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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 5 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 5 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 13 hours ago
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 12 hours ago
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 12 hours ago
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 11 hours ago
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 10 hours ago
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 9 hours ago
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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@iol 9 hours ago
ERPM secures two eThekwini seats and pledges to scrutinise service delivery
The eThekwini Ratepayers Political Movement says it will use its two council seats to scrutinise municipal spending, challenge poor service delivery and hold the administration accountable.
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@iol 9 hours ago
Nine arrested at OR Tambo while allegedly preparing to join Russia-Ukraine war
The Hawks say nine foreign nationals, aged between 20 and 26, were arrested at OR Tambo International Airport and a Bruma hotel over an alleged attempt to travel from South Africa to participate in the Russia-Ukraine war.
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@iol 8 hours ago
Man sentenced to two life terms for raping ex-girlfriend in front of children
A 32-year-old man has been sentenced to two life terms after being convicted of repeatedly raping his former girlfriend in Moletjie, Limpopo, including once in front of her children.
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@iol 8 hours ago
Bride-to-be left humiliated after boyfriendâ s family 'forgets' lobola visit
A woman has been left heartbroken after her boyfriend and his family failed to arrive for a planned lobola visit, despite her relatives spending money on food and drinks.
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@iol 8 hours ago
Social Development calls for stronger partnerships to improve care and support for children with disabilities
The Department of Social Development has called for urgent action to close gaps in support for children with disabilities, as only 8,641 children with severe to profound intellectual disabilities received care at special centres in 2022, while thousands of families continue to face barriers to specialised services.
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@iol 8 hours ago
Msunduzi hung council: Ratepayers demand service delivery over political positions
Msunduzi ratepayer associations have called for transparent coalition negotiations and stronger accountability after the MK Party emerged as the largest party in the municipality.
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