurrently with Count 4. Additionally, 13 years of the sentence for Count 1 will run concurrently with the sentence for Count 3, resulting in an effective term of 32 years imprisonment.

The accused was also declared unfit to possess a firearm.

The Acting Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Major General (Dr.) Zeph Mkhwanazi, commended the investigation team for their dedication and thorough work that ensured the accused’s conviction. “Such individuals must be removed from society to protect communities. This was his second time committing similar crimes, showing that he did not learn from his previous conviction. I applaud the efforts of our members in ensuring that justice is served for the victims, ” said the General.

24/01/2025

Holobyenkulu wa Mpumalanga Mandla Ndlovu u kombisile ku tsaka ka yena hi ndlela leyi xibedlhele xa KwaMhlanga xi lawuriwaka ha yona.

Holobyenkulu Ndlovu namuntlha u endlile rendzo ro langutela exibedlhele xa KwaMhlanga eMasipala wa Thembisile Hani. Xibedlhele lexi xi pfuriwile hi 1995 naswona xi tirhela vaaki vo tlula 431 000 kuya hi Nhlayo ya Vanhu ya 2022. Yi tirha tanihi senthara yo rhumela eka titliliniki ta 14, tisenthara ta rihanyo ta vaaki ta 7 na tiyuniti ta 5 leti fambafambaka leti katsaka 21 wa tinhla. Yi tlhela yi tirhela vanhu vo huma eXifundzheninkulu xa Limpopo, Gauteng na Masipala wa Dr JS Moroka.

Holobyenkulu u tsakisiwile hi leswaku xibedlhele lexi xi na zero ya ku fa ka vamanana, zero ya mafu ya vana lava ha ku velekiwaka eka ndhawu ya xona na leswaku ku na zero ya mafu ya vana lava nga ehansi ka 5 wa malembe eka kotara ya vunharhu ya 2024/2025.

Ku ya emahlweni, xibedlhele a xi si va na mafu ya vana lava nga ehansi ka malembe ya 5 hikwalaho ka ku pfimba ka khwiri na nyumoniya.

24/01/2025

Mpumalanga Premier Praises KwaMhlanga Hospital's Exceptional Healthcare Management

Mpumalanga Premier Mandla Ndlovu has commended the outstanding management of KwaMhlanga Hospital, expressing his satisfaction with the facility's impressive healthcare performance.

During an oversight visit to the hospital in Thembisile Hani Municipality today, Premier Ndlovu lauded the hospital's achievements in providing quality healthcare services to the community. Established in 1995, KwaMhlanga Hospital serves a population of over 431,000 residents, as per the 2022 Census. The hospital functions as a referral center for 14 clinics, 7 community health centers, and 5 mobile units covering 21 service points. It also caters to patients from neighboring areas, including Limpopo Province, Gauteng, and Dr JS Moroka Municipality.

One of the key highlights of Premier Ndlovu's visit was the hospital's remarkable health statistics, with zero maternal mortality, zero neonatal deaths, and no deaths of children under the age of five recorded in the third quarter of the 2024/2025 financial year. The Premier praised the hospital’s dedicated healthcare team for their relentless efforts in maintaining these impressive outcomes.

Furthermore, KwaMhlanga Hospital has successfully prevented deaths of children under five years due to diarrhea and pneumonia, demonstrating its commitment to combating common yet deadly childhood illnesses.

Premier Ndlovu emphasized that KwaMhlanga Hospital’s success serves as a model for other healthcare facilities in the province. He reiterated the government’s commitment to strengthening healthcare systems and ensuring that quality medical services reach all corners of Mpumalanga.

KwaMhlanga Hospital’s achievements reflect its dedication to excellence and its crucial role in providing comprehensive healthcare to the community.

For more updates on healthcare developments in Mpumalanga, stay tuned to Khanyisa News.

23/01/2025

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22/01/2025

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22/01/2025

Human Remains Discovered Near River in Tjakastad

Elukwatini, 21 January 2025 – Police in Elukwatini are investigating an inquest case after human remains were discovered in the KaMalahleka area of Tjakastad. A local herder made a grim discovery on Tuesday afternoon, prompting authorities to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.

According to police reports, they received a call at around 16:30 from the local Induna (headman), who informed them that a herder had stumbled upon what appeared to be human remains. Upon arriving at the scene, officers found a human skull and a detached torso. The only limb recovered was a right arm, which was missing its hand. The left arm and both legs were not found at the time of the discovery.

Police are now appealing to the public for assistance in identifying the remains and gathering any information that may help uncover what happened. Families who have missing relatives are urged to come forward and report their concerns to the authorities, regardless of how long their loved ones have been missing. Authorities emphasize the importance of reporting a missing person as soon as they are noticed to be absent.

Residents who may have any information that could aid in the investigation are encouraged to contact Detective Sergeant Vusi Nkosi at 071 374 7759 or the SAPS detective standby number at 082 798 0396. The police assure the public that all information will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are committed to finding answers and providing closure to the affected families.

22/01/2025

NOTICE: INTERNSHIP ALERT
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill under-mentioned positions as advertised. Gert Sibande District Municipality is an affirmative action employer and it is committed to the implementation of its Employment Equity Plan. People from designated groups are therefore encouraged to apply:

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
FINANCE INTERNSHIP FOR 12 MONTHS CONTRACT
STIPEND: R60 000 PER ANNUM
The posts are subject to security vetting.

Applications should be submitted on the Council's prescribed Employment application form which is obtainable on the website: www.gertsibande.gov.za accompanied by a comprehensive CV and certified copies of qualifications and a copy of the applicant's ID to: Ms. ME Radebe, General Manager for Corporate Services: Gert Sibande District Municipality, P O Box 1748 Ermelo, 2350.

Applications which are not on the prescribed form will not be considered!

No faxed/ e-mailed applications will be accepted. Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted. If you haven't received a response from Gert Sibande District Municipality within 30 days of the closing date, you must consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing Date: 12:00 noon on the 24th of January 2025.

Administrative inquiries should be directed to:
Mrs. Patricia Khanye on 017 801-7037
or
Ms. Thobile Maseko on 017-801 7236.

For more details on each post, please refer to the District's website www.gsibande.gov.za

22/01/2025

Mpumalanga Premier Commits to Elevating Matric Pass Rates

Mbombela, South Africa – Mpumalanga Premier Mandla Ndlovu has reaffirmed the provincial government's dedication to enhancing matriculation pass rates. Speaking at a recent event in Mbombela, attended by Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube, Deputy Minister Dr. Reginah Mhaule, and Education MEC Cathy Dlamini, Premier Ndlovu emphasized the critical role of education in societal advancement.

The gathering coincided with the province's celebration of an 84.99% pass rate in the 2024 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations, a notable improvement from the previous year's 77%.

This achievement positions Mpumalanga as the seventh best-performing province nationally. Minister Gwarube and Deputy Minister Mhaule's visit aimed to assess school readiness for the 2025 academic year, reflecting a collaborative effort to sustain and further this positive trajectory.

Premier Ndlovu highlighted the province's strategic initiatives to support the education sector, viewing it as a pivotal pathway toward improving both results and the overall quality of education. He expressed optimism about achieving a 100% pass rate in the future, citing thorough analyses of previous improvements as a foundation for this ambitious goal.

Education MEC Cathy Dlamini echoed this sentiment, congratulating the Class of 2024 and expressing hope that the Class of 2025 will emulate and surpass these achievements.

The province is set to welcome over 1.3 million Grade 12 learners in the 2025 academic year, underscoring the importance of continued investment in educational infrastructure and resources.

Nationally, the Matric Class of 2024 achieved a record-breaking 87.3% pass rate, the highest in South Africa's history. This national success story provides a motivating backdrop for Mpumalanga's educational objectives.

The provincial government's commitment to education is further exemplified by Premier Ndlovu's recent visit to Mkolishi Secondary School in Tjakastad, Elukwatini, which achieved a 100% pass rate for two consecutive years. Such examples serve as beacons of excellence, inspiring other institutions within the province.

As Mpumalanga embarks on the 2025 academic year, the collaborative efforts of government officials, educators, and communities are poised to drive the province toward even greater educational accomplishments.

21/01/2025

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