Author name: Scott Balson

POLOKWANE, LIMPOPO — Informal Polokwane hawkers are fighting for their right to trade, citing severe operational challenges that include constant harassment from municipal law enforcement and prolonged delays in obtaining trading permits. Operating primarily on pavements and along busy streets, these vendors sell fast food and snacks to earn a living and support their families. […]

ATOK, LIMPOPO — Residents of Bogalatladi Village in Atok, Limpopo, are living in fear as escalating tensions between local communities and illegal miners spark violence and destruction. The platinum- and chrome-rich Jacalas mountain has become a hotspot for illicit mining activities, leading to burnt properties, a shooting, and widespread anxiety among villagers. The fragile peace

MAHIKENG, NORTH WEST — Law enforcement agencies are significantly tightening North West border security as the province prepares for the June 30 deadline regarding the expulsion of undocumented foreigners. Acting Provincial Police Commissioner Major-General Ryno Naidoo announced the strategic deployments during a press briefing in Mahikeng, anticipating a potential surge of immigrants heading to the

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — As the country braces for planned nationwide protests, Democratic Alliance (DA) leader Geordin Hill-Lewis has issued a strong appeal for calm, urging citizens not to turn their legitimate anger into hostility or violence against foreign nationals. Speaking ahead of the upcoming demonstrations, Hill-Lewis acknowledged that South Africans have valid frustrations regarding

PRETORIA, GAUTENG — The latest Auditor-General report paints a concerning picture of the South Africa local government sector, revealing that the sixth administration has failed to make the necessary progress in strengthening governance and improving service delivery. While there are minor “green shoots” indicating an improvement in the quality of financial statements handed over by some

DURBAN, KWAZULU-NATAL — Law enforcement authorities have confirmed that the KwaZulu-Natal police are fully prepared to maintain public order and respond to any criminal activity surrounding the planned anti-illegal immigration protests scheduled for June 30. A spokesperson for the KwaZulu-Natal police emphasized that while citizens have a constitutional right to protest, they equally have a

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA — Despite facing ongoing legal challenges and parliamentary clashes, the Section 89 Impeachment Committee is pushing ahead with its mandate to investigate President Cyril Ramaphosa over the Phala Phala matter. The 31-member body is convening today to appoint Evidence Leaders and finalize its Terms of Reference, marking a critical next step

JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG — Residents will soon be billed under the newly proposed Johannesburg water rates after the local High Court dismissed an urgent application by the lobby group Afriforum. The court’s decision paves the way for the controversial 65.6 water rate increase to take effect in July, despite strong objections regarding the levy’s legality and

PRETORIA — South Africa’s digital identity transformation has hit a major milestone, with the Department of Home Affairs confirming that 203 bank branches across the country are now processing Smart ID card applications under a groundbreaking partnership with the banking sector. The initiative, which launched on 9 March, has already served more than 250,000 citizens

DURBAN, KWAZULU-NATAL — Officials are continuing to process scores of Malawian nationals in Durban who have volunteered for repatriation, with the latest headcount at the Drive-In Site reaching approximately 8,000 individuals. As thousands have already been returned home, government departments and law enforcement are collaborating to manage the ongoing operations and maintain public order across the