Author name: Scott Balson

Education experts are sounding the alarm over a steep decline in high school mathematics enrolment, warning that the trend could cripple South Africa’s future in science, technology, and engineering. Data reveals a worrying shift from pure mathematics to mathematical literacy, particularly in under-resourced and township schools. Dr. Muavia Gallie, managing director of Sisopen and an […]

Health Minister Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi has criticized Operation Dudula and similar groups for preventing foreign nationals from accessing public healthcare facilities, emphasizing that his department cannot—and will not—discriminate based on nationality. Speaking on the matter, Motsoaledi revealed that he had engaged with Operation Dudula members, explaining that the Health Ministry is not responsible for immigration

The South African Communist Party (SACP) has reaffirmed its status as an independent political organization, dismissing suggestions that its participation in upcoming elections constitutes a direct challenge to its alliance partner, the African National Congress (ANC). SACP spokesperson Mbulelo Mandlana emphasized that the party’s decision to contest next year’s national and local government elections stems from its

Four men were fatally shot in a mass shooting early Wednesday morning in the Overcome Heights informal settlement in Muizenberg, Cape Town. The victims, aged between 20 and 37, were found dead on the side of Mountain Road, with their bodies discovered near different shacks in close proximity to each other. Police Investigation Underway The

Nature enthusiasts visiting a reserve in Bela-Bela now have the rare chance to interact closely with elephants in an educational and immersive experience. The reserve, which focuses on conservation and research, allows visitors to learn about the majestic mammals while even getting the chance to take selfies and receive hugs from them. An Educational Encounter

Tensions between South Africa and the United States have escalated following the release of a U.S. State Department report alleging a significant deterioration in South Africa’s human rights record. The report, which cites instances of “arbitrary or unlawful killings” by government agents, has been met with strong rebuttals from Pretoria, which dismissed the findings as

The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) has opened a criminal case against the Mbombela Local Municipality, accusing it of failing to prevent severe water pollution caused by a malfunctioning wastewater treatment plant. The allegations follow reports of raw sewage contaminating rivers and canals in White River, posing health risks to residents and farmers. Sewage Spill

Ekurhuleni’s Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Human Settlements, Kgopelo Hollo, has called for swift action from law enforcement following the arson attack on the Germiston Home Affairs office during the eviction of defaulting tenants from the Pharoe Park flats. Hollo described the burning of the government building as a “criminal act” that cannot

Political party ActionSA has called on the government to take responsibility for what it describes as a “jobs bloodbath” in South Africa’s retail sector, blaming the rapid growth of Chinese e-commerce platforms Shein and Temu for undermining local businesses and costing thousands of jobs. The outcry follows a report by the Localisation Support Fund, which

Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) employees in Gauteng claim they have not been paid for months, sparking outrage amid allegations that funds meant for their wages may have been misappropriated in a corruption scandal involving a high-profile contractor and a suspended government official. Workers Left in the Lurch The Daily Maverick recently reported that businessman