Nelspruit
latest news & developments
Fintech fills the funding gap
New companies are plugging the funding gap for small businesses, especially in townships
ANC manifesto: Zuma’s big promises
We break down the ANC’s manifesto launch in Nelspruit – the highlights, logistical issues and the crowd’s reception of President Jacob Zuma.
The ANC’s 2014 trials and tribulations
At the ANC gala dinner in Nelspruit, ministers share what aspects of the ANC’s 2014 manifesto most excites them and what challenges the party faces.
Nelspruit mayor does Disney World
A R250 000 overseas jaunt by Mbombela municipal mayor Cathy Dlamini and others has come under heavy fire from the Democratic Alliance in Mpumalanga.
Meanwhile, back in the bush
From far and wide, tens of thousands of South Africans have poured into Nelspruit for Innibos, an event that has become one of SA’s premier festivals.
Two charged with ‘political’ killing
Two men have been arrested in connection with the murder of the head of communications of Mpumalanga’s department of sports, culture and recreation.
Missing documents stall Mbombela deal
Nelspruit’s Mataffin community has accused its board of trustees of skulduggery after court documents went missing over the Mbombela Stadium land.
Nelspruit’s playful stadium a source of so much trouble
The roof of the World Cup stadium in Nelspruit is supported by 18 huge iron giraffes that look as is they were designed by a gifted pre-schooler.
Nelspruit: Nightlife
When it comes to nightlife, football fans coming to this host city won’t be left twiddling their thumbs between games.
Will the pitch Mbomb?
Fears grow that the pitch at Mbombela Stadium will not be ready in time for the start of the World Cup. David Smith reports.
Drugs worth millions stolen from police custody
Mandrax tablets valued close to R4-million were stolen from the storeroom of the police’s organised unit in Nelspruit, police said on Friday.
Student anger at Cup stadium in Nelspruit
Nelspruit students have burnt tyres at a 2010 World Cup site over the demolition of two schools on the construction area, according to the DA.
By Mpumalanga, for Mpumalanga
The election of David Mabuza as ANC chairperson in Mpumalanga two weekends ago has sparked fear and despondency among the province’s top civil servant
Mpumalanga ANC elects new leader
Mpumalanga agriculture minister David Mabuza has been elected as chairperson of the African National Congress in Mpumalanga.
No more shenanigans
The ANC has warned against unruly behaviour — as seen at recent conferences — at the upcoming provincial conference in Mpumalanga.