Author name: Scott Balson

South Africa’s agricultural sector has shown remarkable growth over the past seven years, raking in a staggering R491.7 billion, according to the latest data from Statistics South Africa. The industry recorded a 6.8% increase, driven by strong performances in horticulture, livestock, and other sub-sectors. However, amid this growth, concerns persist about the limited participation of […]

Free State police have initiated a manhunt for three suspects following a violent house robbery on a farm outside Kestell. The incident occurred on the evening of Wednesday, 26 June 2025, and was reported to authorities in the early hours of Thursday, 27 June. Details of the Attack At approximately 19:30, a 70-year-old man was

The body of a 12-year-old girl was discovered in bushes near Khabonqaba Street, NU6, Motherwell, in the early hours of Friday, 27 June 2025. The grim discovery was made at approximately 02:10. The victim has been identified as Lithaliyanda Ntoni, a resident of Luzipho Street, NU10, Motherwell. She had been reported missing on 24 June

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli has refuted claims by the African National Congress (ANC) in the province that the liquidation of Ithala Bank has been halted, calling the announcement premature and politically motivated. The ANC in KZN had declared a “significant breakthrough,” stating that engagements with Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana had secured a guarantee for depositors

Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) remains a priority crime for the South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Northern Cape, with law enforcement continuing to crack down on perpetrators. A recent 15-year sentence handed down to a repeat GBVF offender underscores SAPS’s commitment to protecting vulnerable individuals and ensuring accountability. The case stems from two

In a dramatic breakthrough, 19-year-old Kamogelo Baukudi, who was abducted in Bloemfontein more than 20 days ago, has been found alive in Wepener, Free State. Police confirmed his safe recovery following an intelligence-led operation that also led to the arrest of five additional suspects. Police Operation Leads to Rescue Free State SAPS spokesperson Brigadier Motantsi

A 21-year-old woman has been arrested by the Vhulaudzi police in connection with the murder of her 12-day-old daughter. The shocking incident occurred on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in Tshitavha Village. According to reports, the suspect was at home with her infant daughter and her mother when the grandmother left to irrigate crops at around

Major General Dumisani Khumalo, the head of the South African Police Service (SAPS) Crime Intelligence division, was arrested on Wednesday at OR Tambo International Airport while preparing to board an international flight. According to News24, Khumalo’s arrest is linked to an ongoing investigation into alleged unlawful senior appointments within SAPS. The arrest marks a significant development

Members of the Upington Border Police acted on intelligence received on Monday, 23 June 2025, regarding the illegal sale of cigarettes at a shop in Groblershoop, as well as an alleged storage facility where a consignment of illicit cigarettes had been offloaded. After verifying the information with Crime Intelligence, authorities secured a search warrant. On

The death toll from the devastating floods that struck the Eastern Cape earlier this month has risen to 101, the provincial government confirmed on Thursday. Briefing the media on the provincial government’s response to the June disaster incident on Thursday, Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) MEC, Zolile Williams, said the victims include 63 adults