Author name: Scott Balson

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has launched a sharp critique of the African National Congress’s (ANC) governance of Johannesburg, accusing it of driving the city into decline through corruption and mismanagement. The attack came during the launch of the DA’s manifesto for the upcoming local government elections, held at Johannesburg City Hall. Dozens of supporters attended […]

A 39-year-old man has been sentenced to six years in direct imprisonment for the theft of 37 sheep in Qwaqwa during December 2020. The incident occurred in the Tebang section of Makwane Village. A 27-year-old woman reported that she was sleeping at her home when she awoke to see two individuals removing sheep from her

Puseletso Mofokeng (40) has been sentenced to an effective 10 years direct imprisonment for raping a 19-year-old woman who refused his romantic advances. The incident occurred on 10 November 2024 at approximately 14:15 in the Thaba Bosiu Village area of Qwaqwa. The victim was at a tavern when Mofokeng approached her and pulled her outside.

Napo Mokoena (32) has been sentenced to six years direct imprisonment for the rape of an 11-year-old girl in November 2024. The incident took place on 20 November 2024 at approximately 19:30. The minor was searching for her mother when she knocked on Mokoena’s door. He allowed her to enter, and she asked about her

The Phuthaditjhaba Regional Court has sentenced Teboho Mele (40) to 20 years direct imprisonment for the rape of a 24-year-old woman in October 2024. The incident occurred on 14 October 2024 at approximately 04:00. The victim was jogging near a road in the Mandela Park area when an unknown car parked near her. The driver

Police in Lebowakgomo, Capricorn District, have arrested a male suspect for the alleged rape of a 16-year-old girl in Thokgoaneng village. According to police reports, the incident came to light in the early hours of Tuesday, 02 March 2026, at approximately 03:00. The victim’s mother reportedly discovered her boyfriend kneeling next to the bed where

Police have opened a murder docket following the death of three men who were allegedly killed by community members on Thursday evening. According to a police statement, the incident occurred on 05 March 2026 at approximately 18:00. Officers were conducting routine patrols when they were approached by a community member near Vreisgewaagth in Kwaggafontein E.

The Gauteng Anti-Gang Unit arrested a 31-year-old man and recovered three unlicensed firearms during an operation in Germiston on Thursday, 5 March 2026. According to police, members of the unit were conducting patrols in the areas of Reiger Park and Germiston when they observed approximately seven men fleeing upon noticing the police vehicle. Officers pursued

  Members of the Welkom Anti-Gang Unit have arrested three individuals on charges of drug possession during a crime prevention operation in Harrismith on Friday, 6 March 2026. According to police reports, the operation was initiated based on community information indicating that suspects were dealing drugs at business premises and on the streets in the

South Africa’s National Treasury has advised 15 struggling municipalities to appoint Eskom as their agent to handle electricity distribution on their behalf. This intervention follows the municipalities’ non-compliance with the conditions of the National Treasury’s municipal debt relief program, aimed at addressing escalating debts owed to Eskom. Energy analyst Professor Sampson Mamphweli provided insights into