The NPA has confirmed that the January Murders were politically motivated and needed special attention. The murders include those of Mpatlanyane, Mbombela local municipality speaker Jimmy Mohlala and ANC chief whip in the Ehlanzeni district municipality Johan Ndlovu. All three ...
Read More »Was Sammy’s killer mad?
Slain Mpumalanga culture, sports and recreation spokesman Sammy Mpatlanyane’s murder trial has been postponed for two months after the key suspect in the case was sent for mental evaluation this week. The three accused, Mozambican Nito Mashava, 28, Tanzanian Omary ...
Read More »Was Sammy’s killer mad?
Slain Mpumalanga culture, sports and recreation spokesman Sammy Mpatlanyane’s murder trial has been postponed for two months after the key suspect in the case was sent for mental evaluation this week. The three accused, Mozambican Nito Mashava, 28, Tanzanian Omary ...
Read More »Up to 76 witnesses to testify in Mpatlanyane murder trial
At least 76 witnesses are expected testify during the trial against three foreign nationals accused of killing Mpumalanga culture, sports and recreation spokesman Sammy Mpatlanyane. The accused, Mozambican national Nito Mashava, 28, and Tanzanian national Omary Issa, 29, and Democratic ...
Read More »Ray Phiri institute closes its doors, due to lack of funding
Lack of funding has forced the closure of a music training centre for young people started by legendary musician Ray Phiri. The Ray Phiri Arts Institute shut its doors because it didn’t have money to pay the rent and the ...
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