Author name: Scott Balson

African Transformation Movement (ATM) leader Vuyolwethu Zungula has sharply criticized South Africa’s 2026 national budget, describing it as a political campaign tool for the African National Congress (ANC) in an election year rather than a serious plan to address the country’s deep-rooted challenges. In an interview following Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s delivery of the budget […]

ActionSA’s Chief Whip and Parliamentary Leader Athol Trollip has described the 2026 national budget as a significant improvement over the previous year’s, highlighting key measures on tax relief, revenue collection, and judicial funding while expressing concerns over insufficient efforts to combat the illicit economy and stimulate economic growth. In his reaction to Finance Minister Enoch

Rise Mzansi leader Songezo Zibi has offered a measured reaction to South Africa’s 2026 Budget, describing it as largely unsurprising while highlighting several positive elements alongside ongoing concerns about insufficient economic growth. In an interview following Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s budget presentation, Zibi noted that the budget followed closely after adjustments finalized in January, leaving

Public outrage has intensified following the appointment of Zongezile Adam Zumane, a convicted fraudster, as Chief Executive Officer of Senorita Nhlabathi Hospital, a public healthcare facility in the Free State province. Zumane was hired by the Free State Department of Health and assumed the CEO role at the hospital in July 2025. In this senior

Eleven South African men who were allegedly tricked into fighting for Russian forces in Ukraine returned home Wednesday. The men were among 17 who became trapped after being deceived into joining mercenary activities. Family members at Durban’s airport became emotional as they watched the men disembark. A family representative expressed gratitude for the government’s role

 South Africa’s debt burden is stabilising for the first time in nearly two decades, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced on Wednesday. Presenting his budget speech to parliament, Godongwana outlined spending plans of approximately $168 billion for the 2026/2027 financial year. The country’s debt, which had reached nearly 80% of GDP, is expected to ease to

The Nelson Mandela Bay District Crime Combatting Unit (CCU) has arrested three individuals for allegedly attempting to bribe police officers with nearly R20,000 following a traffic stop on Tuesday evening. According to police reports, members of the SAPS Crime Combatting Unit were conducting duties on Tuesday, 24 February 2026, at approximately 19:30 when they received

The Nelspruit Magistrate’s Court has granted bail totaling R1.625 million to 38 individuals arrested for their alleged involvement in a large-scale looting scheme that siphoned funds from the Department of Education. The accused, who were arrested on Sunday, 22 February 2026, include senior government officials, service providers, and private individuals. Their bail application proceedings spanned

The Hawks’ South African Narcotics Enforcement Bureau (SANEB) has re-arrested a man who allegedly attempted to smuggle cocaine worth over R2 million through Cape Town International Airport. Jacques Schoeman (36) was taken back into custody on Wednesday, 25 February 2026, following the issuance of a warrant for his arrest after he failed to appear in

Police in Sekgosese, operating under the Mopani District, have opened a case of business robbery following an incident in the early hours of Tuesday morning where electronic goods worth approximately R163,000 were stolen. According to the police report, the incident occurred at approximately 00:40 on 24 February 2026 at a local primary school in Lemondokop