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Madlanga Commission: Matlalaâ s testimony put on hold pending legal submissions on plea deal
The Madlanga Commission has delayed Vusimuzi â Catâ Matlalaâ s testimony while lawyers argue whether statements linked to his collapsed plea-and-sentence agreement may be used in the inquiry.
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@iol 33 minutes ago
Two suspects killed in Gauteng police shootout after Free State cash-in-transit robbery
Two suspects have been killed in a shootout with Gauteng police following a cash-in-transit robbery in Virginia, Free State, while two others remain at large.
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@iol 26 minutes ago
Facebook suspends Jacinta Ngobese's account over adult sexual solicitation violation
Facebook has suspended March and March leader Jacinta Ngobese-Zumaâ s account, citing an alleged breach of its policy on adult sexual solicitation. The account holder has 180 days to appeal.
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@iol 1 hours ago
Five takeaways from South Africa's 2026 local government elections
South Africa's long-dominant African National Congress, tarnished by years of corruption scandals, is on course for its worst electoral setback yet as results come in from local government elections.
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Madlanga Commission: Matlalaâ s testimony put on hold pending legal submissions on plea deal
The Madlanga Commission has delayed Vusimuzi â Catâ Matlalaâ s testimony while lawyers argue whether statements linked to his collapsed plea-and-sentence agreement may be used in the inquiry.
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@iol 2 hours ago
Severe floods: eThekwini warns residents as Level 4 thunderstorms threaten city
EThekwini has placed disaster-management teams on high alert after SAWS issued a Level 4 severe thunderstorm warning, with flooding, hail, lightning and infrastructure damage possible until Sunday night.
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@iol 3 hours ago
South African mom shares why she is moving her family back home after life in Australia
After two and a half years in Australia, Roxy and her family are preparing to return to SA. While the move is in the best interests of her children, she admits she is heartbroken to leave behind the life she has built in Melbourne.
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@iol 6 hours ago
PICS: How 1994 launched a new commercial era for South Africa
A new flag, a Mandela coin and the Vodacom and MTN launches made 1994 a landmark year for South Africa.
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@iol 5 hours ago
LIVE | IEC reports 97% of vote counting complete
Stay up to date with what's happening in the 2026 Local Government Elections. Everything you need to know, right here on IOL.
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@iol Fri, 06 Nov 2026 03:00:09
Accountant faces seven-year ban after helping unlawful investment scheme to raise R70 million
A Financial Services Tribunal has upheld the seven-year debarment of a chartered accountant for marketing and canvassing investments in Acqumen Fund, which was not authorised to provide financial services.
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@iol Fri, 06 Nov 2026 03:31:26
Court orders sale of contractor's R1.68m home after failing to repay R165,000 for botched project
A Western Cape High Court has authorised the sale of a Paarl family home to recover a construction-related judgment debt, but postponed execution until 1 March 2027 to give the family time to secure alternative accommodation.
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@iol Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00
Man loses legal battle to continue living at ex-girlfriend's family home after breakup
The Western Cape High Court has dismissed a manâ s appeal to regain access to his former girlfriendâ s family home in Yzerfontein, finding that he had lived there by permission rather than under a legally protected right.
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@iol Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00
Tshwane drowns in R22.8bn waste
A South African Human Rights Commission report says Tshwane faces a R23bn infrastructure backlog, loses 39% of its water and has a 41% vacancy rate, while tanker costs have surged amid persistent wastewater failures.
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@iol Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:29:12
'It is the Zuma effect': MK Party dominates KZN election race
Jacob Zumaâ s MK Party has smashed historic ANC strongholds across KwaZulu-Natal to win outright control of three rural councils and open leads in 11 municipalities, relegating the ANC to third place.
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