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@iol 6 hours ago
KZN court overturns 15-year sentence after State fails to prove R709,000 fraud case
The KwaZulu-Natal High Court has acquitted Bongani Archibold Jele after finding that the State failed to prove his involvement in an email-interception scam involving R709,000.
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@iol 6 hours ago
Volvo EX30 recalls 738 vehicles over potential head injury risk
The NCC has announced the recall of 738 Volvo EX30 and EX30 Cross Country vehicles sold in South Africa because of a potential issue with reinforcement in the front-seat head cushions.
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@iol 9 hours ago
The birthday gift every child dreams of could now be a family affair
Toy Kingdomâ s Royalty App lets families and friends create shared wishlists and contribute towards one special birthday gift, alongside new delivery and rewards features.
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@iol 9 hours ago
Beyond the toy store: How Toy Kingdom is rethinking South African retail
Toy Kingdom is expanding beyond traditional store sales with AI-assisted product discovery, rapid delivery, collaborative gifting and a revamped loyalty programme.
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@iol 9 hours ago
Eastern Cape attorney summoned over alleged R26m fraudulent claim against health department
An Eastern Cape attorney and his law firm face court proceedings over alleged fraudulent medical negligence claims totalling R25.5 million.
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@iol 9 hours ago
Mbali Shinga hands over 72 state vehicles worth R21,6m to KZN social workers
KZN social development MEC Mbali Shinga handed over 72 state vehicles worth R21.59 million in Pietermaritzburg to help social workers reach vulnerable families, while warning officials against personal use of the vehicles.
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@iol 10 hours ago
SASSA announces November 2026 SRD grant payment dates
SASSA has announced the November payment dates for SRD grants.
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@iol 10 hours ago
Soweto set as Diepkloof Half Marathon returns with R87,000 up for grabs
Football legends, cash prizes and family entertainment will headline the return of the Diepkloof Half Marathon, as organisers prepare to turn Soweto into a running and sporting hub on November 15.
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@iol 10 hours ago
One killed, children among injured after taxi overturns on N3 near Cato Ridge
One person was killed and several others, including children, injured after a long-distance taxi overturned on the N3 Pietermaritzburg-bound near Cato Ridge on Wednesday afternoon.
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@iol 11 hours ago
Hangwani Maumela's Ferrari sells for R10.1 million at auction
A Ferrari SF90 Stradale linked to businessman Hangwani Morgan Maumela has sold for R10.1 million, with the proceeds to be held in an interest-bearing trust account while related civil proceedings continue.
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@iol 11 hours ago
Cape Town urged to cut household water use by 10% this summer
Cape Townâ s water use has risen to 912 million litres a day, prompting the City to urge households, businesses and visitors to reduce consumption by at least 10% this summer.
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@iol 11 hours ago
Fairmont High School mourns two former pupils
Fairmont High School is mourning two former pupils, Eathan van Rensburg and Deen West.
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@iol 12 hours ago
SAPS warns against investment, banking and online dating scams ahead of festive season
Police have warned South Africans to be on high alert as fraudsters exploit the festive season to target unsuspecting victims through fake investment schemes, banking scams, online dating platforms and fraudulent prize notifications.
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@iol 13 hours ago
Durbanâ s big jobs record vs ground reality: Protesters sceptical as unemployment figures fall
Despite eThekwini's official unemployment rate dropping to 22.2%, unemployed Durban residents camped at Moore Road say the headline job gains are failing to reach local jobseekers on the ground.
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@iol 13 hours ago
Triple blow for Durban: eThekwini left without top chiefs for water, Metro Police and operations
The Durban High Court has set aside the appointments of eThekwiniâ s heads of Operations, Public Safety, and Technical Services, leaving Durban without top leadership for water, policing, and city management as a new coalition government takes office.
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