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@iol 5 hours ago
KZN voters: Road barricaded over election results in Jozini
Protesters have barricaded the P522 Machini road with stones following dissatisfaction with local government election results, while heavy rainfall continues to affect Durban.
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@iol 35 minutes ago
Four killed in head-on collision on R541 between Lochiel and Badplaas
Four people were killed and a passenger critically injured in a head-on crash on Mpumalangaâ s R541 between Lochiel and Badplaas. The cause remains under investigation.
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@iol 2 hours ago
Hitman arrested in murder of former Knysna mayor Aubrey Tsengwa
A 44-year-old man suspected of being a hitman has been arrested in connection with the murder of former Knysna mayor Aubrey Tsengwa.
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@iol 3 hours ago
Tshwane police arrest 440 suspects, shut down liquor outlets in crime blitz
A major SAPS operation across Tshwane resulted in 440 arrests, including wanted suspects, while liquor outlets faced closures, fines and confiscations during enforcement inspections.
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@iol 6 hours ago
Police investigate alleged assault of delivery driver by North West cop
SAPS has launched a departmental investigation after a video showed an alleged altercation between a motorcycle delivery driver and a police officer in Thlabane.
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@iol 7 hours ago
Police launch investigation into murder of UDM councillor Luxolo Namette
UDM councillor Luxolo Namette was shot dead in Motherwell after stepping outside a barbershop to answer a phone call, with police investigating the killing.
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@iol 8 hours ago
Two children killed in Kariega shack fire as father injured trying to rescue them
Two young children died in a shack fire in Greenfields, Kariega, while their father suffered burn injuries trying to rescue them from the burning structure.
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@iol 9 hours ago
Limpopo cleaner claims R1.71 million in damages after colleague sprays chemical into her eye
A Limpopo cleaner is claiming R1.71 million from her employer after alleging that a colleague sprayed a chemical onto her face, causing serious eye injuries, pain and psychological trauma.
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@iol 11 hours ago
South Africaâ s retirement savings gap leaves millions exposed as old age approaches
South Africa ranks 51st out of 55 countries for retirement provision, with millions lacking adequate savings as voluntary workplace schemes and rising living costs deepen the retirement challenge.
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@iol Sat, 07 Nov 2026 14:54:07
â My party lost the electionsâ : KZN motorist breaks down after drunk driving arrest
A KwaZulu-Natal motorist arrested for allegedly driving under the influence reportedly blamed his political partyâ s election defeat after breaking down during the incident.
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@iol Sat, 07 Nov 2026 13:22:04
March and March blames election losses for Facebook suspension of Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma
March and March Movement says the suspension of leader Jacinta Ngobese-Zumaâ s Facebook account was politically motivated, while Facebook cited an alleged breach of its adult sexual solicitation rules.
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@iol Sat, 07 Nov 2026 10:50:00
LIVE | 'Victory for AfriForum, Boeremag': Malema reacts to EFF 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 Sat, 07 Nov 2026 09:46:49
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 Sat, 07 Nov 2026 10:29:00
Two suspects killed in Gauteng police shootout after Free State cash-in-transit robbery
Two suspects have been killed in a shootout with Gauteng police following a cash-in-transit robbery in Virginia, Free State, while two others remain at large.
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@iol Sat, 07 Nov 2026 10:36:15
Facebook suspends Jacinta Ngobese's account over adult sexual solicitation violation
Facebook has suspended March and March leader Jacinta Ngobese-Zumaâ s account, citing an alleged breach of its policy on adult sexual solicitation. The account holder has 180 days to appeal.
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@iol Sat, 07 Nov 2026 09:50:00
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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