Author name: Scott Balson

Police in the Capricorn District, Limpopo, have arrested a 36-year-old man for the murder of a 42-year-old man from Mmadiga Village, Ga-Dikgale. The fatal shooting occurred on Sunday, 02 November 2025, at approximately 00:30. According to police, the victim was walking with a friend when a vehicle approached. After the occupants allegedly insulted the pair, […]

The newly formed Afrika Mayibuye movement concluded its first national convention this weekend with a bold declaration: it aims to replace the African National Congress (ANC) as the nation’s leading political force. The three-day gathering, held in Soweto, was marked by its aspirational messaging alongside internal controversies and logistical hurdles. Party leader Floyd Shivambu delivered

In a move officials describe as a necessary defense against a coordinated exploitation of its immigration system, the South African government has withdrawn the 90-day visa exemption for Palestinian travellers. The decision, announced by Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber, follows the arrival of two controversial charter flights from Gaza and is framed as a direct

A damning report from the Office of the Health Ombudsman has revealed deep systemic failures in both public and private healthcare sectors, linked to the deaths of patients at facilities in Limpopo and Johannesburg. The findings have prompted strong condemnation from the Health Minister, who described some of the uncovered conduct as “criminal.” The investigations

The murder of a key witness in a high-profile commission has triggered urgent calls for a complete overhaul of South Africa’s approach to protecting whistleblowers, with advocates warning that the state’s failure to ensure anonymity is enabling a climate of fear and impunity. The calls follow the killing of Marius van der Merwe, identified as

The long-delayed Thabo Bester trial is scheduled to begin on 20 July 2026. Bester has at least six pending court cases that are delaying proceedings. The cases are centred on complaints about his detention conditions, “unlawful deportation”, prison classification, access to classified documents, and frozen bank accounts. His co-accused, Nandipha Magudumana, is also challenging her

South Africa has responded to United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s newsletter on Substack. In the newsletter Rubio criticised Pretoria, stating that Washington will not tolerate what he describes as the “radical” ANC-led government. He also condemned South Africa’s focus on climate change, diversity, and inclusion during its presidency of the Group of 20 (G20).

As the African National Congress (ANC) convenes its crucial mid-term National General Council (NGC) meeting tomorrow, a leading political analyst has launched a scathing indictment of the party, describing its internal battles as a criminal contest for loot rather than ideological debate. Political analyst Sandile Swana, in a televised interview ahead of the four-day NGC,

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has launched a manhunt for the suspects who shot and killed “Witness D”, who had testified at the Madlanga Commission. The National Commissioner of SAPS, General Fannie Masemola, will meet and brief Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga on investigations into the murder of Witness D. Madlanga is the chair of the

Facing a persistent lack of government funding, the Border Management Authority (BMA) has announced it will implement a “cost recovery model,” charging travellers and conveyances for certain services to generate essential revenue. The revelation came during a preview of the authority’s upcoming festive season operational plan. With millions of travellers expected to move through the