Author name: Scott Balson

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has unveiled a national Clean Cities and Towns Campaign, marking a comprehensive approach to urban cleanliness and community engagement. Speaking at the launch on Friday in Soweto, Johannesburg, the Deputy President said the campaign goes beyond mere cleaning but addresses broader service delivery issues and creates opportunities for community employment. “However, […]

As Youth Month begins, a concerning new report highlights South Africa’s growing youth debt crisis, with nearly 40% of credit defaulters under the age of 35. The latest Credit Stress Report by Eighty20 reveals that young South Africans are increasingly burdened by debt early in life due to easy access to high-risk credit, poor financial literacy, and high youth

The Border Management Authority (BMA) and the South African Revenue Service (SARS) are hosting a high-level Bilateral Steering Committee meeting with Mozambique to address challenges in border management and improve trade facilitation between the two nations. The meeting, currently underway, focuses on harmonizing policies, streamlining procedures, and optimizing resource allocation to enhance the movement of

The high court in Pietermaritzburg has granted an interim interdict, gagging TV programme Carte Blanche. The order stops Carte Blanche from broadcasting a programme about allegations of malpractice against a cardiologist. Allegations by patients of serious harm from unnecessary procedures were corroborated by independent experts. Both the HPCSA and Life Healthcare are investigating the doctor.

AlexForbes marked its 90th anniversary with a robust financial performance for the year ended 31 March 2025, reporting double-digit growth in key metrics. The financial services group announced a 13% increase in operating income to R4.397 billion and a 14% rise in profit from operations to R911 million, underscoring its resilience in a competitive market. Strong Financial Performance

Today, 8 June 2025, marks the 15th anniversary of the Gautrain’s first ride, which travelled from Sandton Station to OR Tambo Station at OR Tambo International Airport in Kempton Park. Fifteen years later, South Africa’s first and only rapid rail network, known for its efficiency, safety, and convenience, continues to progress and is increasing its

During the month of May 2025, there were fourteen farm attacks and no farm murders in South Africa. These farm attacks and murders are often accompanied by extreme violence, torture and rape and are being openly fueled by black South African leaders in the country. Farm attacks and Farm murders 2020: * 446 Farm attacks

A 20-year-old Pakistani national, one of three men shot during a violent robbery in Mountview on Monday, 26 May 2025, has succumbed to his injuries. The incident unfolded after Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) received reports of a robbery in progress at a residence and business premises on Katzkop Drive. Upon arrival, Reaction Officers discovered

The Socio-Economic Rights Institute of South Africa (SERI) has sent a letter of demand to the City of Johannesburg over the removal of informal traders from Kopanong in Ivory Park, Midrand. The City set up a market at Kopanong in 2016. This allowed officials to better manage street trading and improve pedestrian movement there. But

The process to appoint three new commissioners to the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) is now in motion, with the deadline for nominations having passed on Friday, June 6. The appointments come at a critical time as South Africa prepares for next year’s Local Government Elections. Chief Justice Mandisa Maya will lead a panel to review