Author name: Scott Balson

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 […]

The police in Limpopo have arrested three of its own employees, two police officers and a general cleaner, all stationed at Modimolle SAPS — following a joint investigation led by the Limpopo Provincial Anti-Corruption Unit in collaboration with the Modimolle Local Criminal Record Centre (LCRC). The trio has been charged with theft and defeating the

Over 100 people gathered in Simon’s Town this weekend to protest the City of Cape Town’s proposal to forcibly relocate five baboon troops from the South Peninsula. The demonstration, organized by advocacy groups including Baboon Matters, highlights growing opposition to the city’s plan, which officials argue is necessary to protect residents and the animals themselves.

Residents of Scenery Park informal settlement in East London are on high alert after owners of nearby RDP homes allegedly burned down three shacks in protest over illegal electricity connections. The situation remains volatile, with threats of further arson attacks if the unauthorized connections continue. Community members report growing frustration among RDP homeowners, who claim

A damning investigation into the George building collapse, which killed 34 construction workers and injured 28 others on May 6, 2024, has revealed serious safety violations, substandard materials, and a lack of oversight. The findings were released by Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson during a media briefing in George on Saturday. A Survivor’s

A coordinated intelligence-driven operation by the South African Police Service (SAPS) and private security forces led to the arrest of three suspects and the recovery of 14 stolen Merino sheep valued at approximately R49,900. The anti-stock theft operation, which began on Thursday, 17 July 2025, at 10:00 AM, was launched following intelligence reports that a

The Gauteng Department of Health has been allocated R67 billion in the province’s 2025/26 budget, marking a 3.7% decrease from the previous year. Despite being the largest provincial budget recipient, concerns persist over whether the funds will effectively address the healthcare system’s deep-rooted crises, including infrastructure decay, staff shortages, and financial mismanagement. Budget Breakdown and

A coordinated sting operation in Barberton on Friday, 18 July 2025, led to the arrest of a 32-year-old Zimbabwean national after explosives and medicine were confiscated from his residence. The operation, conducted in the early hours of the morning, underscores the relentless efforts of law enforcement to combat crime in the area. Despite negative perceptions

Outrage has erupted among Johannesburg residents following Mayor Dada Morero’s announcement that repairing the city’s potholes could cost a staggering R700 million. The revelation has sparked demands for transparency and accountability, with critics questioning how the figure was calculated and whether the funds will be used effectively. Lack of Transparency Raises Eyebrows Wayne Duvenage, CEO of

Six people were killed and several others injured in a mass shooting at a tavern in the Choba informal settlement, Olievenhoutbosch, on Tuesday night. According to police reports, a group of approximately 10 armed men stormed the establishment around 9 p.m. and opened fire indiscriminately. The victims include two women and three men, with three