Author name: Scott Balson

Chairpersons of key governance oversight committees have issued a stark warning about organized crime within the public service, failing municipal finances, and a collapse of leadership—issues they say are crippling service delivery and economic growth. During a media briefing on Wednesday, representatives from the Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), Public Service and Administration, […]

The African National Congress (ANC) in the Western Cape has signaled its intention to make significant political moves in municipalities across the province in the coming months. This follows the return of former Democratic Alliance (DA) councilor Christo Boks to the ANC, marking a potential shift in local governance dynamics. Boks, a former mayoral committee

South Africa’s police disciplinary system is facing intense scrutiny, with mounting evidence suggesting it is failing to adequately hold officers accountable for misconduct, particularly in cases involving brutality and corruption. This perceived culture of impunity is severely eroding public trust in the South African Police Service (SAPS). According to recent reports, despite thousands of complaints

Confusion has arisen over whether the second phase of the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Act has been rolled out nationally, following a report claiming the system would take effect on June 5. However, the Road Traffic Infringement Agency (RTIA) has dismissed the report as false, urging the public to verify information before

Johannesburg, South Africa – Democratic Alliance (DA) Federal Council Chairperson Helen Zille has revealed she is considering a run for mayor of Johannesburg, stating she has “unfinished business” in the city. In an interview, Zille confirmed she had been approached both internally and externally to stand as the DA’s mayoral candidate in the upcoming local government

South African president Cyril Ramaphosa met senior leaders of Johannesburg and Gauteng, the province it’s located in, in March 2025 to discuss ways to arrest the steep decline in South Africa’s largest city. Ramaphosa announced a two-year-long presidential intervention to tackle some of the city’s most pressing issues. It is to be led by the

Qholaqhwe village in the Eastern Free State has not had running water for more than five months, due to pump station failures. Villagers have to get untreated water from nearby villages and mountain streams. Older people, unable to push wheelbarrows or lift water buckets themselves, are paying others to fetch water for them. Tabita Kokong,

In a operation involving LYTTELTON SAPS, Highway Patrol, Gauteng Traffic Wardens STT (Northern Corridor), TSHENOLO PI, PROSHIELD, AXON Security, TRACKER SA, FADT, SAFETYNET, SEEK, and NOORDVAAL, officers responded to a lookout for a silver Mercedes-Benz driving without number plates—suspected to be involved in card scamming activities in the Brooklyn area. The vehicle was located at

The Pretoria Magistrates Court is set to deliver judgment today in the bail hearing of a 59-year-old police captain, Amos Mokwena, who stands accused of raping a 20-year-old female trainee. The alleged assault took place in Mokwena’s office after he reportedly threatened to dismiss her for failing to salute him. The case has drawn widespread

Defence Minister Angie Motshekga has announced the passing of retired Lieutenant General Gilbert Ramano at 1 Military Hospital in Pretoria. The revered military leader, freedom fighter, and diplomat was celebrated for his pivotal role in shaping South Africa’s post-apartheid defence force. In an official statement, the Department of Defence honoured Ramano as a figure of