Author name: Scott Balson

A major multi-vehicle collision forced the complete shutdown of the N3 highway near Peace Valley in Pietermaritzburg on Thursday morning, causing extensive delays and requiring an emergency medical helicopter for evacuations. The incident, which occurred during the morning rush hour at approximately 7:30 a.m., involved a truck that lost control and collided with approximately twenty […]

Members of the Khoi and San communities staged a significant protest in the streets of Cape Town on Thursday, demanding formal recognition of their rights to land, territories, and resources, and asserting their heritage as the First Nations of South Africa. The march, which proceeded through the city center to Parliament, is part of a

A crippling taxi strike, now in its third day, has expanded across eThekwini, leaving thousands of commuters stranded and disrupting businesses and essential services. The work stoppage, initiated by the Claremont & Kwadabeka Taxi Association, has paralyzed transport for residents who rely on minibus taxis as their primary mode of travel. The dispute originated from

In a major breakthrough, the SAPS Anti-Kidnapping Task Team safely reunited an Indian businessman with his family early Thursday morning after a violent confrontation that resulted in the death of Mozambique’s most wanted kidnapping kingpin just hours before. The high-stakes operation began on Wednesday night when police located the notorious kingpin. According to National Police

The Gauteng Department of Social Development received a financially unqualified audit opinion for 2024/25, but important findings were raised by the Auditor-General. Almost R215-million in irregular expenditure is reported in the department’s recently released annual report. The department also underperformed on several of its key projects for vulnerable people in the province. Years of mismanagement

Durban taxi associations announced a two-day strike on 3 September after 25 taxis were impounded by eThekwini metro police. The strike left commuters, school children, and long-distance travellers stranded, with empty taxi ranks and a sharp drop in shoppers at Bridge City Mall. Mayor Cyril Xaba held urgent talks with taxi leaders and provincial officials,

On Thursday morning, disability activists disrupted an Urban Mobility Portfolio Committee meeting at the Civic Centre over planned cuts to the City of Cape Town’s Dial-a-Ride service. Among them were users of the transport service and representatives from Disability Revolution, QuadPara Association of South Africa, and #UniteBehind. The municipality announced last month that from Monday,

Ithuba Lottery has launched urgent court proceedings to stop the implementation of the fourth lottery licence award to Sizekhaya, pending a review application challenging the entire award process. Ithuba’s lawyers claim Minister Parks Tau abandoned the original scoring criteria and allowed premature negotiations with Sizekhaya. The application alleges irregularities, including unqualified committee members and potential

NELSPRUIT – An investigation is underway, following a deadly incident that took place in Suncity A, Kwamhlanga on Thursday 04 September 2025, around 02h30 am. A female Police Constable was reportedly shot and sustained some injuries whilst her mother (69) sadly succumbed to injuries after being shot. Meanwhile, a male Constable (30) is said to

A state of fear grips several villages in northern KwaZulu-Natal as residents report a surge in violent home invasions and burglaries, with victims accusing the police of failing to protect them or investigate the crimes. The crisis has seen a brazen criminal gang specifically target vulnerable individuals, leaving a trail of traumatized victims. One such