Author name: Scott Balson

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has warned members of the public about a scam that continues to circulate in various provinces involving fraudulent letters and phone calls that falsely appear to originate from the SAPS. “These fake letters, often distributed via WhatsApp, bear the SAPS logo and contain the names, contact details of senior […]

Joburg Water has announced a critical infrastructure maintenance program that will significantly impact water supply to multiple communities across the city. The maintenance, targeting bulk supply systems—Vereeniging, Zuikerbosch, and Zwartkopjes—aims to improve plant reliability and create a more flexible water distribution network. However, residents are bracing for extended outages, with some areas already experiencing shortages

The North West provincial government, in collaboration with several NGOs, organized a men’s march against gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) in Mahikeng yesterday. The march comes amid rising concerns over the prevalence of GBVF in the province, particularly in student areas, as highlighted by recent crime statistics. Rising GBVF Cases Prompt Action Provincial crime statistics

A 50-year-old suspect is set to appear before the Masoyi Periodical Court on Monday, 02 June 2025, in connection with the murder of 57-year-old Octavia Happy Sambo. The victim, a professional nurse at a local clinic, was fatally shot on the evening of 29 May 2025 at approximately 18:30 in Mgcobaneni. According to reports, an

A 34-year-old man has been arrested by Malamulele police after allegedly stabbing his girlfriend to death in the early hours of Friday, 30 May 2025. The gruesome incident took place at the victim’s rental room in Malamulele Section A. According to reports, the suspect arrived at the victim’s residence and was allowed inside. Shortly afterward,

Electricity Minister Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has unveiled the preferred bidders for five major Battery Storage Power Procurement projects under Bid Window 3, marking a significant step in bolstering the country’s energy capacity. Independent power producers (IPPs) Mulilo and Scatec have been selected to develop new battery storage facilities worth R9.5 billion, aimed at enhancing grid stability and reducing electricity costs

Ekurhuleni Finance MMC Jongizizwe Dlabathi has presented a R65.5 billion budget for the 2024/25 financial year, with a strong emphasis on repairing crumbling infrastructure and providing financial relief to struggling households and businesses. Major Allocations for Infrastructure Repairs A significant portion of the budget has been allocated to fixing the metro’s deteriorating roads and water

Orion Minerals is on track to begin production at its Prieska Copper-Zinc Mine within the next two years, following successful investment mobilization. The Australian-based mining company, which operates two significant copper deposits in the Northern Cape, has attracted substantial funding to revive the once-dormant site. Minister Mantashe Inspects Progress, Highlights Economic Potential Mineral and Petroleum

The Northern Cape Health Department has announced plans to upgrade Kuruman Hospital in the current financial year following widespread complaints about deteriorating conditions at the facility. Patients and staff have long raised concerns about severe shortages of beds, understaffing, and poor sanitation, with some patients forced to sleep on the floor. A recent viral video

A 48-year-old man was arrested by Qonce Visible Policing members during a patrol operation in the Ginsberg area on Thursday, following a tip-off from a reliable source. According to police reports, officers acted on credible information that led them to the Ginsberg taxi rank, where the suspect was allegedly dealing drugs. Upon arrival, the police,