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Lifesaver: Dineo Skosana, owner of the Sandwich Baron in Hatfield, Pretoria, took a loan from Fundrr after her business had a few bad months and large financial institutions turned her down. (Oupa Nkosi/M&G)

Fintech fills the funding gap

New companies are plugging the funding gap for small businesses, especially in townships

We break down the ANC’s manifesto launch in Nelspruit – the highlights

ANC manifesto: Zuma’s big promises

We break down the ANC’s manifesto launch in Nelspruit – the highlights, logistical issues and the crowd’s reception of President Jacob Zuma.

At the ANC gala dinner in Nelspruit

The ANC’s 2014 trials and tribulations

At the ANC gala dinner in Nelspruit, ministers share what aspects of the ANC’s 2014 manifesto most excites them and what challenges the party faces.

Nelspruit mayor does Disney World

A R250 000 overseas jaunt by Mbombela municipal mayor Cathy Dlamini and others has come under heavy fire from the Democratic Alliance in Mpumalanga.

Meanwhile, back in the bush

From far and wide, tens of thousands of South Africans have poured into Nelspruit for Innibos, an event that has become one of SA’s premier festivals.

Missing documents stall Mbombela deal

Nelspruit’s Mataffin community has accused its board of trustees of skulduggery after court documents went missing over the Mbombela Stadium land.

Nelspruit’s playful stadium a source of so much trouble

Nelspruit’s playful stadium a source of so much trouble

The roof of the World Cup stadium in Nelspruit is supported by 18 huge iron giraffes that look as is they were designed by a gifted pre-schooler.

Nelspruit: Nightlife

Nelspruit: Nightlife

When it comes to nightlife, football fans coming to this host city won’t be left twiddling their thumbs between games.

Will the pitch Mbomb?

Will the pitch Mbomb?

Fears grow that the pitch at Mbombela Stadium will not be ready in time for the start of the World Cup. David Smith reports.

Drugs worth millions stolen from police custody

Mandrax tablets valued close to R4-million were stolen from the storeroom of the police’s organised unit in Nelspruit, police said on Friday.

Student anger at Cup stadium in Nelspruit

Nelspruit students have burnt tyres at a 2010 World Cup site over the demolition of two schools on the construction area, according to the DA.

New Mpumalanga ANC chairperson David Mabuza. Photo: Sunday Times

By Mpumalanga, for Mpumalanga

The election of David Mabuza as ANC chairperson in Mpumalanga two weekends ago has sparked fear and despondency among the province’s top civil servant

Mpumalanga ANC elects new leader

Mpumalanga agriculture minister David Mabuza has been elected as chairperson of the African National Congress in Mpumalanga.

No more shenanigans

The ANC has warned against unruly behaviour — as seen at recent conferences — at the upcoming provincial conference in Mpumalanga.

Stolen baby found dead and buried

A newborn baby stolen from the maternity ward in Barberton Hospital in Nelspruit has been found dead, police said on Tuesday.

Leopard caught after terrifying community

A male leopard was captured in Makoko near Nelspruit on Friday, the Mpumalanga tourism and parks agency said.

Stadium show must go on

Mpumalanga provincial authorities started building the province’s 2010 stadium on the 118ha piece of land two years ago without actually owning it.

Veteran cyclists lead Panorama Tour

Veteran cyclists Andrew McLean and Graham Cronje of Team Cycle Lab Toyota, on Sunday confirmed their dominance at the MTN Panorama Tour in White River when they won their second…

Pumas no match for the Cheetahs

Four tries by wing Giscard Pieters helped the Free State Cheetahs to a 52-19 win over the hapless Pumas in a compulsory friendly rugby match played at Nelspruit on Saturday.…

SA unveils ambitious new Aids plan

The South African government unveiled plans on Friday to reduce the number of people being infected with HIV by 50% within the next five years. A new action plan launched by…