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Driver spends new year fighting for his life

Jan 11, 2025 | citizen.co.za | Zita Goldswain |Simanga Mkize

As we move into the new year, Vosman motorists should be aware of carjacking trends in the area. This comes after a man was carjacked of his silver Volkswagen Polo Vivo outside a tavern in Phase 4. According to the report, when the man arrived at the tavern on Wednesday, January 1, the man realised the establishment was closed. Whilst reversing, at around 23:00, five men emerged out of nowhere, threatened the driver with a firearm, and instructed him to open the door.
1 dies in horrific accident on Kriel-Bethal Road

Oct 17, 2024 | citizen.co.za | Zita Goldswain |Simanga Mkize

A collision close to Ga-Nala left one person dead and the other in a critical condition. Percival Motloung from Pervical Emergency Medical Services said the motor vehicle accident on R547 between Ga-Nala and Thubelihle near the cemetery occurred on Sunday, October 13 at around 19:10. “The accident was between three vehicles, a bakkie, a private car, and a taxi. Upon arrival, the driver of the Peugeot 305 was already dead.
Witbank Provincial Hospital seeks patient’s next of kin

Jul 31, 2024 | citizen.co.za | Simanga Mkize

Witbank Provincial Hospital needs help identifying who was admitted to the ICU following an alleged assault. According to Witbank Hospital’s social worker, Busi Matechi, the man was admitted on Friday, July 12. “It was reported that he was found in downtown. He is in his early 30’s. The hospital is looking for his relatives,” Matechi said. She ended by pleading with the community of eMalahleni to assist in identifying the man. If anyone recognises the man, contact Witbank Hospital on 013 653 2000.
The Ridge furbish newly built children's home in Kromdraai

Jul 24, 2024 | citizen.co.za | Simanga Mkize

The Ridge Casino Hotel and Entertainment took time to make a positive impact in their communities on Nelson Mandela Day. Representatives of the casino visited the new Giant Saints Organisation in Kromdraai, KwaGuqa, and played their 67 minutes furbishing the home after they built a shelter for the children.
Collision reported on the R545 again

Jul 8, 2024 | citizen.co.za | Simanga Mkize

Five people were hospitalised in a crash between a Mini Copper and a minibus taxi on the R545. According to Percival Motloung from Percival Emergency Medical Services, the motor vehicle accident was between Ga-Nala and Rietspruit on Friday, June 28. “Passengers traveling in the taxi suffered from minor injuries,” Motloung explained. He also reported that a fleet of five minibus taxis were transporting students from Pretoria to Jozini in KwaZulu-Natal when the accident occurred.
Men and adolescent boys called to circumcise this winter

Jun 17, 2024 | citizen.co.za | Simanga Mkize

Right to Care is a NPO that advocates for medical male circumcision among teenage boys and men in eMalahleni is calling on men to get medically circumcised this winter. The organisation provides prevention, care, and treatment for HIV and associated diseases. According to Thabiso Modihe from Right to Care for Medical Male Circumcision (MMC), circumcision reduces the chance of getting HIV by 60%.
Klipfontein man robbed of his firearm

Jun 17, 2024 | citizen.co.za | Simanga Mkize

The Witbank Police are investigating an armed robbery case after a man was robbed of his gun in Van Den Heever Street in Klipfontein. According to the report, the man was driving out of his premises with his firearm in a holster on Thursday, June 6. When he exited his car to close the gate, he noticed two unknown men walking in his direction.
AIID probes light aircraft crash outside eMalahleni

Apr 22, 2024 | citizen.co.za | Simanga Mkize

The Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation Division (AIID) is investigating the light aircraft crash that happened yesterday. The investigation was confirmed in a statement issued by the division on Monday, April 22. “The Accident and Incident Investigations Division was informed of an accident involving a Cessna 172 aircraft on a private flight between Nelspruit and eMalahleni in the Mpumalanga province on Sunday, April 21,” the statement read.
Vosman murder suspect still behind bars

Feb 22, 2024 | citizen.co.za | Simanga Mkize

In what appears to be another case of Gender-Based Violence (GBV), a man from Vosman died after he was stabbed to death. A woman, believed to be 36-year-old Lungile Khumalo’s girlfriend, was arrested shortly afterwards. She appeared in court on Monday, February 19. The suspect asked not to be granted bail and the matter was postponed to Monday, May 20.
Angry parents slam local Department of Education for ‘dragging their feet’

Feb 1, 2024 | citizen.co.za | Simanga Mkize

Parents of learners not placed in school yet, are currently at the Department of Education’s District Office. They are waiting for answers from the department as to where learners will be placed. SEE THE VIDEO HERE:The parents refuse to leave until the department comes up with a solution and place learners in school. This is week three already and the learners lost valuable education time.