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2024

February
27 February 2024 - Premier Mtshweni-Tsipane welcomes the President and Cabinet as Mpumalanga hosts 2nd Presidential Imbizo
26 February 2024 - Premier Mtshweni-Tsipane to table SOPA in the Provincial Legislature
22 February 2024 - Mpumalanga records 48 000 new jobs in the third quarter
02 February 2024 - Mpumalanga Provincial Government encourages eligible voters to register this weekend for the upcoming elections
January
Mpumalanga Provincial Government encourages eligible voters to register this weekend for the upcoming elections
18 January 2024 - Mpumalanga Government expresses condolences to the family of the late former MEC Siwela
16 January 2024 - Premier Mtshweni-Tsipane to assess state of readiness at Mphanama Secondary School, in Middelburg
15 January 2024 - Premier Mtshweni-Tsipane to handover tools of trade to the Ndebele Kingdom

2023

December
31 December 2023 - Premier Mtshweni-Tsipane’s warning against ill discipline during cross over festivities
16 December 2023 - Premier Mtshweni-Tsipane extends well wishes to ts galaxy ahead of Carling Cup final
12 December 2023 - MPG pleased with milestone achievement of mass-based provincial events
11 December 2023 - Mpumalanga Executive Council postpones oversight visit to Emalahleni Local Municipality
07 December 2023 - Premier Mtshweni-Tsipane and MECs to undertake service delivery oversight in Emalahleni Local Municipality
November
30 November 2023 - Premier Mtshweni-Tsipane leads a delegation to the UN Climate Change conference in Dubai
28 November 2023 - Mpumalanga to host the Provincial World AIDS Day commemoration in Matsulu
23 November 2023 - Premier Mtshweni-Tsipane warns communities against the sweltering heat weather
15 November 2023 - Premier Mtshweni-Tsipane welcomes outcome of quarterly labour force survey
13 November 2023 - StatsSA to hand over Census 2022 report to Premier Mtshweni-Tsipane
12 November 2023 - Mpumalanga to host the provincial men’s dialogue on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide
05 November 2023 - Premier Mtshweni-Tsipane hails Idols winner, Thabo Ndlovu a hero
October
30 October 2023 - Premier Mtshweni-Tsipane congratulates AmaBhokobhoko and Mashego for their winning streak in major titles
25 October 2023 - Premier Mtshweni-Tsipane to visit Sibusisiwe Secondary School in Matsulu
23 October 2023 - Provincial Government welcomes the 2022/23 audit outcomes
22 October 2023 - Official handover of Jameyana Primary School
18 October 2023 - Premier Mtshweni-Tsipane to handover firefighting vehicles to municipalities
18 October 2023 - Premier Mtshweni-Tsipane to officiate opening of a clinic in Botleng, Victor Khanye Local Municipality
September
12 September 2023 - Mpumalanga Premier, Ms RM Mtshweni-Tsipane to officiate the opening of another new state of the art primary health care facility
01 September 2023 - Premier Mtshweni-Tsipane to lead EXCO Outreach in Govan Mbeki Municipality
August
31 August 2023 - Premier Mtshweni-Tsipane congratulates UMP on its anniversary
27 August 2023 - Premier Mtshweni-Tsipane lauds the discovery of gas reserves in Secunda as key to energy supply in South Africa
17 August 2023 - Premier Mtshweni-Tsipane lobbies Vietnamese business women to invest in Mpumalanga
17 August 2023 - Premier Mtshweni-Tsipane visits a Training Academy for Business Enterprise in the Socialist Republic of Vietnam
14 August 2023 - Premier Mtshweni-Tsipane on an outbound mission to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam
09 August 2023 - Mpumalanga Culture Sports and Recreation MEC Shongwe outlines Provincial Government initiatives aimed as women empowerment
08 August 2023 - Provincial Women’s Day celebration to be hosted in rural Nkomazi Municipality
July
18 July 2023 - Premier and MECs address the plight of vulnerable people in Mpumalanga on Mandela day
17 July 2023 - Mpumalanga Government to honour the legacy of Nelson Mandela through humanitarian activities
June
23 June 2023 - Premier Mtshweni-Tsipane to meet PYDF’s beneficiaries in a breakfast session as part of the Youth Month celebration
15 June 2023 - Mpumalanga province to host Youth Day Commemoration in Msukaligwa Municipality
14 June 2023 - Premier Mtshweni-Tsipane to hand over grain co-operative project to Bakgatla Community in Marapyane
13 June 2023 - Mpumalanga Provincial Government hosts celebration of Africa Public Service Day in Mgobodzi
11 June 2023 - Premier Mtshweni-Tsipane and Speaker Masilela to table 2023/24 plans during Budget Votes in the Legislature
05 June 2023 - Premier Mtshweni-Tsipane to attend the Provincial Taxi Indaba
03 June 2023 - Premier Mtshweni-Tsipane and MEC Msibi to attend inauguration of Hosi Nxumalo of Amashangana Traditional Council in Bushbuckridge
May
25 May 2023 - Acting Premier attends occasion to mark celebration of first the Ndebele TV drama series
20 May 2023 - Mpumalanga Health MEC sworn-in as Acting Premier
15 May 2023 - Premier Mtshweni-Tsipane and EXCO members to engage communities in Bushbuckridge on service delivery
09 May 2023 - Mpumalanga Provincial Government convenes a workshop to align Just Energy Transition programmes and activities
05 May 2023 - Premier Mtshweni-Tsipane praises Mpumalanga’s soprano singer ahead of the coronation of British Monarch
05 May 2023 - Mpumalanga is ready to host the prestigious Metro FM Music Awards
01 May 2023 - MPG expresses support for the advancement of an exploitation-free working environment
April
05 April 2023 - Mpumalanga’s quest to attract investment gains momentum
March
08 March 2023 - Premier Mtshweni-Tsipane to honour 200 fallen struggle heroes in Emalahleni
04 March 2023 - Premier announces extension of due date for youth fund applications
02 March 2023 - Post- SOPA reply session by Mpumalanga Premier in the Legislature
February
19 February 2023 - Violation of spatial laws and poor infrastructure exacerbate the disaster in Mpumalanga
17 February 2023 - Premier Mtshweni-Tsipane lauds life sentence imposed on Mabunda as fit for the crime
17 February 2023 - Premier Mtshweni-Tsipane to visit disaster-stricken areas in the province
05 February 2023 - Premier Mtshweni-Tsipane welcomes life sentences imposed on two rapists in Mpumalanga
January
30 January 2023 - Office of the Premier to conduct Mpumalanga Youth Development Fund roadshows to encourage youth applications
18 January 2023 - Premier Mtshweni-Tsipane applauds police for arrest linked to Mkhondo killings
16 January 2023 - Premier Mtshweni-Tsipane lauds the establishment of special investigating team to probe murders in Mkhondo local municipality

2022

December
29 December - Premier Mtshweni-Tsipane’s New Year message
22 December - Premier Mtshweni-Tsipane congratulates a Mpumalanga citizen for winning an international award
November
30 November - Mpumalanga Provincial Government to commemorate World AIDS Day in Victor Khanye Local Municipality
19 November - Mpumalanga delegation meets Russian authorities to discuss the plight of students
16 November - Mpumalanga Provincial Government hosts labour summit
16 November - MEC Shiba of DARDLEA to be sworn-in as Acting Premier
14 November - Conviction of serial murderer a cornerstone of GBVF-fight in Mpumalanga
12 November - Premier Mtshweni-Tsipane’s condolences to the bereaved family of DJ Victor Rose and Rise FM
05 November - Premier Mtshweni-Tsipane briefs Legislature about job creation measures for the youth
October
16 October - Premier embarks on clean up programme of tertiary hospitals
15 October - Mpumalanga Provincial Government to host GBVF summit
11 October - Premier Mtshweni-Tsipane optimistic about efforts to bring stability in the transport sector
07 October - Premier Mtshweni-Tsipane makes changes to the provincial cabinet
06 October - Mpumalanga Premier to address media briefing and receive memorandum of grievances
04 October - Official opening of Sinqobile Clinic – Emalahleni Local Municipality
September
21 September - Mpumalanga’s 2022 Provincial Heritage Day takes place in the Nkomazi Local Municipality
18 September - Impact of the EXCO Outreach and Imbizo Programme in Dr JS Moroka Municipality
14 September - Premier Mtshweni-Tsipane to visit a youth-owned poultry farm benefitiated from the MYDF
13 September - Disbursement of MYDF at advanced stage for youth employment initiatives
07 September - Premier Mtshweni-Tsipane and EXCO members to undertake service delivery oversight to Dr JS Moroka Municipality
August
31 August - Premier Mtshweni-Tsipane hails SASOL’s bridge to work programme as a major boost economy revitalization
06 August - Mpumalanga Premier Mtshweni-Tsipane to address Women's Day celebration in Balfour
July
25 July - Mpumalanga Human Settlements MEC Mashilo sworn-in as Acting Premier
25 July - MEC Mashilo to be sworn-in as Acting Premier
19 July - Premier Mtshweni-Tsipane sends heartfelt condolences to the Chikunga family
18 July - A call for citizens to mark Mandela Day through eradication of GBVF scourge in the society
08 July - Mpumalanga Premier Mtshweni-Tsipane to engage US investors as part of the economic recovery initiative
05 July - Premier Mtshweni-Tsipane to hand-over Tekwane South bridge
June
22 June - Mpumalanga Provincial Government hosts celebration of Africa Public Service Day in Balfour
10 June - OTP, PT and Legislature to table budget vote speeches
May
25 May - Mpumalanga hosts the Provincial Energy Summit and launches the Mpumalanga Green Cluster Agency
21 May - Premier Mtshweni-Tsipane to lead an entourage of mourners to the family of slain girl at Mganduzweni
21 May - Mpumalanga Provincial Government to host Energy Summit
18 May - Premier Mtshweni-Tsipane welcomes the President and Cabinet as Mpumalanga hosts the Presidential Imbizo
14 May - Premier Mtshweni-Tsipane to visit family of missing child in Mganduzweni
09 May - Premier Mtshweni-Tsipane to announce measures undertaken to strengthen the work of the Executive Council
April
14 April - Mpumalanga Premier’s Easter holiday message
07 April - Mpumalanga Premier to brief media after a second visit to the homestead of Ndebele iconic artist, Esther Mahlangu
04 April - Premier Mtshweni-Tsipane to officiate at the occassion of the launch of the Provincial e-Learning Programme
March
22 March - Mpumalanga Premier to lead a delegation on a visit to Ndebele iconic artist, Esther Mahlangu
21 March - Mpumalanga Premier charges communities to advance the fight against GBVF as part of human rights day commemoration
19 March - MPG intensifies communication system through training of provincial and local government leadership
February
25 February - Mpumalanga Provincial Government refutes claims of arrest of Head of Department
11 February - Premier Mtshweni-Tsipane hails sentencing of serial killer as land mark victory for the fight against GBVF
January
25 February - Mpumalanga Provincial Government refutes claims of arrest of Head of Department
11 February - Premier Mtshweni-Tsipane hails sentencing of serial killer as land mark victory for the fight against GBVF
10 January - Premier Mtshweni-Tsipane to officially handover a state of the art Aerorand Primary School and to monitor the re-opening of schools
03 January - Premier Mtshweni-Tsipane’s condolences to the bereaved family of Emalahleni Executive Mayor, Cllr Malatjie

2021

December
16 December - Mpumalanga Premier urges communities to work together in the spirit of reconciliation
12 December - Traditional leaders join hands with health practitioners to vaccinate communities in Gert Sibande district
02 December - Mpumalanga Provincial Government intensifies the Vooma Vaccination Campaign in the Nkangala District this weekend
November
30 November - Mpumalanga Premier Mtshweni-Tsipane to lead Provincial World AIDS Day commemoration in Tjakastad
27 November - Launch of 16 Days of Activism Against the abuse of Women and Children
23 November - Mpumalanga Government to launch the 16 Days of Activism Campaign in Emalahleni
11 November - Mpumalanga Premier’s well wishes for iconic Ndebele artist, Esther Mahlangu
10 November - Provincial Government to host 3rd Vooma Vaccination Weekend Campaign
01 November - Mpumalanga Premier to cast her ballot in Emalahleni on voting day
October
28 October - Mpumalanga Premier hails sentencing of killers as land mark victory for the fight against GBVF
21 October - Mpumalanga Director-General Mampuru urges public servants to deliver services ethically
21 October - Premier Mtshweni-Tsipane to observe the pledge signing ceremony in Dipaleseng
18 October - Mpumalanga Provincial Government celebrates Africa Public Service Day in Thembisile Hani Local Municipality
15 October - Mpumalanga Premier saddened by the brutal killing of a young woman by her partner in Nkomazi
12 October - Mpumalanga Premier to address the media
September
29 September - Provincial Government to host Vooma Vaccination Weekend Campaigns
24 September - Provincial Heritage Day celebrated in Bushbuckridge Local Municipality
22 September - Mpumalanga Community Safety, Security & Liaison MEC Shongwe to be sworn-in as Acting Premier
17 September - Mpumalanga Premier officiates a sod turning ceremony of a multi-million rand tourism project in Thaba Chweu
09 September - Mpumalanga government receives COVID-19 donation from SASOL
03 September - Departed Masibuyele KuJehova lead singer granted a Special Provincial Official Funeral
August
31 August - Mpumalanga government congratulates gold medalist, Mahlangu
27 August - Food security and job creation initiative to be launched in Emalahleni Local Municipality
23 August - Mpumalanga Government to hand over completed housing units to destitute beneficiaries in Elukwatini
18 August - Agricultural food basket initiative launch
14 August - Hand over of state of the art clinic and energy packs at Mjindini
12 August - 70 year-old aged widow amongst beneficiaries of housing project
07 August - Mpumalanga Premier to deliver keynote address at the Mpumalanga Provincial Women’s Day commemoration in Steve Tshwete Local Municipality
06 August - Mpumalanga Premier to handover two hundred housing projects to needy families in Bushbuckridge Local Municipalit
July
31 July - Mpumalanga Premier to vist two schools in Emalahleni Local Municipality
30 July - Mpumalanga Provincial Government intensifies measures to fight HIV/AIDS pandemic
26 July - Mpumalanga Premier to monitor vaccination drive in Emalahleni and Mkhondo Local Municipalities
26 July - Mpumalanga Premier to monitor vaccination drive at Sasol Secunda
20 July - Mpumalanga Premier on a crusade to mobilize people in the 35-49 age category to vaccinate
18 July - Mpumalanga Premier to monitor vaccination sites in Middelburg
18 July - Mpumalanga Premier, Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane urges communities to embrace the values of Mandela
17 July - Mpumalanga Provincial Government mourns the demise of Ikosi Mahlangu
13 July - Mpumalanga Provincial Government condemns the acts of violence and destruction of property
09 July - Mpumalanga Premier‘s intervention leads to finalisation of burial arrangements for bus victims
June
25 June - Mpumalanga Premier expresses shock concern about the latest GBVF incident in Bethal
18 June - Premier Mtshweni-Tsipane urges school to restore discipline and order
18 June - Mpumalanga Premier joins Minister of Minerals and Energy Resources on the opening of a clinic
16 June - Mpumalanga Premier leads a delegation to visit Witbank Technical High School
14 June - Mpumalanga Premier Mtshweni-Tsipane to address youth day event
09 June - Mpumalanga Premier to table Office of the Premier's Policy and Budget vote
01 June - Mpumalanga Premier meets Putco Bus Services bosses
May
28 May - Mkhatshwa to host virtual roundtable discussions on the Mpumalanga Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan with all stakeholders
26 May - Government delegation to visit the families of the tragic bus crash victims
19 May - Mpumalanga Premier to visit Immergroen Old Age home to monitor vaccine roll out
06 May - Deputy President David Mabuza visits the Mpumalanga Province for Digital Skills Outreach Programme
01 May - Mpumalanga Premier salutes workers
April
26 Apr - Balfour to host Mpumalanga Provincial Freedom Day celebration
22 Apr - The Premier of Mpumalanga Province, Ms Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane together with the MEC for Health in the province, Ms Sasekani Manzini to officially launch Oncology services in Witbank Hospital
11 Apr - Mpumalanga Premier to visit the families of the two men killed in Mkhondo last week
11 Apr - Mpumalanga Premier visits with MEC for Health Sasekani Manzini
01 Apr - Mpumalanga Premier wishes the people of Mpumalanga a happy and safe Easter weekend
March
12 Mar - Mpumalanga Premier sends condolences to the Zulu King’s family
11 Mar - It has been a year since Mpumalanga Province recorded its first confirmed positive COVID-19 case
04 Mar - Mpumalanga Premier to brief media after SOPA
February
24 Feb - Mpumalanga Premier to announce changes to the executive council
16 Feb - Mpumalanga Premier Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane on a back to school visit in the Nkangala region
14 Feb - Mpumalanga Premier Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane to visit schools in the Nkangala region to assess back to school compliance to covid-19 regulations
07 Feb - Premier leads an entourage on a visit to damaged infrastructure
04 Feb - Mpumalanga Premier Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane conveys condolences to the victims of recent storms across the province
02 Feb - Mpumalanga Office of the Premier Acting Director General
January
25 Jan - Premier Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane - social media and media reports about mask wearing
24 Jan - Mpumalanga Premier apologises for the brief period she was in public without wearing a mask
21 Jan - Mpumalanga Premier Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane mourns the passing of Minister Jackson Mthembu
14 Jan - PPremier Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane addresses allegations of nepotism associated with the 2021 intake of candidates at the Mpumalanga Traffic College
14 Jan - Mpumalanga Premier to debrief media on the 2021 Traffic College intake

2020

December
10 Dec - Premier Mtshweni- Tsipane to lead a Rest Stop Campaign and handing over of vehicles
November
27 Nov - Mpumalanga Premier Refilwe Mtshweni -Tsipane pays a visit to the family of late Bankfontein learner

2019

May
29 May - Premier Refilwe Tsipane announces the new Executive Council
February
14 February - Opening remarks by Honourable Premier R.M. Mtshweni on the occasion of the Executive Council Lekgotla

2018

October
30 October - Opening remarks by Honourable Premier R.M. Mtshweni on the occasion of the Executive Council Lekgotla
November
01 November - Mpumalanga Premier Mtshweni announces recovery plan for five municipalities
May
16 May - Premier Mtshweni to sign memorandum of understanding with Maputo Province in Mozambique
February
20 February - Official opening of the Mpumalanga Provincial Legislature and the State Of the Province Address
19 February - Premier Mabuza’s legal team files opposing papers in the matter opposing allegations by Mr Frederick Daniels

2017

November
22 November - Minister of Communication Kubayi-Ngubane to launch the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children campaign in Siyabuswa, Mpumalanga
08 November - Premier Mabuza’s meeting with Mpumalanga Provincial Taxi Council evades massive taxi strike planned for Friday
October
25 October - New Statistician-General Maluleke gives thumbs up for Mpumalanga poverty eradication programmes
24 October - Premier Mabuza calls on the Mpumalanga Administration not to be pre-occupied with elective conference of the ruling party
17 October - Premier Mabuza orders government departments to settle municipal electricity bills
01 October - Premier Mabuza to host business meeting with delegation from Sultanate of Oman
September
04 September - Keynote address by Honourable Premier of Mpumalanga Province, Mr David D. Mabuza on the occasion of the official opening of the Mpumalanga Show, held at Mbombela Stadium on 31 August 2017
July
13 July - Memorial Service and Special Provincial Official funeral for the late Ray Chikapa Phiri
June
08 June - Mpumalanga Premier’s meeting with COSATU brings clarity on issues of moratorium in the province
May
05 May - Mpumalanga Premier’s reaction towards the defamation court judgment
April
24 April - Premier Mabuza conveys condolences to bereaved families
March
28 March - Angry Premier Mabuza lashes out at parents for stopping learners to go to school
09 March - Premier Mabuza commits 1000 RDP houses for Lily Mine community
01 March - Premier Mabuza demands sustainable lasting solutions in paying Eskom debt by owing municipalities
February
15 February - Premier Mabuza distances himself from Julius Malema's utterances

2016

October
19 October - Premier Mabuza commended for “well-run” finances in Mpumalanga
11 October - Mpumalanga Premier takes municipalities to task over unoccupied government-built houses
September
20 September - Premier Mabuza calls on mayors to humble themselves and become servants of the people
21 September - Report of the commission of enquiry into the socio-economic conditions of farm dwellers

2014

January
10 January - Media Statement on Premier Mabuza’s state vehicles
30 January - Premier Mabuza gets his Smart ID Card
February
05 February - Premier Mabuza summons municipal managers with disclaimers to a special meeting
12 February - Premier Mabuza allows municipalities to give mitigation factors
24 February - Premier Mabuza to host Premier’s Service & Youth Excellence Awards
25 February - Premier Mabuza delivers a school for Piet Retief farm children
26 February - Media Invitation: Official Opening of the Mpumalanga Provincial Legislature and the State of the Province Address
March
06 March - Premier Mabuza urges business to advise government on public investment
11 March - Premier Mabuza defends delivery of services not as electioneering
20 March - Media statement on Mandela memorial services
20 March - Mpumalanga Government hands-over a government-funded state of the art water bottling plant to a Donkerhoek co-operative

2013

December
17 December - Expenditure on the launch of the University of Mpumalanga
12 December - Mpumalanga District Memorial Services Receives Overwhelming Attendance
09 December - Mpumalanga state of readiness for Memorial Service
06 December - Statement of condolences on the passing on of former President Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela
02 December - Angry Mabuza warns residents not to do sex as a form of pleasure when bored
November
25 November - Mpumalanga province might partner with Oman - Premier Mabuza
24 November - Premier Mabuza sways Balfour citizens not to move to Gauteng
22 November - Premier Mabuza to host Oman delegation
October
28 October - Premier Mabuza’s housing legacy project continues to change lives for the better
16 October - Premier Mabuza praises AG for support
15 October - Premier Mabuza commits a new formal settlement for Delmas residents
15 October - Mabuza releases DCSSL HOD from his responsibilities
14 October - Premier Mabuza instructs municipalities and government departments to increase budgets for provincial and local Aids councils
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