Emsamo News

14/04/2022

The department of Correctional service is calling on public to assist with any information that may lead to the re-arrest of an offender that escaped in Barberton medium B prison.
He is considered to be dangerous and if spotted, information should be shared with the nearest Police Station.
Amos Shabangu Mashaba (46), from Bushbuckridge, Cunningmore A, was convicted for R**e, Theft, Murder and Robbery.
He is serving life sentence at Barberton Medium B.
Investigation has been instituted and the circumstances relating to the escape will be revealed once it has been concluded.
The offender escaped at Barberton Correctional Facility, on 14 April 2022.

11/04/2022

Minibus driver arrested with Fourteen bags of dagga

By Lwazi Raul
All he wanted to do is arriving at his next destination with his illegal goods peacefully, how ever all did not work out.
A 42 year old minibus driver was arrested on Saturday at Malelane with Fourteen bags of dagga in his minibus.
According to a report from SAPS, members from Malelane were conducting a sting operation on the N4 Road, about 5 kilometres away from Malelane CBD.
A white Toyota Quantum emerged with one occupant (driver) which became suspicious to police. The combi was stopped and searched. During the search, police discovered Fourteen bags of dagga weighing about 500 kilograms, to the estimated street value of about R750 000. The man was then apprehended and charged with dealing in dagga.
Mpumalanga's Provincial commissioner , Lieutenant General Semakaleng Daphney Manamela has applauded members of the police at Malelane for their vigilance and alertness which enabled them to sniff out a large amount of dagga.
"The public should expect more of these kinds of operations as we move towards Easter holidays. We will intensify our efforts whilst we clampdown on crime. We shall leave no stone unturned" said the General.

The driver is expected to appear before the Nkomazi Magistrate's Court.

https://www.emsamonews.co.za/minibus-driver-arrested-with-fourteen-bags-of-dagga/

18/03/2022

A 60-year-old man who identified himself as "Gazi" was arrested at Masoyi in connection with the incident in which ANC offices were set alight.

https://www.emsamonews.co.za/gazi-arrested-for-burning-january-che-masilela-house/

25/02/2022

Mpumalanga premier Ms Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane is expected to deliver her State of the Province Address. Mtshweni- Tsipane is expected to highlight a number of issues in her speech,service delivery ,job creations and more.

www.emsamonews.co.za

18/02/2022

EIGHT LEARNERS DIE IN TAXI ACCIDENT

By Dan Dlamini

The Department of Education in Mpumalanga is saddened by the passing of eight learners in an accident, which took place in the Mpuluzi area. This is after the taxi lost control and capsized at the Mpuluzi bridge. Eight learners have died while several others injured.

It has been reported the accident happened around 15h30 in the afternoon. The learners who suffered injuries are receiving treatment at Mbuleni Hospital. The three affected schools in the matter are Tisiteni, Sitanani and Wesley primary schools.

The MEC for education Bonakele Majuba has conveyed his condolences to the bereaved families, as he wishes them a speedy recovery.

The department says it will pay a visit to the affected families tomorrow in respect for the innocent lives lost.

14/02/2022

Schools have become an unsafe palace . The department of Community Safety in Mpumalanga under MEC Vusi Shongwe is trying by all means in making schools safe for everyone.

21/01/2022

Basic Education minister Angie Motshekga officially announced the 2021 matric results last night The free State province has proved amongst other provinces of its commitment in education and led the country with the highest results.

Free State: 85.7%
Gauteng: 82.8%
Western Cape: 81.2%
North West: 78.2%
KZN: 76.8%
Mpumalanga: 73.6%
Eastern Cape: 73%
Northern Cape: 71.4%
Limpopo: 66.7%
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13/01/2022

The Minister of Transport, Mr Fikile Mbalula was alarmed and sadenes by the head-on collision and has conveyed this heartfelt condolences to the families and wishes for speedy recovery to the injured.
According to information received , the bus driver lost his life along with the passengers due to the bus catching fire that entrapped them inside immediately after impact. The driver of the SUV was also killed on impact.

https://www.emsamonews.co.za/minister-of-transport-alarmed-by-accident-that-claimed-17-lives/

08/01/2022

POLICE LAUNCH MANHUNT FOR SUSPECTS FOLLOWING BUSINESS ROBBERY AT A BAKERY

Nelspruit: Police at Bushbuckridge have launched a manhunt for suspects following an incident whereby a bakery business was robbed by a group of armed suspects on Thursday night, 06 January 2022 at around 23h30, getting away with cash, fi****ms and a company vehicle.

It is alleged that security officers were patrolling the premises around Sunbake Bakery when about eight armed suspects stormed in and found security officers parked their bakkie at the gate enroute to Nelspruit. The suspects then held the guards at gunpoint and robbed them of their company's fi****ms and further instructed them to open the gate. All security guards were reportedly locked in an office whilst the suspects broke the cash office and detonated some explosives to force open the safe. They then took an undisclosed amount of cash and further robbed them of their company (Bidvest) Toyota bakkie (registration no: TY 74 FS GP) and fled the scene towards the direction of Hazyview.

The Police were informed and a case of Bussiness Robbery was opened. No arrest have been made as yet.

The Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Lieutenant General Semakaleng Manamela has strongly condemned the incident and ordered for the swift arrest of the suspects as well as the recovery of the robbed fi****ms. "One loose firearm is a danger to the community. We must go all out and apprehend these suspects before they commit further crimes" she said.

Meanwhile police are investigating the incident and request anyone with information on the whereabouts of the suspects to immediately contact the Lieutenant Colonel Elizabeth Bhiya on 0726377947 or call the Crime Stop number at 08600 10111. Alternatively, members of the public can send information via MYSAPSAPP.

07/01/2022

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02/01/2022

02/01/2022

Watch Heavy rains causing damages and floods across Mpumalanga.
This video was taken at Game, Mgcobaneni.

02/01/2022

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01/01/2022

Happy new year. Wishing you all the best and may all your wishes be granted.

21/12/2021

Emsamo News Edition .
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08/12/2021

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06/12/2021

https://twitter.com/Emsamo_News/status/1467467086515654661?t=-o4B-CFk4TF0ItiFe5y-PA&s=19

“Two dead bodies were discovered in a house on Sunday morning, 05 December 2021 at Mataffin outside of Nelspruit,Mpumalanga. A case with Two counts of murder was opened and is being investigated by the SAPS. Police urge anyone with information to call the Crime Stop number.”

18/11/2021

The beauty of Our Mpumalanga History. Thank you Mpuyami for bringing us this history.