Author name: Scott Balson

Another deadly mass shooting has shaken Cape Town, with three people killed in Philippi in the early hours of Saturday. Unknown gunmen ambushed the victims inside their home, marking the latest in a surge of firearm-related violence plaguing the city’s townships. This incident follows similar attacks in Gugulethu and Khayelitsha in recent weeks, raising concerns […]

For years, residents of Mahauzana Flats in River Park, Johannesburg have endured life in the dark, grappling with frequent blackouts and illegal electricity connections in an unproclaimed government housing project. Now, a temporary solution has been reached—but the fight for permanent recognition and reliable services continues. A Daily Struggle for Power The Mahauzana Flats, originally

Frustration and disillusionment grip Kimberley residents as they dismiss promises made by politicians during campaign visits ahead of next year’s elections. President Cyril Ramaphosa visited the Northern Cape on Friday, assuring citizens that “change is coming.” However, years of unfulfilled commitments have left many unconvinced, particularly regarding critical issues like access to clean water and

The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Treasury has withdrawn its financial support services to the embattled Umkhanyakude District Municipality, citing a lack of cooperation from municipal officials. The municipality, which has been under administration through Section 139 of the Constitution, faces severe governance challenges, including allegations of corruption and maladministration. A forensic investigation by the provincial Department of Cooperative Governance

The Fleurhof community is reeling after Tiffany Meek, the 31-year-old mother who led a public outcry for justice in her son’s murder case, was arrested and charged with the crime. The shocking turn of events has left residents feeling betrayed, as many had stood by Meek in her initial demand for a swift arrest. A

As we mark Moral Regeneration Month, we’re reminded that restoring the moral foundations of our society is actually possible. But the path to get there demands more than policy shifts or soundbites. It starts with each of us imagining, and then working toward, a South Africa that looks fundamentally different from what many of us

The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Johannesburg has demanded a full investigation into irregular tenders awarded during former Transport MMC Kenny Kunene’s tenure, with whistleblowers now implicating Mayor Dada Morero in alleged undue influence over procurement processes. DA Johannesburg Caucus leader Belinda Kayser-Echeozonjoku revealed that whistleblowers have come forward with claims of corruption within the Johannesburg

As the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) celebrated their 12th anniversary with a packed rally at the Khayelitsha Rugby Stadium this weekend, political analysts have raised concerns over the party’s controversial positions, warning that they may hinder electoral growth. The EFF, led by Julius Malema, declared its readiness for the 2026 local government elections, expressing confidence

Frustrated residents from six wards in the Kagisano Molopo Local Municipality are calling for their areas to be separated from the Ganyesa-based municipality, citing poor service delivery and underdevelopment. Communities in Morokweng, Pomfret, Tosca, and Bray—previously part of the defunct Molopo Local Municipality before its 2011 merger with Kagisano—say the amalgamation has left them struggling

Frustrated community members in Ga-Malebogo, Senwabarwana, are calling for the Blouberg Health Centre to be restored to its former status as a fully operational hospital, claiming it was downgraded without proper consultation. Historical Claims and Community Outcry Residents argue that the facility, built in 1948 by missionaries, originally functioned as a hospital, providing critical services