Mpumalanga News

17/01/2026

Lifestyle | The brain has evolved to prioritise processing speed, efficiency and emotional stability over factual accuracy. Read more here: https://www.citizen.co.za/network-news/lifestyle/2026/01/17/is-your-brain-lying-to-you-heres-why-your-memory-may-not-be-accurate/

17/01/2026

Sport | Riders from around the world will tackle the gruelling 120km ‘Hell of the South’ today, with a George competitor aiming to dethrone the defending champion. More here: https://www.citizen.co.za/network-news/network-sport/2026/01/17/george-mountain-bike-rider-gears-up-for-tough-attakwas-extreme/

17/01/2026

Caxton Network News | Knysna has been declared a local disaster as dam levels plunge despite recent rain, with a warning to residents that Day Zero is drawing closer. More here: https://www.citizen.co.za/network-news/lnn/article/knysna-declared-local-disaster-amid-water-crisis-day-zero-drawing-closer/

17/01/2026

Caxton Network News | Two men accused of murdering Mark Lifman remain in custody as their second bail bid was postponed amid claims of poor prison conditions and health concerns.
Read more here: https://www.citizen.co.za/network-news/lnn/article/court-delays-bail-bid-for-accused-in-mark-lifman-murder-case/

17/01/2026

Your weather for today!

16/01/2026

The current situation at the Nsemani Dam near Satara Rest Camp in the Kruger National Park today, Friday, January 16. > Video: SANParks

16/01/2026

If you’ve missed a few updates on the Kruger National Parks, today, January 16.
Read more here: https://www.citizen.co.za/mpumalanga-news/news-headlines/local-hard-news/2026/01/16/kruger-floods-wrap-up-heres-what-you-need-to-know/

16/01/2026

The public is urged to report accidents to emergency services and avoid sharing or interfering with graphic crash footage.

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Mpumalanga MEC Jackie Macie urges the public not to share graphic road crash videos online, warning they can harm victims’ mental health and lead to legal consequences. Mpumalanga MEC Jackie Macie urges the public not to share graphic road crash videos online, warning they can harm victims’ ment...

16/01/2026

WEATHER ALERT | A weather warning for today and tomorrow is still in place according to the SAWS.
Disruptive rain remains in place for the Lowveld of Mpumalanga, especially over Nkomazi, Bushbuckridge and the City of Mbombela. On-and-off showers and periods of rain are still expected today and tomorrow. > Photos: SAWS

16/01/2026

The Mpumalanga SAPS has confirmed an inquiry into a video circulating on social media.
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A Mbombela police officer faces an Anti-Corruption Unit probe after a video of him went viral.

16/01/2026

Sport | After years of putting her pupils first, a dance mentor is preparing to take centre stage herself with a hard-earned opportunity to represent South Africa in Europe.
Read more: https://www.citizen.co.za/network-news/network-sport/2026/01/16/kzn-dancer-to-represent-south-africa-on-european-dance-tour/

16/01/2026

The flooding Crocodile River has affected some residents outside Mbombela.
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Tekwane South residents face flooding during heavy rains due to the close proximity of the Crocodile River.