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EXPLAINER | How proportional representation determines seats in SAâ s local elections
Through the Proportional Representation (PR) system, South Africa's electoral landscape employs a fascinating blend of systems designed to ensure fair representation.
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@iol 15 hours ago
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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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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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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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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'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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@iol 11 hours ago
Police seek help identifying woman found dead in Free State river
SAPS is appealing for information to help identify a woman in her twenties whose body was recovered from the Liebenbergsvlei River near Bohlokong in the Free State.
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@iol 11 hours ago
ActionSA demands election re-run after 215 extra ballots allegedly found at Mpumalanga station
ActionSA is demanding answers from the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) and calling for a possible election re-run at MP Malatjie Primary School in Mpumalanga after alleging that 215 extra ballots were discovered,.
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Diwali celebrations: What eThekwini residents need to know about fireworks
eThekwini Municipality has warned residents that illegally discharging fireworks during Diwali celebrations could result in a R2,500 fine, with fireworks permitted only between sunset and midnight.
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@iol 7 hours ago
LIVE | TRUTH asks IEC for province-wide recount of Western Cape election results
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 7 hours ago
South African man wanted in US after missing court hearing in child sexual abuse material case
An arrest warrant has been issued for 31-year-old Glen Venter in Rochester, Minnesota, after he allegedly failed to appear in court in a case involving three counts of possessing child sexual abuse material.
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Poachers kill mother rhino and calf at KwaZulu-Natalâ s private reserve
Thula Thula Exclusive Private Game Reserve is mourning the loss of two beloved rhinos, Ntombi and Jabulani, after poachers killed the animals. Their deaths have sparked an emotional outpouring and renewed calls for action against poaching.
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EXPLAINER | Who can challenge election results and how the IEC objection process works
As political tensions rise in South Africa over the latest electoral outcomes, over 800 objections have already been lodged, with political parties racing against the clock to ensure their concerns are heard.
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@iol Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:41:08
Pitso Mosimane reveals emotional call that sealed Themba Zwaneâ s Bafana fate
Pitso Mosimane revealed Themba Zwane selflessly backed Lyle Fosterâ s inclusion after being omitted from the Bafana Bafana squad, signaling the veteran's likely international curtain call.
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@iol Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:07:16
57 cases registered on voting day as 21 political murders recorded during election period
Police recorded 57 criminal case dockets and arrested 27 suspects on voting day, bringing the reported total during special voting and Election Day to 122 cases and 59 arrests. NATJOINTS also reported 21 murder cases classified as politically motivated during South Africaâ s 2026 Local Government Elections.
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