Author name: Scott Balson

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has wrapped up its week-long provincial visit to Limpopo, assessing the state of human rights in the region. Commissioner Advocate Sandra Makoasha revealed key findings, rating the province’s human rights observance at a concerning four out of 10, citing systemic failures in healthcare, water access, and equality courts. Healthcare […]

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli has pledged to take action against officials found responsible for the prolonged neglect of damaged schools in the province, following an inspection of storm-ravaged facilities in Inanda. During a visit to a school on Tuesday, Premier Ntuli expressed shock at discovering a classroom that had remained unrepaired since 2022, despite prior

A new health clinic has opened at one of Orange Farm’s busiest taxi ranks, bringing essential medical services directly to taxi drivers who often struggle to access healthcare due to their demanding schedules. The initiative, launched during Men’s Health Month, is a partnership between Rhiza Babuyile, the Department of Health, and the Orange Farm United

Frustrated residents in Rustenburg’s Boitekong area say they have been grappling with persistent sewage spills and water infrastructure failures, despite the government’s planned handover of a refurbished sewer pump station today. Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina is expected to officially launch the upgraded Boitekong Sewer Pump Station, which authorities say will alleviate chronic blockages

South Africa took center stage in brand excellence as Johannesburg hosted a prestigious event celebrating Africa’s most admired and influential business brands. The highly anticipated 2025 Brand Africa 100 | South Africa’s Best Brands rankings were unveiled at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) in Sandton, in a ceremony co-hosted by Brand Africa, Brand South Africa, the JSE, and

Outraged residents of Bloemfontein have called for the denial of bail for the 42-year-old police officer accused of kidnapping 19-year-old Kamogelo Baukudi. The accused made a brief appearance in the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court today in an attempt to apply for bail, but the case was postponed to June 24 to allow for the completion of

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has called on the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) and Defence Minister Angie Motshekga to release an internal report into the 2023 naval disaster near Kommetjie, which claimed the lives of three submariners. The incident occurred during a naval exercise involving the submarine SAS Manthatisi and an SA Air Force Maritime Lynx

The Electoral Commission (IEC) will hold a symposium on political party funding in Durban next week, focusing on the implementation and impact of the Political Party Funding Act (PPFA) since its enactment in 2018. The event aims to reinforce transparency and compliance in political financing, a critical issue in South Africa’s democracy. Key Achievements: Public Disclosure of

KZNVIP Paramedics responded to a fatal shooting incident in the Kenville area, north of Durban, on Thursday evening. Upon arrival, emergency personnel discovered two women who had been shot execution-style inside a shack. South African Police Service (SAPS) and other emergency services were on the scene to assist. Initial reports indicate that an unidentified suspect

Everest Heights, KZN – Two people were injured after an unmanned crane truck crashed into a home on Inca Drive earlier today (Friday). The incident prompted multiple calls to the Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) Operations Centre, with members of the public urgently requesting assistance for two women trapped in the debris. Reaction officers and paramedics