Lydenburg news

Lydenburg news Lydenburg

Between Dullstroom and Lydenburg. Road FULL of oil. Sanral on scene
13/05/2026

Between Dullstroom and Lydenburg. Road FULL of oil. Sanral on scene

The R36 between the N4 and Lydenburg town has been affected by water washing over the road.Debris and material remain on...
25/01/2026

The R36 between the N4 and Lydenburg town has been affected by water washing over the road.
Debris and material remain on the surface.

Visibility may be poor.
Reduce speed at all times.

🚨 ROAD SAFETY UPDATE 🚨R37 (Lehlahlala side)Drivers are urged to be extra careful when travelling towards Lydenburg.An ac...
24/01/2026

🚨 ROAD SAFETY UPDATE 🚨

R37 (Lehlahlala side)

Drivers are urged to be extra careful when travelling towards Lydenburg.

An accident occurred today at approximately 16:40 on the R37 (Lehlahlala side).

Motorists are advised to slow down, keep a safe following distance, and obey road signs while emergency services attend to the scene.

Please share to keep others informed. ⚠️🚗

Nine children have been injured after the driver of their scholar transport vehicle lost control. The vehicle crashed in...
19/01/2026

Nine children have been injured after the driver of their scholar transport vehicle lost control. The vehicle crashed into a tree near Sarnia Primary School in Pinetown, west of Durban. https://tinyurl.com/26dy5j4h

May God have mercy upon us.
19/01/2026

May God have mercy upon us.

An eyewitness has described the moments leading up to the tragic accident that claimed the lives of 13 learners in Vande...
19/01/2026

An eyewitness has described the moments leading up to the tragic accident that claimed the lives of 13 learners in Vanderbijlpark, alleging that the taxi driver was driving at high speed.

According to the witness, the scholar transport vehicle overtook four cars before colliding head-on with a truck that was attempting to avoid the taxi.

The driver of the scholar transport reportedly survived the crash.

Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the accident are ongoing.

🌩️ STORM DAMAGE UPDATE | LYDENBURG 🌩️7 JANUARY 2026 | WEDNESDAY A severe storm that hit Lydenburg yesterday (7 January) ...
09/01/2026

🌩️ STORM DAMAGE UPDATE | LYDENBURG 🌩️
7 JANUARY 2026 | WEDNESDAY

A severe storm that hit Lydenburg yesterday (7 January) caused significant damage in several areas.

Reports confirm that:
Multiple houses had their roofs damaged or completely destroyed
The pavilion roofing at Lydenburg Highskool was also badly affected
Strong winds and heavy rain were experienced across the town.

At this stage, assessments are still ongoing to determine the full extent of the damage.
We urge residents who were affected to:
Prioritise safety.

Seek temporary shelter if necessary
Report damages to the relevant authorities or ward councillors.
📩 If you have verified information, photos or videos of storm damage (with location), please inbox the page.

Our thoughts are with all families and institutions affected.
More updates

R533 Road between Graskop and Bushbuckridge Update PROGRESS :The R533 road between Graskop and Bushbuckridge is currentl...
08/01/2026

R533 Road between Graskop and Bushbuckridge Update

PROGRESS :The R533 road between Graskop and Bushbuckridge is currently undergoing bypass construction. This important project aims to improve traffic flow and road safety in the area. The Department anticipate to finish the bypass in a week's time as long the rainfall does not disturb.

The Story of Lydenburg🦉Lydenburg, now known as Mashishing, is a town in Mpumalanga with a history that stretches back ma...
28/12/2025

The Story of Lydenburg🦉

Lydenburg, now known as Mashishing, is a town in Mpumalanga with a history that stretches back many centuries.

The area was settled long before the town existed. Rock paintings in the surrounding region show that Khoi-San hunter-gatherers once lived here. Around AD 500, a group of people created what are now known as the Lydenburg Heads. These clay sculptures are among the earliest examples of African Iron Age art found south of the equator and point to early organised communities in the area.

From about the 16th century, the Bakoni people lived in the region. In the 1700s, the Bapedi people settled here and called the area Mashishing, meaning “long green grass”.

The town of Lydenburg was founded in 1849 by Voortrekkers led by Andries Potgieter. They moved from Ohrigstad after malaria made living conditions there difficult. In 1856, Lydenburg became the capital of the Lydenburg Republic. It later joined the Republic of Utrecht, and in 1860 both were absorbed into the Zuid Afrikaanse Republiek.

Lydenburg grew in importance because it lay on the wagon route to Delagoa Bay, which was outside British control. Work on the road to the port began in 1871, and wagons reached the town from the coast by 1874.

Gold was discovered near Lydenburg on 6 February 1873. The Lydenburg goldfields were declared soon afterwards, bringing new activity to the area. During the First Boer War, British troops occupied the town to control the goldfields, and the garrison was later besieged.

The railway reached Lydenburg by 1910, improving transport and trade. In 1927, the town became a municipality.

In 2006, the official name of the town was changed to Mashishing, reflecting the original name used by the Bapedi people. Today, Lydenburg is known for farming, mining, tourism, and fly-fishing, and its history reflects many layers of human settlement and development over time.

NOTICE | ROAD CLOSURE R533 BETWEEN GRASKOP AND BUSHBUCKRIDGE
22/12/2025

NOTICE | ROAD CLOSURE R533 BETWEEN GRASKOP AND BUSHBUCKRIDGE

Address

Lydenburg
1120

Telephone

+27716666851

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Lydenburg news posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category