Author name: Scott Balson

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has confirmed it is fully prepared to assume operational command of the Mangaung Correctional Centre on 1 July 2026, marking the end of a contentious 25-year public-private partnership with Bloemfontein Correctional Contracts. In a statement to Parliament, the department affirmed that comprehensive transition protocols have been finalized to ensure […]

As South Africa observes Youth Month, the government has reported significant progress in its efforts to bridge the gap between young people and economic participation, with flagship programmes facilitating more than 2.36 million earning opportunities since inception. Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Nonceba Mhlauli, announced the milestones while supporting the Presidency’s Budget Vote in the

Telkom SOC Limited has announced robust annual financial results for the year ended 31 March 2026, posting total revenue of R44.5 billion and underscoring the momentum of its data-centric growth strategy. The results, welcomed by Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies Solly Malatsi, reflect significant progress in expanding digital connectivity across South Africa. The state-owned

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued urgent warnings for bitterly cold, wet, and windy conditions set to impact large portions of the country from Wednesday into Thursday, driven by an intensifying Cut-Off Low (COL) pressure system. Elevated Flood Risk in Recently Affected Regions Areas across the Western and Eastern Cape—still recovering from damage

President Cyril Ramaphosa stated that the findings of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry will sharpen the work of the police, addressing the National Assembly yesterday (June 2, 2026) while tabling his budget vote. He noted that recommendations from the Commission’s first interim report have already led to the arrest of certain individuals found to be

We are entering a new era of fraud, one defined by highly sophisticated, well-organised criminal syndicates that exploit technology and human psychology with alarming precision. These groups operate across borders, using advanced digital tools and impersonation tactics to deceive victims and wear down communities’ trust and financial security.   South Africa faces daily battles against increasingly difficult-to-detect scams. “The statistics are sobering,

Three people were killed and approximately 55 shacks destroyed during sporadic violence in the KwaNonqaba area of Mossel Bay over the weekend of May 29–31, 2026, according to the South African Police Service (SAPS). On Friday, May 29, George Public Order Police, supported by local police units, responded to outbreaks of violence in the Asla

A Tshwane court has imposed a severe sentence on a stepfather convicted of multiple sexual offences against a minor, marking a significant victory for the Ga-Rankuwa Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit of the South African Police Service (SAPS). The case centers on a victim who was 12 years old during the

Two suspected armed robbers were fatally shot and a third suspect was injured following a shootout with police in KwaMsane just after midnight on Tuesday, 02 June 2026. No police officers were injured in the incident. The incident began when police in Hluhluwe received a report from a man who had been robbed by armed

A 21-year-old man is scheduled to appear before the Modimolle Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, 02 June 2026, facing a charge of house robbery following his arrest in connection with an incident in Modimolle. According to police, the incident occurred on Saturday, 30 May 2026, at approximately 17:40. A female victim was walking along a street