Author name: Scott Balson

A damning report by Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) has exposed widespread irregularities, financial mismanagement, and a lack of accountability in Free State municipalities, leaving many dysfunctional. The committee, conducting joint oversight with members from Parliament’s Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA), the Auditor-General, and the Free State legislature, revealed […]

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has ordered two provincial MECs to submit detailed reports following serious allegations of tender irregularities, political interference, and corruption within their departments. Education MEC Sipho Hlomuka and Health MEC Nomagugu Simelane are under scrutiny over claims that they manipulated tender processes to benefit allies and family-linked companies. Allegations of Tender Fraud

Negotiations between budget airline FlySafair and trade union Solidarity, representing striking pilots, remain at an impasse despite ongoing mediation by the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA). With pilots nearing legal flying time limits, fears of widespread cancellations loom next week. Strike Stalemate Over Rosters and Guarantees Solidarity claims a deal could have been

The country is grappling with a disturbing surge in child murders, with recent cases highlighting the brutal violence faced by young victims, particularly in gang-affected communities. Experts warn that systemic issues, including poverty, gang warfare, and societal neglect, are contributing to the crisis. A Disturbing Trend Recent reports reveal that children are increasingly becoming victims

Following an extraordinary press briefing by the security chiefs of Lesotho that a rebel army was being trained on farms in South Africa, the SA Department of International Relations and Cooperation has declined to comment. Last Friday, Lesotho’s top security officials warned that a group called Malata Naha is recruiting and providing military training to

Police are investigating a horrific shooting in Protea Glen, Soweto, that left two people dead and three others injured after an off-duty police captain allegedly opened fire at a birthday celebration before turning the gun on himself. What Happened? The incident occurred late Saturday night into the early hours of Sunday during a birthday party

KwaZulu-Natal Education MEC Sipho Hlomuka is facing serious allegations of interfering in tender allocations for the National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP), a critical initiative providing daily meals to 2.7 million learners in the province. Opposition parties, including the Democratic Alliance (DA), ActionSA, and the MK Party, are calling for a full investigation, with the DA

A coordinated intelligence-driven operation spanning multiple provinces has led to the arrest of a suspect and the safe recovery of a kidnapped Ethiopian businessman in Maletswai (Aliwal North). According to reports, the incident began on 23 July 2025, when a Hyundai SUV was hijacked in Kwazakele, Gqeberha, and later driven toward Maletswai. By 20:40 that evening, authorities confirmed the same vehicle had

The Mopani Vala Umgodi Task Team successfully apprehended two suspects during an early morning operation at Lamel Stone Mine on Friday, 25 July 2025. At approximately 05:25, officers tactically approached the mining site and discovered the suspects actively engaged in illegal mining activities. Upon noticing the police presence, the suspects attempted to flee but were

Members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Venterstad, including the Stock Theft Unit, successfully apprehended three suspects in possession of suspected stolen meat following a tip-off. The operation took place on 24 July 2025 at 15:30 in the Lyceumville locality. Acting on credible information, police proceeded to a residence on Stagler Street, where they discovered a sheep