Voice of the Community

24/12/2025

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22/12/2025

Ermelo SAPS is requesting the help of community members following a fatal accident that occurred on Saturday, 20 December 2025, at approximately 21:30 on the Breyten Road near Eplazini.

A male pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and sadly passed away at the scene. Police are seeking assistance to identify the deceased and to locate his family. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a red T-shirt, a dark blue jacket, and white-and-green shorts with a distinctive leaf pattern.

Anyone who may have information that could assist is urged to contact Detective Sergeant Sydney Nkambule on 082 373 8389 or 017 819 2321.

10/12/2025

📢 PUBLIC NOTICE
The Gert Sibande District Municipality invites the public, stakeholders and community organisations to submit written comments on the Draft District Development Model (DDM) One Plan.
The plan is open for public review from 10 to 24 December 2025.

Have your say and help shape the future development of our district.
Full document accessible at the GSDM offices, website or local municipal offices.

📝 Submit comments via email: [email protected]
💻 Website: www.gsibande.gov.za

10/12/2025

09 December 2025

Cllr Walter Mngomezulu - Executive Mayor of Gert Sibande District Municipality urged unity in local government leadership during the Mayoral Address to the Gert Sibande House of Traditional Leaders earlier yesterday.

Below are some of the Mayoral Address key Highlights. The full addressed may be accessed from our website at www.gsibande.gov.za

- GSDM remains focused on staying functional, compliant and committed to community development.
- The district values cultural diversity and promotes unity, respect and social cohesion among all communities.
- Traditional leadership is recognised as a vital institution for nation-building, not merely historical.
- The district reaffirms commitment to the Customary Initiation Act (2021) and the Mpumalanga Ingoma Act (2021) to ensure safe and dignified initiation practices – “ABABABUYE BAPHILA.”
- Reconstitution of Traditional Councils and Houses underway in line with the Traditional and Khoisan Leadership Act (2019).
- Traditional councils are structured with 40% community-elected members and 60% appointed by traditional leaders, strengthening collaboration with municipalities.
- Traditional leaders are strategic partners in governance, development and service delivery.
- Traditional leaders are encouraged to participate actively in District Development Council meetings to support implementation of the District Development Model (DDM).
- United action is needed to address key challenges facing municipalities, including:

Land invasions, Climate change and disasters, GBVF, Drug abuse among youth, Community safety, Waste management, Solutions require collective partnerships across government, traditional leaders, communities, civil society, law enforcement and religious sectors to protect and uplift communities.

08/12/2025

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A Bachelor of Social Science in Psychology and History at Rhodes University graduate who is currently a Miss Petite Global South Africa 2025 Finalist.

08/12/2025

FOREIGN NATIONAL NABBED FOR POSSESSION OF DAGGA IN ERMELO.

08 December 2025.

As part of the ongoing Operation Safer Festive Season, the SAPS members in Mpumalanga have arrested a 36-year-old male from the Kingdom of Eswatini for possession of dagga on Sunday, 07 December 2025.

During an operation conducted on the N17 Oshoek road between Ermelo and Chrissiesmeer, a vehicle was spotted and stopped. Upon searching the vehicle, a large quantity of dagga was found, weighing 30 kg with an estimated street value of R90 000.00.

The suspect was arrested and charged with possession of dagga. He (Sabelo Terrence Ndzabukelwako) appeared at Ermelo Magistrate's Court today, 08 December 2025 and he was granted bail for R 2000.00 and will appear again on 25 February 2026.

05/12/2025

Ingane itholakele yamikiswa e VOCFM.Siyabonga kakhulu

URGENT MESSAGE!!
Four- year-old boy, Lekuthula Nzimamde got separated from his mother, Julia Nzimande. Mother and boy were visting shops in the vacinity of Ermelo Long Distance Taxi Rank.
He is dressed in a Orange T-sjirt and blue boiler suit.
Kindly contact Ermelo SAPS if you see him or have any information with regards to his whereaboits.
Contact Ermelo SAPS on the following number:
082 462 3845.

05/12/2025

URGENT MESSAGE!!
Four- year-old boy, Lekuthula Nzimamde got separated from his mother, Julia Nzimande. Mother and boy were visting shops in the vacinity of Ermelo Long Distance Taxi Rank.
He is dressed in a Orange T-sjirt and blue boiler suit.
Kindly contact Ermelo SAPS if you see him or have any information with regards to his whereaboits.
Contact Ermelo SAPS on the following number:
082 462 3845.

05/12/2025

⚠️URGENT NOTICE⚠️

A four-year-old boy, Lekuthula Nzimande, has been separated from his mother, Julia Nzimande. The pair were visiting shops near the Ermelo Long Distance Taxi Rank when they lost contact.

Lekuthula was last seen wearing an orange T-shirt and a blue boiler suit.

If you have seen him or have any information about his whereabouts, please contact Ermelo SAPS immediately.

Ermelo SAPS Contact Number: 082 462 3845.

05/12/2025

Mzali

Uyamenywa emhlanganweni wabazali ohleleke ngalendlela

Usuku: 07 December 2025
Isikhathi: 08:00
Indawo: Lindile Secondary School

Agenda

Reports

Announcements

Wonke umzali kulindelekile ukuthi abe yingxenye yalomhlangano (compulsory). Ukuphumela kwakho kuzokwenza lomhlangano ube yimpumelelo.

Yimina ozithobayo
MN Nhlabati

05/12/2025

🔴 MISSING PERSON ALERT 🔴

The Khumalo family is appealing for assistance in locating their missing grandmother, Deliwe Khumalo, who disappeared yesterday afternoon. She was last seen wearing a purple dress and a black jacket.

Anyone with information or who may have seen her is urged to contact: 064 9828 717.

28/11/2025

💢MSUKALIGWA SOCIO-ECONOMIC ACUMEN CHAMBER PEACEFUL MARCH💢.

The march is scheduled as follows
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Date:05 December 2025.
Time:06:00
Place:Camden Power Station Entrance.