Emalahleni FM News

15/09/2025

SOUTH AFRICAN COURT PERMITS MEN TO TAKE THEIR WIVES' SURNAME

A recent Constitutional Court ruling enabling husbands to assume their wives' surnames has triggered an ongoing debate on various social media platforms, with some regarding the judgment as impractical.

On Thursday, 11 September 2025, the court ruled that section 26(1) of the Registration of Births and Deaths Act was unconstitutional, as it unfairly discriminated based on gender.

Emalahleni FM News posed the question to men in Emalahleni whether they would consider assuming their wives' surname in light of the court judgment and received a no for an answer.

A number of men have suggested that assuming their wives' surname would be culturally unsuitable, whereas others said it would create difficulties for them in exercising leadership within the family.

Others have, however, indicated that they would not judge men who opt to take their wives' surnames.

13/09/2025

Update: The family has been located and the child returned safely to her family. Thank you to everyone who contributed towards her search!

PUBLIC ALERT: MISSING CHILD FOUND IN LYNNVILLE

A young girl, approximately 3 years old, was found after being discovered walking alone near the Lunch Box earlier today in Lynnville.

The child has indicated that her name is Manana. She is safe, unharmed, and is currently being cared for by officers at the Lynnville Satellite Police Station (under the Vosman Police Station).

Authorities are urgently trying to locate Manana's family. If you are her parent, guardian, or if you have any information that could help identify her family, please make contact immediately.

-Lynnville Satellite Police Station

-Emalahleni FM News:
087 150 2352

13/09/2025

PUBLIC ALERT: MISSING CHILD FOUND IN LYNNVILLE

A young girl, approximately 3 years old, was found after being discovered walking alone near the Lunch Box earlier today in Lynnville.

The child has indicated that her name is Manana. She is safe, unharmed, and is currently being cared for by officers at the Lynnville Satellite Police Station (under the Vosman Police Station).

Authorities are urgently trying to locate Manana's family. If you are her parent, guardian, or if you have any information that could help identify her family, please make contact immediately.

-Lynnville Satellite Police Station

-Emalahleni FM News:
087 150 2352

12/09/2025

Kriel Police are urgently seeking public assistance to locate Mr. Sabelo Dlamini, aged 36, who was last seen during the early hours of Sunday, 07 September 2025.

Reports indicate that Mr. Dlamini was last seen by his female friend at Lapeng Lifestyle in Kriel at approximately 02h00 am. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing an olive-green sweater, black jeans, and Nike takkies. He left his mobile phone and vehicle at a certain premises belonging to family members of his female friend in Kriel.

Mr Sabelo Dlamini was officially reported missing on Tuesday, 09 September 2025, in the evening. The Police in Kriel immediately launched a massive search for him though he has not yet been located.

The SAPS is appealing to anyone with information regarding his whereabouts to contact Detective Sergeant Mbusi Nkuna at 072 790 9238 or call the Crime Stop number at 08600 10111.

11/09/2025

FLOYD SHIVAMBU HAS LAUNCHED HIS WIDELY PREDICTED POLITICAL PARTY

Emalahleni-based political analyst Mr Jabu Rakwena says the idea that the Afrika Mayibuye Movement believes it will get a piece of the electoral cake after the 2026 local government elections is a problem in itself, as it gives the impression that the struggle for the liberation of Black people has turned into a strive for personal gain and self-advancement.

Jabu Rakwena says electoral politics are now determined by how much a party can fundraise to give free t-shirts, food parcels and bus people to stadiums to ensure support.

This comes after its president Floyd Shivambu launched the party on Friday, 05 September 2025, where he said they will contest the 2026 local government elections and the 2029 general elections because many people across the country have expressed interest in the Movement.

Rakwena stated that low voter education has ensured that voters cast their votes based on emotions rather than proper scrutiny of the manifestos and abilities of political parties to advance the interests of citizens. "The permissive nature of our constitution and electoral laws makes it possible for anyone with the right backing to start a party. Those with deep pockets have seen the loopholes and are taking advantage of them with the hope of influencing our politics." He said.

He further says the IEC and media should ensure that voter education is enhanced, and the citizenry is well-informed about the tricks played by political parties, and the voter has the discernment to make an informed choice.

10/09/2025

SAPS INVESTIGATE THE HOMICIDE OF A LOCAL STREET VENDOR IN LYNNVILLE

A murder investigation is underway by Vosman police following the discovery of a woman's body in a rented room on Tuesday, 09 September 2025, in Lynnville.

According to a police statement, the incident was reported after the victim, a Mozambican national identified by a passport found at the scene, failed to fetch her six-year-old child from a local creche. As reported by the creche owner's grandson, he was dispatched to es**rt the child on Hectorway Drive due to the mother's unusual absence.

Upon arrival, he discovered the woman's lifeless body on the floor and promptly alerted the landlord, who then notified the police. Constables on duty, patrolling Sector 2, responded to a call relayed through the Lynnville satellite police station. They met the complainant, who led them to a back room of the main house. Their initial assessment at the scene indicated that the woman had sustained two stab wounds to her upper body.

Constables state that the landlord was questioned but claimed to have not witnessed or heard nothing out of the ordinary.

They further stated that the inquiry will persist to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident and to identify those responsible for this homicide.

09/09/2025

TURNING PAGES, SHAPING FUTURES WITH GLENCORE: THUBELIHLE LIBRARY LIGHTS UP LITERACY IN THE DIGITAL AGE

The Thubelihle Township Library marked International Literacy Day with an event themed “Promoting Literacy in the Digital Era" yesterday, _8 September 2025_. The celebration brought together community members, educators, Sibongamandla Secondary School learns and library staff to highlight the essential role of literacy in education, personal growth, and lifelong learning.

A major highlight of the day was a generous donation from Glencore, which provided a variety of books to the library, bolstering access to knowledge and resources for local residents. Library officials emphasized the continuing importance of libraries as hubs for learning, particularly in township communities where educational materials are often limited.

Cindy Banda, a librarian at Thubelihle, noted that literacy celebrations like this not only foster reading skills but also encourage critical thinking, creativity, and digital literacy, skills essential in today’s fast-changing world.

The event served as a reminder that promoting literacy extends beyond reading and writing, helping to empower communities and support lifelong learning in both traditional and digital spaces.

09/09/2025

Update: Siyabonga Mahlangu has been found safe and returned home. He was spotted by an individual in Siyanqoba area, who immediately contacted his family.
We thank everyone who shared the alert.

The Mahlangu family is urgently seeking the community's help in locating Siyabonga Mahlangu
17 years old.
Who went missing on Thursday, the 4th of September 2025 at his home in Kwaguqa (Thushanang) Emalahleni.

Siyabonga left his home without informing anyone of his whereabouts, and his family is extremely worried.
He was last seen wearing a black and white long sleeve t-shirt,
Black tracksuit pants with side pockets

If you have seen Siyabonga or have any information that could assist the family in finding him, please contact them immediately.

Contact Information:
· Mother: 071 025 4932
· Aunt: 069 465 2244

09/09/2025

WATCH: uMkhonto Wesizwe Party member of the Mpumalanga Legislature, George Lukhele highlights the memorandum of their march to Witbank Tertiary Hospital, in Emalahleni earlier today.

09/09/2025

The Special Advisor in the office of the Mpumalanga Premier, Mr. Jomo Nyambi, received a memorandum of demands presented by members of the uMkhonto WeZiswe Party (MKP) at Witbank Tertiary Hospital in Emalahleni this afternoon.

09/09/2025

eMalahleni MK Party Reclaiming Healthcare Dignity March memorandum handover to the office of the premier at Witbank Tertiary Hospital.

08/09/2025

The Mahlangu family is urgently seeking the community's help in locating Siyabonga Mahlangu
17 years old.
Who went missing on Thursday, the 4th of September 2025 at his home in Kwaguqa (Thushanang) Emalahleni.

Siyabonga left his home without informing anyone of his whereabouts, and his family is extremely worried.
He was last seen wearing a black and white long sleeve t-shirt,
Black tracksuit pants with side pockets

If you have seen Siyabonga or have any information that could assist the family in finding him, please contact them immediately.

Contact Information:
· Mother: 071 025 4932
· Aunt: 069 465 2244