Author name: Scott Balson

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

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has assured the public that the presence of anti-retroviral (ARV) residues in drinking water poses no health risk and cannot result in HIV transmission. This follows the release of a study by North West University’s Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management and the Africa Unit for Transdisciplinary Health

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