Author name: Scott Balson

A recent study by the Institute of Race Relations’ (IRR) has found that nearly all South Africans, from across all communities, want national sports teams to be chosen on merit, not race. A recent study by the Institute of Race Relations’ (IRR) has found that nearly all South Africans, from across all communities, want national […]

A drunk driver in a supercar hit a traffic vehicle, and then called a friend to the scene … who was driving drunk too. The duo was among 291 arrests made by the City’s enforcement services in the past week. Read more below: At 06:42 on Saturday, 8 November, a Traffic Officer on patrols along

Police in Limpopo have opened a rape case following a deeply distressing incident in which a 13-year-old boy is alleged to have sexually assaulted his 5-year-old sister at their family home. The incident is reported to have occurred on Sunday, 09 November 2025, at approximately 15:00, in the Mundzedzi village, situated within the Bandelierkop policing

South Africa’s leadership problem is not a lack of knowledge or talent but a chronic failure to face consequences. That is the warning from Dr Sibongiseni Kumalo, Academic Dean at Regenesys Education, who says the country is rich in ideas, policies and bright minds but starved of accountability. “Knowledge we certainly have. Policies we have.

A critical water shortage at Cradock Hospital has entered its fifth day, severely disrupting medical operations, compromising hygiene standards, and forcing the discharge of numerous patients. The hospital, which falls under the Chris Hani District Municipality, has been without running water, leading to blocked toilets and dry taps. The situation has created what staff describe

A joint meeting of Parliament’s Portfolio Committees on Human Settlements and Public Works and Infrastructure has voiced significant dissatisfaction over prolonged delays in the investigation into the George building collapse, which claimed 34 lives in May of last year. The committees have insisted that the matter be finalized urgently to ensure those responsible are held

In a move that tests the dynamics of South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU), DA leader John Steenhuisen has formally requested President Cyril Ramaphosa to remove Dr. Dion George as the Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries. The request, confirmed in a televised analysis, is based on allegations of underperformance by Dr. George. Steenhuisen

South Africa finds itself at the center of two significant international developments this week, facing a diplomatic boycott from the United States while simultaneously stepping into a key regional leadership position. The White House has announced that no U.S. officials will attend the upcoming G20 leaders’ summit, which South Africa is hosting later this month.

A targeted operation by the South African Police Service (SAPS) Anti-Gang Unit in the Grassy Park policing precinct led to the arrest of two suspects in Ottery on Saturday, 08 November 2025, following the discovery of an unlicensed firearm and a quantity of drugs. According to police reports, members of the unit acted on intelligence

The Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit in Giyani is investigating a case of rape following a disturbing incident in Makumeke village, outside Malamulele. The alleged assault occurred on Saturday, 08 November 2025, at approximately 18:00. According to police, a 14-year-old teenager is accused of raping a six-year-old girl. A case of