Author name: Scott Balson

DURBAN, KwaZulu-Natal — South Africa is preparing to welcome regional and international delegates to the Durban International Convention Centre later this month for the 2026 Annual SADC Industrialisation Week (SIW), a flagship event positioned as the largest public-private platform driving industrial development across the Southern African Development Community. Scheduled for July 27–31, 2026, the week-long […]

PRETORIA, GAUTENG — Following a significant illegal blue lights arrest in Pretoria, two suspects are scheduled to make their first appearance at the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on Monday. The South African Police Service (SAPS) launched the prosecution after uncovering an unauthorized emergency lighting setup on a civilian vehicle, highlighting the ongoing battle against roadside impersonation.

KWAHLANGA, MPUMALANGA — Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has officially commissioned a R2 million decentralized water infrastructure project, handing over four newly equipped boreholes to historically underserved communities in KwaMhlanga, Mpumalanga. The initiative marks a significant milestone in the government’s ongoing drive to eradicate regional water backlogs and provide sustainable access to clean drinking

VANDERBIJLPARK, GAUTENG — The inaugural National Science Month has officially launched in South Africa, marking a transformative step toward making scientific research accessible, meaningful, and directly applicable to solving everyday societal challenges. Championed by the Portfolio Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation, the initiative underscores how scientific advancements can tangibly improve the daily lives of

EPPING, WESTERN CAPE — The ongoing Zimbabwean migrant repatriation effort has hit severe logistical and humanitarian bottlenecks, leaving hundreds of stranded nationals camping in harsh conditions in Epping, Cape Town, and at the Musina border crossing. While the Department of Home Affairs has cleared its temporary refugee centre in Epping and is no longer processing

PRETORIA, South Africa — Two Nigerian nationals have been killed in South Africa amid a surge of anti-migrant violence, prompting strong condemnation from Abuja. The fatalities occurred on June 28, escalating regional tensions as xenophobic attacks continue to target foreign nationals from across the African continent. According to Nigerian authorities, the two men died under

PRETORIA, GAUTENG — As South Africa prepares for the 2026 local government elections on 4 November, a major political shift is underway with the National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union (NEHAWU) officially endorsing the South African Communist Party (SACP). Political analysts predict this historic move will trigger a domino effect, leading more Congress of South

MUSINA, LIMPOPO — The South Africa migrant repatriation effort has intensified as the Department of Home Affairs processes thousands of undocumented migrants at the newly opened Temporary Repatriation Centre in Musina. The large-scale operation follows formal requests from several SADC countries to assist in returning their citizens, coupled with widespread anti-illegal immigration marches and a

JOHANNESBURG, Gauteng – Waste collection has been severely disrupted across parts of Johannesburg following a strike by casual workers contracted through the city’s waste management entity, Pikitup. The labor action, driven by demands for permanent employment, has left residents dealing with overflowing refuse bins and growing health concerns, prompting the agency to implement contingency measures

COLCHESTER, NELSON MANDELA BAY — More than two months after the devastating May and June Colchester floods, communities within the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro are still battling stagnant water around their homes. Despite initial municipal interventions, residents report that the receded floodwaters have left behind a toxic, unmoving mess, sparking severe health and financial concerns