Author name: Scott Balson

Police have arrested a 37-year-old foreign national after drugs with an estimated street value of R20,000 were found in his vehicle during Operation Basadi in Welkom. According to authorities, Lieutenant Colonel Sello and her team received a tip-off on Friday, 8 August 2025, about an African male allegedly selling drugs from his car. Acting on the information, […]

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has laid criminal charges against suspended Independent Development Trust (IDT) CEO Tebogo Malaka and spokesperson Phasha Makgolane following allegations of attempted bribery involving a journalist. The charges stem from a Daily Maverick exposé revealing that Malaka and Makgolane allegedly offered investigative journalist Pieter-Louis Myburgh R60,000 in cash to halt his

The South African government has called in Eswatini’s High Commissioner to seek clarity on a controversial agreement between the Kingdom and the United States that led to the transfer of five convicted criminals to Eswatini. The individuals, of various nationalities and reportedly guilty of serious offenses, were flown into Eswatini on a special US flight,

Retailers in the liquor industry are urging the government to ease regulatory burdens and simplify compliance requirements, arguing that excessive red tape hampers responsible trading and fuels the illicit alcohol market. The call was made during an event hosted by The South African Breweries (SAB), which brought together industry stakeholders to discuss challenges such as underage drinking,

Early this morning, Transport and Human Settlements MEC Siboniso Duma confirmed reports of a devastating car accident in KwaSwayimane after receiving a briefing from Traffic Ambassador Ayanda Msweli. According to preliminary reports, a vehicle driven by a female motorist plunged off a cliff in the area yesterday. Helicopter rescue teams have been deployed to locate

Some motorists in Johannesburg have expressed support for the upcoming driving licence demerit point system, which is set to be implemented nationwide in September next year. The system, introduced under the Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences Act (ARTOA), was officially gazetted by the government earlier this month. It aims to penalise repeat traffic offenders by

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has paid tribute to Rifleman Xavier Raynard, who died tragically during deployment near the Madimbo Operational Base in Limpopo. The 27-year-old soldier was allegedly trampled by a herd of elephants on July 27 while conducting a routine patrol near the Yellow Gate. Raynard, a qualified graphic designer who

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is continuing its rigorous review process of social grant beneficiaries suspected of failing to disclose additional income sources, aiming to curb fraud and ensure funds reach those most in need. This comes after over 200,000 beneficiaries experienced delays in their June grant payments due to discrepancies uncovered during a cross-check

ANC Member of Parliament Soviet Lekganyane has been elected uncontested to chair Parliament’s newly formed ad hoc committee tasked with investigating explosive allegations of criminality, political interference, and corruption within the South African Police Service (SAPS). The probe follows damning accusations by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, who implicated suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and

Small Business Development Minister Stella Ndabeni has warned that the newly imposed 30% tariffs by the United States on South African goods will severely impact local small businesses and cooperatives. The tariffs, enforced by the Trump administration, took effect on Friday despite months of negotiations between Pretoria and Washington. Small Businesses Brace for Impact Several