Author name: Scott Balson

Anti-immigration group Operation Dudula marched against human rights organisations on Thursday. They tried to hand over a memorandum to the Socio-Economic Rights Institute (SERI), but were upset that they were blocked from entering the building by supporters of Abahlali Base’mjondolo. Operation Dudula president Zandile Dabula said they will return and “close these offices”. SERI and […]

The Mhala Regional Court has handed down a 15-year prison sentence to 44-year-old Vusi Morupane for attempted murder. The ruling was delivered on 15 July 2025, nearly two years after the violent attack. The incident occurred on 24 September 2023 at around 18:00 in an Acornhoek tavern. According to the victim, Ronald Mathebula, he had arrived at the establishment at approximately 17:00 to have a drink when Morupane suddenly attacked him, stabbing

The African National Congress (ANC) in the North West has expelled former Ditsobotla Local Municipality Mayor Mazwi Moruri and former Speaker Jarious Modisakeng after they were found guilty of misconduct and defying party directives. The two were among 10 ANC councillors hauled before the party’s Provincial Disciplinary Committee (PDC) for bringing the party into disrepute

A 33-year-old woman from Kathu has finally received justice after enduring multiple assaults in a case of Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF). The accused, 37-year-old Elvis Motsamai, allegedly attacked the victim, accusing her of infidelity. The assaults occurred on several occasions, culminating in an incident on 28 June 2023, which prompted the victim to report the

FlySafair could face a major pilot strike as early as Monday after wage negotiations between the airline and the trade union Solidarity broke down following three months of deadlocked talks. Strike Action Confirmed Solidarity, representing FlySafair’s pilots, has formally notified the airline of its intention to proceed with a one-day strike on Monday. The union is demanding a 10.5% wage increase for

A UK-based comedian has publicly condemned a South African funeral service, alleging that his family’s grief was compounded by what he describes as a “nightmare” burial for his mother-in-law. Craig Caldwell, who traveled from the UK for the funeral of Mrs. Elsa Botes on July 12, claims that Doves Funeral Services in the Vaal failed

Tensions flared as members of Operation Dudula staged marches in Durban, protesting against undocumented migrants accessing public healthcare facilities. The group accused the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) of prioritizing foreigners over citizens, claiming that the country’s resources are overstretched and should be reserved for South Africans first. Protests Turn Focus on Healthcare Access Demonstrators

Residents across several communities such as Ganalaagte in the North West province have been left without running water for weeks, despite repeated appeals to local authorities for intervention. The Tswaing Local Municipality and Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality, responsible for water provision, have been accused of failing to address the crisis, leaving thousands struggling to access

Members of Operation Dudula are set to march to the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) offices in Durban this morning, protesting against undocumented foreign nationals accessing healthcare facilities in the country. The group, which has been actively blocking undocumented migrants from receiving medical services, argues that South Africans should be prioritized in the healthcare

Retired South African National Defence Force (SANDF) General Maomela Motau has dismissed speculation about a potential coup d’état in South Africa, calling such fears “far-fetched” and asserting that there are no indicators of such a threat. Motau’s comments come after Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni addressed the nation on national security, assuring citizens that