Author name: Scott Balson

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)

Service delivery in eThekwini Municipality has been severely disrupted after 80 municipal water tankers were rendered non-operational due to mechanical failures, driver shortages, and expired licenses. The tankers, which have been parked in depots since February, are critical for supplying water to communities facing chronic shortages. Residents in affected areas say they have endured water

Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero has raised alarm over the recent surge in violent attacks targeting ward councillors, following the killing of Thulani Buthelezi, the second councillor to be fatally shot in less than two months. Morero spoke at Buthelezi’s funeral in Naledi, Soweto, where he condemned the ongoing violence and called for urgent measures to

Parents of learners at Danville Secondary School near Mahikeng are raising alarm over the school’s crumbling infrastructure, claiming that the environment is unsafe and unsuitable for learning. Concerned parents report that ceilings are collapsing, windows and doors are broken, and ablution facilities are in an unhygienic state, particularly posing health risks for female learners. One

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) is facing mounting criticism over its handling of high-profile corruption cases, with political party Action SA leading protests demanding the removal of National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) Shamila Batohi. This week, Action SA marched to the Department of Justice in Pretoria, urging Justice Minister Mamoloko Kubayi to request President

The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) has raised concerns over the legal validity of newly released guidelines for the implementation of the Basic Education Laws Amendment Act (BELA). The guidelines, issued by the Minister of Education earlier this week, aim to clarify the interpretation and rollout of the controversial legislation but have sparked mixed

Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, Sello Seitlholo, is conducting an assessment of water source contamination and intervention projects in the Waterberg and Mopani District Municipalities. His visit comes amid growing concerns over water quality and supply in the drought-stricken province. Today, the Deputy Minister visited Sekhiming, outside Giyani, where a sand water extraction project has been

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