Author name: Scott Balson

The body of an unidentified man was discovered in the roof of the Hazyview Police Station earlier this week before being removed on Thursday, 26 June 2025. The grim find came after police and staff at the station reported a foul odor permeating the building and surrounding area. Initial suspicions pointed to a dead animal […]

Democratic Alliance (DA) caucus leader Ross Strachan has accused members of the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party of playing a role in the collapse of the Msunduzi Municipality, while also calling for an investigation into Mayor Mzimkhulu Thebolla over allegations of financial mismanagement. Allegations Against the Mayor Strachan claimed that Thebolla misused municipal funds, including an

The Msunduzi Ratepayers Association and opposition parties are intensifying pressure on the KwaZulu-Natal provincial government to accelerate its investigation into allegations of financial misconduct and maladministration against Mayor Mzimkhulu Thebolla. The mayor faces accusations of bypassing due processes in key decisions, including the irregular awarding of contracts and unauthorized use of municipal funds. These allegations

A three-year-old girl was mauled to death by a pack of five dogs in the Marathon Informal Settlement on Friday evening, sparking outrage and fear among residents. According to local Ward Councillor Geoffrey Mthembu, the toddler was walking alone through the settlement to visit a family friend when she was attacked. The dogs reportedly dragged

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has announced it will vote against upcoming departmental budgets for ministries led by ANC figures implicated in corruption, including Ministers Thembi Simelane and Nobuhle Nkabane. The party vows to maintain its opposition until President Cyril Ramaphosa removes the accused officials, accusing him of “disrespect, arrogance, and double standards” within the Government

In a surprising political shift, the African Transformation Movement (ATM) has replaced its long-standing president, Vuyolwethu Zungula, with Professor Caesar Nongunga, head of the Twelve Apostles Church in Christ. While the party frames the move as a strategy to bolster its support base ahead of the 2026 and 2029 elections, lingering questions remain about the

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has opted to remain in the Government of National Unity (GNU) despite earlier threats to take drastic action following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s dismissal of DA member Andrew Whitfield as deputy minister of Trade, Industry, and Competition. However, the party has withdrawn from the National Dialogue process as a form of protest,

The Gauteng Provincial Government has taken significant steps to address the long-standing e-toll debt, with Finance and Economic Development MEC Lebogang Maile announcing a R5.4 billion payment scheduled for this week. This follows a previous payment of R3.8 billion made in September last year, as part of the province’s commitment to settling the R20 billion

As climate change intensifies, the need for robust early warning systems to mitigate weather-related disasters has become increasingly critical. Recent devastating floods across multiple provinces have highlighted gaps in disaster preparedness, prompting calls for urgent improvements in alert mechanisms and community response strategies. Growing Pressure for Better Disaster Preparedness During a recent interview, Dr. Elias

Rand Water’s extensive maintenance operation is set to continue, affecting water supply across multiple municipalities in Gauteng over the coming days. Residents in Johannesburg, Tshwane, Ekurhuleni, and surrounding areas have been warned to prepare for potential low water pressure or complete outages, though officials urge calm, assuring that disruptions will not be continuous. Planned Maintenance