Author name: Scott Balson

A 49-year-old suspect is scheduled to appear in the Randburg Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, 02 April 2026, after being arrested on 31 March 2026 for possession of illegal drugs valued at approximately R3 million. The arrest was carried out by a multi-disciplinary team comprising the East Rand Serious Organised Crime Investigation unit, Police Emergency Services […]

The Water Ministry’s latest reports show that non-revenue water lost through the country’s distribution systems is still above 47 percent — meaning nearly half of all water supplied is not reaching consumers. The Green Drop report, however, records a slight improvement in drinking water systems. The proportion of systems classified as low risk has risen

The City of Tshwane will fully insource its water tanker services from 1 April, effectively ending the use of private or external water tankers for routine operations in the capital. The City’s Mayoral Committee launched a new fleet of municipal water tankers in Mamelodi, Pretoria, as part of the city’s broader water stabilisation plan. The

MBOMBELA, Mpumalanga — Some fuel stations in Mbombela have run out of diesel and petrol as the country prepares for a significant fuel price increase set to take effect at midnight. Motorists reported driving from station to station in search of fuel, with empty pumps at some sites and long queues forming at others. Residents

Despite explicit travel warnings from the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada highlighting risks of violent crime, including attacks, carjackings, robberies, and scams, South Africa’s tourism sector has experienced a strong surge, with international arrivals reaching approximately 10.5 million in 2025 — surpassing pre-pandemic levels. The sector now contributes nearly 9 percent to the

Seabelo Lebitse (43), an employee of the North West Department of Agriculture, appeared in the Potchefstroom Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 31 March 2026, on three counts of corruption. Lebitse was arrested earlier that day by the Klerksdorp-based Hawks’ Serious Corruption Investigation unit following allegations that he solicited gratification from a service provider. According to investigators,

The Mthatha High Court sentenced 44-year-old Bonginkosi Nomatiyela Chayi to 20 years’ imprisonment on Thursday, 26 March 2026, for premeditated murder. Chayi was additionally sentenced to eight years for attempted murder, eight years for unlawful possession of an unlicensed firearm, and three years for unlawful possession of ammunition. The offences were committed in August and

The Eastern Cape Division of the High Court has sentenced Litha Zanozuko Nkalambela, 44, to 22 years of direct imprisonment for the murder of his wife, Nthabiseng Nkalambela, 38. The killing occurred on 27 August 2020 at the couple’s home on Cathcart Street in Maletswai. The court heard that Nkalambela violently assaulted his wife with

Two Ugandan nationals have been arrested for alleged fraud following an incident in which a Gauteng woman was reportedly coerced into withdrawing her pension funds. Nasifu Besigye, 39, and Laban Mucwa, 53, were taken into custody on Saturday, 28 March 2026, by members of the Mahikeng-based Serious Commercial Crime Investigation, the Mahikeng Tactical Response Team

Business sectors heavily dependent on fuel in Nelson Mandela Bay, Eastern Cape, are preparing for significant price increases expected this week, with indications pointing to rises of as much as R5 per litre for petrol and R9 per litre for diesel. Atlas Security, a local company that employs more than 450 staff, operates a wide