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February 2026

Highveld Chronicle Issue 359

8 articles Highveld Chronicle Published Mar 04, 2026 46 downloads

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Liberty Coal launches stakeholder forum to strengthen community engagement
News 4 min read

Liberty Coal launches stakeholder forum to strengthen community engagement

Liberty Coal has launched a stakeholder forum aimed at prioritising jobs for host communities during a community engagement meeting held on 23 February 2026 at the Eric Jiyane Community Hall, where community members from Ward 12 to Ward 29 voted for their preferred representatives. Several other meetings were held from 16 February 2026 across the Steve Tshwete Local Municipality to ensure representation of all communities where Liberty Coal mines.

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Simphiwe Jennifer Motau

Mar 04, 2026

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Residents raise crime concerns at eMalahleni safety hearing
Community 3 min read

Residents raise crime concerns at eMalahleni safety hearing

EMALAHLENI – Residents from across eMalahleni gathered at Lynnville Hall on Thursday, 19 February 2026, to confront law enforcement and government officials over escalating crime, drug activity, inadequate policing and school safety concerns during a public hearing hosted by the Portfolio Committee on Community Safety, Security and Liaison. The hearing was convened to allow community members to raise safety concerns directly with officials and law enforcement authorities, amid growing dissatisfaction with crime prevention efforts

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Zinhle Masilela

Mar 04, 2026

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Can the Service Delivery Party turn ‘results’ into real political reform?
Politics 6 min read

Can the Service Delivery Party turn ‘results’ into real political reform?

Politics in Mpumalanga is changing. Coalitions are unstable, service delivery problems continue, and many voters are tired of dominant political parties. This situation has created space for new political parties to emerge. The newly formed Service Delivery Party (SDP) in Delmas is trying to enter that space, focusing not on ideology, but on “results.” 2026 is a local government election year. Many political parties are expected to emerge, while opposition parties are positioning themselves to garner more support and place themselves in control of municipalities. Many will be watching closely as contestation for power gains momentum.But what results exactly? And how different is this party from others?

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Rodney Hlatshwayo

Mar 04, 2026

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Chief Alpheus Mabena’s legacy defined by unity, selfless leadership and his role as a champion of culture
News 3 min read

Chief Alpheus Mabena’s legacy defined by unity, selfless leadership and his role as a champion of culture

The Victor Khanye Local Municipality community and surrounding areas came together on Thursday, 26 February 2026, to pay tribute to Chief Alpheus Basa Mabena, leader of the Manala-Ndayi Traditional Authority. The memorial service, held in Botlenng, Delmas, drew large numbers of community members, political leaders, faith-based organisations, and traditional leaders from across Nkangala and beyond.

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Rodney Hlatshwayo

Mar 06, 2026

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38 individuals charged with defrauding Mpumalanga Education Department granted bail of R1,6 million
Crime 3 min read

38 individuals charged with defrauding Mpumalanga Education Department granted bail of R1,6 million

A total of 38 accused, including senior officials and service providers, have been released on bail totalling R1,625,000 after being charged with allegedly defrauding the Mpumalanga Department of Education of R114 million. They were arrested by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) on Sunday, 22 February 2026, and Monday. They appeared in the Nelspruit Magistrate's Court between 23 and 25 February 2026 on charges of fraud, corruption and money laundering.

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Lucas Shongwe

Mar 04, 2026

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