Author name: Scott Balson

Public Works Minister, Dean Macpherson, says his department is starting to break the hold of the so-called “construction mafia” on government infrastructure projects in KwaZulu-Natal. Minister Macpherson reported that it has been a full year since a project in the province has been interfered with by extortion groups. This progress follows a pact signed at […]

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has conducted a series of coordinated raids in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng as part of a major probe into the alleged theft of R161 million from the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF). Raids were executed at the UIF’s Pretoria offices, along with several other locations including office buildings and private residences. The

A complaint has been lodged against one of the panelists overseeing the interviews for the next Director of Public Prosecutions. Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi revealed the objection during a sitting of the interviews. Minister Kubayi stated the complaint was submitted by the Amalgamated Lawyers Association against Nkosana Mvundlela, the President of the Black Lawyers Association.

The Department of Basic Education has established a national investigation task team to probe potential further irregularities in the matric examinations. This decisive move comes in direct response to the detection of an exam paper leak in the Kha region. Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube, announced that the team will begin its work immediately to

In a successful #SaferFestiveSeason operation, Ntabethemba Police arrested a 62-year-old man on Tuesday, 9 December 2025, for the alleged possession of drugs and illicit cigarettes. The arrest followed a tip-off regarding a taxi travelling from Komani to Ntabethemba, which was suspected of transporting an elderly man carrying narcotics. Police were provided with a description of

Two officials from the Department of Basic Education (DBE) have been suspended and are likely to face criminal charges following a security breach detected during the marking of the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations. Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube, confirmed that the department’s internal monitoring systems flagged the irregularity, which has been linked to

In a significant development within the ruling Tripartite Alliance, the African National Congress (ANC) has requested members of the South African Communist Party (SACP) to recuse themselves from the ANC’s internal meetings on election strategy. The directive emerged from the ANC’s recent National General Council (NGC) meeting. SACP Deputy General Secretary, Madala Masuku, confirmed the

A 19-year-old teenager has been killed and three other men severely injured in a violent incident described by authorities as vigilantism in Diepkloof Zone 5 in Soweto. Police are now investigating a case of murder and three counts of attempted murder following the early morning attack. According to police spokesperson Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi, officers received a

 In a swift and coordinated response to a fatal smash-and-grab attack, a joint operation between the South African Police Service (SAPS) and City of Cape Town law enforcement has led to the arrest of a 33-year-old suspect. The arrest follows the murder of 64-year-old Karin van Aardt from Bloemfontein. The incident occurred on Friday evening

A 34-year-old man made his first appearance in the Brandfort Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, 10 December 2025, facing a charge of murder. The case stems from an incident earlier that same day. Police reported that at approximately 00:50, they were summoned to a suspected stabbing in the Phahameng location. Upon arrival, officers were led to