Author name: Scott Balson

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has formally referred Higher Education Minister Dr. Nobuhle Nkabane to Parliament’s ethics committee, accusing her of lying about the independence of a panel tasked with selecting board chairs for Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs). The controversy stems from Nkabane’s recent release of the panel members’ names after missing previous deadlines […]

City Power has called on qualifying low-income households to register for free basic electricity (FBE) in an effort to improve compliance and reduce electricity theft. The initiative comes as the utility faces financial difficulties, including a reported negative bank balance of nearly R17 million. Program Aims to Assist Vulnerable Communities City Power spokesperson Isaac Mangena

The Africa Energy Forum (AEF) has drawn thousands of energy leaders, financiers, and young innovators to the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) for its second day, with discussions centered on strengthening Africa’s role in global energy debates. Key Discussions and Partnerships The forum has become a hub for high-level negotiations, with government ministers, investors, and industry experts exploring ways

Health facilities in the flood-ravaged Eastern Cape are under severe strain, with many clinics and hospitals sustaining significant damage due to recent extreme weather. The disaster has disrupted essential health services, leaving vulnerable communities struggling to access medical care. This marks the latest in a series of annual flooding events since 2022, which have damaged

Lichtenburg, North West – A prolonged electricity outage in Itsoseng township, outside Lichtenburg, has left residents battling the winter chill without power, with some households enduring blackouts for over two months. Frustrated locals say they have been forced to find alternative ways to cook, boil water, and keep warm, severely disrupting daily life. Many rely on

The death toll from the devastating floods in Mthatha has climbed further as rescue teams recovered another body, this time a young woman believed to be between 17 and 20 years old. The discovery adds to the growing tragedy, with the latest official death toll standing at 91, though authorities warn the number may still

Hoopstad, Free State – The African Farmers Association of South Africa (AFASA) in the Free State has raised concerns over the persistent challenges black farmers face in accessing land, while white commercial farmers retain control over vast portions of arable land. The organization argues that this imbalance perpetuates historic inequalities and stifles the growth of emerging

While the Free State Premier has identified nine municipalities as water and sanitation hotspots, it is clear that local government is busy with crisis management. In response to a question from the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) in the Free State Legislature, the Premier, Maqueen Letsoha-Mathae, indicated that the Local Municipalities of Maluti-a-Phofung (Harrismith and

The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Eastern Cape has welcomed the Public Protector’s report into the controversial construction of the Lesseyton Stadium, though the party criticized the delayed release of the findings. The stadium, built in 2019 near Komani at a cost of over R18 million, has been widely condemned for its poor quality and

Two suspects, aged 37 and 40, were arrested following an armed robbery that escalated into a shootout with South African Police Service (SAPS) members in Leslie on Tuesday evening, 17 June 2025. A 38-year-old police constable was injured in the crossfire during the confrontation. Robbery Turns into High-Stakes Shootout According to reports, Leslie police officers