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Five takeaways from South Africa's 2026 local government elections
South Africa's long-dominant African National Congress, tarnished by years of corruption scandals, is on course for its worst electoral setback yet as results come in from local government elections.
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@iol 47 minutes ago
Madlanga Commission: Matlalaâ s testimony put on hold pending legal submissions on plea deal
The Madlanga Commission has delayed Vusimuzi â Catâ Matlalaâ s testimony while lawyers argue whether statements linked to his collapsed plea-and-sentence agreement may be used in the inquiry.
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@iol 1 hours ago
Severe floods: eThekwini warns residents as Level 4 thunderstorms threaten city
EThekwini has placed disaster-management teams on high alert after SAWS issued a Level 4 severe thunderstorm warning, with flooding, hail, lightning and infrastructure damage possible until Sunday night.
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@iol 2 hours ago
South African mom shares why she is moving her family back home after life in Australia
After two and a half years in Australia, Roxy and her family are preparing to return to SA. While the move is in the best interests of her children, she admits she is heartbroken to leave behind the life she has built in Melbourne.
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@iol 5 hours ago
PICS: How 1994 launched a new commercial era for South Africa
A new flag, a Mandela coin and the Vodacom and MTN launches made 1994 a landmark year for South Africa.
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LIVE | IEC reports 97% of vote counting complete
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 Fri, 06 Nov 2026 03:00:09
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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@iol Fri, 06 Nov 2026 03:31:26
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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@iol Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00
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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@iol Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00
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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@iol Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:29:12
'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 Fri, 06 Nov 2026 07:21:38
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 Fri, 06 Nov 2026 07:31:30
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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@iol Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:00:00
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 23 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 22 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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