Author name: Scott Balson

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

South Africa’s annual inflation rate remained unchanged at 2.8% in May, matching April’s figure, according to the latest data from Statistics South Africa (Stats SA). However, rising food prices and persistent economic pressures continue to strain household budgets, leaving consumers with little relief. Food Inflation Outpaces Overall CPI While the headline Consumer Price Index (CPI)

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