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On the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month, a minute’s silence is observed and dedicated to those soldiers who died fighting to protect the nation. At 11am on 11 November 1918, the guns on the Western Front fell silent after more than four years of continuous warfare. The...

English version below Die skrikbewind wat minibus-taxiverenigings op openbare paaie in Mpumalanga voer om die absolute monopolie oor vervoersdienste, is skokkend en onaanvaarbaar en die VF Plus eis optrede op die hoogste vlak. Uit videomateriaal in die party se besit, kan duidelik gesien word hoe persone wat klaarblyklik optree as “sekerheidsdienste”...

Bankrupt MEGA must be disbanded as it no longer has the ability to continue as a "Going Concern" The Democratic Alliance (DA) calls for the Mpumalanga Economic Growth Agency (MEGA) to be urgently disbanded because it is bankrupt and no longer can continue as a "Going Concern" (as highlighted by...

By Dr Ronald Heath, Forestry South Africa’s Director of Research and Protection COP16 is underway in Colombia, with land use as a central theme. In this context, South Africa’s forestry sector plays a pivotal role in delivering Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), among others, life on land, climate action, responsible consumption...

Cholera, Diarrhea, Dysentery, Hepatitis A, Typhoid, and Polio are all diseases linked to contaminated water and poor sanitation. Absent, inadequate, or inappropriately managed water and sanitation services expose individuals to preventable health risks. The statement is quite clear, dirty water can make you sick. Safe and readily available water is important...

SASOL SOUTH AFRICA LIMITED ACTING THROUGH ITS SECUNDA OPERATIONS. NOTIFICATION IN TERMS OF REGULATION 34(6) OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REGULATIONS, 2014 AS AMENDED IN 2017, OF SUBMISSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT REPORTS The following environmental audit reports were submitted to the Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs...

The October meeting of the Sasol Highveld Photography Club again showcased excellent photographs by its members. Peter Cavanagh from Middelburg was the judge for the evening. If you have any questions, contact Louis van der Walt at +27 (72) 755-2767. The Sasol Highveld Photography Club is passionate about photography and the...

AG report on provincial audit highlights ANC incompetence and mismanagement in Mpumalanga The latest report by the Auditor-General (AG), Ms Tsakani Maluleke, on the state of Mpumalanga's PFMA 2023/24 audit outcomes highlights the lack of skills, financial discipline, accountability and stable, ethical leadership. The FF Plus in Mpumalanga demands that the...

Tempers flared and tensions were at the breaking point during an IDP (Integrated Development Plan) meeting last week on Tuesday, 8 October. The problem was WATER. or better still, the LACK of WATER. No MMC attended the meeting. MMC Zwane was scheduled to present the IDP at the meeting at Lilian Ngoyi...

8 Days without water. That is the reality that most residents face in Govan Mbeki Municipality (GMM). Water mysteriously dried up amid cries and allegations of non-payments to Rand Water, Lies from politicians and misleading statements. The truth is that there is no water in the taps of GMM residents. Several attempts...