Author name: Scott Balson

A 35-year-old male was arrested on Tuesday, 21 April 2026, on charges of attempted murder, possession of an unlicensed firearm, and illegal possession of ammunition. The incident occurred at approximately 08:30 in Avonwood, Elsies River. Members of the Maitland Flying Squad responded to a complaint of a shooting in progress. Upon arrival, community members directed […]

The leader of the political group March and March, Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, has defended a protest that brought the Durban central business district to a standstill, describing it as a necessary “clean-up” operation to restore order and dignity to the city. Speaking in an interview, Ngobese-Zuma alleged that a rise in undocumented immigration and the municipality’s

Ekurhuleni Utilities MMC Jean Sthato says the metro has deployed trucks to address illegal dumping across the municipality, an intervention described as part of efforts to improve service delivery and restore cleanliness in affected areas. But in the Vusimuzi area of Thembisa, residents living directly under power lines say they have gone nearly three decades

Tensions between the African National Congress (ANC) and the South African Communist Party (SACP) have escalated after the ANC’s National Executive Committee ruled that dual members must decide which party to campaign for in the upcoming local government elections. The ANC has given SACP members who hold dual membership just 10 days to make the

A deadly road rage incident in Emmarentia has reignited calls for stricter gun control, with Gun Free SA describing the shooting as a “deeply painful tragedy” that underscores how ordinary conflicts turn fatal when firearms are present. A 58-year-old man is expected to appear in court tomorrow facing charges of murder and attempted murder following

As South Africa’s local government elections approach, the long-standing alliance between the African National Congress (ANC) and the South African Communist Party (SACP) is under unprecedented strain. The SACP’s decision to contest elections independently has left political observers questioning whether the partnership can survive—and how dual membership will work on the ground. Political analyst Prof.

Years of deteriorating services, broken infrastructure, and mounting public frustration have pushed Ekurhuleni to a breaking point, with residents across both affluent and less affluent areas enduring persistent power outages and water disruptions. The metro’s financial position has collapsed over the past decade, according to Izak Berg from the Independent Ratepayers Association of South Africa.

Police in Matlelerekeng have arrested a 39-year-old male suspect in connection with the murder of his 34-year-old girlfriend at Spitzpunt village on Sunday, 19 April 2026. The suspect was handed over to police by his family on the night of Monday, 20 April 2026. According to police reports, officers were initially summoned to the scene

The Fraserburg Regional Court sentenced Gert Johannes, 32, of Fraserburg, to 22 years of direct imprisonment on 20 April 2026 for the murder of his girlfriend. The court also declared Johannes unfit to possess a firearm. Court evidence established that on Saturday, 12 April 2025, Johannes initiated an argument with the victim and stabbed her,

Police in the Sekhukhune District recovered two illegal firearms and ammunition during an operation on Monday, 20 April 2026. Members attached to Masemola SAPS, supported by the Nebo Jane Furse Tracking Team and Sekhukhune Flying Squad, conducted the operation at Ga-Masemola, Thabampye village. The operation led to the recovery of a shotgun loaded with eight