Author name: Scott Balson

A 59-year-old South African Police Service (SAPS) captain, accused of raping a 20-year-old trainee and assaulting another, has been granted R8,000 bail by the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court. The accused, who spent nearly a month in custody, maintains his innocence and will plead not guilty to all charges, his defense team confirmed. Strict Bail Conditions Imposed […]

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) has successfully negotiated a three-year wage agreement for workers in the plastics industry, securing above-inflation increases amid tough economic conditions. The deal, signed under the Metals and Engineering Industries Bargaining Council (MEIBC), will see approximately 34,000 workers receive a 7% wage hike effective next month, lasting

In a bold move to address the country’s escalating youth unemployment crisis, South Africa’s Department of Basic Education is spearheading efforts to integrate entrepreneurship-focused learning into the national school curriculum. The initiative, developed in partnership with the European Union and local private sector stakeholders, aims to equip students with future-ready skills and foster an entrepreneurial

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,