Author name: Scott Balson

A palpable shift is underway in South Africa’s parliamentary portfolio committees, where ministers, deputy ministers, and department heads are facing unprecedented scrutiny. From Education to Energy, Sports to State-Owned Enterprises, the days of evasive answers and unchecked authority appear to be over. Grilling Ministers and Demanding Answers Recent sessions have seen a marked change in […]

Relief operations in flood-ravaged parts of the Eastern Cape have faced shocking interference, with humanitarian workers reportedly being threatened by an extortion group opposed to the free distribution of water to affected communities. The devastating floods, which have claimed over 90 lives and left many more missing, have prompted large-scale aid efforts. However, the humanitarian

The charred body of a four-year-old boy was discovered this morning in the ruins of a burnt-out house in Brakpan, Ekurhuleni. The child’s parents and his two-year-old sibling survived the blaze but sustained minor injuries. According to the City of Ekurhuleni Emergency Services, the fire broke out early this morning, with authorities receiving the distress

Two people have died and several others were injured in a collision involving a minibus-taxi and another vehicle on the R55-N14 Interchange in Olivenhoutbosch, north of Pretoria. The cause of the crash remains unknown, and authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. Tshwane traffic police confirmed that the intersection has been closed in both

An insurance product infringes on the rights of social grant beneficiaries, the Gauteng High Court has ruled. The product offered disability and retrenchment insurance as part of a bundle. But many clients, especially social grant beneficiaries, were already disabled or unemployed. Because they would never be able to fully benefit from the insurance, the product

Harmony Gold must pay R100,000 in damages to an employee who was called the k-word by another. Because Harmony Gold did not properly investigate the matter or consult the complainant, it must be held liable, the Labour Court ruled. The court also rejected Harmony Gold’s reliance on a polygraph test to decide that the racist

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has confirmed a violent altercation at the Macadamia Military Base near Komatipoort in the early hours of this morning, resulting in the deaths of two soldiers. According to preliminary reports, a SANDF member allegedly stabbed two of his colleagues before turning the knife on himself. Rear Admiral Prince

Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, Sello Seithlolo, has revealed that 78% of water treatment plants in Limpopo are not functioning properly, leading to contamination of water sources and higher costs for consumers. Speaking during an oversight visit to the Sekhiming village water project outside Giyani, Seithlolo highlighted the severe impact of dysfunctional sewer systems and

A security officer is fighting for his life after being shot by an alleged patron at a popular pub in Gillits on Friday evening. The incident occurred just before 11 p.m., prompting multiple calls for emergency assistance. ALS Paramedics rushed to the scene, where they found several security personnel and South African Police Service (SAPS)

For over 20 years, residents of Sannieshof and surrounding areas have endured untreated sewage flooding their homes and streets, creating unbearable living conditions and serious health risks. Despite repeated complaints, authorities have allegedly failed to take meaningful action, leaving families frustrated and desperate for solutions. A Daily Struggle with Filth and Stench Koos Swanepoel, an