Author name: Scott Balson

The Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House has confirmed that it is in contact with the grieving families of three young students who tragically lost their lives in a light aircraft crash. The devastating incident occurred during Youth Month, a time meant to celebrate the potential and achievements of young people. Instead, the province mourns the loss […]

The South African Police Service (SAPS) Vala Umgodi team in Limpopo has made a significant breakthrough in combating illegal mining following a targeted operation in the Mavalani village area. Acting on intelligence reports, police swiftly moved to disrupt unlawful mining activities along the Mavalani River (Nsami) on Wednesday, 10 June 2025. At approximately 16:00, officers

A high-profile intelligence-driven operation led to the arrest of a 40-year-old suspect for drug dealing and the unlawful possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition in Cape Town on Tuesday, 10 June 2025. The operation, conducted by members of the Anti-Gang Unit, Crime Intelligence, and Provincial Organised Crime Detectives, targeted a storage facility on Roeland Street

A 50-year-old Cape Town man arrested in Brackenfell last month will remain in custody after his bail application was postponed today in the Dewetsdorp Magistrate’s Court. The suspect, apprehended by the Free State Provincial Serial and Electronic Crime Investigations (SECI) Unit in May 2025, has been given until 19 June 2025 to appoint legal representation.

As South Africa hurtles toward yet another election in 2026, the African National Congress (ANC) is gearing up to regale the nation with its favorite fairy tale: “We have a good story to tell.” And what a story it is—a gripping saga of corruption, incompetence, and betrayal, punctuated by the occasional genocide denial and a sprinkle of

The United States has issued a Level 2 travel advisory for South Africa, urging American citizens to “exercise increased caution” due to high levels of violent crime, including robbery, rape, carjacking, and kidnapping. The warning has sparked debate in South Africa, with Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille acknowledging concerns while defending the country’s safety measures

Mahikeng, North West – ANC Youth League president Collen Malatji has declared that President Cyril Ramaphosa’s successor must not be a “pensioner,” advocating for a generational shift in South Africa’s political leadership. Speaking at the league’s President Jazz Hour event in Mahikeng, Malatji criticized the exclusion of young people from key government positions, insisting that the youth must

Health experts and representatives from G20 nations are gathered in Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, for the fourth G20 Health Working Group meeting, focusing on strengthening global preparedness for future pandemics. Key discussions revolve around ensuring that low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are better equipped to handle potential outbreaks, learning from the challenges faced during the COVID-19

The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) has released its May 2025 Business Confidence Index (BCI), showing a modest 0.9-point increase from April, bringing the index to 115.8. Year-on-year, confidence has improved by eight points, reflecting cautious optimism in some sectors despite persistent economic challenges. Key Drivers of Confidence The uptick was largely

Frustrated residents of Meadowlands in Soweto took to the streets on Monday, blocking the intersection of Odendaal and Vincent Streets with burning tires and rocks in protest over persistent service delivery failures. The community claims they have endured months of inconsistent electricity supply, with Eskom failing to address their grievances. A local representative from the