Author name: Scott Balson

Members of the Gauteng Highway Patrol have arrested two suspects, aged 52 and 53, for possession of drugs following an intelligence-driven operation on Sunday, 15 March 2026. According to police reports, authorities acted on a tip-off regarding drugs allegedly being stored at a specific premises in Noordheuwel. Officers proceeded to the identified address, where permission […]

An accused who provided false information to law enforcement regarding the death of his wife has been sentenced to two decades in prison following his murder conviction. Abraham Faro (60) was found guilty of murder in the Sutherland Regional Court on 13 March 2026 for the killing of Beth Pieterse (56). According to police reports,

A 22-year-old suspect, who was arrested for attempted murder, was shot and killed by police on Monday morning after he overpowered officers, took them hostage, and opened fire inside the holding cells at Ntuzuma Police Station. The incident began on Monday, 16 March 2026, while two police officers were in the process of charging the

Sizekhaya Holdings, the newly appointed operator of South Africa’s National Lottery, has announced that it is fully prepared to assume control of the country’s lottery operations starting June 1, 2026. The consortium, which secured the lucrative eight-year licence, emphasized its commitment to running a transparent, efficient, and innovative operation free from any political interference. Fundi

Northern Cape MEC for Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, Venus Blennies-Magage, has tabled a R57.1 billion budget for the 2026/27 financial year. A significant portion—over 60%—of the allocation is committed to the public sector wage bill, reflecting ongoing fiscal pressures in personnel costs. The Departments of Health and Education have each received over R16 billion,

Air pollution poses a significant and growing environmental and public health challenge in South Africa, particularly in densely populated low-income residential areas. While public attention often centers on large industrial facilities and fossil fuel-burning operations with visible smokestacks, experts emphasize that these are not the primary sources of poor air quality in many residential communities.

The iconic Sagole Big Tree, recognized as the largest baobab tree in South Africa, faces significant neglect that threatens its status as a major tourist attraction and cultural landmark. Located near the villages of Zwigodini and Muswodi outside Musina in Limpopo Province, the tree—locally known as Muvhuyu—has been carbon-dated to over 3,000 years old. It

A coordinated intelligence-driven operation by the Frances Baard District Illicit Mining Task Team resulted in the seizure of dagga valued at over R136,000 and the arrest of a 37-year-old suspect on Saturday. Members of the task team acted on intelligence regarding the alleged sale of drugs at a premises in John Daka Phase One, Galeshewe,

Durban residents are facing water disruptions following damage to a critical valve at Nagle Dam, prompting the eThekwini Municipality to collaborate with uMngeni-uThukela Water on an emergency rationing plan to preserve remaining water volumes. The incident occurred on or about March 11, 2026, during routine maintenance on Aqueduct 3, which transfers raw water from Nagle

Police in Mpumalanga are actively investigating a series of break-ins that targeted three primary schools near Hazyview over the weekend. Unknown suspects forcefully entered the premises on Friday night, stealing computers and food items with a combined value exceeding R3 million. The incidents affected Bambanani Primary School, Endlunkulu Primary School, and Mdzimba Primary School in