Author name: Scott Balson

The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Sebayeng has arrested a 24-year-old man for the alleged murder of his girlfriend, a Grade 12 learner, in an incident believed to be related to domestic violence. The incident occurred on Wednesday, 10 June 2026. At approximately 20:40, the suspect approached the residence of a SAPS member in […]

Deputy Minister Bernice Swarts frames atmospheric purity as a social equity priority, urging cross-sector partnership to clear the Highveld’s skies Access to unpolluted air is no longer just an environmental metric—it is a legally protected entitlement and a cornerstone of social equity. On Wednesday, during a Government-NGO forum dedicated to atmospheric conditions in Johannesburg’s Highveld

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure has suspended Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) funding for the eThekwini Municipality following allegations of ghost employees, irregular salary payments, and systemic financial mismanagement. Minister Dean MacPherson confirmed the decision, stating that funds cannot be transferred when there is evidence of misuse and that the municipality must first

DURBAN, KwaZulu-Natal — Thousands of foreign nationals, predominantly Malawian citizens, have established a makeshift encampment in an open field in Sherwood, Durban, after fleeing their homes due to escalating safety concerns. The overcrowded site, characterized by uncollected waste and limited sanitation facilities, has grown rapidly over the past week. According to officials monitoring the situation,

Elliotdale, Eastern Cape — Residents of Mpame village near Elliotdale have issued an urgent appeal to the Provincial Department of Health over the deteriorating condition of their local clinic, citing infrastructure damage from 2024 heavy rains, critical medicine shortages, and severe staff constraints. Community members report that the clinic’s roof was damaged during severe weather

eThekwini, South Africa — In a decisive move to future-proof urban water resilience, the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality is accelerating a suite of high-value infrastructure initiatives designed to secure reliable water access for residents across greater Durban. At the heart of this strategy is the Lower uMkhomazi Bulk Water Supply Scheme, now advancing into its second

South Africa maintains strict firearm control legislation, yet gun violence continues to claim lives across the nation. The country records one of the world’s highest homicide rates, surpassed only by Honduras and a handful of Caribbean island states. According to Gun Free South Africa, approximately 30 people are killed with a gun every day in

A landmark court challenge filed in the Western Cape High Court has placed urgent scrutiny on the Department of Home Affairs over systemic delays in issuing birth certificates, with advocates arguing that thousands of South African children are being denied access to education, healthcare, and social grants as a result. The legal action, brought by

DURBAN, KwaZulu-Natal – Thousands of foreign nationals, predominantly Malawian citizens, have established a makeshift camp in an open field in Sherwood, Durban, after fleeing their homes due to safety concerns. Most say they are seeking repatriation to their countries of origin before June 30. Residents of the camp report receiving conflicting verbal notices instructing them

Eskom has officially launched Eskom Green, a new renewable energy division designed to accelerate the development of large-scale renewable projects and support major industrial users in achieving their decarbonisation and energy transition objectives. Rivoningo Mnisi, Eskom’s Group Executive for Renewables, confirmed the initiative follows extensive global benchmarking of leading utilities. According to Mnisi, top-performing energy