Author name: Scott Balson

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has appointed Glynnis Breytenbach as its new chief whip in the National Assembly, citing her extensive parliamentary and legal experience as making her “a perfect candidate for this role.” Breytenbach will also lead the DA’s members serving on the Phala Phala impeachment committee, though she clarified that parliamentary leader George Michalakis […]

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has suspended a prosecutor who was found in contempt of court at the Kwaggafontein Magistrate’s Court in Mpumalanga, following dramatic proceedings in the high-profile case against taxi boss Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni and three co-accused. The matter was struck off the roll after the prosecutor failed to appear in court without

The Helen Suzman Foundation has filed an urgent application in the Western Cape High Court compelling the National Assembly to assess whether EFF leader Julius Malema is fit to serve on the Judicial Service Commission. The legal action targets Parliament’s oversight duties and highlights concerns at the intersection of criminal law, political rhetoric, and judicial

Western Cape police are investigating two separate deadly shootings that claimed seven lives over the weekend. In Groendal, Franschhoek, gunmen stormed a house, killing three people and wounding two others. In a suspected gang-related incident in Wesbank, Kuils River, police discovered the bodies of three women and a man, aged between 32 and 39. A

Gauteng Education MEC Lebogang Maile has revealed that schools across the province owe municipalities more than R500 million, while approximately R6 million is owed to Eskom. The mounting debt has sparked concerns about the financial sustainability of schools and potential disruptions to basic services such as water and electricity. Matakanye Matakanye, from the National Association

The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) has unveiled Mlungisi Mabaso as its candidate for Johannesburg mayor ahead of the upcoming local government elections. Mabaso, who currently serves as a councillor and Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) responsible for housing in the City of Johannesburg, joined discussions to outline the party’s vision for the troubled metro.

The latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey has highlighted a severe economic challenge in the Eastern Cape, recording the highest provincial unemployment rate in the country at 44.6%. The expanded unemployment rate has risen above 54%, indicating that more than half of the province’s working-age residents are without jobs. The data points to a deepening crisis

Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting South African municipalities, exposing serious weaknesses in local government cybersecurity systems. Experts warn that outdated technology, limited digital skills, and poor infrastructure are leaving sensitive public information vulnerable to ransomware and phishing attacks. This comes amid reports linked to the OP South Africa campaign, which has allegedly compromised several government and

Madibeng Municipality in North West has declined to comment on allegations that some of its employees are linked to illegal mining operations, instead directing all complaints to national authorities. Residents of Mmakau, particularly in areas such as Block 7, say illegal mining activities are taking place close to residential homes with minimal intervention from authorities.

Police in KwaZulu-Natal have rescued a woman who was kidnapped from her home in the early hours of Friday morning, 15 May 2026. The woman, believed to be in her mid to late 30s, was taken along with seven other victims from a residence at Chappies Section in the Mandeville area of Sundumbili. Unknown men