Author name: Scott Balson

The Free State High Court is set to deliver a crucial judgment in the trial-within-a-trial involving Moroadi Cholota, Accused 17 in the R255 million asbestos roof removal corruption case. Judge Phillip Loubser will determine whether her extradition from the United States was lawful, a challenge that has delayed the main trial. Cholota, a former assistant […]

South Africa’s economy is expected to show near-zero growth in the first quarter of 2025, according to economists, as uncertainty around the national budget and global trade policies weighs on key sectors. The forecast follows a modest 0.6% expansion in the fourth quarter of 2024, which helped the country narrowly avoid a recession. However, recent

Johannesburg, South Africa – A critical cervical cancer screening clinic at Helen Joseph Hospital in Johannesburg has closed its doors after two decades of operation, following the withdrawal of U.S. funding through the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The shutdown has left thousands of women—many living with HIV—without access to vital preventive care, raising

Gqeberha, Eastern Cape – A damning report by Public Protector Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka has revealed shocking mismanagement and legal violations at Dora Nginza Hospital in the Eastern Cape. The findings, released following a surprise 2024 inspection, highlight critical failures including inadequate security, a non-functional CCTV system, and a complete breakdown in maternity ward safety protocols. The

Barberton, Mpumalanga – Police have confirmed that a third victim has died following a shooting at a popular entertainment venue in Barberton. The incident, which initially claimed two lives, has now escalated tensions in the area, prompting protests from healthcare workers over safety concerns at the local hospital. Rising Death Toll in Entertainment Venue Shooting Mpumalanga

Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal – Parents at Ntongande High School are demanding urgent intervention as violent clashes among pupils escalate, with reports of attacks involving knives, broken bottles, and wooden sticks. For years, the school has struggled with factional tensions and power struggles among learners, but parents say the situation has worsened dramatically over the past three

Roodepoort, Johannesburg – The mutilated body of 14-year-old Lukhona Fose was discovered in an open field in Roodepoort on Sunday, sending shockwaves through the community. Police have yet to identify any suspects in the gruesome murder, sparking outrage among residents who say violent crimes are rampant in the area. A Family’s Anguish Lukhona was last seen

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has suspended social grant payments for 210,000 beneficiaries suspected of fraudulently receiving grants while having undisclosed sources of income. The agency has issued a stern warning, giving flagged individuals two weeks to present themselves for verification or risk arrest. How the Fraud Was Detected SASSA spokesperson Paseka Letsatsi

Deputy Police Minister Dr. Polly Boshielo has confirmed that law enforcement officers are actively pursuing Bongani Mthimkhulu, the remaining suspect in the brutal murder of 22-year-old Olorato Mongale. Authorities have vowed to apprehend him “dead or alive.” A Nation in Crisis During a televised interview, Boshielo highlighted the escalating gender-based violence (GBV) crisis in South Africa,

The North West Education Department has come under scrutiny for a five-year, R500 million contract awarded to a private consortium for the printing, storage, and transportation of matric and other exam papers. The deal, signed with the Libon-Ultron DSV consortium, includes enhanced security measures but has raised questions about costs and the department’s decision to