Author name: Scott Balson

We spent some time with fossil technicians at the Sterkfontein Caves near Johannesburg. The caves are located within the Cradle of Humankind UNESCO World Heritage Site and have yielded some of the world’s most important fossil discoveries. The work by the fossil technicians has not been adequately recognised. But scientists at the Sterkfontein Caves are […]

Frustrated Metrobus commuters in Johannesburg have taken to protesting against what they describe as unreliable service, deteriorating bus conditions, and a lack of communication from the transit authority. Additionally, commuters claim that Metrobus has introduced a new system without proper notice, further exacerbating their dissatisfaction. Key Complaints from Commuters Unreliable Service: Many commuters report long

A 36-year-old man has been sentenced to an effective 18 years in prison for a violent home invasion and rape in the Phomolong informal settlement of Bloemspruit. The swift response of the victim and a thorough investigation by the South African Police Service (SAPS) ensured his immediate arrest and successful prosecution. The harrowing incident occurred

Members of the Mashashane Police Station have arrested a 40-year-old man for the brutal murder of his 87-year-old mother in Sebora Village. The horrific crime was discovered on Saturday, 28 June 2025, at approximately 15:00. According to police reports, officers responded to a missing person complaint filed by a concerned neighbor who had not seen

The body of an unidentified man was discovered in the roof of the Hazyview Police Station earlier this week before being removed on Thursday, 26 June 2025. The grim find came after police and staff at the station reported a foul odor permeating the building and surrounding area. Initial suspicions pointed to a dead animal

Democratic Alliance (DA) caucus leader Ross Strachan has accused members of the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party of playing a role in the collapse of the Msunduzi Municipality, while also calling for an investigation into Mayor Mzimkhulu Thebolla over allegations of financial mismanagement. Allegations Against the Mayor Strachan claimed that Thebolla misused municipal funds, including an

The Msunduzi Ratepayers Association and opposition parties are intensifying pressure on the KwaZulu-Natal provincial government to accelerate its investigation into allegations of financial misconduct and maladministration against Mayor Mzimkhulu Thebolla. The mayor faces accusations of bypassing due processes in key decisions, including the irregular awarding of contracts and unauthorized use of municipal funds. These allegations

A three-year-old girl was mauled to death by a pack of five dogs in the Marathon Informal Settlement on Friday evening, sparking outrage and fear among residents. According to local Ward Councillor Geoffrey Mthembu, the toddler was walking alone through the settlement to visit a family friend when she was attacked. The dogs reportedly dragged

The Gauteng Provincial Government has taken significant steps to address the long-standing e-toll debt, with Finance and Economic Development MEC Lebogang Maile announcing a R5.4 billion payment scheduled for this week. This follows a previous payment of R3.8 billion made in September last year, as part of the province’s commitment to settling the R20 billion

As climate change intensifies, the need for robust early warning systems to mitigate weather-related disasters has become increasingly critical. Recent devastating floods across multiple provinces have highlighted gaps in disaster preparedness, prompting calls for urgent improvements in alert mechanisms and community response strategies. Growing Pressure for Better Disaster Preparedness During a recent interview, Dr. Elias