Author name: Scott Balson

Some motorists in Johannesburg have expressed support for the upcoming driving licence demerit point system, which is set to be implemented nationwide in September next year. The system, introduced under the Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences Act (ARTOA), was officially gazetted by the government earlier this month. It aims to penalise repeat traffic offenders by […]

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has paid tribute to Rifleman Xavier Raynard, who died tragically during deployment near the Madimbo Operational Base in Limpopo. The 27-year-old soldier was allegedly trampled by a herd of elephants on July 27 while conducting a routine patrol near the Yellow Gate. Raynard, a qualified graphic designer who

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is continuing its rigorous review process of social grant beneficiaries suspected of failing to disclose additional income sources, aiming to curb fraud and ensure funds reach those most in need. This comes after over 200,000 beneficiaries experienced delays in their June grant payments due to discrepancies uncovered during a cross-check

ANC Member of Parliament Soviet Lekganyane has been elected uncontested to chair Parliament’s newly formed ad hoc committee tasked with investigating explosive allegations of criminality, political interference, and corruption within the South African Police Service (SAPS). The probe follows damning accusations by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, who implicated suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and

Small Business Development Minister Stella Ndabeni has warned that the newly imposed 30% tariffs by the United States on South African goods will severely impact local small businesses and cooperatives. The tariffs, enforced by the Trump administration, took effect on Friday despite months of negotiations between Pretoria and Washington. Small Businesses Brace for Impact Several

The United States and South Africa are facing a full-scale breakdown in relations after the Trump administration imposed sweeping 30% tariffs on the majority of South African goods, further straining an already tense diplomatic relationship. The tariffs, now in effect, mark a dramatic escalation in trade tensions between the two nations, which have deteriorated rapidly

A 15-year-old girl from Horison, Johannesburg, has died following a devastating collision between a quad bike and a car near Westgate Mall in Roodepoort. The accident occurred just after midday on Wednesday at the intersection of Swart Avenue and Andries De Bruyn Street. According to the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD), the crash involved a

KPMG South Africa has announced the appointment of Joelene Pierce as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective March 2025. She will take over from outgoing CEO Ignatius Sehoole, who is set to retire after leading the firm for seven years. Pierce, a 26-year veteran at KPMG, currently serves in the financial services division and sits

Environmentalists, fishing communities, and heritage organizations are challenging the government’s decision to grant Shell permission to drill up to 3,200 meters deep off the Northern Cape coast, citing risks to marine ecosystems, cultural rights, and inadequate public consultation. The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) approved Shell’s environmental authorization in early July, allowing the energy giant to proceed with its ultra-deep

The South African Music Rights Organization (Samro) has denied claims that the precautionary suspension of its Chief Operating Officer (COO), Mpho Mofikoe, was an act of retaliation after she raised concerns about alleged corruption within the organization. Samro CEO Annabell Lebethe addressed the suspension in a recent interview, stating that Mofikoe’s suspension was due to