Author name: Scott Balson

The Victoria West Regional Court has convicted and sentenced 35-year-old Ricardo Fritz to ten years’ direct imprisonment for housebreaking and theft following incidents reported in June and July 2023. The Victoria West police responded to two separate housebreaking cases in Noorder Street on 25 June and 13 July 2023. At the time, the identity of […]

Three suspects, aged between 35 and 50, have been served with summons to appear before the Vrede Regional Court on 30 June 2025, facing charges of dealing in drugs and manufacturing drugs. The charges stem from their alleged involvement in a clandestine drug laboratory discovered in Memel, eastern Free State. The investigation dates back to

A 43-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with a kidnapping, extortion, and murder case following a coordinated operation by the Hawks, Provincial Anti-Kidnapping Unit, and Provincial Organised Crime Unit. The arrest, which took place on 09 June 2025, comes after a harrowing sequence of events that began in Kraaifontein last month. Kidnapping and Extortion

The Department of Basic Education has received a staggering 1.9 million applications for just 204,000 available positions in its Education Assistant Programme, highlighting the severe youth unemployment crisis in the country. President Ramaphosa Visits Youth Employment Initiative President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to visit Sefako Makgatho Primary School in Saulsville, Pretoria, as part of his

Jan de Villiers, Chairperson of Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration, has revealed that the Mpumalanga Department of Education paid R6.5 million in salaries to non-existent employees, labeling the issue as “organized crime within government.” The revelation comes amid growing concerns over systemic corruption enabling ghost workers—fraudulent employees who draw salaries without performing any work—while

In a significant leadership reshuffle, the African Transformation Movement (ATM) has announced Professor Caesar Nongqunga as its new president, replacing Vuyolwethu Zungula, who held the position for seven years. The decision, confirmed in a statement by the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC), aims to separate the roles of parliamentary advocacy and organizational growth. Zungula will

Mayors Dada Morero and Dr. Nasiphi Moya addressed the media today ahead of the African Mayors’ Assembly and the U20 Sherpa meeting, set to take place this week at the CSIR International Convention Centre in Tshwane. The gathering aims to unite city leaders from across Africa and the G20 nations to discuss urban development, economic

The Mkhuhlu Magistrate’s Court has postponed the case against 25-year-old Tumelo Kgoedi to next Tuesday for further investigations. Kgoedi was arrested last Friday in connection with the murder of Constable Khulani Chabangu, who was gunned down two weeks ago at a barbershop in Lillydale. Suspect Linked to Business Robbery and Cop Killing According to the

A 59-year-old South African Police Service (SAPS) captain, accused of raping a 20-year-old trainee and assaulting another, has been granted R8,000 bail by the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court. The accused, who spent nearly a month in custody, maintains his innocence and will plead not guilty to all charges, his defense team confirmed. Strict Bail Conditions Imposed

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) has successfully negotiated a three-year wage agreement for workers in the plastics industry, securing above-inflation increases amid tough economic conditions. The deal, signed under the Metals and Engineering Industries Bargaining Council (MEIBC), will see approximately 34,000 workers receive a 7% wage hike effective next month, lasting