Author name: Scott Balson

In a significant demonstration of regional cooperation and border management efficiency, the Border Management Authority (BMA) of South Africa successfully facilitated the departure of Mozambican nationals through the Lebombo Port of Entry this week. Under the oversight of BMA Commissioner Dr. Michael Masiapato, the operation saw 933 individuals processed for return to Mozambique, with 926 […]

KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Transport and Human Settlements MEC Siboniso Duma has issued a firm denunciation of a violent incident involving an e-hailing driver, describing the act as unacceptable intimidation that threatens public safety and sectoral stability. The condemnation followed urgent communications received late Wednesday from executives of the KZN e-Hailing Council, who shared disturbing footage of

MOSSEL BAY, Western Cape — South African law enforcement agencies have escalated their presence and operational activities in Mossel Bay and select regions nationwide, Acting National Police Commissioner Puleng Dimpane confirmed Wednesday. The deployment aims to restore stability, uphold public order, and ensure the safety of all residents. The intensified response follows the tragic killing

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has confirmed it is fully prepared to assume operational command of the Mangaung Correctional Centre on 1 July 2026, marking the end of a contentious 25-year public-private partnership with Bloemfontein Correctional Contracts. In a statement to Parliament, the department affirmed that comprehensive transition protocols have been finalized to ensure

As South Africa observes Youth Month, the government has reported significant progress in its efforts to bridge the gap between young people and economic participation, with flagship programmes facilitating more than 2.36 million earning opportunities since inception. Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Nonceba Mhlauli, announced the milestones while supporting the Presidency’s Budget Vote in the

Telkom SOC Limited has announced robust annual financial results for the year ended 31 March 2026, posting total revenue of R44.5 billion and underscoring the momentum of its data-centric growth strategy. The results, welcomed by Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies Solly Malatsi, reflect significant progress in expanding digital connectivity across South Africa. The state-owned

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued urgent warnings for bitterly cold, wet, and windy conditions set to impact large portions of the country from Wednesday into Thursday, driven by an intensifying Cut-Off Low (COL) pressure system. Elevated Flood Risk in Recently Affected Regions Areas across the Western and Eastern Cape—still recovering from damage

President Cyril Ramaphosa stated that the findings of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry will sharpen the work of the police, addressing the National Assembly yesterday (June 2, 2026) while tabling his budget vote. He noted that recommendations from the Commission’s first interim report have already led to the arrest of certain individuals found to be

We are entering a new era of fraud, one defined by highly sophisticated, well-organised criminal syndicates that exploit technology and human psychology with alarming precision. These groups operate across borders, using advanced digital tools and impersonation tactics to deceive victims and wear down communities’ trust and financial security.   South Africa faces daily battles against increasingly difficult-to-detect scams. “The statistics are sobering,

Three people were killed and approximately 55 shacks destroyed during sporadic violence in the KwaNonqaba area of Mossel Bay over the weekend of May 29–31, 2026, according to the South African Police Service (SAPS). On Friday, May 29, George Public Order Police, supported by local police units, responded to outbreaks of violence in the Asla