Author name: Scott Balson

 The Makhado Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit has arrested two male suspects, aged 17 and 21, for the alleged rape of a 14-year-old girl. The offence is reported to have occurred in Pfananani village on Monday, 29 December 2025. Following the incident, police activated a widespread manhunt for the suspects. This operation […]

The South African Police Service in Hlanganani, Mopani District, has registered an inquest docket after a six-year-old girl was found dead in a pit toilet. The incident occurred on Friday, January 2, 2026, in the Wisani Section of Nkuzana village. The victim was playing with a group of children outside when she disappeared. Her mother

A 60-year-old man will appear in the Senwabarwana Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 05 January 2026, charged with murder. The charge relates to the death of a 43-year-old man in Tervission Section, Senwabarwana, on Thursday, 01 January 2026. Police report that the victim went to his father’s home, where a fight broke out. During the altercation,

Families in the Copesville in Pietermaritzburg, whose homes were severely damaged by storms just before Christmas, say they have been left without aid or temporary accommodation as they attempt to rebuild. The damage in Copesville is part of a broader wave of destruction across the province over the past two weeks, where hundreds of homes

As South Africa gears up for the 2026 local government elections, the ruling African National Congress (ANC) is showing signs of significant vulnerability, according to a recent analysis of post-general election by-elections. Since the 2024 national polls, the ANC has struggled to maintain its footing in a series of by-elections. This period has been marked

A significant influx of travelers passing through the Beitbridge border post this weekend has highlighted persistent challenges with outdated South African infrastructure, even as authorities ramp up vehicle safety checks. On Saturday alone, more than 22,000 people were processed at the busy border connecting South Africa and Zimbabwe. However, traveler experiences varied dramatically depending on

A surge in returning holiday traffic across South Africa’s ports of entry provided cover for illegal border activity this weekend, leading to several arrests by the Border Management Authority (BMA) at the bustling Beitbridge border post with Zimbabwe. While officials processed tens of thousands of legal travelers, BMA officers conducted separate operations in the nearby

A prominent consumer body has issued a stark warning to South African drivers, alerting them to widespread reports of traffic officers illegally compelling on-the-spot payment of fines at roadblocks under threat of arrest. The National Motorist Association of South Africa (NMA) stated it has been inundated with complaints from motorists who allege they were stopped

Johannesburg Water has launched an urgent water quality investigation and deployed tankers to parts of the city centre after residents reported an unusual odour emanating from tap water. The utility has advised residents in the affected zones to avoid consuming tap water until further notice. The precautionary measures began on Tuesday, focusing on Albertina Sisulu

Limpopo Premier Dr. Phophi Ramathuba has declared the province’s recent Dizemba Summer Campaign a success, citing high hotel occupancy and a packed events calendar as early indicators. The campaign, launched a month ago, aimed to position Limpopo as a premier domestic tourism destination to boost the provincial economy, create jobs, and support small businesses. The