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Zuma's MK Party grabs early lead in KZN
The MK Party has taken an early lead in KwaZulu-Natal, with just over 32% of the votes counted in the province by Thursday morning.
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Man loses battle to hold landlord in contempt after failing to identify stranger who took his car
A Johannesburg High Court judge dismissed a man's contempt application after finding that the landlord could not be punished for failing to provide information he did not have.
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PA snaps at ANCâ s heels as DA dominates Western Cape
The DA is set to tighten its grip on the Western Cape, while the ANC risks being pushed into third place by the Patriotic Alliance (PA) in a province it once governed.
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@iol 4 hours ago
Mkhwanazi calls for closer coordination with IEC after Hillcrest ballot theft
KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi says lessons must be learnt from the theft of sensitive election materials in Hillcrest, warning that closer cooperation between police and the IEC is needed to safeguard electoral materials.
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@iol 3 hours ago
Teboho Mokoena leads South Africaâ s charge for 2026 CAF awards
Teboho Mokoena leads South Africaâ s 2026 CAF awards nominations after stellar campaigns with Sundowns and Bafana Bafana, ahead of the December 7 ceremony in Lagos.
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@iol 3 hours ago
Government thanks voters, pays tribute to those who died during election period
The government has called for continued citizen participation and accountability beyond the ballot box, following the conclusion of voting in the 2026 Local Government Elections, which saw millions of South Africans head to the polls.
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@iol 5 hours ago
South Africa heads into vote counting after millions cast their ballot in local government elections
Voting stations closed at 9pm on Wednesday after South Africans cast ballots in municipal elections that could reshape council control, coalition politics and the ANCâ s support. Counting and verification are now under way.
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@iol 5 hours ago
Somali man loses refugee status after fraudulent certificate and three-month visit to home country
The Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg has dismissed Ahmed Mohammed Aliâ s challenge to the withdrawal of his refugee status, finding that his three-month trip to Hargeisa amounted to re-availment of protection under South African law.
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@iol 5 hours ago
Elderly widow seeking husband's pension dismissed after 10-year delay
The Financial Services Tribunal has dismissed an 84-year-old womanâ s attempt to revive a complaint over a possible spousal pension, finding that she waited nearly 10 years to approach the Pension Funds Adjudicator.
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@iol 19 hours ago
Orlando Piratesâ winning run sparks election-day ballot paper joke
Orlando Pirates supporters jokingly present the club as an alternative political party following its impressive run of form, with a mock ballot paper going viral.
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@iol 18 hours ago
KZN police investigate theft of IEC ballot papers at Hillcrest voting station
Police are investigating after unmarked IEC ballot papers and other election materials were reportedly stolen from a voting station in KwaZulu-Natal ahead of Wednesdayâ s local government elections.
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@iol 21 hours ago
LIVE | IEC confirms ballot box theft in KwaNyuswa but insists voting materials are sufficient
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 19 hours ago
Gauteng faces severe veld fire threat as Tshwane urges residents to remain vigilant
The City of Tshwane has placed firefighters on high alert as dangerous veld fire conditions threaten Gauteng, warning residents of rapidly spreading fires, property destruction and possible loss of life.
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