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11/12/2025

Invitation to a community engagement meeting regarding the establishment of an official Liberty Coal stakeholder forum.

Meeting details:
Venue: Sydney Choma Banquet Hall, Middelburg
Date: Thursday, 18 December 2025
Time: 11h00am

RSVP:
Phone: 013249 7007 or 0684852019
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

More details are available on the invitation notice.

10/12/2025

FOREIGN NATIONAL ARRESTED WITH OVER 500 PASSPORTS AND LARGE SUM OF CASH

A multidisciplinary law-enforcement team has arrested a 43-year-old Zimbabwean national after he was found in possession of a large number of passports and cash during a stop-and-search operation.

The operation was carried out by members of the Middelburg Flying Squad, Nkangala District Anti-Hijacking Team, and Waterval Boven SAPS, following intelligence received about a white Chevrolet Utility bakkie with a canopy, bearing Gauteng registration plates.

The vehicle was successfully intercepted on 08 December 2025 at approximately 13h00.

Items recovered during the search include:

582 passports, some containing cash, hidden underneath a concealed compartment in the vehicle

An additional R20 000 in cash, wrapped in a black plastic bag
Total cash recovered: approximately R147 300

Preliminary investigations suggest that the suspect was allegedly on his way to meet an accomplice the following day to have the passports stamped. Police believe the recovered cash was intended as payment for these illegal activities.
Charges against the suspect include fraud and money laundering

The bakkie used in the commission of the crime has been confiscated for further investigation. The suspect is expected to appear before the Waterval Boven Periodical Court today, 10 December 2025, to face the charges.

Police investigations are ongoing.

08/12/2025

Seven people have died in a road crash on the N12 between Ogies and Emalahleni in Mpumalanga.

The accident happened on Monday morning when a sedan and a light delivery vehicle collided head-on. Five victims were travelling in the sedan, while two were occupants of the LDV. There were no survivors.

Preliminary information indicates that one of the vehicles may have lost control, crossed into oncoming traffic and crashed into the other vehicle.

Police, the Road Traffic Management Corporation and the Department of Community Safety are investigating the cause of the crash.

07/12/2025

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Mpumalanga Provincial Government
Mpumalanga Department of Economic Development and Tourism
Senzo Jiyana

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04/12/2025

Exxaro Belfast Colliery hands over R26m road to the eMakhazeni Local Municipality

The Emakhazeni Local Municipality has become the beneficiary of a newly built road valued at R26 million, courtesy of Exxaro-owned Belfast Colliery.

The road was handed over to the municipality on Thursday morning, 04 December 2025. The project, emanating from the 2019-2024 Social Labour Plan (SLP), saw a total investment of R26 million across two phases.
The initiative, which provides easy access to the local hospital and surrounding businesses, encompasses enhancements to internal roads and stormwater drainage systems, the installation of pedestrian sidewalks, the marking of parking bays, and upgraded road signage and markings.

03/12/2025

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01/12/2025

From two founders to a powerhouse team of 10 in under a year — M&N Realty Group is redefining real estate in Emalahleni and beyond. Driven by excellence, powered by mentorship, and committed to community.
Properties with Snowy Nkosi

Emalahleni — The Maila & Nkosi Realty Group (M&N Realty Group) based in Emalahleni is a fast-growing real estate agency that, in less than a year, has expanded from two to a 10-member team, serving clients also across Middelburg, Secunda and Rustenburg in the North West province.  Founded in Apri...

01/12/2025

Residents allege assaults, kidnappings and intimidation by a group acting under an unrecognised “traditional leader.” A Community Liaison Officer was allegedly abducted and fined R2,000 before being released. The community is demanding accountability and protection

Emalahleni — Masakhane residents have reported multiple assaults, kidnappings and property destruction allegedly committed by seven men believed to be working for local tribal figure Mkhephula Jan Mahlangu. Residents said the men disrupted operations at Adenco Mine construction site on 20 October ...

29/11/2025

YCLSA renews call for a local TVET campus in Thembisile Hani Local Municipality as students struggle with long-distance travel.


https://hconline.co.za/yclsa-says-thembisile-hani-needs-a-college-to-boost-education-and-local/

Thembisile Hani — The Young Communist League of South Africa (YCLSA) says the Department of Higher Education remains silent on their call for the establishment of a Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) campus in Thembisile Hani Local Municipality. YCLSA Ephriam Mogale District Se...

28/11/2025

From village to deep waters: Young diver breaks barriers in a rare and demanding career.

https://hconline.co.za/rare-careers-commercial-diver-nkululeko-mashia-explains-what-it-takes-to-thrive-underwater/

Tweefontein K — In a community where activities in large water bodies are unheard of, Nkululeko Lethuxolo Mashia, a 23-year-old from Tweefontein K under Thembisile Hani Local Municipality, has chosen a path that few in his community ever imagined: commercial diver.  Mashia pursued diving largely ...