Author name: Scott Balson

An intelligence-driven operation conducted on March 20, 2026, led to the arrest of a suspect on charges of drug and dagga dealing in Sakhile, Standerton. The operation involved the Mpumalanga police, the K9 Unit, a local security company, and the Secunda Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI). According to authorities, officers acted on received information […]

Orange Farm, a township in the south of Johannesburg notorious for high levels of criminal activity including gun violence and gang-related incidents, continues to grapple with safety challenges despite some recent improvements in reported serious crime figures. Gauteng province recorded a significant drop in community-reported serious crime during the third quarter of the 2025/2026 financial

The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the City of Tshwane has announced plans to write a letter to the Madlanga Commission in the coming week, submitting information related to alleged corruption in the municipality’s procurement processes. This follows recent testimony and evidence presented at the commission highlighting irregularities in water tankering and security contracts. DA Tshwane

Police have opened cases of murder and arson after a shooting and vehicle fire in Khayamnandi on the evening of Sunday, 22 March 2026. Authorities responded to a complaint of a vehicle on fire in Mgibe Street at approximately 23:50. Upon arrival, officers found a Toyota Quantum taxi alight. During further investigation, the body of

In a unanimous and strongly worded judgment delivered on 17 March 2026, South Africa’s Constitutional Court has ruled that government officials in the Eastern Cape unlawfully and unconstitutionally failed to provide emergency assistance to residents affected by a devastating storm in Qumbu in February 2022. The case involved 29 indigent residents of the Mhlontlo Local

The Gauteng Department of Health is facing a severe financial strain, with outstanding patient fees totaling approximately R4.6 billion. This debt has significantly impacted the department’s operations, including its ability to fill over 1,100 critical staff vacancies, repair medical equipment, and pay suppliers on time. Chief Finance Director Siyabonga Jikwana, who also serves as the

On Human Rights Day, March 21, 2026, the African National Congress (ANC), its alliance partners, and various civic organizations marched to Constitution Hill in Johannesburg to defend South Africa’s sovereignty and democratic gains. The march, which began at Mary Fitzgerald Square and proceeded to Constitution Hill, emphasized respect for South Africa’s independence and the principle

Yesterday, on World Water Day, South Africa reflected on its longstanding struggles with water provision amid ongoing infrastructure failures, contamination issues, and massive losses through leaks. The country has encountered several high-profile water crises in recent years. In 2018, Cape Town narrowly averted “Day Zero,” a scenario that would have made it the first major

In several crime-plagued communities across Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, residents express deep frustration and a sense of hopelessness amid ongoing violent incidents that have claimed lives and shattered families. Areas such as Umlazi, KwaMashu, and Inanda have long been associated with high levels of crime, where fear has become a daily reality for many, and the pursuit

South Africans attending the national Human Rights Day commemoration in Kimberley identified crime, access to clean water, and housing as the primary obstacles affecting their daily lives. The event, held on March 21, 2026, marked the 30th anniversary of the adoption of South Africa’s Constitution, celebrated under a theme emphasizing the Bill of Rights and