Author name: Scott Balson

Residents of Phugwani village near Malamulele in Limpopo province continue to face severe water shortages nearly three decades after South Africa’s democracy began. For years, they have relied on a single fountain as their primary water source, sharing it with wild animals and dealing with its depletion after extended use. Villagers spend hours queuing day […]

The proposed renaming of the historic town of Graaff-Reinet to Robert Sobukwe Town has sparked fierce opposition, with thousands of residents marching in protest against what many see as a blatant and ridiculous assault on Afrikaner heritage and cultural identity. The name change, gazetted on February 6 by Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie,

Healthcare services at three public hospitals in Mpumalanga have been significantly disrupted following a strike by security guards who have not received their February salaries. The affected facilities are Rob Ferreira Hospital, Themba Hospital, and Barberton Hospital, where the casualty ward is reportedly not operating. Security guards at these hospitals have downed tools and are

In his 2026 Budget Speech, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced a multi-year funding plan for the country’s security cluster, increasing the overall allocation to R291.2 billion by the 2028/29 financial year. This represents a rise from R268.2 billion in the 2025/26 financial year, aimed at intensifying law and order efforts following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s earlier

Gauteng Finance MEC Lebogang Maile has expressed serious concerns about declining revenue collection in the province, just days ahead of next week’s provincial budget speech. The warning comes as the Gauteng Provincial Treasury reports that more than 82% of the adjusted provincial budget has already been spent to address pressing service delivery needs. As of

Four suspects, aged between 40 and 47, are scheduled to appear before the Ermelo Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 2 March 2026, following their arrest in a major drug bust along the N2 highway. The arrests stem from an intelligence-driven operation conducted on Thursday, 26 February 2026, by members of the South African Police Service (SAPS)

Police at OR Tambo International Airport have arrested a 64-year-old man believed to be a serial robber targeting travellers, following the armed robbery of three high-ranking foreign police officials over the weekend. The suspect was apprehended hours after the incident on Saturday afternoon. A silver Suzuki Swift, allegedly used in multiple crimes in the area,

Members of the Provincial Flying Squad arrested two 26-year-old male suspects on Saturday, 28 February 2026, for the alleged possession of illicit cigarettes and attempting to bribe police officers in the Sebayeng policing area. According to police reports, officers were on patrol duties when they observed a red Kwid motor vehicle parked under a tree

  A 42-year-old man was arrested on Saturday, 28 February 2026, after police patrols discovered a number of cellphones in his possession that he could not account for. The incident occurred while members of the Frances Baard District Illicit Mining Task Team were patrolling on Old De Beers Road and conducting stop-and-search operations. Officials observed

A 31-year-old man is due to appear in court on Monday after being arrested for the possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition on Friday night. According to police, members were responding to a report of a shooting incident on Beethoven Street in Cafda at approximately 22:05. Upon arrival, officers were informed by a member