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Lifesaver: Dineo Skosana, owner of the Sandwich Baron in Hatfield, Pretoria, took a loan from Fundrr after her business had a few bad months and large financial institutions turned her down. (Oupa Nkosi/M&G)

Fintech fills the funding gap

New companies are plugging the funding gap for small businesses, especially in townships

We break down the ANC’s manifesto launch in Nelspruit – the highlights

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.

At the ANC gala dinner in Nelspruit

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

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

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?

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.

New Mpumalanga ANC chairperson David Mabuza. Photo: Sunday Times

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.