Author name: Scott Balson

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

In a major push to strengthen South Africa’s informal economy, the City of Johannesburg has launched a R500 million Spaza Shop Support Fund, aimed at empowering township and rural entrepreneurs. The initiative, unveiled in Soweto in April, offers a mix of grants and interest-free loans of up to R300,000 per business to help spaza shop owners formalize and grow their

In a bold move to address the severe backlog in civil cases, the Judge President of the Gauteng Division of the High Court has introduced compulsory mediation for all civil matters. The directive comes as trial dates in some cases are being scheduled as far ahead as 2031, highlighting the urgent need for alternative dispute resolution mechanisms. A

Police in Bushbuckridge have arrested a 28-year-old man in connection with the rape and attempted murder of a 36-year-old woman in the Shatale area. The suspect, who was previously out on bail for a prior rape charge, is set to appear in court on Monday. Swift Police Response Leads to Arrest According to authorities, the

The diligent efforts of Constable Boitshepo Bele, attached to the Family Violence, Child Protection, and Sexual Offences Unit (FCS) in Postmasburg, have been commended by ZF Mgcawu District Commissioner, Major General Monica Sebili, following the lengthy prison sentence handed down to a convicted rapist. The case dates back to 23 May 2024, when a 29-year-old

A 56-year-old secondary school principal in Vryburg was arrested by the Hawks’ Serious Corruption Investigation unit on Friday, 30 May 2025, for allegedly soliciting bribes in exchange for a teaching position. The arrest follows an investigation into claims that the principal demanded R30,000 from a complainant in June 2024 in return for securing them a

In a coordinated operation, the Hawks from Bellville and George, working alongside the Department of Home Affairs Immigration and the non-governmental organization A21, arrested two suspects for human trafficking on Friday, 30 May 2025. The suspects, aged 31 and 34, were apprehended following the execution of a search warrant at a guest house in Goodwood.

A 27-year-old male suspect was arrested during a coordinated anti-smuggling operation conducted by the Limpopo Tracking and Task Teams, alongside other police units and external law enforcement agencies. Authorities acted on intelligence regarding a white Toyota Hilux bakkie suspected of transporting dagga from Eswatini to the Vhembe District. A search operation was immediately launched, leading

The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the ZF Mgcawu District has welcomed the sentencing of an 18-year-old rape accused in the Postmansburg Regional Court on Monday, 26 May 2025. The accused was found guilty of rape and sentenced to five years imprisonment. The conviction stems from an incident that occurred on the evening of