Author name: Scott Balson

A former National Lotteries Commission official will not be allowed to access his pension. Sanele Dlamini was found guilty of gross misconduct for approving a R3-million grant without proper oversight The Special Tribunal froze his pension fund pending the outcome of the Special Investigating Unit’s bid to recover the money. Dlamini signed off on payments […]

Frustrated residents of Eldorado Park have declared “enough is enough,” criticizing government interventions as ineffective “talk shops” that fail to address the community’s deep-rooted issues, including unemployment, substance abuse, and gang violence. At a recent community engagement, youth and parents voiced their struggles, pleading for consistent and meaningful action from authorities. A young boy highlighted

Rebuilding efforts are underway in Silvertown informal settlement after a devastating shack fire displaced 140 people last weekend. The blaze has reignited frustrations over the delayed Silvertown Emergency Housing Project, initially promised following a 2018 fire that left 340 families homeless. Despite a 2023 deadline for the first phase, no houses have been built, leaving

Hundreds of Health Promotion Officer candidates who wrote their final examinations in November 2024 are still awaiting their results, seven months later, due to delays in processing by the Health and Welfare Sector Education and Training Authority (HWSETA). The Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) confirmed that the results were only submitted on June

A small village in Queenstown (Komani) , Eastern Cape, was engulfed in grief today as 14-year-old Likhona Fose was laid to rest. The young girl’s life was brutally cut short earlier this month when her mutilated body was discovered in Durban Deep, Roodepoort, a day after she went missing. A Life Cut Short Likhona, a

Volkswagen South Africa has issued a safety recall for more than 140 vehicles due to a potentially deadly airbag defect linked to faulty Takata airbags. The recall affects certain Polo and Tiguan models, but motoring experts warn that the issue may extend to more vehicles than officially reported. The Airbag Defect Explained Motoring expert Pogiso

The National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC) has pledged ongoing humanitarian support for residents of Mthatha and surrounding areas in the Eastern Cape, where devastating floods have claimed at least 86 lives. Police Minister Senzo Mchunu confirmed the death toll, with recovery teams still searching for more victims. Recovery Operations Underway Dr. Elias Sithole, head of

The National Treasury has expressed confidence that South Africa will soon be removed from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) greylist, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to strengthen its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing measures. South Africa was placed on the FATF’s greylist in February 2023 after the global financial crime watchdog

Frustrated residents of Protea North in Soweto are demanding answers after enduring six days without electricity, with no clear explanation from authorities. The community has been protesting and seeking clarity from power utility companies Eskom and City Power, but their efforts have so far been met with silence. Residents say they were initially told the

In a decisive move to combat illegal mining, the Vala Umgodi Task Team conducted targeted operations driven by credible intelligence on Friday, June 13, 2025. The operations, aimed at dismantling illegal mining activities at two prominent sites—Sefateng Chrome Mine and Bokone Platinum Mine—underscored the South African Police Service’s (SAPS) commitment to upholding the rule of