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@iol 2 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 1 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 4 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 1 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 2 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 2 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 4 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 12 hours ago
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 6 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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@iol 6 hours ago
Tembisa Hospital corruption suspect forfeits R100,000 linked to alleged bribe attempt
Zacharia Tshisele allegedly attempted to bribe a police officer investigating the Tembisa Hospital corruption scandal. The R100,000 was seized during an undercover operation and has now been forfeited to the State.
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@iol 6 hours ago
Election day warning: Eastern Cape police told to act against unlawful conduct
Eastern Cape police have been warned to act decisively against election-related lawlessness as Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Vuyisile Ncata oversees security operations, including aerial surveillance across three districts.
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@iol Tue, 03 Nov 2026 10:11:24
Service delivery gripes set to dominate 2026 LGE votersâ choices
Poor municipal services, corruption and weak accountability are likely to influence voter choices in South Africaâ s 2026 local government elections, an independent researcher says.
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@iol Tue, 03 Nov 2026 10:22:00
Wanted Manenberg gang member arrested after shooting at police near voting station
Police arrested a 32-year-old man who allegedly opened fire on Anti-Gang Unit officers near a voting station in Manenberg.
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