Author name: Scott Balson

In response to a disturbing surge in “insurance murders,” National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola has established a specialized unit to investigate these crimes, which often involve police officers, doctors, and funeral industry insiders. The move follows growing concerns over criminals exploiting loopholes in funeral insurance policies, where individuals—often vulnerable or sick—are killed for financial gain. […]

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has revealed that more than 200,000 social grant beneficiaries did not declare alternative sources of income, in violation of grant application regulations. The discrepancies were uncovered through a collaboration between SASSA and credit bureaus, which identified beneficiaries receiving undisclosed income while still collecting government assistance. SASSA spokesperson Paseka

South Africa, home to over 200,000 refugees, many fleeing war-torn African nations, faces growing scrutiny over its treatment of migrants. Recent court rulings have declared parts of the country’s refugee laws unconstitutional, highlighting systemic failures that leave migrants vulnerable to exploitation, abuse, and bureaucratic delays. Legal Challenges and Systemic Failures The South African judiciary has

A young male elephant seal, affectionately nicknamed “Gordy” by locals, has become an unlikely celebrity along the False Bay coastline after repeatedly making his way onto land—and even into traffic. First spotted in Gordon’s Bay, the massive marine mammal was relocated by the City of Cape Town’s Coastal Management team to Kogel Bay, only to

Before it became a staple in South African kitchens, Mrs. H.S. Ball’s Chutney was a homemade recipe crafted in the quiet kitchen of a Fish Hoek home. The woman behind this iconic condiment, Amelia Alice Elizabeth Ball (née Atkins), was born in 1865, and her name is now etched into the nation’s culinary history. From Family Recipe to Commercial Success

The Cape Town community is reeling from the tragic death of Kim Towne, a 32-year-old teacher originally from Parklands, who was allegedly killed by her husband in Chantilly, Virginia. According to the Fairfax County Police Department, officers responded to a domestic violence call on May 24th after Alexander Towne reportedly phoned authorities to confess. Kim

The Lottery may have to stop selling tickets after the licence of Ithuba Holdings expires on 31 May. Ithuba Holdings’ sister company — Ithuba Lottery — was supposed to run the lottery under a temporary licence for the next twelve months, but the Gauteng High Court ruled last week that it can only do so

City Power says it is determined to take on delinquent households using illegal connections in Alexandra’s Riverpark community. This follows violent protests by residents on Thursday while the power utility’s staff cut power to hundreds of houses. Most residents in the area have bypassed meters or connected directly to the network which regularly overloads infrastructure,

The Limpopo Tourism Agency is spearheading its annual winter campaign to promote the province as a top destination for travelers seeking warmer weather during the colder months. The initiative aims to boost winter tourism by highlighting Limpopo’s mild climate and popular attractions, such as the Kruger National Park and the Mopani Rest Camp. With many

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy, her deputy and PRASA management are launching the Chris Hani to Cape Town train route on the Central Line on Thursday. The reopening of the route, following years of closure, has been widely welcomed. But some people who were relocated to the settlement along Stock Road in Philippi East used the