Author name: Scott Balson

Firefighting crews are continuing to battle persistent flare-ups in parts of Mossel Bay after fast-moving wildfires, fueled by strong winds and dry conditions, tore through residential areas overnight, destroying multiple homes, vehicles, and vast tracts of vegetation. The crisis forced dozens of residents to evacuate from the Aalwyndal, Island View, and Vakansieplaas areas. While many […]

Residents of Meadowlands in Soweto have raised serious concerns about the quality of water being delivered by emergency tankers, stating they are forced to boil it before use. This comes as many taps remain dry days after a scheduled 52-hour shutdown for maintenance of the critical Eikenhof water supply system. While Johannesburg Water has stated

A veld fire has brought traffic to a complete standstill on the R72 between Kenton-On-Sea and Alexandria this afternoon. The blaze, which broke out earlier today, is currently being battled by firefighters on the scene. The incident marks the second such fire in the immediate area in as many days, following a separate veld fire

African National Congress (ANC) President Cyril Ramaphosa conducted a walkabout and mobilization programme in Phokeng on Thursday, part of the lead-up to the party’s annual January 8th Statement celebrations scheduled for Saturday in Moruleng, North West. This year’s event marks the 114th anniversary of the ANC’s formation. The live broadcast from the scene showed streets

Residents of the Mataffin community in Mbombela, Mpumalanga, are living in a state of fear and filth as raw sewage and stormwater regularly inundate their homes, posing severe health risks and causing significant property damage. The crisis intensifies during rainfall, with families reporting that contaminated waste water rises to knee-level inside their houses, destroying furniture,

In a dramatic political shift, the National Freedom Party (NFP) has resolved to immediately withdraw from the KwaZulu-Natal Government of Provincial Unity (GPU). The decision, which threatens the stability of the provincial coalition, was announced alongside the ongoing disciplinary hearing of the party’s suspended provincial chairperson, Mbali Shinga. The move follows a directive from the

With the new academic year set to begin next week, frustration is reaching a boiling point in Gauteng as 4,858 learners have yet to receive school placements for 2026. The provincial Education Department has pointed to municipalities as a primary cause for delays in building and refurbishing schools, exacerbating a severe capacity crisis. The Ekurhuleni

Police have opened an inquest docket following the discovery of human remains in a field in the Sekhukhune District on Tuesday, 06 January 2026. The remains were found at approximately 15:00 in ploughing fields between Luckau and Sterkfontein villages, under the Hlogotlou policing area. Community members ploughing the land alerted the police. The scene was

The South African Border Management Authority (BMA) is issuing an urgent plea for permanent infrastructure solutions at the beleaguered Beitbridge border post, citing a compromised fence that is severely hampering efforts to stem illegal crossings from Zimbabwe. Despite the use of drone surveillance leading to the arrest of more than 600 people attempting to cross

A 42-year-old man will appear for a bail application at the Moutse Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, 08 January 2026, charged with rape. The alleged incident occurred on Friday, 26 December 2025, at approximately 10:45 at an RDP house in Walkaal. The complainant, a 39-year-old local radio presenter, reported being raped by a colleague and former