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@iol 34 minutes ago
The elections aftermath: Coalition battles loom as ANC loses ground and DA dominates metros
Ramaphosa has urged incoming councillors to prioritise service delivery over political power struggles as coalition negotiations loom following major shifts in South Africaâ s local government election results.
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@iol 10 hours ago
READ IN FULL: President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the nation on IEC results
Ramaphosa has urged political parties to put communities first, work together and prioritise service delivery following the 2026 Local Government Elections.
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@iol 12 hours 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 14 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 15 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 17 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 18 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 19 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 20 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 21 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 23 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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