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  A Women’s Month treat
  
  Kate-Merie Ferreira - 11th Sep 2020 0
  
  On Thursday morning 27 August, the ladies who work at Best Home and Electric in Mkhondo were treated with a delicious cake to celebrate...
  
  Local News
  
  Medical waste in public area
  
  Kate-Merie Ferreira - 11th Sep 2020 0
  
  A concerned citizen of Mkhondo recently visited the Excelsior News to report, what he had assumed to be, medical waste which was found in...
  
  Charities
  
  Learners receive necessary donation
  
  Kate-Merie Ferreira - 11th Sep 2020 0
  
  On Tuesday 25 August, 140 learners of Thathukusa Primary School in Panbult received a necessary donation from the Department of Public Works, Roads and...
Covid-19
- Covid-19
  
  Fake News: 3rd alcohol ban creates panic-buying
  
  Kate-Merie Ferreira - 6th Sep 2020 0
  
  On Tuesday 25 August, a voicenote was sent on Whatsapp stating that the alcohol ban would be reinstated at 20:00 by the President. This...
  
  Covid-19
  
  Be responsible
  
  Excelsior News - 13th Jul 2020 0
  
  During the craziness of month-end, shoppers should expect the town to be busy but, one would think that due to the unwelcome Covid-19 outbreak,...
  
  Community Projects
  
  Covid-19 Screening Update
  
  Excelsior News - 30th Jun 2020 0
  
  Between Tuesday, 9 June and Sunday, 14 June a total of 21 443 individuals were screened in the Mkhondo area. There were...
  
  Covid-19
  
  Is wearing a mask effective?
  
  Excelsior News - 30th Jun 2020 0
  
  Since South African president Cyril Ramaphosa declared a state of emergency due to the outbreak of Covid-19, wearing a mask has become...
Accidents
- Media Statements
  
  Two officials involved in fatal accident
  
  Kate-Merie Ferreira - 11th Sep 2020 0
  
  The Mpumalanga Department of Education has learned with shock the news of the passing away of two officials of the Gert Sibande District, who...
  
  Vehicle Accidents
  
  Driver causes accident (death) and speeds away
  
  Kate-Merie Ferreira - 6th Sep 2020 0
  
  On Tuesday 18 August at approximately 11:35, the rear tyre of a white Toyota bakkie burst which caused the driver to lose control of...
  
  Vehicle Accidents
  
  Accident claims two lives
  
  Excelsior News - 27th Jul 2020 0
  
  On Sunday, 12 July at approximately 09:30 two people died in a gruesome accident on the Ermelo road. A truck and a Toyota Yaris were...
  
  Vehicle Accidents
  
  Accident report – 8-19 June
  
  Excelsior News - 6th Jul 2020 0
  
  The following information was supplied by Mr Anton Nortje, head of the Mkhondo Fire and Rescue Unit. For any inquiries, he can be contacted...
Crime
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  Crime
  
  Dagga bust of R900 000-00
  
  Kate-Merie Ferreira - 11th Sep 2020 0
  
  On Wednesday 26 August members of the Mkhondo SAPS, as well as a member of the Mkhondo Traffic Department conducted a roadblock on the...
  
  Crime
  
  Body found in Mkhondo
  
  Kate-Merie Ferreira - 6th Sep 2020 0
  
  On Friday 17 July, the body of a woman was found in the field on the corner of Kotze – and Zuidend Street. At the...
  
  Crime
  
  Truck driver attacked
  
  Kate-Merie Ferreira - 6th Sep 2020 0
  
  On Monday 24 August a driver for a local trucking company experienced some mechanical issues with the truck and had to pull over to...
Municipal
- Municipal
  
  Overflowing drains a health concern
  
  Kate-Merie Ferreira - 11th Sep 2020 0
  
  It is shocking to see how many sewerage drains in Piet Retief are overflowing. Some of these drains have been overflowing for quite some...
  
  Local News
  
  Medical waste in public area
  
  Kate-Merie Ferreira - 11th Sep 2020 0
  
  A concerned citizen of Mkhondo recently visited the Excelsior News to report, what he had assumed to be, medical waste which was found in...
  
  Local News
  
  Road markings receive much needed paint job
  
  Kate-Merie Ferreira - 6th Sep 2020 0
  
  The Mkhondo Local Municipality have started painting the road markings throughout town. This project already started in July and the completion date is unclear as...
  
  Local News
  
  Electricity and water = a nightmare
  
  Kate-Merie Ferreira - 6th Sep 2020 0
  
  Residents have fallen into the routine of internal load shedding and endure their two and a half hours daily without electricity. Then all of...
Youth
- Crime
  
  Dagga bust of R900 000-00
  
  Kate-Merie Ferreira - 11th Sep 2020 0
  
  On Wednesday 26 August members of the Mkhondo SAPS, as well as a member of the Mkhondo Traffic Department conducted a roadblock on the...
  
  Road running
  
  Youth of Today fun run
  
  Excelsior News - 22nd Oct 2019 0
  
  On Friday, 4 October the management of the Youth of Today Centre in collaboration with the team from Pick n Pay Church Street, hosted...
  
  Religion
  
  Prayer Without Borders annual youth service
  
  Excelsior News - 19th Jan 2019 0
  
  On Sunday, 6 January, the Methodist Church in eThandukukhanya held their annual Prayer Without Borders youth service and the aim of the event was...
  
  Soccer
  
  Investment in young footballers of Gert Sibande
  
  Excelsior News - 3rd Dec 2018 0
  
  Club V.O.C. United FC has taken it upon themselves to invest in the development of young footballers in the Gert Sibande Region of Mpumalanga...
Sport
- All Golf Road running Parkrun Rugby School Sport Soccer
  
  Sport
  
  Horse racing results
  
  Kate-Merie Ferreira - 6th Sep 2020 0
  
  Recently a horse racing event was held at Kwamthonti. It was a successful day and the horses and jockeys performed well. The results were as...
  
  Golf
  
  Piet Retief Country Club Members Day
  
  Kate-Merie Ferreira - 31st Aug 2020 0
  
  On Saturday, 8 August the Piet Retief Country Club hosted a golf day, sponsored by TWK and specially tailored for their members. It was a...
  
  Parkrun
  
  (not)Parkrun
  
  Excelsior News - 27th Jul 2020 0
  
  Well done to: Elizabeth Carr - 27:35 O’Brien Botha – 26:38 Lyzette Botha – 35:38 Carol Carr – 40:18 Shané Taljaard – 43:14 Ericia...
Schools
- All Alpha & Omega Hoërskool Piet Retief Laerskool Piet Retief Maranatha School
  
  Charities
  
  Learners receive necessary donation
  
  Kate-Merie Ferreira - 11th Sep 2020 0
  
  On Tuesday 25 August, 140 learners of Thathukusa Primary School in Panbult received a necessary donation from the Department of Public Works, Roads and...
  
  Community Projects
  
  Pieties herwin!
  
  Kate-Merie Ferreira - 31st Aug 2020 0
  
  Hoërskool Piet Retief het onlangs ‘n vernuftige nuwe toestel aangeskaf, wat die herwinningsproses van die skool sal opskerp. Hierdie toestel is uit slegs herwinbare materiale...
  
  Hoërskool Piet Retief
  
  Virtuele Landsdienskamp
  
  Kate-Merie Ferreira - 31st Aug 2020 0
  
  Vyf leerders, Dónel en Cornelis Uys, Nathan Ras, Miané de Bruin en Jamie du Plessis van Hoërskool Piet Retief het deelgeneem aan die Mpumalanga...

Overflowing drains a health concern

Kate-Merie Ferreira - 11th Sep 2020

A Women’s Month treat

Kate-Merie Ferreira - 11th Sep 2020

Dagga bust of R900 000-00

Kate-Merie Ferreira - 11th Sep 2020

Medical waste in public area

Kate-Merie Ferreira - 11th Sep 2020

Learners receive necessary donation

Kate-Merie Ferreira - 11th Sep 2020

Two officials involved in fatal accident

Kate-Merie Ferreira - 11th Sep 2020

Plaaslike boer wen nasionale kompetisie

Kate-Merie Ferreira - 11th Sep 2020

Sport

SportKate-Merie Ferreira - 6th Sep 20200

Horse racing results

Recently a horse racing event was held at Kwamthonti. It was a successful day and the horses and jockeys...

GolfKate-Merie Ferreira - 31st Aug 20200

Piet Retief Country Club Members Day

On Saturday, 8 August the Piet Retief Country Club hosted a golf day, sponsored by TWK and specially tailored...

ParkrunExcelsior News - 27th Jul 20200

(not)Parkrun

Well done to: Elizabeth Carr - 27:35 O’Brien Botha – 26:38 Lyzette Botha – 35:38 Carol Carr – 40:18 ...

Road runningExcelsior News - 30th Jun 20200

Comrades – Race the Legends

On Sunday, 14 June many runners braved the cold weather to participate in the “Race the Comrades...

ParkrunExcelsior News - 30th Jun 20200

The launch of (not)parkrun

Parkrun events around the world have been suspended, due to the outbreak of the coronavirus and runners/walkers...

Schools

Hoërskool Piet RetiefExcelsior News - 30th Jan 20200

High School Piet Retief Interhouse athletics

On Saturday, 16 January the atmosphere at High School...

SchoolsExcelsior News - 10th Dec 20190

Lungisani Edu-Care Centre graduation ceremony

On Friday, 22 November the Lungisani Edu-Care Centre held...

SchoolsExcelsior News - 18th Nov 20190

Sibahle Primary School prize-giving

On Friday, 1 November Sibahle Primary School held its...

SchoolsExcelsior News - 11th Nov 20190

Jacoline Maree Ballet School

On Thursday, 24 October and Friday 25 October, the...

Overflowing drains a health concern

It is shocking to see how many sewerage drains in Piet Retief are overflowing....

Municipal Kate-Merie Ferreira - 11th Sep 2020 0

A Women’s Month treat

On Thursday morning 27 August, the ladies who work at Best Home and Electric...

Local News Kate-Merie Ferreira - 11th Sep 2020 0

Dagga bust of R900 000-00

On Wednesday 26 August members of the Mkhondo SAPS, as well as a member...

Crime Kate-Merie Ferreira - 11th Sep 2020 0

Medical waste in public area

A concerned citizen of Mkhondo recently visited the Excelsior News to report, what he...

Local News Kate-Merie Ferreira - 11th Sep 2020 0

Learners receive necessary donation

On Tuesday 25 August, 140 learners of Thathukusa Primary School in Panbult received a...

Charities Kate-Merie Ferreira - 11th Sep 2020 0

Two officials involved in fatal accident

The Mpumalanga Department of Education has learned with shock the news of the passing...

Media Statements Kate-Merie Ferreira - 11th Sep 2020 0

Plaaslike boer wen nasionale kompetisie

Op Dinsdag 1 September is Bossie Ferreira, ’n boer van die Piet Retief omgewing,...

Local News Kate-Merie Ferreira - 11th Sep 2020 0

#JerusalemaChallenge

Being a health care provider is a strenuous profession, it takes a physical, emotional...

Local News Kate-Merie Ferreira - 11th Sep 2020 0

Road markings receive much needed paint job

The Mkhondo Local Municipality have started painting the road markings throughout town. This project already...

Local News Kate-Merie Ferreira - 6th Sep 2020 0

Body found in Mkhondo

On Friday 17 July, the body of a woman was found in the field...

Crime Kate-Merie Ferreira - 6th Sep 2020 0

Truck driver attacked

On Monday 24 August a driver for a local trucking company experienced some mechanical...

Crime Kate-Merie Ferreira - 6th Sep 2020 0

Fake News: 3rd alcohol ban creates panic-buying

On Tuesday 25 August, a voicenote was sent on Whatsapp stating that the alcohol...

Covid-19 Kate-Merie Ferreira - 6th Sep 2020 0

TVK-Recyclers: Advocating for a waste-free future

At the moment, they are functional in al 19 wards of Mkhondo, going through...

Local Businesses Excelsior News - 27th Jul 2020 0

Totsiens George totsiens Pillbox Apteek

Op Vrydag, 26 Junie was die span van Pillbox Apteek vir die laaste maal...

Local Businesses Excelsior News - 13th Jul 2020 0

Mkhondo Springbok Busters

The Mkhondo Springbok Busters is an organization which removes alien plant species from fields,...

Local Businesses Excelsior News - 23rd Mar 2020 0

TVK-recyclers are making a difference

During the 2019 festive season, the TVK-recyclers team put up big garbage bags against...

Local Businesses Excelsior News - 8th Mar 2020 0

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Vehicle Accidents

Two officials involved in fatal accident

Media Statements Kate-Merie Ferreira - 11th Sep 2020 0

The Mpumalanga Department of Education has learned with shock the news of the passing...

Driver causes accident (death) and speeds away

Vehicle Accidents Kate-Merie Ferreira - 6th Sep 2020 0

On Tuesday 18 August at approximately 11:35, the rear tyre of a white Toyota...

Accident claims two lives

Vehicle Accidents Excelsior News - 27th Jul 2020 0

On Sunday, 12 July at approximately 09:30 two people died in a gruesome accident...

Accident report – 8-19 June

Vehicle Accidents Excelsior News - 6th Jul 2020 0

The following information was supplied by Mr Anton Nortje, head of the Mkhondo Fire...

Eight dead and 32 injured in horrific accident

Vehicle Accidents Excelsior News - 30th Jun 2020 0

On Wednesday, 10 June the driver of a sugar cane truck, travelling...

Learners receive necessary donation

Charities Kate-Merie Ferreira - 11th Sep 2020 0

On Tuesday 25 August, 140 learners of Thathukusa Primary School in Panbult received a...

Rustplaas Hondeskuiling

Charities Excelsior News - 6th Jul 2020 0

Die Rustplaas Hondeskuiling neem die agtergelate, verwaarloosde, mishandelde, beseerde en wegloophonde in en bied...

Community assisted

Charities Excelsior News - 9th Jun 2020 0

The nationwide lockdown has left many families with little to no income to buy...

Chinese CPF donates 100 food parcels

Charities Excelsior News - 2nd Jun 2020 0

On Wednesday, 13 May members of the Mpumalanga Chinese CPF (Community Police Forum) handed...

A community that stands together

Charities Excelsior News - 26th May 2020 0

On Thursday, 7 May members of the Mpumalanga Chinese CPF (Community Police Forum) visited...

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