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@iol 17 minutes ago
Julius Malema demands retraction and apology from Helen Zille over corruption claims
EFF leader Julius Malema has demanded that DA Federal Council chairperson Helen Zille retract and apologise for allegations made during an eNCA interview, or face possible legal action.
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@iol 28 minutes ago
Dog dies trying to escape Guy Fawkes fireworks as SPCA calls rise 59%
A dog died while trying to escape Guy Fawkes fireworks in Delft as the Cape of Good Hope SPCA recorded 81 calls, a 59% increase on last year.
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@iol 1 hours ago
Inside the Hilton grooming allegations as accused faces statutory rape charge
A Hilton man facing a statutory rape charge involving a 15-year-old girl is at the centre of wider allegations of sexual misconduct and online grooming involving young girls.
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@iol 2 hours ago
The new Tata Punch is ready for lifeâ s big firsts
Tataâ s refreshed Punch compact SUV is now on sale in South Africa from R224,900, offering updated styling, new technology and a turbocharged flagship derivative.
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@iol 5 hours ago
Durban-born businessman elected 698th Lord Mayor of London
Durban-born Bronek Masojada, a former Durban High School pupil and Rhodes Scholar, has been elected the 698th Lord Mayor of London.
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@iol 5 hours ago
Earth is accumulating heat faster: What it means for health, food and water
The WMO says Earthâ s energy imbalance has reached a record level, with rising ocean heat, sea levels and an intensifying El Niño increasing risks to health, food supplies, water security and household costs.
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@iol 19 hours ago
eThekwini coalition talks: What are the possible political combinations?
The MK Party emerged as the largest bloc in eThekwini, but fell short of a majority, leaving parties with 14 days to negotiate a governing arrangement before the new council elects its leadership.
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@iol 20 hours ago
FORUM4SA rejects Madibeng election results, calls for IEC investigation
FORUM4SA has rejected the Madibeng results in Wards 4 and 38, alleging political bias and inconsistent treatment of spoiled ballots.
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@iol 20 hours ago
Life sentence for Clanwilliam man who repeatedly stabbed wife
A Clanwilliam man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for attempting to murder his wife, after the court rejected his claim of private defence. The victim later died of natural causes, but her children testified against their father.
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@iol Mon, 09 Nov 2026 04:24:50
ANC remains largest party as fragmented results put coalition government in spotlight
The DA leads in five of South Africaâ s eight metros, while the ANC retains two and the MK Party tops the poll in eThekwini. Only Cape Town has an outright majority, leaving coalition talks looming elsewhere.
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@iol Mon, 09 Nov 2026 05:30:29
Kaapsehoop Marathon runner dies after collapsing near finish
The running community is mourning 37-year-old Antonie van Zijl, who collapsed and died after completing approximately 19km of the Kaapsehoop 4-in-1 Marathon.
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@iol Mon, 09 Nov 2026 05:52:00
Police intercept truck linked to R1.5m drug trafficking operation
Police seized a truck and alleged drugs worth R1.5 million near Parys in the Free State after the driver reportedly fled shortly before the vehicle was searched.
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@iol Mon, 09 Nov 2026 06:13:39
Weekend bloodbath in Cape Town: Seven killed in two mass shootings
Three men were killed and another injured in an alleged drive-by shooting in Grassy Park, Cape Town, on Sunday night. Police are investigating three murders and one attempted murder.
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@iol Mon, 09 Nov 2026 07:13:05
Body dismembered, burned and dumped: Two men jailed for life for gruesome murder
Human ribs, vertebrae and Hendrik Stephanus Venterâ s ring were recovered during an investigation into his murder, for which two men have been sentenced to life imprisonment.
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@iol Mon, 09 Nov 2026 08:30:00
Minister Kubayi to fund own legal action against person behind popular Facebook account 'Baas Kruger'
Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi says she will pursue legal action in her personal capacity against the person behind the â Bass Krugerâ Facebook account, with the state not responsible for the legal costs.
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