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Date Media Releases
20 August 2012 19 men and women named best provincial drivers
16 August 2012 Mpumalanga holds Provincial Driver of the year finals in Mbombela
15 August 2012 MEC Shongwe to hand over food parcels
13 August 2012 Mpumalanga men named best International Drivers
30 July 2012 Department hosts safety and security summit
30 July 2012 26 vehicles taken off the road
20 July 2012 Five people die in a vehicle collision
13 July 2012 Level Crossing accident claims twenty lives in Mpumalanga
11 July 2012 MEC Shongwe calls for urgent re-arresting of remaining escaped suspects
02 July 2012 MEC Shongwe hands over a mini bus to Shane Mashaba
29 June 2012 Department enrols Traffic Safety Learners
25 June 2012 Seven people die in Vaalbank accident near KwaMhlanga
25 June 2012 Mpumalanga roads claim eleven lives over the weekend
12 June 2012 MEC calls for communities to stop protecting criminals
11 June 2012 MEC Shongwe congratulates Mpumalanga Brandhouse Number 1 Taxi Competition winner
11 June 2012 Mpumalanga to introduce traffic officers to focus on the Lebombo port of entry
06 June 2012 MEC Shongwe visits Mozambique authorities to discuss cross border crimes
06 June 2012 MEC Shongwe condemns vandalism during service delivery protests
25 May 2012 CCTV cameras for identified crime hotspots
21 May 2012 Shongwe and Mkasi to table their Policy and Budget Speeches
16 May 2012 Mini-buses up for grabs
14 May 2012 MEC Shongwe visits Middelburg accident victims
09 May 2012 MEC Shongwe calls for community leaders to assist prevent violent protests
30 April 2012 MEC Shongwe to donate drums to Msogwaba Primary School
24 April 2012 Department urges motorists to be more cautious on the roads due to bad weather condition
23 April 2012 MEC Shongwe assist officers to arrest a drunk driver
20 April 2012 The search for best taxi drivers is on
16 April 2012 MEC Shongwe commends SAPS for the arrest of Foxon murder suspects
03 April 2012 MEC Shongwe urges motorists to practice patience to avoid further accidents
30 March 2012 Shongwe sends condolences to families of five head on collision accident victims
26 March 2012 Department arrest 13 drunk drivers on weekend
15 March 2012 Shongwe not disappointed with the postponement of speedster’s case
15 March 2012 Shongwe in court to call for withdrawal of speedsters licenses
06 March 2012 MEC Shongwe assist TIU arrest 10 people for different violations
06 March 2012 Families must assist to prevent further accidents - MEC Shongwe
28 February 2012 Department to award best of the best drivers
27 February 2012 Piet Retief CPF wants people who withdraw cases to be arrested
22 February 2012 Department to plea for driver’s license withdrawal
22 February 2012 Insults should not deter councilors to communicate with people - MEC Shongwe
13 February 2012 MEC Shongwe to lead Schools Prison Visits
05 February 2012 Mpumalanga roads claims 14 lives
31 January 2012 Department takes over operations at KwaMhlanga Licensing Station
30 January 2012 MEC wants traffic patrols to be enhanced
25 January 2012 Deploy police officers outside their own communities - Shongwe
24 January 2012 25 drunk drivers arrested in Mpumalanga in one weekend
17 January 2012 LDVs contribute to accidents in Mpumalanga
09 January 2012 Vehicles collision leaves two people dead
06 January 2012 Two people die after bakkie crashes
05 January 2012 Shongwe praises TIU members for arresting dagga trafficking suspects

2011

 Media Releases
30 December 2011 Speedsters will be arrested - MEC Shongwe
28 December 2011 MEC Shongwe sends condolences to the families of two accident victims
25 December 2011 Motorists, traffic officers contribute to accidents’ decrease in Mpumalanga
23 December 2011 Rest stops revitalizes drivers and passengers
15 December 2011 Minister Mthethwa and MEC Shongwe to address an Imbizo in Elukwatini
13 December 2011 Department suspends two traffic officers
13 December 2011 Department to step up police visibility on the road
08 December 2011 Deputy President Motlanthe addresses 16 Days of Activism closing event in Mpumalanga
07 December 2011 Taxi owners must stop putting pressure to their drivers to reach financial targets- MEC Shongwe
06 December 2011 Stop fighting our traffic officers - MEC Vusi Shongwe
05 December 2011 MEC Shongwe the Mpumalanga Number One Taxi Driver Campaign
02 December 2011 Department welcomes withdrawal of court action
01 December 2011 Shongwe sends condolences to the families of the 18 accident victims who died in Belfast
29 November 2011 MEC Shongwe calls for the arrest of taxi drivers who allegedly assaulted TIU members
28 November 2011 MEC Shongwe to address Men’s Summit in Mbombela
28 November 2011 Police stations should be more responsive to victims of abuse - Shongwe
24 November 2011 MEC Shongwe to launch 16 Days of Activism in Mbombela
21 November 2011 Highveld secondary school wins provincial PET competitions
17 November 2011 Business community joins the fight against crime
14 November 2011 MEC Shongwe to award best school for road safety educational techniques
14 November 2011 Business Community to donate motorbikes to the police
14 November 2011 MEC Shongwe assists officers discontinue 31 vehicles
11 November 2011 New CPF Board to enhance safety in Mpumalanga
09 November 2011 MEC Shongwe wants to reduce road accidents by 30% this festive season
07 November 2011 MEC Shongwe commends police for arresting women’s murder suspects
07 November 2011 TIU praised for busting R48 000 worth of counterfeit cigarettes suspects
07 November 2011 Driving schools urged to produce competent drivers
01 November 2011 Over 260 un-roadworthy vehicles taken off the road
28 October 2011 Education, engineering and law enforcement key to road safety – Shongwe
24 October 2011 TIU arrest 156 drunk drivers in one weekend
17 October 2011 Swift reaction by Security Company praised by Shongwe
13 October 2011 Shongwe condemns killing of Ermelo police officer
12 October 2011 Shongwe lauds the police for sentencing of Ndlovu’s murder suspect
08 October 2011 MEC Shongwe sends condolences to bereaved families of the N2 accidents
05 October 2011 Police and liquor traders should work together- Shongwe
04 October 2011 Shongwe to address SAB Responsible Liquor Trader Rally
02 October 2011 Shongwe support call for speed limit reduction
28 September 2011 Pay speed fines – MEC Shongwe
26 September 2011 Department dismisses four traffic officers for bribery
21 September 2011 New Traffic Intervention Unit will assist in enforcing AARTO
13 September 2011 Shongwe to address memorial service for Emalahleni accident victims
12 September 2011 Media Statement Presented by MEC Vusi Shongwe on the Release of Mpumalanga Crime Statistics for 2010/ 2011 Financial Year.
12 September 2011 Police have got a right to protect themselves- Chikunga
09 September 2011 Shongwe visits Emalahleni accident victims
08 September 2011 MEC Shongwe to address Imbizo in Mangweni
07 September 2011 Eleven dead in Emalahleni accident
06 September 2011 Shongwe fumes over withdrawal of attempted murder case allegedly perpetrated by traffic officer
05 September 2011 Shongwe awards Tactical Response Team (TRT)
05 September 2011 MEC Excellence Results 2010-11
30 August 2011 HOD Sibuyi to address SAB’s Responsible Trader Rally for tavern Owners
30 August 2011 MEC Shongwe to award best performing police stations
23 August 2011 Department to conduct school debates for Road Safety
22 August 2011 Truckers should assist in reducing road fatalities - Shongwe
21 August 2011 135 summons issued by Woman only road block within 4 hours
20 August 2011 MEC Shongwe commends police for arresting murder suspects
18 August 2011 Shongwe appreciates Sundra farmer
17 August 2011 MEC Vusi Shongwe visit Sizofunda Primary School
15 August 2011 MEC Shongwe says Junior Traffic Training Centers will reduce road accidents
11 August 2011 Two people die on R40 road near White River
10 August 2011 Shongwe to launch 10 Junior Traffic Training Centres
08 August 2011 Shongwe sends condolences to the Pienaar bereaved families
05 August 2011 Shongwe calls on women to report cases of abuse
03 August 2011 MEC Shongwe to hand over a Wendy House to Schoemansdal Police Station
29 July 2011 Shongwe calls on business to hire competent drivers
27 July 2011 Shongwe calls for strengthening of borders
26 July 2011 Department brings smile on poor families
14 July 2011 Department suspends traffic officers facing allegations of corruption
14 July 2011 Shongwe welcomes drunken driving court case outcome
14 July 2011 Department suspends traffic officers facing allegations of corruption
12 July 2011 Shongwe welcomes the arrests of 3 traffic officers
10 July 2011 Eleven die on Mpumalanga roads since Friday
07 July 2011 Communities should be encouraged to utilize computerized driver testing system- Shongwe
20 June 2011 The search for Mpumalanga Best Driver is on
16 June 2011 Mpumalanga replaces security companies
14 June 2011 Department stages driver’s competition
12 June 2011 Head-on collision in Mpumalanga claims five lives
09 June 2011 Department assists 11 car accident bereaved families bury their loved ones
08 June 2011 Shongwe supports hard working police
08 June 2011 MEC Shongwe condemns killing of a doctor
07 June 2011 Shongwe visits bereaved families in Pretoria
06 June 2011 Shongwe visits accident suvivours and bereaved families
01 June 2011 Shongwe wants traffic law enforcement considered essential services
30 May 2011 Mozambicans ask for crime information to assist in crime prevention
30 May 2011 Shongwe and Mahlangu to table Budget Speeches
26 May 2011 Shongwe calls for calm from angry Bushbuckridge community members
23 May 2011 Shongwe appreciates police and SANDF for ensuring safe elections in Mpumalanga
16 May 2011 Bushbuckridge community wants taverns next to schools to be shut down
12 May 2011 MEC Shongwe to address Imbizo in Bushbuckridge
11 May 2011 Shongwe defends Tactical Response Team (TRT)
09 May 2011 MEC Shongwe to hand over a house to cancer victim
09 May 2011 Shongwe urges Breyten woman not to call police “dogs”
07 May 2011 School uniform brings smile to Nkangala needy learners
04 May 2011 MEC Shongwe to meet Gert Sibande people
04 May 2011 Needy Nkangala learners to receive school uniform from MEC Shongwe
02 May 2011 Mangweni community calls for MEC’s intervention to rape cases
19 April 2011 Shongwe to donate school uniform to needy learners in Bushbuckridge
18 April 2011 Shongwe wants a crime-free Easter holidays in Mpumalanga
18 April 2011 Somalis plead for bank accounts
18 April 2011 New Schoemansdal police station boss wants to reduce gender-based crime
12 April 2011 Shongwe hard on provincial security managers
12 April 2011 Shongwe wants Mpumalanga to be friendly to Mozambicans
30 March 2011 Shongwe calls on politicians not to attack the police
07 March 2011 MEC Shongwe to meet with Nkangala Business Community
16 February 2011 MEC Shongwe concerned about violent protests in Ermelo
15 February 2011 Shongwe donates school uniform to needy children
09 February 2011 Shongwe to donate school uniform
08 February 2011 Safety, Security and Liaison department awards bursaries to learners
14 January 2011 Shongwe calls for the arrest of loitering learners
07 January 2011 Shongwe welcomes the arrest of the three suspects in connection with Ehlanzeni Chief Whip’s killing
06 January 2011 Shongwe condemns the killing of Ehlanzeni Chief Whip
04 January 2011 Police and Communities Contribute to a Peaceful Safety Season in Mpumalanga - Shongwe

2010

 Media Releases
21 December 2010 Private security urged to assist government to bring hope to the people
20 December 2010 Shongwe impressed with SAPS operation at Lebombo Border Post
13 December 2010 Shongwe warns police not to leak information
09 December 2010 Shongwe visits Oshoek Border Post
08 December 2010 MEC Shongwe wishes Mpumalanga a safer festive season
07 December 2010 MEC Shongwe calls for speedy arrest of school girl rapist
06 December 2010 Closing Ceremony of 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children held in Vosman
03 December 2010 Mpumalanga businesses pledge support to government
02 December 2010 Shongwe commends police for smooth matric exams
28 November 2010 MEC Shongwe to crack the whip on misusers of state vehicles
28 November 2010 Shongwe assists police arrest a rape victim - a success for the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children
26 November 2010 Shongwe targets corrupt police
26 November 2010 Cases of sexual abuse rife in Bushbuckridge
26 November 2010 MEC Shongwe assists police seize a taxi from driver without license
24 November 2010 Shongwe Appeals To Political Parties Not To Prevent Police From Conducting Operations
24 November 2010 MEC Shongwe launches 16 Days of Activism
15 November 2010 MEC Shongwe sets a nine-month period to conquer criminals
12 November 2010 MEC Shongwe to closely monitor the Kinross farmer’s case
10 November 2010 MEC Shongwe to surprise an abusive Kinross farm owner
10 November 2010 MEC Shongwe to recognize exceptional police women
07 November 2010 Shongwe assists police seize a stolen vehicle and dangerous weapons
27 October 2010 Department thanks Mpumalanga communities for decline in crime
19 October 2010 Department condemns the attempted hijacking of MEC Masuku
08 October 2010 Manana empowers victims of abuse
02 October 2010 Amsterdam Police Station named the best station in Mpumalanga
28 September 2010 Manana to award the best performing stations in the province
09 September 2010 Women should not abuse their rights - Manana
17 August 2010 MEC Manana sends condolences to Khumalo’s family
16 August 2010 Sakhile CPF wants television removed from police community service centre
05 August 2010 Mmamethlake community happy with construction of new police station
04 August 2010 Manana hands over reflector jackets to Mmamethlake and Matsulu CPF
02 August 2010 MEC Manana advises KwaNgema community to go to Land Claims Court over a land dispute
27 July 2010 New Station Commissioner reduces crime at Elukwatini
27 July 2010 Community receives reflector jackets.
23 July 2010 Manana expresses shock at the death of five officers in a plane crash
23 July 2010 Manana honours Madiba’s legacy by painting the Victim Support Centres
12 May 2010 Manana assures Chile of Safety During World Cup
06 May 2010 Manana dismisses rumours about Mpumalanga Premier's arrest
06 May 2010 Manana applauds police for Amersfoort arrests
05 May 2010 Manana encourages municipalities to have by-laws
02 May 2010 SAPS National Commissioner Bheki Cele has called on corrupt police officers
01 May 2010 Mpumalanga Safety, Security and Liaison MEC Sibongile Manana has called for calm from the people of Leandra
01 May 2010 Mpumalanga Safety, Security and Liaison MEC Sibongile Manana will convene a MuniMEC Meeting
26 April 2010 Manana hails three officers killed in Amersfoort as heroes
26 April 2010 Manana visit the crime scene of police murders in Amersfoort
25 March 2010 Manana welcomes the detention of a “hit list” suspect
20 March 2010 Violent protests must come to an end - Manana
18 March 2010 Manana calls for lawful and peaceful protests
18 March 2010 Protests are not about service delivery but about citizen involvement – Friedman
15 March 2010 Mpumalanga Security Sector is ready
09 March 2010 Mpumalanga Safety and Security Sector tests readiness for the 2010 FIFA World Cup
08 March 2010 Izinyanga seek protection from MEC Manana
01 March 2010 Digwale community want a satellite Police station
22 February 2010 Manana Hands over 250 Reflector Jackets to Patrol Teams in Nkomazi
19 February 2010 Community Police Forum in Tonga Receives Assistance from Manana
16 February 2010 Manana condemns assault of a journalist by police officers
09 Februry 2010 Reduction firearms in communities will assist in reducing crime- MEC Manana
09 February 2010 Manana responds to the existence of the so called “hitlist”
23 January 2010 Rumours of a hit list concerns Manana
08 January 2010 Mpatlanyane's death shocks Manana

2009

 Media Releases
31 December 2009 Manana welcomes an investigation into escapes at Barberton police station
28 December 2009 Police vigilance could have prevented a man from being burnt to death in Barberton- Manana
10 December 2009

Manana urges police of refrain from deciding on cases of abuse for victims
08 December 2009 Premier Mabuza and MEC Manana address closing ceremony of 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children held in Driefontein
25 November 2009 MEC Shongwe appeals on women not to withdraw cases of sexual abuse
23 November 2009 Manana Calls for Calm in Schoemansdal
23 November 2009 Mpumalanga Launches 16 days of Activism
19 November 2009 Media Statement on Munimec
17 November 2009 MEC Manana Convenes Munimec Meeting
17 November 2009 Illegal Crossing at Borderlines a Major Security Concern
12 November 2009 Address by the MEC During the Witbank Service Excellence Awards
11 November 2009 MEC Manana addresses a Safety and Security Imbizo at Schoemansdal
06 November 2009 Manana Intervenes at Alleged Police Brutality in Matsulu
05 November 2009 MEC Manana Condemns Perpetual Disappearance of Exhibits at Police Stations
06 October 2009 Crime Statistics 2009
30 September 2009 Mpumalanga Tavern Owners Might Loose Trading Licenses
29 September 2009 MEC Manana Addresses Youth Crime Prevention Summit
28 September 2009 Crime Information Assists in Proper Planning - Manana
23 September 2009 Safety and Security Imbizo to be Held at Ogies
15 September 2009 Manana Calls for an Urgent Investigation Into Police Brutality
28 August 2009 Racism In Mpumalanga Police Stations Affect Service Delivery - Manana
25 August 2009 MEC Manana Hosts 2008/9 Excellence Awards for the Police
24 August 2009 Community Urged To Expose Criminals
18 August 2009 MEC Manana Angered by Corrupt Officers
17 August 2009 Manana Tasks Government Structures to Give Feedback to Avoid Protest
11 August 2009 MEC Manana Presents Policy and Budget Speech
23 July 2009 MEC Manana Condemns Looting and Damage to Property in Dipaleseng
22 July 2009 Offenders Build House and Vow to Protect Ugogo
22 July 2009 Communication Among Stakeholders Critical in the Fight Against Crime – MEC Sibongile Manana
03 July 2009 MEC Manana Calls for a thorough Investigation in the Case of Missing Mandrax
23 June 2009 Street committees key to the fight against crime
01 June 2009 Government Advised to Establish Safety Teams at Schools
27 May 2009 MEC Manana Concerned about Criminality during Protests
21 May 2009 Manana Confronts OGIES Riots
18 May 2009 MEC Manana Convenes Her First MUNIMEC Meeting
18 May 2009 MEC Manana Announces Her Immediate Priorities
15 May 2009 MEC Manana Pledges to Tackle Crime in Mpumalanga
01 April 2009 Security Cluster Ministers Visit Mpumalanga
23 March 2009 Masango Warns New Officers Against Corruption
12 March 2009 Masango Wants Answers on Suspect’s Escape from Police
09 March 2009 Masango Welcomes the Destruction of Unwanted and Redundant Fire-Arms and Ammunition
26 February 2009 Masango Welcomes Arrest of Corrupt Officials  
25 February 2009 Visit by Directors-General of the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security (Jcps) Cluster to Komatipoort, Mpumalanga
03 February 2009 MEC Expresses Regret after School Shooting
03 February 2009 Masango Condemns Unfortunate Killing of a Learner
26 January 2009 MEC Masango to Address National Police Day
07 January 2009 Urgent Probe Into Mohlala’s Shooting

 

 

 

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