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3 weeks ago | 
citizen.co.za | Bongekile Khumalo
The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) has conferred its first Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree since its inception 12 years ago to Dr Khumbelo Mabadahanye (30). The determined scholar, originally from Tshikweta in Venda, received her PhD in environmental science at the official 2025 graduation ceremony at the UMP’s Mbombela Campus on May 8.
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3 weeks ago | 
citizen.co.za | Bongekile Khumalo
The Mpumalanga Provincial Government’s Executive Council (Exco) has appointed Dr Nontobeko Mahlalela as the first-ever CEO of the Nkomazi Special Economic Zone (SEZ). Mahlalela was appointed during a meeting of the Exco on May 5. In a media statement, the Exco announced that Mahlalela is credited as an expert in local economic development and widely experienced in local government.
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3 weeks ago | 
citizen.co.za | Bongekile Khumalo
The Ehlanzeni TVET College and the Mpumalanga Provincial Legislature (MPL) have formed a strategic partnership dedicated to enhancing education, skills development and community upliftment in the district. The principal of the college that houses seven campuses, Elias Mbuyane, and the secretary of the MPL, Hubert Shabangu, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on May 7.
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3 weeks ago | 
citizen.co.za | Bongekile Khumalo
The Mpumalanga police said the search for the three-year-old Aqhama Mconywa in the Crocodile River in Schagen is still ongoing. The Ehlanzeni Police Diving Unit have been scouring the river from Schagen since the evening of April 13. Despite challenges, such as not being able to dive into the river due to an overpopulation of crocodiles and hippos, the unit has searched up to Mataffin looking for the little girl.
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3 weeks ago | 
citizen.co.za | Bongekile Khumalo
The South African journalism community is in shock following the discovery of human remains, believed to be those of journalist, Sibusiso Aserie Ndlovu and his partner, Zodwa Precious Mdhluli. The bitter breakthrough was made when leads sent the police to the Rapotokwane CCZ Farm (on the D2774 road in Rust de Winter) in Limpopo on May 8. The bodies were found in an advanced stage of decomposition and DNA tests are being conducted to confirm their identity.
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1 month ago | 
citizen.co.za | Bongekile Khumalo
The City of Mbombela (CoM) and surrounding areas woke up to a power outage this morning, May 5. The CoM’s spokesperson, Joseph Ngala, said that technicians are busy trying to establish the cause. “We suspect a cable fault between the Delta and Anderson substations. We are currently trying to locate and test the line to establish the exact location of the fault. Progress was delayed due to the darkness. We will update when more details are available,” he said.
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1 month ago | 
citizen.co.za | Bongekile Khumalo
Two consignments of dagga worth R2.1m were recovered in two separate incidents in Mpumalanga on April 30. In Chrissiesmeer, dagga weighing 381kg estimated to be worth R800k was found in a suspicious Toyota Hilux with Gauteng registration plates. The bakkie was travelling on the R33 at about 03:45 that day. A provincial police spokesperson, Brigadier Donald Mdhluli, said the driver refused to stop, which resulted in a police chase.
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1 month ago | 
citizen.co.za | Bongekile Khumalo
As part of her foray into the beauty and skincare industry, a Nsikazi woman manufactures products using impepho – also known colloquially as African sage or incense. Busisiwe Nkambule established Impepho Essentials in March 2024 and manufactures the products using this healing herb as the main ingredient. It is widely used in the country as a ritual incense to invoke ancestors, cleanse negative energy and banish evil spirits.
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1 month ago | 
citizen.co.za | Bongekile Khumalo
Two men, aged 45 and 51, were fatally shot in Tekwane South at noon today, May 1. Both men were pronounced dead by medical personnel on the scene. According to a Mpumalanga police spokesperson, Brigadier Donald Mdhluli, a white Toyota Yaris was found idle in close proximity to the bodies when the SAPS responded to the incident. ALSO READ: UPDATE: Five suspects in court over tavern shootingMdhluli said the preliminary investigation has established that the vehicle belonged to one of the deceased.
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1 month ago | 
citizen.co.za | Bongekile Khumalo
The Metro FM Music Awards and the South African Music Performance Rights Association brought some music industry professionals closer to enthusiasts, local artists and business owners in Mpumalanga. This was done through the Music User Workshop held at the Emnotweni Arena today, May 1. ALSO READ: Market unites communities to celebrate Freedom Day in MbombelaThe workshop aimed to teach the attendees how to use music legally to grow their brands.
