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Since the start of level 4 of lockdown, municipal workers have been busy repairing potholes around town, usually during the weekends.
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A Women’s Month treat
On Thursday morning 27 August, the ladies who work at Best Home and Electric in Mkhondo were treated with a delicious cake to celebrate...Medical waste in public area
A concerned citizen of Mkhondo recently visited the Excelsior News to report, what he had assumed to be, medical waste which was found in...Learners receive necessary donation
On Tuesday 25 August, 140 learners of Thathukusa Primary School in Panbult received a necessary donation from the Department of Public Works, Roads and...
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Fake News: 3rd alcohol ban creates panic-buying
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...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...
- Accidents
Two officials involved in fatal accident
The Mpumalanga Department of Education has learned with shock the news of the passing away of two officials of the Gert Sibande District, who...Driver causes accident (death) and speeds away
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...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...
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Dagga bust of R900 000-00
On Wednesday 26 August members of the Mkhondo SAPS, as well as a member of the Mkhondo Traffic Department conducted a roadblock on the...Body found in Mkhondo
On Friday 17 July, the body of a woman was found in the field on the corner of Kotze – and Zuidend Street. At the...Truck driver attacked
On Monday 24 August a driver for a local trucking company experienced some mechanical issues with the truck and had to pull over to...
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Overflowing drains a health concern
It is shocking to see how many sewerage drains in Piet Retief are overflowing. Some of these drains have been overflowing for quite some...Medical waste in public area
A concerned citizen of Mkhondo recently visited the Excelsior News to report, what he had assumed to be, medical waste which was found in...Road markings receive much needed paint job
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...Electricity and water = a nightmare
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
Dagga bust of R900 000-00
On Wednesday 26 August members of the Mkhondo SAPS, as well as a member of the Mkhondo Traffic Department conducted a roadblock on the...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...
- Sport
Horse racing results
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...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 for their members. It was a...(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...
- Schools
Learners receive necessary donation
On Tuesday 25 August, 140 learners of Thathukusa Primary School in Panbult received a necessary donation from the Department of Public Works, Roads and...Pieties herwin!
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...Virtuele Landsdienskamp
Vyf leerders, Dónel en Cornelis Uys, Nathan Ras, Miané de Bruin en Jamie du Plessis van Hoërskool Piet Retief het deelgeneem aan die Mpumalanga...
Editor Picks
Public meeting on land expropriation without compensation
On a wet, cold and rainy Saturday morning, Mkhondo residents and members of the...
Acknowledgement to staff of Youth Care Centre
For this week’s pearls of the community, we give acknowledgement to the staff members...
Sibahle Primary Literacy Celebrations
September is National Literacy Month and there are many ways by which different people...
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Investment in young footballers of Gert Sibande
Club V.O.C. United FC has taken it upon themselves to invest in the development...
Runners coming together at Mama Mia Restaurant
The Assegaai Marathon Club’s members got together for a meal, on Thursday evening, 23...
ECD Graduation
ECD Graduation. Richard Alexander once stated that early childhood education has been the most...
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