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Dipaleseng Schools Shine at District Academic Awards

Stephen Seakgwe23 January 202623 January 202602 mins

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

Stephen Seakgwe21 December 202521 December 202502 mins

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.

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Dipaleseng Municipality Warns Public Against Fraudsters Impersonating Officials

Stephen Seakgwe15 November 202515 November 202502 mins

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.

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Police Officer Sentenced to Life for Murder of Friend

Stephen Seakgwe24 October 20251 November 202502 mins

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.

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Dipaleseng Municipality Distributes Food Parcels to Vulnerable Families

Stephen Seakgwe12 October 202512 October 202502 mins

The Department of Social Development’s local office identified the beneficiaries, including a family from Balfour North who recently lost their home to fire.

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Siyathemba Residents Access Crucial Services at Integrated Delivery Program

Stephen Seakgwe19 September 202519 September 202502 mins

The program is part of the 2025 Public Service Month campaign and will soon be rolled out to other nodal points within the municipality.

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Dipaleseng Local Municipality host successful 2025 Mayoral Games

Stephen Seakgwe3 May 20253 May 202502 mins

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.

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Dipaleseng Municipality Advances Plan to Formalize Informal Settlements

Stephen Seakgwe18 January 202518 January 202502 mins

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.

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Burnt body found in Balfour backyard

Stephen Seakgwe23 December 202323 December 202302 mins

The Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Lieutenant General Semakaleng Daphney Manamela has strongly condemned the senseless killing.

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