Author name: Scott Balson

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

After four years of being grounded, state-owned low-cost airline Mango Airlines could finally be cleared for takeoff by December, offering hope to passengers holding long-forgotten tickets from 2021. The airline, placed under business rescue in July 2021 amid financial turmoil, has opened an online voucher portal, signaling a potential revival. However, industry experts caution that

Tensions are rising in Illovo, south of Durban, as residents protest against the eThekwini Municipality’s construction of a homeless shelter in their community. The facility, already underway, is expected to house approximately 400 homeless individuals, offering medical treatment and rehabilitation programs. However, locals claim they were not consulted and fear the project will lead to

Judge Ratha Mokgoatlheng, the presiding officer in the high-profile Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, has issued a heartfelt public apology after facing backlash for remarks perceived as racist toward Black lawyers. During a session at the North Gauteng High Court, Judge Mokgoatlheng offered an emotional and unreserved apology, insisting that racism was contrary to his nature.

Authorities are intensifying search and rescue efforts after a light aircraft with three people on board went missing Sunday afternoon. The Piper Cherokee (Registration: ZS-KFB), blue, black, and white in color, departed Virginia Airport at approximately 15:00 on 8 June 2025 but failed to reach its alternate destination. Last Known Location and Search Efforts The