Author name: Scott Balson

Three suspects have been arrested following the fatal stabbing of a 30-year-old man in the Mangaung area in the early hours of Sunday morning. According to police reports, members of the Provincial Anti-Gang Unit in Bloemfontein were on patrol around 01:15 when they received information about a stabbing incident. Upon arrival, officers discovered the lifeless […]

South Africa is grappling with a staggering backlog of over 140,000 forensic DNA cases, leaving families in agony and delaying justice for victims of gender-based violence and murder. The crisis has drawn sharp criticism from experts, who warn that systemic failures in the country’s forensic laboratories are allowing criminals to evade accountability while traumatized families wait

More than 400 families have resorted to living in a graveyard in Sea View, Coedmore, Durban, citing a lack of housing and land as their only option. Some residents claim they have been occupying the area since the early 2000s, while others trace their settlement back to as early as 1981. A Desperate Situation Families

Tensions are rising in the Mariba community as beneficiaries of the Mariba Land Development Trust demand the return of their land, accusing the Boshoek Police Station commander of illegally occupying their farm and conducting unauthorized game farming. The trust, established to support elderly and small-scale farmers, claims the officer has refused to vacate the property

Police in Thohoyandou have arrested a 40-year-old pastor in connection with the alleged rape of a 14-year-old girl at a church in Sibasa. According to reports, the incident occurred on 09 July 2025, when the suspect allegedly called the minor to the church premises. Upon arrival, the victim found the pastor alone in the church office.

More than 200 FlySafair pilots have begun a two-week strike today after wage negotiations between the airline and trade union Solidarity reached a deadlock. The union issued a strike notice following failed discussions over salary increases. Solidarity has rejected FlySafair’s offer of a 5.7% raise, demanding instead a 10.5% increase for the next financial year.

Farmers in drought-stricken regions of South Africa such as Sekororo are finding success through organic farming methods, thanks to training provided by the Mahlathini Development Foundation. The NGO has trained over 600 farmers in Limpopo, the Eastern Cape, and KwaZulu-Natal, empowering them to sustain their families while protecting the environment. Turning Dry Land into Bounty

The Eastern Cape government’s plan to relocate Mthatha flood victims to Maydene Farm has sparked strong opposition from local residents, raising concerns over safety, crime, and lack of consultation. The King Sabata Dalindyebo (KSD) Municipality identified a portion of Maydene Farm to erect nearly 200 temporary shelters for families displaced by recent devastating floods. However,

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has announced that it will prioritize an investigation into the dire living conditions at the TRU temporary male hostel in Mamelodi, where hundreds of men have been stranded in asbestos structures for over 16 years. A Legacy of Broken Promises The hostel, built in 2009 as a temporary

EThekwini Municipality is building a new homeless shelter in Ilovo, south of Durban. The shelter’s construction has raised concerns among non-profit organisations and Ilovo residents. They say the new shelter is too far from the city centre, where most people rely on income opportunities. According to the municipality, the new shelter will provide services like