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1 week ago | 
citizen.co.za | Bongekile Khumalo
Despite losing in the semi-finals, the Mbombela Senior Citizens Football Club, dubbed the Mbombela Gogos, showcased some football skills at the 2025 Grannies International Football Tournament. This team reached the semi-finals of the tourney held at Nkowankowa Stadium in Tzaneen in Limpopo from April 3 to 5. They played against the grannies from France, called the Le Zamies Foot, on April 4 and led the first half with three goals to two.
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2 weeks ago | 
citizen.co.za | Bongekile Khumalo
The University of Mpumalanga’s (UMP) council has appointed a new vice chancellor, Prof Thenjiwe Meyiwa. She takes the baton from the outgoing Prof Thoko Mayekiso and will commence her duties on October 1. The appointment emanates from a council meeting on March 27. According to the chairperson, Sabelo Mahlalela, Meyiwa brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the role.
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4 weeks ago | 
citizen.co.za | Bongekile Khumalo
The Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) has been granted a court interdict against the illegal strikes embarked on by employees at various tourism sites in the province since last Thursday, March 20. The MTPA’s spokesperson, Simphiwe Shungube, said the matter was heard in court on Tuesday, March 25.
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1 month ago | 
flipboard.com | Bongekile Khumalo
The Citizen flipped this story into lowvelder•2h
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1 month ago | 
citizen.co.za | Bongekile Khumalo
The acting Mpumalanga police commissioner, Major General Dr Zeph Mkhwanazi, has called on the public to avoid spreading misinformation and disinformation about the SAPS on social media. “We call on the public to verify information before sharing it on social media platforms to avoid spreading false narratives that could harm the police’s reputation.
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1 month ago | 
citizen.co.za | Bongekile Khumalo
The N4 between Mjejane and Jeppes Reef intersections was closed since midday on Monday, March 24. This was due to a service delivery protest action by community members which is still continuing. However, the road is now open for traffic. The protesters blockaded the road with rocks and burning tyres. ALSO READ: Big news for big mindsThe police are on the scene to monitor the situation. A traffic jam was reported on both directions of the road.
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1 month ago | 
citizen.co.za | Bongekile Khumalo
A vintage Mercedes-Benz limousine caught fire on Nahemi Road in White River earlier this afternoon, March 23. The owner, Shaun McBride, said his partner was driving the car without any passengers. “She was going to get some things from the shop and the transmission area caught fire. She tried to apply the brakes, but they didn’t work. I don’t know if the fire had already spread to the wires. The car reversed and as she tried to control it, it overturned as it’s a long car,” he explained.
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1 month ago | 
citizen.co.za | Bongekile Khumalo
A Lowvelder, model and philanthropist, Candice Williams, was crowned Mrs Universe South Africa 2025. The crowning took place in Sandton on Saturday, March 22. Williams is the former Mrs Mpumalanga Lowveld 2023. She is also the co-founder of the Rehab Beauty Foundation, a brand ambassador, a wife and a mum. She will be representing the country in the 48th Mrs Universe in the Philippines from October 1 to 9. Proud Lowvelders have flooded social media with congratulatory messages.
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1 month ago | 
flipboard.com | Bongekile Khumalo
The Citizen flipped this story into lowvelder•55m
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1 month ago | 
citizen.co.za | Bongekile Khumalo
Two law enforcers allegedly attached to the City of Mbombela and a former SANDF member have been arrested for the attempted murder of a woman in Mjejane on Friday, March 21. According to a Mpumalanga police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Jabu Ndubane, a 45-year-old woman was approached and her house vandalised by about nine people with pangas, rocks and other objects. “The woman recognised the two law enforcers from their work at the City of Mbombela.
