Author name: Scott Balson

For millions of South Africans, failing municipalities have become a daily reality of dry taps, broken roads, and unreliable electricity. Now, fresh findings from the Auditor-General and corruption probes by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) confirm that weak governance and procurement fraud are at the heart of the crisis. Communities say they are already paying […]

KwaZulu-Natal police are investigating four counts of murder after three Neighborhood Watch patrollers and an alleged suspect were shot and killed in the Bhambayi area, Inanda. The incident began following reports of house break-ins. Community crime-fighting members encountered a suspect on Howesked Street in Oslo Beach. A violent altercation broke out, resulting in the deaths

Tensions remain high in the Vosloorus community as residents threaten to shut down spaza shops owned by foreign nationals following the disappearance of local shop owner Mazwi Kubheka. Kubheka was allegedly abducted on April 2 after a dispute with foreign nationals over business operations. According to his family, the last time he was seen he

Residents from several hostels across Johannesburg took to the streets yesterday to protest against illegal immigration, following a series of demonstrations by the March and March Movement calling for stricter border controls and the deportation of undocumented foreign nationals. Protesters accused undocumented immigrants of being involved in criminal activity, with one demonstrator stating that “illegal

The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) has called for urgent government intervention to address the country’s escalating youth unemployment crisis, as hundreds of workers and supporters marched through Johannesburg under the banner of workers’ rights. Demonstrators warned that current economic policies are deepening poverty and widening inequality. The federation also criticised budget cuts

As political parties ramp up campaigns for the upcoming local government elections, President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned that the collapse of basic services is directly threatening South Africa’s economy and scaring off potential investors. With the election date now announced, parties are intensifying their efforts to win votes. However, for some already in government, chronic poor service

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) has called on the government to declare the country’s jobs crisis a national emergency, as official data shows the unemployment rate standing at just over 30%, with most young people unable to find work. Speaking during the federation’s annual Workers’ Day rally in Polokwane, union leaders painted

The Freedom Front Plus (FF Plus) has welcomed the announcement of 4 November as the official date for South Africa’s local government elections, with the party’s campaign manager saying the gloves are now off and campaigning will begin in earnest. Armand Cloete, the party’s campaign manager, expressed delight at finally having a confirmed date, noting

The Eastern Cape Health Department has issued a formal apology following distressing scenes at Settlers Hospital in Makhanda, where women were filmed carrying buckets of water on their heads. The incident has sparked outrage and raised concerns over patient care and hygiene standards at the facility. The video, which went viral on social media, showed

The uMkhonto weSizwe (MKP) Party has voiced dissatisfaction with the newly announced local government election timeline, alleging interference in the 2024 national polls and demanding increased oversight of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC). MK Party spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela said the party remains unresolved over what it describes as systematic irregularities during the 2024 national government