Author name: Scott Balson

Port Shepstone, KwaZulu-Natal – The annual sardine run has begun on the KwaZulu-Natal south coast, drawing fishermen, tourists, and marine predators to the shoreline. Early sightings and small catches have been reported near Port Edward and Port Shepstone, sparking hopes for a productive season despite a challenging start. Early Arrival, Mixed Results Sardine enthusiasts and seine […]

“There is nothing for the children to eat when they come home from school,” said Marisa Dirks, a seasonal farm worker from Worcester. She was one of several farm workers from the Women on Farms Project speaking at an event of the Union Against Hunger (UAH) on Wednesday. They shared their experiences of going hungry

Gauteng has become a hotspot for kidnapping syndicates, with Johannesburg CBD and surrounding areas seeing a sharp increase in abductions linked to violent crime. Provincial lawmakers and safety officials have confirmed the alarming trend, urging residents—especially young people—to remain vigilant. Kidnappings on the Rise Authorities report that areas such as Soweto and greater Johannesburg have

Centurion, South Africa – The discovery of yet another group of Ethiopians in Centurion has reignited concerns over South Africa’s porous borders. Over 20 young men, displaying signs of malnutrition, dehydration, and torture, escaped from a house earlier this week in what authorities suspect was a kidnapping operation. This incident follows months after another group of

A somber shadow fell over the 13th annual Slave Route Challenge in Cape Town after a woman participating in the race was killed when a tree unexpectedly toppled in the Company’s Garden on Sunday. The incident, described by organizers as a “tragic and unforeseeable accident,” occurred during the historic event, which drew over 8,000 runners

The City of Gqeberha is once again preparing to welcome its majestic seasonal visitors—humpback whales—as they migrate along the Eastern Cape coastline. While these gentle giants rarely interact with residents, their arrival creates a breathtaking spectacle for nature lovers. To mark the occasion, the city hosted its 5th Annual Algoa Bay Whale Festival, a vibrant celebration

The National Health Department has conceded that South Africa’s health sector is severely overburdened, with an urgent need to hire more nurses to address critical staffing shortages. Out of the 140,000 nurses employed in the public sector, only 27,000 are available to care for the majority of South Africans who rely on public healthcare—approximately 60

Rand Water has dismissed rumors of a complete water shutdown in Gauteng during a major infrastructure maintenance project set to begin on June 3 and run until July 21. The utility emphasized that while water pressure may be reduced, residents will still have access to water. The clarification came during a site visit by Water

Farhad Hoomer, leader of the Islamic State of Africa political party, has called on South Africans to judge his organisation without prejudice as he seeks to register it with the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) to contest the 2026 municipal elections nationwide. Hoomer, who was previously charged with terrorism in 2018 in connection with an alleged

The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) is in mourning following the tragic death of its Member of Parliament and Deputy Chief Whip, Khethamabala Petros “KP” Sithole. The 68-year-old politician was fatally shot in Katlehong on Gauteng’s East Rand on Saturday night. Sithole was a dedicated and long-serving member of the IFP’s National Council, with a distinguished