Author name: Scott Balson

A 30-year-old KwaMashu resident was held at gunpoint and robbed of cash and valuables this afternoon (Wednesday) after withdrawing money from an ATM in Phoenix. The victim reported the incident to Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) at approximately 17:35, seeking assistance. According to his statement, he was walking through a shortcut at the corner of Torevale Close and Bridge […]

Frustrated residents of Carolina took to the streets today, marching to the Chief Albert Luthuli Municipality to protest poor service delivery and the municipality’s decision to block electricity purchases for those owing rates and taxes. The demonstration comes after the municipality implemented a policy on June 1 preventing residents with outstanding municipal debts from buying

Mbombela, Mpumalanga – The Mpumalanga High Court has reserved judgment in an urgent application brought by members of the National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union (NEHAWU) Ehlanzeni Region, who are challenging the legitimacy of the delegate list for the union’s upcoming provincial congress. The dispute arose after members of the regional executive committee accused the

The City of Cape Town, in collaboration with the Department of Home Affairs and the Department of Public Works, has filed an application in the High Court to evict the remaining foreign nationals occupying two sites in the metro—Wingfield and the so-called “Paint City” in Bellville. The occupants, primarily refugees and asylum seekers, were relocated

The construction sector is taking proactive steps to mitigate the impact of worsening weather patterns, industry leaders announced at the Big 5 Construct South Africa and South Africa Infrastructure & Water Expo in Midrand this week. With extreme weather events—such as heavy rainfall, storms, and temperature fluctuations—increasingly disrupting project timelines and safety, experts emphasized the need for climate-resilient building

Public Protector Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka has revealed findings of improper conduct and maladministration by officials of the Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality in the controversial construction of the Lesseyton sports field near Komani. The R20 million stadium, which drew public outrage for its shoddy workmanship, was found to have been marred by financial mismanagement, lack of oversight, and procurement irregularities.

The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) is grappling with a staggering backlog of 15,000 cases involving alleged crimes committed by police officers, according to a parliamentary reply from the Police Ministry. The figures reveal deep concerns over accountability within the South African Police Service (SAPS), with Gauteng emerging as a hotspot for serious offences. While

Western Cape authorities convened on Wednesday to discuss the role of public-private partnerships in tackling the province’s escalating crime crisis. With five of South Africa’s top 10 highest-crime police stations located in Cape Town and gang-related murders surging annually, officials emphasized the urgent need for collaboration with the private sector to strengthen crime-fighting efforts. Inadequate

As crime rates remain alarmingly high in South Africa, particularly in the Western Cape, experts emphasize the need for stronger collaboration between public and private sectors to bolster policing efforts. Willem Els, Senior Training Coordinator and Researcher at the Institute for Security Studies (ISS), highlighted the importance of these partnerships during a recent interview. Despite

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has convened a two-day symposium in Durban to assess the impact of the Political Party Funding Act, implemented in 2021, and discuss whether the commission should be granted greater powers to oversee party finances. The event brings together political representatives, researchers, and electoral officials to reflect on the successes and challenges