Tumelo Waga Dibakwane

Mpumalanga

Journalist at Lowvelder

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Woman killed with an axe in Schoemansdal

4 days ago | flipboard.com | Tumelo Waga Dibakwane

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Woman killed with an axe in Schoemansdal

4 days ago | citizen.co.za | Tumelo Waga Dibakwane

A 41-year-old man has been arrested for the brutal murder of the mother of his children in Schoemansdal. The incident occurred on Monday. The Mpumalanga police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Jabu Ndubane, said the suspect and the victim (31) were involved in a heated argument. It is alleged that the suspect attacked the victim with an axe, resulting in fatal injuries.
Unkempt pavements and parks leave Mbombela residents gatvol

1 week ago | citizen.co.za | Tumelo Waga Dibakwane

Residents are still gatvol with the City of Mbombela’s (CoM) inability to deliver on their promised Service Delivery Drive (SDD). Overgrown public parks and pavements, unpruned trees and unkempt grass have still not been attended to. Litter is also a major problem and residents fear criminal attacks will increase as a result of uncleared vegetation.
Two suspected poachers arrested in the Kruger National Park

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Tumelo Waga Dibakwane

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Two suspected poachers arrested in the Kruger National Park

1 week ago | citizen.co.za | Tumelo Waga Dibakwane

The police in Skukuza have arrested two male Mozambican nationals, aged 29 and 38, for possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition, as well as for trespassing in the Houtboschrand Ranger area in the Kruger National Park (KNP). The men were arrested on Thursday, May 8.
Water levels continue to rise across Mpumalanga

2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Tumelo Waga Dibakwane

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Water levels continue to rise across Mpumalanga

2 weeks ago | citizen.co.za | Tumelo Waga Dibakwane

Water levels continue to rise at the Kwena Dam, upstream of the City of Mbombela in the Lowveld region. According to the latest weekly state of reservoirs report from the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), dated April 28, the Kwena Dam continues to increase in water levels, rising from 100.7% to 101.1% over the past week.
Mbombela road and streetlight infrastructure neglected

2 weeks ago | citizen.co.za | Tumelo Waga Dibakwane

Non-functional streetlights and potholes remain a challenge for the city’s residents. They demand that these issues be addressed. Despite the City of Mbombela’s (CoM) Service Delivery Drive (SDD), that started in March, some of the concerns raised were not attended to. Thea Rix, a local ward councillor, said that while the SDD did play its role, there is still a lot that needs to be done. “Only three streetlights are working on Samora Machel, despite the new fittings that were recently installed.
Police allegedly shoot teenage boy in the head

2 weeks ago | citizen.co.za | Tumelo Waga Dibakwane

A 16-year-old boy is in hospital, fighting for his life, after he was allegedly shot in the forehead by police who were chasing a zama zama on Saturday, April 26. The family accused the police of refusing to assist them in calling an ambulance. According to the victim’s mother, Lorrain Mokoena, her son, Success Mokoena, was next to the gate in the yard of his family home in Sabie when he was shot at 18:05.
Beloved armed reaction officer dies a hero

3 weeks ago | citizen.co.za | Tumelo Waga Dibakwane

The tragic killing of Bongani Matenjwa, a Divergent Ops armed reaction officer, has sent shockwaves through the community. Matenjwa (32), who joined the security company just two months ago, was fatally shot at Riverside Mall while pursuing a suspect on Friday night, April 18. “Bongani, Friday night was your last call. You passed doing what you loved most – protecting others and fighting for a safer world. Your shift has ended, but you will always remain in our hearts.