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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 59 minutes 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 44 minutes 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 16 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 15 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 18 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 16 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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@iol 16 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 16 hours ago
Tumisho Masha under fire after posting picture of his marked ballot paper
Actor Tumisho Masha has faced criticism after sharing a photograph of his marked ballot paper during the Local Government Elections.
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@iol 18 hours ago
â We will never stop fightingâ - Family remembers murdered Lusanda Mathabela
Given Mathabela has paid tribute to his daughter Lusanda on the anniversary of her death, vowing that her family will continue seeking justice.
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@iol Wed, 04 Nov 2026 03:07:02
LIVE | LGE 2026 lunchtime wrap: Voter queues, political drama and election-day moments across SA
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 20 hours ago
Eastern Cape man gets life sentence for kidnapping and repeatedly raping woman
A young woman escaped captivity and reported her ordeal to police after being kidnapped, assaulted and repeatedly raped. A meticulous investigation helped secure a life sentence for her attacker.
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