Author name: Scott Balson

Soweto, South Africa – Deputy President Paul Mashatile has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to tackling the country’s high crime rates and gender-based violence (GBV), declaring that the state will “win the war against crime.” Mashatile made these remarks during the launch of the Clean Cities and Towns campaign in Kliptown, Soweto, a historic site now struggling […]

Tulbagh, Western Cape – Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has issued a stern warning against the vandalism of water infrastructure by so-called “water mafias,” stating that law enforcement will crack down on those who sabotage pipelines to profit from water tanker contracts. The minister delivered the message during the official launch of the R113 million

Police have launched a massive manhunt for suspects involved in a brazen shooting at the Mfuleni Taxi Rank on Friday morning, which left four people dead and three others wounded. Authorities confirmed that high-calibre firearms were used in what appears to be a targeted ambush. No arrests have been made yet, but police believe the

A powerful cold front is expected to sweep across South Africa this weekend, bringing plummeting temperatures, heavy rainfall, strong winds, and even snow in several provinces. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned that the freezing conditions could persist into early next week, with only Limpopo province likely to escape snowfall. Widespread Snow and

Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party Member of Parliament Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla has dismissed claims of internal instability following the recent redeployment of senior party member Floyd Shivambu from his role as Secretary-General to Parliament. Zuma-Sambudla addressed the matter during MK Party activities in Seshego, outside Polokwane, asserting that the party remains stable and focused on growth. “There

The City of Ekurhuleni has pledged to recover millions of rand lost in a stalled project to build its new metro headquarters, with Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza declaring that residents have not received value for their money. The project, initially commissioned in 2017 with a budget of R145 million, has ballooned to R272 million, yet the

Pretoria, South Africa – Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe has announced the filling of critical leadership vacancies in her department, a move she says will enhance service delivery, particularly for the country’s most vulnerable citizens. Speaking at a National Press Club briefing in Pretoria, Tolashe confirmed the appointment of a new Director-General (DG) for the Department

Polokwane – Great North Transport (GNT), the embattled Limpopo government-owned bus company, has suspended its top executives following allegations of financial mismanagement, including the failure to pay workers’ medical aid and pension contributions for six months—despite deducting these amounts from their salaries. Executives Placed on Special Leave The company’s board of directors announced the suspension of

A 16-year-old girl who claimed she was raped while hitchhiking earlier this week has been charged with perjury after police investigations revealed she fabricated the entire story. The case, which initially drew significant public attention, was investigated by the Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit. However, authorities soon determined that no rape

Four people were killed and three others injured in a brazen early-morning shooting at the Mfuleni taxi rank near Khayelitsha on the Cape Flats. According to police spokesperson the circumstances surrounding the attack remain unclear, but authorities suspect it is linked to ongoing taxi violence in the region. Chaos and Shock at the Scene The