As jobs disappear from the coal belt, Middelburg’s economy is buckling. Unpaid rates, collapsing businesses and stalled transition support are deepening the crisis
Relief and recovery efforts are underway across the two provinces
Persistent and heavy rainfall affecting Limpopo and Mpumalanga has led to South African National Parks (SANParks) taking a precautionary decision to temporarily suspend day visitor access to the Kruger National Park until conditions improve. SANParks said that it is mindful of the strain that ongoing rainfall is placing on operational and emergency‑response resources. “The organisation […]
In a landmark ruling, the Emalahleni local municipality was ordered to fund major repairs after pleading guilty to persistent sewage pollution that contaminated rivers feeding the Olifants system
Mabuza’s daughter Tamara Silinda wants the court to stop Alexforbes from paying R44 million to former second lady Nonhlahla Mnisi
More than 100 vultures perished at the Lionspruit Game Reserve
South Africa has received pledges of about $11.6 billion for its just energy transition. Oxpeckers Investigative Environmental Journalism asked the treasury how much will be given to Mpumalanga and what is being done about indebted municipalities to ensure they get the funds for the transition
Conditions were ‘atrocious’ and ‘appalling’
Matric Luphondo is on trial along for attempting to bribe a fellow prosecutor
Tension has risen in the province, with some party members alleging political manoeuvring is behind the suspension of the former treasurer