Author name: Scott Balson

Traffic on the N2 near Walter Sisulu University’s Nelson Mandela Drive campus in Mthatha came to a standstill on Wednesday as students barricaded the road with burning tyres and clashed with police. The protest follows the controversial granting of bail to the university’s residence manager, Manelisi Mampane, who faces charges of murder, attempted murder, and […]

Johannesburg, South Africa – Rand Water has confirmed that its extensive 16-day maintenance program, which began at the end of May, is progressing as planned. The infrastructure upgrades have impacted several municipalities, including the City of Johannesburg, Rustenburg, Midvaal, and Emfuleni, with residents in some areas experiencing limited or low water supply. Maintenance Drive Aims

Kuruman, Northern Cape – Members of the Public Order Policing (POP) unit in the Northern Cape are working under dire conditions, with no proper office space, forcing them to conduct administrative duties in their vehicles or open spaces, the South African Police Union (SAPU) has revealed. SAPU Northern Cape has raised serious concerns over the prolonged

A damning new report by Greenpeace Africa and the Center for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) reveals that South Africa’s air pollution levels far exceed World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines, with coal-fired power plants being the largest source of deadly particulate matter. The report highlights that PM2.5—fine airborne particles produced by burning coal—is responsible

Law enforcement authorities have arrested two suspects, including a traffic police officer and a Home Affairs official, in connection with an alleged kidnapping, fraud, and extortion syndicate targeting undocumented immigrants. The Arrests According to reports, one suspect was apprehended in Marshalltown, Johannesburg, while the other was arrested at the Tshwane Home Affairs office. A vehicle

Johannesburg, Gauteng – Gauteng Finance MEC Lebogang Maile has re-tabled the province’s 2025/2026 budget, increasing revenue projections from R171.5 billion to R172.3 billion—an additional R886.6 million aimed at addressing key priorities, including service delivery and preparations for the upcoming G20 Summit in Johannesburg this November. The budget revision follows Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s adjustments to the

Police in the Western Cape have launched an investigation after a partially decomposed body was discovered buried under rubble in Sweet Home Farm informal settlement, Philippi on Friday. The grim discovery has sparked anguish in the Sweet Home Farm informal settlement, where the family of missing man Luthando Lento fears the remains could be his.

Nkomazi, Mpumalanga – The South African Municipal Workers’ Union (SAMWU) in Nkomazi has called for urgent intervention amid allegations of corruption and financial mismanagement at the Nkomazi Local Municipality. Union leaders have raised the alarm over the municipality’s deteriorating financial state, which has left employees and creditors unpaid and essential services in disarray. Financial Crisis and

A disturbing surge in violence against teachers has been reported in Western Cape schools, with approximately 50 educators assaulted by learners in just the first five months of this year. The incidents include both physical and verbal attacks, raising concerns over classroom safety and discipline. Western Cape Education Department (WCED) spokesperson Bronagh Hammond acknowledged the

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal – The KwaZulu-Natal E-Hailing Council has raised urgent concerns over a surge in violent crimes targeting e-hailing drivers and passengers, calling for immediate safety measures to curb the escalating threat. In recent months, multiple incidents of kidnappings, assaults, and killings have been reported, with criminals exploiting digital platforms to lure victims. The council has