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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 2 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 2 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 2 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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@iol Tue, 03 Nov 2026 10:52:39
Laerskool Unitaspark mourns Grade 7 learner Omohau Pitso
Laerskool Unitaspark is mourning the sudden death of Grade 7 learner Omohau Pitso, as classmates and educators struggle to come to terms with their loss.
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@iol 22 hours ago
Fuel price relief gutted by Slate Levy: Hereâ s what you'll pay for petrol and diesel from Wednesday
Fuel tax relief will be smaller than expected after a higher Slate Levy eats into the savings, limiting the cuts motorists will see at the pumps.
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@iol 22 hours ago
12 years later, is GO! Durban finally ready to hit the road?
Durbanâ s GO! Durban bus service is moving closer to its December launch, with a new bus unveiled and an agreement signed for the first corridor between KwaMashu and Pinetown.
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@iol 21 hours ago
Municipalities leave election winners with R122.5bn Eskom bill
On the eve of Wednesdayâ s municipal elections, municipalities owe Eskom R122.5bn, putting even residents who pay their electricity bills on time at risk of having their power supply cut off.
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@iol 21 hours ago
Former Isuzu Motors payroll administrator convicted of stealing R10.5 million
Former Isuzu Motors payroll administrator Natasja Slabbert has been convicted of fraud after the company suffered losses of more than R10.5 million. She is due back in the Gqeberha Specialised Commercial Crime Court on December 7, 2026, for pre-sentencing proceedings.
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@iol 20 hours ago
Durban voters share mixed experiences during second day of special voting
Special voting continued in Durban on Tuesday, with elderly and homebound voters describing the process as smooth while one family raised concerns about assistance for a visually impaired voter.
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@iol 18 hours ago
NSFAS appoints Laurence Aadnesgaard as interim CEO
NSFAS has appointed Laurence Aadnesgaard as interim CEO for six months, or until a permanent chief executive is appointed.
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@iol 16 hours ago
Two BMA officials arrested for stamping expired passports belonging to foreign nationals
Two Border Management Authority officials appeared in the Piet Retief Magistrateâ s Court after being arrested over an alleged scheme to stamp expired passports at the Emahlathini Border Gate in Mpumalanga.
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