Highveld Chronicle Issue 358

Steve Tshwete donates sports kit to Mkhulu Secondary

Learners at Mkhulu Secondary School in Doornkop received soccer and netball kits from Steve Tshwete Executive Mayor Mhlonishwa Masilela during a donation drive held on 13 February 2026.

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Simphiwe Jennifer Motau

Feb 22, 2026

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Politics 2 min read

EFF reverses Mayor Mhlonishwa Masilela’s attempt to appoint ANC councillor as Community Safety MMC

The Steve Tshwete Mayor Mhlonishwa Masilela appointed an ANC ward councillor on 12 February 2026 in a Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) position allocated to the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) under a coalition agreement. However, this appointment was reversed a day later following objections from EFF.

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Lucas Shongwe

Feb 22, 2026

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Politics 4 min read

Mpumalanga DA retains top leaders ahead of 2026 local government elections

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has retained its top four provincial leaders ahead of the 2026 government elections, following a provincial elective conference held in Sabie on 14 February 2026.

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Lucas Shongwe

Feb 22, 2026

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Blue Ribbon donate school shoes to KhulaNolwazi learners

Bread making company Blue Ribbon, in partnership with the Steve Tshwete Local Municipality, donated 100 pairs of school shoes to learners at KhulaNolwazi Primary School on 18 February 2026 to support disadvantaged learners and boost their confidence at school.

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Simphiwe Jennifer Motau

Feb 22, 2026

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News 3 min read

Generous and nurturing Hendrina principal bids farewell after three decades

After three decades in education, former Alex Benjamin Secondary School principal Sakhile Farewell Mokoena officially bids farewell to her leadership role at a celebration held in KwaZamokuhle on 13 February 2026. But her work in the community is far from over.

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Lucas Shongwe

Feb 22, 2026

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BREAKING NEWS 4 min read

Nkangala ANC faces en masse resignations from its leaders

The ANC in Nkangala has experienced an en masse resignation from five prominent members between 18 and 19 February 2026, fueling speculation that they may join the newly formed Service Delivery Party and creating uncertainty in local municipal politics.

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Rodney Hlatshwayo & Lucas Shongwe

Feb 22, 2026

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Crime 2 min read

Power outage delays murder accused van Tonder bail hearing

Van Tonder appeared in court for his second bail application following his arrest for the fatal shooting of Calvin Mothoa. The incident occurred on 08 February 2026 in Eloff, Delmas, after a water dispute where Tonder and Mothoa shared a water pump.

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Rodney Hlatshwayo

Feb 22, 2026

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In This Issue

Steve Tshwete donates sports kit to Mkhulu Secondary

EFF reverses Mayor Mhlonishwa Masilela’s attempt to appoint ANC councillor as Community Safety MMC

Mpumalanga DA retains top leaders ahead of 2026 local government elections

Blue Ribbon donate school shoes to KhulaNolwazi learners

Generous and nurturing Hendrina principal bids farewell after three decades

Nkangala ANC faces en masse resignations from its leaders

Power outage delays murder accused van Tonder bail hearing