Dipaleseng Schools Shine at District Academic Awards
The overall 95% achievement was made possible through the collective efforts of schools within the Balfour Circuit, each contributing meaningfully to the municipality’s success
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Police Seek Help to Identify Man Found Dead in Balfour Dam
The deceased is believed to be an African male. His body was in a decomposed state, and he was wearing only black trousers at the time he was found.
Dipaleseng Municipality Warns Public Against Fraudsters Impersonating Officials
The impostors are said to have falsely claimed to be the Municipal Manager, the Director of Infrastructure Services, and a member of the municipality’s Legal Unit.
Police Officer Sentenced to Life for Murder of Friend
Constable Sipho Dlamini (38), stationed at the Balfour Visible Policing (Vispol) unit, was sentenced by the Nelspruit Regional Court for the 2014 killing of Xolane Lubisi, who was his friend.
Dipaleseng Municipality Distributes Food Parcels to Vulnerable Families
The Department of Social Development’s local office identified the beneficiaries, including a family from Balfour North who recently lost their home to fire.
Siyathemba Residents Access Crucial Services at Integrated Delivery Program
The program is part of the 2025 Public Service Month campaign and will soon be rolled out to other nodal points within the municipality.
Dipaleseng Local Municipality host successful 2025 Mayoral Games
Executive Mayor Cllr. NB Khanye praised all participants for their commitment and talent, congratulating the winners and encouraging them as they prepare to represent the area in the district league against teams from other municipalities within the Gert Sibande District.
Dipaleseng Municipality Advances Plan to Formalize Informal Settlements
The initiative, which targets informal settlements in Wards 1, 2, and 4 in Siyathemba and Ward 5 in Grootvlei, aims to address the growing challenges posed by unplanned settlements and their subsequent demand for basic services.
Burnt body found in Balfour backyard
The Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Lieutenant General Semakaleng Daphney Manamela has strongly condemned the senseless killing.