Author name: Scott Balson

CAPE TOWN, WESTERN CAPE — Ahead of the upcoming Local Government Elections, former President Jacob Zuma addressed a mobilization rally in Delft, urging supporters to vote and reclaim the land. The MK Party is setting its sights on the Western Cape, aiming to unseat the Democratic Alliance (DA) in the November polls despite securing less […]

PRETORIA — Solly Mapaila has cautioned against cadre deployment favoritism, warning that appointing party members based on personal familiarity poses severe risks to public service. As the local government elections approach, the SACP General Secretary stressed the critical need for disciplined cadres and announced that the party will not contest for positions in the upcoming polls.

HEIDELBERG, GAUTENG — A decade after its completion, the Ratanda Stadium in Heidelberg remains locked, leaving the local community without the promised sports facility. Despite an investment of nearly R20 million in public funds by the Lesedi Local Municipality, the venue has never officially opened, sparking outrage among oversight committee members and residents alike. The latest

ELDORADO PARK — An Eldorado Park firearm arrest took place Thursday evening after law enforcement intercepted a suspect carrying a concealed weapon. Acting on a precise Crime Intelligence tip-off, joint patrols successfully confiscated the unlicensed gun and ammunition before the individual could escape the scene. The collaborative operation involving the Eldorado Park Crime Prevention Unit and

CAPE TOWN — Authorities successfully intercepted a major wildlife trafficking attempt at the Cape Town International Airport this past Friday, resulting in the seizure of 150 live venomous scorpions concealed within a suspect’s personal belongings. The operation was carried out through a collaborative, intelligence-led initiative involving the Kuilsriver Stock Theft and Endangered Species Unit alongside Cape Nature. Law enforcement

Gauteng — The Standing Committee on Public Accounts has raised severe concerns over the deteriorating state of municipal finances across South Africa’s major metros. During recent oversight hearings, SCOPA Chairperson Songezo Zibi highlighted systemic governance failures, multibillion-rand irregular expenditures, and a critical lack of financial oversight in cities including Johannesburg, eThekwini, and Ekurhuleni. The parliamentary committee’s

CAPE TOWN – ActionSA has strongly reacted to President Cyril Ramaphosa seeking to stop the Phala Phala impeachment probe through urgent court papers. The party insists that parliamentary duties must proceed despite the President’s attempt to interdict the Section 89 committee proceedings in the Western Cape High Court. President Ramaphosa recently filed urgent papers in the

PRETORIA WEST, Gauteng – A surprise multi-agency enforcement operation at a Pretoria warehouse has led to the discovery of over 40 undocumented migrant workers and the arrest of multiple company managers. The raid, which targeted a facility involved in pharmaceutical distribution, was initially launched to ensure labor compliance but quickly uncovered widespread immigration violations. Inspectors

CAPE TOWN, Western Cape – The African Transformation Movement (ATM) has strongly criticized President Cyril Ramaphosa after he filed an urgent application in the Western Cape High Court to halt the parliamentary impeachment process surrounding the Phala Phala saga. Ramaphosa launched the urgent court process seeking to review and set aside the Section 89 Independent

CAPE TOWN, WESTERN CAPE – The Economic Freedom Fighters have strongly condemned President Cyril Ramaphosa’s urgent legal application to halt the parliamentary impeachment process. EFF Member of Parliament and party spokesperson Sinawo Thambo dismissed the President’s move as a delaying tactic while he challenges the Section 89 Independent Panel Report in the Western Cape High Court.