A new house for grieving family
During November 2018, a house fire claimed the lives of two children of Eziphunzini and the property was completely destroyed. Two children, aged 4- and...
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Die CMR help wie hulle kan, waar nodig, regdeur die gemeenskap. Hulle hulp is nie net gebonde aan die lede van ’n spesifieke kerk...Vuurseisoen in volle swang
Vuurseisoen in volle swang. Op Donderdag, 23 Julie het die Mkhondo Nooddienste hulle hande behoorlik vol gehad met ’n beheerde brand en een wat...The tragic death of a hero: Given Ngomane
On Friday night, at approximately 20:00, Given Ngomane, a member of the Mkhondo Fire and Rescue, and his team were on their way to...
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Be responsible
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,...Covid-19 Screening Update
Between Tuesday, 9 June and Sunday, 14 June a total of 21 443 individuals were screened in the Mkhondo area. There were...Is wearing a mask effective?
Since South African president Cyril Ramaphosa declared a state of emergency due to the outbreak of Covid-19, wearing a mask has become...Reopening of schools
On Monday, 8 June the Department of Education finally gave the go-ahead and schools were allowed to reopen for grade 7 -...
- Accidents
Accident claims two lives
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...Accident report – 8-19 June
The following information was supplied by Mr Anton Nortje, head of the Mkhondo Fire and Rescue Unit. For any inquiries, he can be contacted...Eight dead and 32 injured in horrific accident
On Wednesday, 10 June the driver of a sugar cane truck, travelling through Jozini, lost control of his vehicle and drove into...Car accident
The following car accident information was supplied by Mr Anton Nortje, head of the Mkhondo Fire and Rescue Unit. For any inquiries, he can...
- Crime
Illegal advertising boards removed from sidewalks
Illegal advertising. After numerous warnings to business owners to not place their advertising boards on any sidewalks, law enforcement officers removed these illegal signs...Stolen vehicle recovered
On Friday, 24 July during the early hours of the morning at approximately 02:10, a stolen vehicle was recovered. The perpetrators allegedly forced the gates...Truck drivers strike
The striking drivers claim that South African companies employ foreign drivers instead of South African citizens, because the foreigners are willing to work for...
- Municipal
Piet Retief Licensing Centre officially opened
The only services previously rendered at these offices were the registration and renewal of vehicle licences and the renewal of drivers licences. Now, more than...New roads for Group 10
After many years, the dirt roads in parts of Group 10 are finally getting a makeover and being converted to paved roads. A tender was...Repair work causes a problem
In Erlank Street a mountain of soil was left in the middle of the road after recent reparations were done to a water pipe. There...Cemetery maintenance in Mkhondo
The cemeteries in Mkhondo have long been a tribulation for many loved ones who laid their families and friends to rest there, expecting that...
- Youth
Youth of Today fun run
On Friday, 4 October the management of the Youth of Today Centre in collaboration with the team from Pick n Pay Church Street, hosted...Prayer Without Borders annual youth service
On Sunday, 6 January, the Methodist Church in eThandukukhanya held their annual Prayer Without Borders youth service and the aim of the event was...Investment in young footballers of Gert Sibande
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...Mfezeko in Scooler Entrepreneur Top 10
A few months ago, the Excelsior News reported on Piet Retief’s own 16-year old entrepreneur who started his own business called “Kota King Box”...
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(not)Parkrun
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...Comrades – Race the Legends
On Sunday, 14 June many runners braved the cold weather to participate in the “Race the Comrades Legends” virtual challenge.The launch of (not)parkrun
Parkrun events around the world have been suspended, due to the outbreak of the coronavirus and runners/walkers are eager to be able...
- Schools
Schools welcome back more learners
The Gauteng High Court in Pretoria also ruled that all private pre-schools and early childhood development centres (ECD), grade R and lower, may open...PRPS continue classes via Google Classroom
On Tuesday, 12 May Piet Retief Primary School shared a video message on Youtube to parents and learners from the Principal, Mr Bakker and...Annual Sports Tournament
On Saturday, 14th March, Maranatha School hosted their Annual Sports Tournament. The three different sports categories during the Annual Sports Tournament included: Soccer, Netball and...
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