Mpumalanga
Mpumalanga is a province in north-eastern South Africa. The capital is Mbombela (formerly Nelspruit). The province is one of the country's most important economic regions, driven by coal mining, power generation, agriculture and forestry. Mpumalanga is home to much of South Africa's coal reserves and hosts numerous coal-fired power stations that supply the national grid. The province also contains significant deposits of gold, platinum-group metals and other minerals, making mining a cornerstone of its economy. Major cities include Mbombela, Emalahleni (formerly Witbank) and Secunda. The province borders Limpopo to the north, Gauteng to the west, the Free State to the south-west, and KwaZulu-Natal to the south, as well as Eswatini and Mozambique to the east. Mpumalanga's eastern escarpment is a major tourist destination, featuring the Kruger National Park, the Blyde River Canyon and the Panorama Route. The province's name means 'place where the sun rises' in several Nguni languages. Mpumalanga was established in 1994 following South Africa's transition to democracy, formed from the former Eastern Transvaal.
Mpumalanga Updates
Clearing the air
By: Terence Creamer 9th October 2026 Eskom’s newly reappointed chairperson Dr Mteto Nyati is correct in having identified electricity affordability as a key priority for the Eskom... →
Green iron-ore is a great South African export opportunity, Joburg Indaba hears 
By: Martin Creamer 8th October 2026 Making green iron-ore for exportation is a great opportunity, South Africa’s Joburg Indaba heard on Thursday, October 8, when Kearney South Africa... →
AfriForum calls on Acting Police Commissioner to intervene following zama-zama violence in Schoemanskloof
5th October 2026 AfriForum has demanded urgent intervention from Lieutenant-General Puleng Dimpane, Acting National Commissioner of the South African Police Service... →
Special Investigating Unit welcomes arrest of former Rural Development and Land Reform official
1st October 2026 The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) welcomes the arrest of a 50 -year-old former Deputy Director of Finance at the Department of Rural Development... →
DA rejects parole system’s endless red tape delays, calls for reform now
1st October 2026 The DA is deeply concerned that South Africa’s parole system reform is caught in a cycle of endless delays and red-tape, and reform is not... →
The quiet erosion: What has happened to subsistence farming in South Africa?
28th September 2026 There is a gradual decline in households engaged in subsistence agriculture. What does this mean for food security and for households’ wellbeing?... →
Young South Africans move for work and opportunity. What happens to their health when they do?
22nd September 2026 Moving between rural homes, towns and cities is a normal part of life for many South Africans. Young adults often move in search of work or... →
A lesson from the bench on employers' understanding of deductions
18th September 2026 Disputes concerning deductions from employee remuneration are relatively common in the workplace. Employers may, for example, suffer financial... →
Water and Sanitation calls for intensified water conservation
18th September 2026 The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) calls for intensified water conservation efforts as most listed dams in the Lowveld and the Ehlanzeni... →
Pig farm vs power station: South African court tells state‑owned Eskom to clean up its pollution
10th September 2026 About 74% of South Africa’s electricity is generated by coal-fired power stations owned by the state-owned electricity provider, Eskom. These... →
