Mbombela Residents March to Demand Action on Undocumented Foreign Nationals
MBOMBELA, Mpumalanga – Residents organized a march through the city's central business district to submit a memorandum of demands to the mayor concerning undocumented...
Five Detained in Mpumalanga Illegal Mining Raid
A multi-disciplinary law enforcement operation at Mashobota farm in Schoemanskloof, Mbombela, has led to the detention of five individuals suspected of involvement in illegal...
Mpumalanga Police Intensify Crackdown on Illegal Gold Mining
Police in Mpumalanga have launched a targeted operation to disrupt illegal gold mining activities at two farms outside Mbombela, with authorities confirming early morning...
Nigerian National, 34, Apprehended in Balfour Drug Bust
A 34-year-old Nigerian national was arrested for dealing in drugs in Balfour on 26 May 2026 at approximately 12:00 midday.
Members of the Crime Prevention...
Seven Suspects Appear in Court for Stock Theft in Balfour
Seven suspects appeared in the Balfour Magistrate’s Court on 26 May 2026 on charges of possession of suspected stolen goods and stock theft.
The accused...
Joint Operation Leads to Arrest of 17 Suspects in Pilgrim’s Rest...
The South African Police Service (SAPS), in collaboration with local security companies, Farm Watch members, and other law enforcement stakeholders, conducted a coordinated joint...
45-Year-Old Man Arrested for Murder and Attempted Murder
A 45-year-old suspect was arrested on Sunday, 24 May 2026, on charges of murder and attempted murder following a shooting incident in Vaalbank Extension.
According...
Lion Attack Leaves Mpumalanga Community in Fear
MDLANKOMO, Mpumalanga – Residents of Mdlankomo are living in fear after a lion attacked and killed a 42-year-old small-scale cattle farmer, Muzi Mthombothi, who had...
Forensic Pathology Workers Halt Post-Mortems in ‘Knives and Needles Down’ Campaign...
MPUMALANGA — Post-mortem services in Mpumalanga and several other South African provinces have ground to a halt as forensic pathology officers launch a “knives...
Sixteen Arrested, Gold-Bearing Material Seized in Mpumalanga Illegal Mining Raid
A multidisciplinary disruptive operation conducted on Thursday, 21 May 2026, in the Bagdacht and Slaaihoek areas near Waterval Boven, as well as in Pilgrim’s...
Five Arrested in Mahamba After Police Seize Dagga Worth Over R150,000
Police officers from Mahamba arrested five suspects during a stop-and-search operation on the N2 Road near a farm on Wednesday, 20 May 2026, after...
Foreign National Arrested in Elukwatini for Illegal Firearm and Immigration Violations
Police in Elukwatini arrested a foreign national on Wednesday, 20 May 2026, at approximately 12:00, in Nhlazatje. The suspect faces charges of possession of...
