Author name: Scott Balson

The City of Tshwane’s planned relocation of residents from the Plastic View and Cemetery View informal settlements has hit a significant roadblock, with officials now appealing to the national government for help, citing that a majority of the residents are undocumented foreign nationals. The relocation initiative, initially scheduled to begin in June, has seen little […]

A public dispute has emerged between the Gauteng Legislature’s Cooperative Governance (Cogta) Portfolio Committee and the Merafong City Local Municipality regarding the true state of the municipality’s finances and its ability to deliver basic services, a problem residents say has persisted for over a decade. The disagreement unfolded during a televised interview, prompted by ongoing

Tensions between the residents of KwaMdakane and the Ikwezi mine reached a boiling point this week during a visit by Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe, with community members issuing a forceful call for the mine’s immediate closure. The minister’s visit to the KwaMdakane area in Dannhauser reopened what locals describe as deep-seated wounds. The region

The Pretoria High Court is set to hear an urgent application on Tuesday from Deputy National Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya, who is challenging his recent suspension and fighting for immediate reinstatement. Sibiya was placed on a leave of absence last month by National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola. The suspension follows serious allegations of misconduct

The Provincial Detectives’ Serious and Violent Crimes Taxi Unit has launched an investigation into two separate, brazen shooting incidents that left three people dead and six others wounded in what authorities believe are taxi-related attacks on Monday morning. The first and most severe incident occurred at approximately 7:30 a.m. at a taxi rank on Ngqwangi

The Community Led Animal Welfare (CLAW) clinic, a vital sanctuary for animals in the impoverished communities of Durban Deep, is fighting for its survival as rampant illegal mining operations literally dig away at its doorstep, creating a dangerous and untenable situation for staff and animals alike. The crisis was highlighted in a television interview with

Dozens of security personnel in the Northern Cape face financial ruin and unemployment following the guilty verdict of two directors from their former employer, Defensor Security Services, on charges of tender fraud. This month, the Northern Cape High Court found the directors guilty of contravening the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) after they submitted fraudulent

The Provincial Murder and Robbery Unit in Bloemfontein has issued a public appeal for assistance in locating nine suspects connected to a violent business robbery and attempted murder that occurred in Ladybrand last month. The incident took place on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at approximately 7:00 PM. According to police reports, nine unidentified men stormed

Police in Mayflower have launched a murder investigation following a tragic double homicide that occurred on the evening of 24 August 2025 at a local tavern in Mayflower. According to preliminary information, police responded to a report of a shooting at the tavern. Upon arrival, officers discovered a black Ford Ranger parked near the premises.

A large-scale search operation is currently underway in Thohoyandou in the Vhembe District after a 34-year-old awaiting-trial prisoner, Muluvhu Gumani, allegedly escaped from lawful custody on Monday morning. According to police reports, the incident occurred on 25 August 2025 at approximately 08:50. Gumani was being transported alongside twelve other awaiting-trial prisoners to the Thohoyandou Magistrate’s