Mpumalanga police have opened two murder cases and an inquest docket after a man killed his wife, their three-year-old son and turned the gun on himself in Verena. He also allegedly shot and injured his sister-in-law and his wife’s uncle. A neighbour narrowly escaped unharmed. Provincial Police Spokesperson Jabu Ndubane says the suspect fled the scene with his six-year-old daughter …

Forestry, Fisheries and Environment Minister Willie Aucamp has pledged to continue to support the fight against rhino poaching in Mpumalanga. This follows an increase in rhino poaching cases in the province in 2025 compared to 2024. There’s an overall 16% decrease in the cases in the country. The province lost 178 rhinos last year, up from 92 in 2024. The …

More than 20 individuals involved in the R113 million fraud and corruption case in the Mpumalanga Education Department have been remanded in custody by the Nelspruit Magistrate’s Court. Magistrate Patrick Morris adjourned the matter until Wednesday for bail applications. Only 15 out of a total of 38 arrested suspects have been granted bail so far, ranging from R5 000 to R50 000. Forty individuals, …

The suspects arrested for defrauding the Mpumalanga Education Department of millions of rand are expected to continue their bail application in the Nelspruit Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday. The 28 accused appeared in court on Monday. Five of them, including two government officials, Absalom Thela and Ruth Khoza, were granted bail of R 50 000 and R 5000 respectively. The accused …