Author name: Scott Balson

The African National Congress (ANC) has admitted that not all the rights envisioned in the Freedom Charter have been realized, 70 years after its adoption. While the party claims eight out of ten clauses have been implemented, land redistribution and wealth ownership remain significant challenges. ANC national spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri addressed these issues in an […]

Despite global efforts to combat drug abuse, South Africa’s Mpumalanga province is facing a growing epidemic, with substance addiction among the youth reaching alarming levels. As the world observes the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, local NGOs in KwaMhlanga are intensifying efforts to address the crisis. A recent video of a young man

The North West Health Department has appointed a nine-member investigation team to probe the death of a long-term patient at Witrand Psychiatric Hospital, following allegations of severe neglect and sexual assault. The case came to light after the family of 40-year-old Quinton Du Plessis opened criminal charges, revealing disturbing details about his final days. According

A severe cold front is set to hit the Eastern and Western Cape between Thursday and Friday, bringing damaging winds, heavy rain, snowfall, and rough seas, the South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned. SAWS has issued a Yellow Level 2 warning for strong winds across the interior and a more severe Level 4 warning for rough seas along

South African workers saw their take-home pay shrink for the third month in a row in May, according to the latest data from BankServAfrica. The report highlights a challenging economic environment marked by sluggish domestic growth and global instability, particularly due to ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Worsening Wage Trends The nominal average take-home

The Gauteng provincial government has revealed that it has lost millions of rand due to misconduct and corruption within its departments. Premier Panyaza Lesufi briefed the media today on completed forensic investigations, disclosing that 88 public servants have faced consequence management, while 55 criminal cases have been referred to law enforcement agencies. Key Findings from Forensic Reports The investigations,

Kimberley, Northern Cape – Frustrated Roodepan residents say they are suffering due to collapsed healthcare services at the local clinic, following a strike by community health workers over unpaid stipends. Last week, a video showing long queues of patients waiting to be assisted by a single nurse went viral on social media. The healthcare workers downed

Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero has retained his position after a motion of no confidence brought by the Democratic Alliance (DA) was defeated in council yesterday. The motion, which sought to remove Morero, failed to secure enough votes, with the mayor’s coalition partners in the Government of Local Unity (GLU) rallying behind him. Motion Fails, but

In a community burdened by poverty, food insecurity, and environmental struggles, a groundbreaking retail initiative is making waves. SKUBU, South Africa’s first refill store, has opened its doors in Diepsloot, offering residents a cost-effective, sustainable way to purchase essentials while tackling plastic waste and food safety concerns. A New Model for Affordable Shopping At SKUBU,

A recent Free State High Court ruling ordering the dissolution of the Ngwathe Local Municipality could establish a significant legal precedent if left unchallenged, according to political analyst Professor Sethulego Matebesi. The court found that the Ngwathe Municipality failed in its constitutional duty to provide basic services to residents and that the provincial government neglected