https://www.iol.co.za https://www.iol.co.za/assets/img/branding/iol/iol-logo-196x82.jpg https://www.iol.co.za RSS for Node Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:11:16 GMT Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:11:16 GMT https://www.iol.co.za/rss 60 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/off-duty-police-constable-shot-dead-while-investigating-gunfire-in-richmond-402adc67-e26a-417e-9a1b-2424eca482f2 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/off-duty-police-constable-shot-dead-while-investigating-gunfire-in-richmond-402adc67-e26a-417e-9a1b-2424eca482f2 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:41:11 GMT Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:41:11 GMT IOL An off-duty police constable was shot and killed while responding to gunfire at a Richmond tavern. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/we-will-not-allow-people-to-take-the-law-into-their-own-hands-ramaphosa-warns-against-xenophobia-cc25795d-7731-45e9-bf0e-b9d60171cf6b https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/we-will-not-allow-people-to-take-the-law-into-their-own-hands-ramaphosa-warns-against-xenophobia-cc25795d-7731-45e9-bf0e-b9d60171cf6b Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:17:15 GMT Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:17:15 GMT IOL President Cyril Ramaphosa calls on South Africans to unite against xenophobia, stressing that concerns over illegal migration should not lead to prejudice against fellow Africans amid rising violence https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/ramaphosa-reaffirms-commitment-to-tackle-corruption-and-violent-crime-at-freedom-day-rally-4ba4f2b8-22f2-41d6-b904-bb66520757b7 https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/ramaphosa-reaffirms-commitment-to-tackle-corruption-and-violent-crime-at-freedom-day-rally-4ba4f2b8-22f2-41d6-b904-bb66520757b7 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:59:22 GMT Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:59:22 GMT IOL President Ramaphosa has celebrated the transformative effect of the South African Constitution, which has set the stage for a future where freedom is not just an aspiration but a reality for all South Africans. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/freedom-day-it-marks-32-years-since-the-first-democratic-elections-in-sa-are-we-truly-free-c1d9d96d-f775-41a7-afe1-52d8c0653366 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/freedom-day-it-marks-32-years-since-the-first-democratic-elections-in-sa-are-we-truly-free-c1d9d96d-f775-41a7-afe1-52d8c0653366 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:43:33 GMT Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:43:33 GMT IOL Join South Africa in celebrating 32 years of Freedom Day, a pivotal moment in history that marks the end of apartheid and the beginning of a new democratic era. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/what-is-freedom-day-south-africa-marks-32-years-since-the-first-democratic-elections-dcbae692-81a9-4120-bc9d-d3ed57921c55 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/what-is-freedom-day-south-africa-marks-32-years-since-the-first-democratic-elections-dcbae692-81a9-4120-bc9d-d3ed57921c55 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:35:42 GMT Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:35:42 GMT IOL Join South Africa in celebrating 32 years of Freedom Day, a pivotal moment in history that marks the end of apartheid and the beginning of a new democratic era. https://www.iol.co.za/news/opinion/celebrating-freedom-day-a-journey-through-music-art-and-south-africas-democratic-legacy-d20d957d-9c34-456b-8c29-42671952ce57 https://www.iol.co.za/news/opinion/celebrating-freedom-day-a-journey-through-music-art-and-south-africas-democratic-legacy-d20d957d-9c34-456b-8c29-42671952ce57 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:34:46 GMT Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:34:46 GMT IOL Award-winning poet Bulelwa Basse’s reflects on the transformative power of art and music in celebrating South Africa’s journey from apartheid to democracy, highlighting the enduring spirit of unity and remembrance. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/minister-solly-malatsis-withdrawal-of-draft-national-ai-policy-for-its-fabricated-sources-embarrassing-and-damning-1675b09a-f423-416e-b268-5bd424c1a1b7 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/minister-solly-malatsis-withdrawal-of-draft-national-ai-policy-for-its-fabricated-sources-embarrassing-and-damning-1675b09a-f423-416e-b268-5bd424c1a1b7 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:24:06 GMT Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:24:06 GMT IOL Minister Solly Malatsi faces criticism after withdrawing South Africa's draft AI policy due to fabricated sources in its reference list. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/malatsi-withdraws-draft-ai-policy-over-fictitious-sources-56149b30-95ad-4b5b-89da-f659b4281bf5 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/malatsi-withdraws-draft-ai-policy-over-fictitious-sources-56149b30-95ad-4b5b-89da-f659b4281bf5 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:09:45 GMT Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:09:45 GMT IOL Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies Solly Malatsi has withdrawn South Africa's draft Artificial Intelligence policy after an internal review revealed fictitious sources https://www.iol.co.za/news/30-years-later-why-south-africans-are-still-fighting-for-water-700c95da-626a-4951-be1d-b9c8fb36921a https://www.iol.co.za/news/30-years-later-why-south-africans-are-still-fighting-for-water-700c95da-626a-4951-be1d-b9c8fb36921a Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:58:00 GMT Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:58:00 GMT IOL As South Africa marks three decades since apartheid, a new battle emerges: the fight for water access that threatens basic human rights and alters the political landscape. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/how-disaster-declarations-are-exploited-for-corruption-in-south-africa-0222f67f-e213-420c-8e20-f15b3cbed3df https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/how-disaster-declarations-are-exploited-for-corruption-in-south-africa-0222f67f-e213-420c-8e20-f15b3cbed3df Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:44:29 GMT Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:44:29 GMT IOL Recent findings reveal that disaster declarations in South Africa have become a breeding ground for corruption. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/south-africa-celebrates-freedom-day-and-constitution-anniversary-in-india-1628aa98-2886-43ad-a9a4-63122922102a https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/south-africa-celebrates-freedom-day-and-constitution-anniversary-in-india-1628aa98-2886-43ad-a9a4-63122922102a Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:32:04 GMT Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:32:04 GMT IOL South Africa’s High Commission in India marked Freedom Day and the Constitution’s 30th anniversary with a diplomatic event. The occasion honoured key figures who have strengthened South Africa-India ties. https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/kzn-da-leadership-race10-candidates-enter-contest-a895a77b-0a25-42ef-8ef9-14f16e6793d9 https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/kzn-da-leadership-race10-candidates-enter-contest-a895a77b-0a25-42ef-8ef9-14f16e6793d9 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:06:33 GMT Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:06:33 GMT IOL At least 10 candidates are set to contest for the deputy provincial chairperson position in the upcoming DA provincial congress in KwaZulu-Natal https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/gqeberha-shooting-two-men-killed-six-injured-in-wells-estate-aecc4445-6494-4d1c-b255-f8054c37099f https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/gqeberha-shooting-two-men-killed-six-injured-in-wells-estate-aecc4445-6494-4d1c-b255-f8054c37099f Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:02:40 GMT Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:02:40 GMT IOL Police are on a manhunt for suspects involved in a mass shooting in Wells Estate, Gqeberha, which left two men dead and six others injured. The shooting occurred on Sunday afternoon, prompting a swift police response and ongoing investigations https://www.iol.co.za/news/opinion/south-africas-freedom-day-at-32-years-what-have-we-done-with-the-promise-of-1994-96a3bb56-6b94-4648-b748-46d15d273265 https://www.iol.co.za/news/opinion/south-africas-freedom-day-at-32-years-what-have-we-done-with-the-promise-of-1994-96a3bb56-6b94-4648-b748-46d15d273265 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:49:08 GMT Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:49:08 GMT IOL South Africa’s 2026 Freedom Day reflects on 32 years of democracy, highlighting persistent inequality, youth unemployment, corruption, and the urgent need to transform political liberation into tangible socio-economic justice. https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/hiker-saved-from-deadly-fall-by-rescue-volunteers-on-devils-peak-path-68b1b1a1-4cfe-4bb0-aa73-be59ff970ed1 https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/hiker-saved-from-deadly-fall-by-rescue-volunteers-on-devils-peak-path-68b1b1a1-4cfe-4bb0-aa73-be59ff970ed1 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:22:50 GMT Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:22:50 GMT IOL Amidst treacherous weather conditions in Cape Town, Wilderness Search and Rescue successfully rescued two hikers stranded on the cliffs of Devil’s Peak. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/navigating-electric-vehicle-charging-policies-in-south-african-community-schemes-5d4be9c0-95ed-442a-82c3-8c04c67612ea https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/navigating-electric-vehicle-charging-policies-in-south-african-community-schemes-5d4be9c0-95ed-442a-82c3-8c04c67612ea Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:12:19 GMT Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:12:19 GMT IOL As electric vehicle ownership rises in South Africa, trustees of community schemes face mounting pressure to establish charging policies. This article explores the legal implications and best practices for managing EV charging in shared spaces. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/freedom-day-born-free-but-are-they-really-c638178c-2f96-4837-a3ce-3329491536bd https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/freedom-day-born-free-but-are-they-really-c638178c-2f96-4837-a3ce-3329491536bd Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:01:37 GMT Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:01:37 GMT IOL As South Africa marks Freedom Day, a day rooted in the country's first democratic elections and the promise of equal opportunity, IOL spoke to four young people from sharply different walks of life to explore what freedom looks like nearly three decades on. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/police-arrest-brazilian-at-or-tambo-airport-with-r87-million-in-cocaine-37f57b7c-2de3-4c1a-9218-f262686b3607 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/police-arrest-brazilian-at-or-tambo-airport-with-r87-million-in-cocaine-37f57b7c-2de3-4c1a-9218-f262686b3607 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:51:31 GMT Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:51:31 GMT IOL Authorities have apprehended a Brazilian national at OR Tambo International Airport, uncovering cocaine valued at R8.7 million in the suspect's luggage. This arrest forms part of a larger effort to combat transnational drug trafficking https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/freedom-day-reflection-communities-demand-accountability-ahead-of-elections-f8d89ece-b0e9-4c4f-b8cf-65cd4b81e516 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/freedom-day-reflection-communities-demand-accountability-ahead-of-elections-f8d89ece-b0e9-4c4f-b8cf-65cd4b81e516 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:32:20 GMT Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:32:20 GMT IOL Voters express deep frustration with political leaders as they prepare for the 2026/2027 Local Government Elections, calling for accountability and better service delivery amid ongoing corruption. https://www.iol.co.za/news/world/chinese-cabo-verdean-presidents-exchange-congratulations-on-50th-anniversary-of-ties-ba69b70e-3fe3-473f-bdcf-f5a7384ec3a8 https://www.iol.co.za/news/world/chinese-cabo-verdean-presidents-exchange-congratulations-on-50th-anniversary-of-ties-ba69b70e-3fe3-473f-bdcf-f5a7384ec3a8 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:48:30 GMT Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:48:30 GMT IOL Over the past five decades, the two sides have understood and supported each other on issues related to their respective core interests and major concerns, and cooperation in development and livelihood sectors has yielded positive results. https://www.iol.co.za/news/world/suspect-in-trump-gala-shooting-identified-as-engineer-and-game-developer-db905753-d119-453b-8563-c46778c9c1e7 https://www.iol.co.za/news/world/suspect-in-trump-gala-shooting-identified-as-engineer-and-game-developer-db905753-d119-453b-8563-c46778c9c1e7 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:20:20 GMT Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:20:20 GMT IOL The suspected shooter at a gala attended by US President Donald Trump has been identified as Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old mechanical engineer from California. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kzn-shooting-leaves-one-dead-as-police-probe-daylight-attack-d3e9244e-1862-41f8-87b1-728d70d4b84e https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kzn-shooting-leaves-one-dead-as-police-probe-daylight-attack-d3e9244e-1862-41f8-87b1-728d70d4b84e Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:44:44 GMT Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:44:44 GMT IOL One man has been shot dead in a shocking daylight incident in Overport, raising urgent concerns about urban violence. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/kzn-premier-describes-murders-of-the-monswamy-family-as-a-devastating-blow-to-the-province-0bb50617-dc78-4950-9271-a65e546e1f14 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/kzn-premier-describes-murders-of-the-monswamy-family-as-a-devastating-blow-to-the-province-0bb50617-dc78-4950-9271-a65e546e1f14 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:37:01 GMT Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:37:01 GMT IOL In a heartfelt address, KZN Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli mourns the tragic loss of the Moonsamy family, calling for unity against violence and urging communities to take a stand. https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/freedom-day-stained-by-sewage-crisis-in-parts-of-the-garden-route-386ee239-591e-4d58-bd59-206afaca9b6b https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/freedom-day-stained-by-sewage-crisis-in-parts-of-the-garden-route-386ee239-591e-4d58-bd59-206afaca9b6b Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:32:24 GMT Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:32:24 GMT IOL Seventy-one-year-old Katlego Moreno has to jump over raw sewage to get in and out of her wooden shack in Knysna's Khayalethu township. https://www.iol.co.za/news/world/ive-studied-assassinations-trump-reflects-on-shooting-incident-at-white-house-correspondents-dinner-1583e8ec-832d-44ff-b2ed-ce2a0f4197b6 https://www.iol.co.za/news/world/ive-studied-assassinations-trump-reflects-on-shooting-incident-at-white-house-correspondents-dinner-1583e8ec-832d-44ff-b2ed-ce2a0f4197b6 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:28:28 GMT Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:28:28 GMT IOL After a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, Trump reflects on the dangers faced by impactful leaders, drawing parallels with historical figures and discussing his own experiences. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/four-women-killed-in-car-and-truck-collision-in-mpumalanga-adaca4d9-9969-45d7-98b6-ac3b1847bdf8 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/four-women-killed-in-car-and-truck-collision-in-mpumalanga-adaca4d9-9969-45d7-98b6-ac3b1847bdf8 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:34:35 GMT Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:34:35 GMT IOL Four women tragically lost their lives in a head-on collision on the R23 road in Mpumalanga, raising urgent concerns about road safety in the region. Four others were injured, prompting calls for responsible driving. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/pan-african-parliament-prepares-for-crucial-leadership-election-impacting-africas-future-fc4994b0-3d0b-4e85-8ee8-148b86c75673 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/pan-african-parliament-prepares-for-crucial-leadership-election-impacting-africas-future-fc4994b0-3d0b-4e85-8ee8-148b86c75673 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:21:34 GMT Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:21:34 GMT IOL The Pan-African Parliament gears up for a pivotal leadership election, with new leaders set to shape the future of the African Union. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/university-of-venda-ex-employee-wins-fresh-investigation-after-exclusion-from-r53-million-pension-fund-7fd9aa27-3ca1-4d23-ba8b-0c046726c097 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/university-of-venda-ex-employee-wins-fresh-investigation-after-exclusion-from-r53-million-pension-fund-7fd9aa27-3ca1-4d23-ba8b-0c046726c097 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:14:47 GMT Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:14:47 GMT IOL The Financial Services Tribunal has ordered a fresh investigation into the exclusion of a former University of Venda employee from a R5.3 million pension fund distribution. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/court-orders-homeowner-to-pay-nedbank-r16-million-and-initiates-sale-of-cape-town-property-2db312bb-be8f-4bf1-9d95-65406cb0d442 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/court-orders-homeowner-to-pay-nedbank-r16-million-and-initiates-sale-of-cape-town-property-2db312bb-be8f-4bf1-9d95-65406cb0d442 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 09:05:56 GMT Sun, 26 Apr 2026 09:05:56 GMT IOL The Western Cape High Court has ruled in favour of Nedbank Ltd, ordering a Cape Town homeowner to pay over R1.6 million and allowing the sale of his property after he failed to contest the bank's application. https://www.iol.co.za/news/world/shooting-incident-at-washington-gala-forces-trump-evacuation-7f9e3ad3-2786-4507-9e96-03baafe50aa0 https://www.iol.co.za/news/world/shooting-incident-at-washington-gala-forces-trump-evacuation-7f9e3ad3-2786-4507-9e96-03baafe50aa0 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:32:17 GMT Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:32:17 GMT IOL In a shocking turn of events, US Secret Service agents rushed Donald Trump from the stage as gunfire erupted at a prestigious media gala, described by the president as an attack by a 'would-be assassin. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/limpopo-woman-loses-appeal-after-court-rules-ex-husband-is-entitled-to-her-pension-fund-9828746b-3e67-440c-8d9c-3a4f40e03847 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/limpopo-woman-loses-appeal-after-court-rules-ex-husband-is-entitled-to-her-pension-fund-9828746b-3e67-440c-8d9c-3a4f40e03847 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:31:30 GMT Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:31:30 GMT IOL The Limpopo High Court has dismissed a woman's appeal, ruling that she failed to prove her ex-husband should forfeit his claim to her pension fund. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/inside-the-drug-turf-battles-driving-cape-flats-violence-2492b0ca-c92f-462a-bb13-c6cb6fb8442d https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/inside-the-drug-turf-battles-driving-cape-flats-violence-2492b0ca-c92f-462a-bb13-c6cb6fb8442d Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:22:38 GMT Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:22:38 GMT IOL As gang violence continues to plague the Cape Flats, residents are left wondering: what drives these turf wars? https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/emmarentia-road-rage-shooting-legal-implications-for-faisal-ul-rehmans-wife-20e95c78-56c2-4df7-b886-3f441a5f0cc3 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/emmarentia-road-rage-shooting-legal-implications-for-faisal-ul-rehmans-wife-20e95c78-56c2-4df7-b886-3f441a5f0cc3 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:49:09 GMT Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:49:09 GMT IOL The wife of a man killed in a road rage shooting in Emmarentia may face charges for allegedly handing a firearm to her husband during an argument. https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/is-hangwani-maumela-above-the-law-in-the-tembisa-hospital-scandal-b010b1de-86c2-4b85-831f-af0a187bd5c1 https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/is-hangwani-maumela-above-the-law-in-the-tembisa-hospital-scandal-b010b1de-86c2-4b85-831f-af0a187bd5c1 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:28:32 GMT Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:28:32 GMT IOL Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi confirms that Hangwani Maumela, nephew of President Cyril Ramaphosa, has not yet been charged in the ongoing investigation into R2 billion looted from Tembisa Hospital. https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/hangwani-maumela-remains-uncharged-in-tembisa-hospital-corruption-investigation-6013b4e8-053b-49d4-b485-5acb52d7709d https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/hangwani-maumela-remains-uncharged-in-tembisa-hospital-corruption-investigation-6013b4e8-053b-49d4-b485-5acb52d7709d Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:24:57 GMT Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:24:57 GMT IOL Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi confirms that Hangwani Maumela, nephew of President Cyril Ramaphosa, has not yet been charged in the ongoing investigation into R2 billion looted from Tembisa Hospital. https://www.iol.co.za/news/saps-in-crisis-is-masemolas-suspension-a-smokescreen-for-systemic-corruption-56717ac2-36bd-44f6-9857-c0ed8124268b https://www.iol.co.za/news/saps-in-crisis-is-masemolas-suspension-a-smokescreen-for-systemic-corruption-56717ac2-36bd-44f6-9857-c0ed8124268b Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:23:05 GMT Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:23:05 GMT IOL President Cyril Ramaphosa's precautionary suspension of national police commissioner General Fannie Masemola highlights ongoing governance issues within the South African Police Service, as experts call for deeper institutional reforms. https://www.iol.co.za/sunday-tribune/the-impact-of-urbanisation-on-vervet-monkeys-in-durban-a-call-for-scientific-management-3f7d5f10-c190-46fe-bb0b-86f4abe31aa4 https://www.iol.co.za/sunday-tribune/the-impact-of-urbanisation-on-vervet-monkeys-in-durban-a-call-for-scientific-management-3f7d5f10-c190-46fe-bb0b-86f4abe31aa4 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:02:57 GMT Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:02:57 GMT IOL Research reveals that urban vervet monkey populations in Durban have surged beyond ecological limits https://www.iol.co.za/sundayindependent/dispatch/zimbabwes-constitutional-debate-needs-legal-precision-not-political-theatre-8c287bdb-248d-4934-a002-8e4072de179c https://www.iol.co.za/sundayindependent/dispatch/zimbabwes-constitutional-debate-needs-legal-precision-not-political-theatre-8c287bdb-248d-4934-a002-8e4072de179c Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:57:08 GMT Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:57:08 GMT IOL Zimbabwe's constitutional amendment debate reveals a clash between calls for a national referendum and Parliament's authority to proceed without one. Explore the legal intricacies and implications of this contentious issue. https://www.iol.co.za/news/governance-issues-in-saps-following-fannie-masemolas-suspension-f7c9bd7c-03c7-4c54-bece-ea5982e1edb7 https://www.iol.co.za/news/governance-issues-in-saps-following-fannie-masemolas-suspension-f7c9bd7c-03c7-4c54-bece-ea5982e1edb7 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:20:24 GMT Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:20:24 GMT IOL President Cyril Ramaphosa's precautionary suspension of national police commissioner General Fannie Masemola highlights ongoing governance issues within the South African Police Service, as experts call for deeper institutional reforms. https://www.iol.co.za/news/high-court-issues-stern-warning-on-prosecution-practices-in-rape-cases-043c1a3b-9492-4d44-93d2-c6ac8e787273 https://www.iol.co.za/news/high-court-issues-stern-warning-on-prosecution-practices-in-rape-cases-043c1a3b-9492-4d44-93d2-c6ac8e787273 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:30:29 GMT Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:30:29 GMT IOL The Pietermaritzburg High Court has issued a stern warning to the prosecution regarding the reliance on medical reports without expert testimony in rape cases, following the overturning of a life sentence for a man convicted of raping a 10-year-old girl. https://www.iol.co.za/news/tragic-gang-related-shooting-in-freedom-park-claims-two-lives-420f2b8f-33e2-489e-bbfb-82f872bc36cd https://www.iol.co.za/news/tragic-gang-related-shooting-in-freedom-park-claims-two-lives-420f2b8f-33e2-489e-bbfb-82f872bc36cd Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:07:34 GMT Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:07:34 GMT IOL As South Africa approaches its 32nd Freedom Day, a blend of official celebrations and grassroots protests unfolds across the nation. What does freedom mean today? Discover the key events that reflect both joy and contention this year. https://www.iol.co.za/news/environment/giant-octopus-discovery-reveals-prehistoric-predator-that-rivalled-sharks-in-ancient-oceans-74cd6300-0ed4-4c03-bc7f-0ebef4575264 https://www.iol.co.za/news/environment/giant-octopus-discovery-reveals-prehistoric-predator-that-rivalled-sharks-in-ancient-oceans-74cd6300-0ed4-4c03-bc7f-0ebef4575264 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:05:27 GMT Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:05:27 GMT IOL Discover how a recent study reveals a prehistoric giant octopus, 'Nanaimoteuthis haggarti', that could rival sharks in the ancient oceans, reshaping our understanding of marine life during the Late Cretaceous. https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/motsoaledi-reveals-nhi-litigation-budget-as-constitutional-court-prepares-to-hear-challenges-42549ce9-f45c-4db0-870a-8285e43168b6 https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/motsoaledi-reveals-nhi-litigation-budget-as-constitutional-court-prepares-to-hear-challenges-42549ce9-f45c-4db0-870a-8285e43168b6 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:58:22 GMT Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:58:22 GMT IOL Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi reveals that R74 million has been allocated for defending litigation related to the National Health Insurance Act, as the Constitutional Court prepares to hear challenges regarding its implementation. https://www.iol.co.za/news/eskom-overcharging-sius-bold-move-against-siyabonga-nkosis-luxury-properties-and-vehicles-7aff9a72-5815-4226-986d-222221500bf4 https://www.iol.co.za/news/eskom-overcharging-sius-bold-move-against-siyabonga-nkosis-luxury-properties-and-vehicles-7aff9a72-5815-4226-986d-222221500bf4 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:42:41 GMT Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:42:41 GMT IOL The Special Investigating Unit has secured a preservation order for luxury properties and supercars owned by Siyabonga Nkosi, who allegedly overcharged Eskom, leading to significant financial losses. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/new-ratepayer-association-aims-to-strengthen-ties-with-umvoti-municipality-2591357a-46d2-4307-9c4a-9107a7c77eae https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/new-ratepayer-association-aims-to-strengthen-ties-with-umvoti-municipality-2591357a-46d2-4307-9c4a-9107a7c77eae Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:30:50 GMT Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:30:50 GMT IOL Residents of Greytown have come together to form a new ratepayer association, aiming to improve communication with the Umvoti Municipality https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/durbans-iconic-elephant-statues-face-relocation-to-suncoast-beach-after-years-of-vandalism-at-warwick-junction-0eefb9cf-acaf-4bc0-b14e-f4e738c0cb03 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/durbans-iconic-elephant-statues-face-relocation-to-suncoast-beach-after-years-of-vandalism-at-warwick-junction-0eefb9cf-acaf-4bc0-b14e-f4e738c0cb03 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:16:48 GMT Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:16:48 GMT IOL Durban's iconic elephant sculptures, created by artist Andries Botha, may be relocated from Warwick Junction to Suncoast Beach due to repeated vandalism https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/fire-at-johannesburg-central-substation-triggers-widespread-power-outage-010b8cab-d986-49bc-b44d-06bb86b83e2c https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/fire-at-johannesburg-central-substation-triggers-widespread-power-outage-010b8cab-d986-49bc-b44d-06bb86b83e2c Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:52:57 GMT Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:52:57 GMT IOL Parts of Johannesburg are experiencing significant power outages after a fire at the Central Substation early Saturday morning, affecting key areas and prompting emergency services to respond. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/exploring-the-effects-of-urbanisation-on-durbans-vervet-monkey-populations-dc3d532f-64a7-4294-aae5-08d9de12e0c6 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/exploring-the-effects-of-urbanisation-on-durbans-vervet-monkey-populations-dc3d532f-64a7-4294-aae5-08d9de12e0c6 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:31:47 GMT Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:31:47 GMT IOL Research reveals that urban vervet monkey populations in Durban have surged beyond ecological limits https://www.iol.co.za/news/reflecting-on-freedom-key-events-of-south-africas-32nd-freedom-day-96dcc029-5284-47f1-84a7-d76b148b1b40 https://www.iol.co.za/news/reflecting-on-freedom-key-events-of-south-africas-32nd-freedom-day-96dcc029-5284-47f1-84a7-d76b148b1b40 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:13:41 GMT Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:13:41 GMT IOL As South Africa approaches its 32nd Freedom Day, a blend of official celebrations and grassroots protests unfolds across the nation. What does freedom mean today? Discover the key events that reflect both joy and contention this year. https://www.iol.co.za/news/uncle-sentenced-to-life-for-raping-his-niece-a-case-of-gender-based-violence-in-mpumalanga-9500c5c8-501f-43e2-90e9-33f499af0328 https://www.iol.co.za/news/uncle-sentenced-to-life-for-raping-his-niece-a-case-of-gender-based-violence-in-mpumalanga-9500c5c8-501f-43e2-90e9-33f499af0328 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 08:23:28 GMT Sat, 25 Apr 2026 08:23:28 GMT IOL A 23-year-old man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the rape of his 16-year-old niece in Carolina, highlighting the ongoing issue of gender-based violence in South Africa. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/protecting-durbans-elephant-statues-a-potential-move-to-suncoast-beach-d83f10b9-7584-491c-8fbf-ec1cb0888e59 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/protecting-durbans-elephant-statues-a-potential-move-to-suncoast-beach-d83f10b9-7584-491c-8fbf-ec1cb0888e59 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:42:25 GMT Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:42:25 GMT IOL Durban's iconic elephant sculptures, created by artist Andries Botha, may be relocated from Warwick Junction to Suncoast Beach due to repeated vandalism https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/court-dismisses-grandmother-seeking-to-evict-mother-and-children-after-a-house-was-built-on-her-property-943ba847-7ae0-4190-9603-381c8bdc337b https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/court-dismisses-grandmother-seeking-to-evict-mother-and-children-after-a-house-was-built-on-her-property-943ba847-7ae0-4190-9603-381c8bdc337b Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:41:37 GMT Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:41:37 GMT IOL The Limpopo High Court protects a mother and her children from eviction, emphasising that the grandmother bears a degree of responsibility toward the welfare of the children — including housing. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/mass-funeral-planned-for-seven-victims-of-kzn-kidnapping-and-murder-05215180-b928-45a6-9f0f-1743837541b3 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/mass-funeral-planned-for-seven-victims-of-kzn-kidnapping-and-murder-05215180-b928-45a6-9f0f-1743837541b3 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 06:58:10 GMT Sat, 25 Apr 2026 06:58:10 GMT IOL Join the community in mourning as the mass funeral for seven family members tragically killed in KZN takes place this Sunday at Stanger High School. https://www.iol.co.za/sundayindependent/dispatch/one-strait-and-two-gulfs-the-war-of-leverage-a0a6c25d-3ad3-42f4-8321-00ad361cfa64 https://www.iol.co.za/sundayindependent/dispatch/one-strait-and-two-gulfs-the-war-of-leverage-a0a6c25d-3ad3-42f4-8321-00ad361cfa64 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:20:28 GMT Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:20:28 GMT IOL Explore how the dynamics of power and leverage shape the ongoing tensions in the Gulf region, as the US and its allies navigate the complexities of military strategy and political ambition. https://www.iol.co.za/sundayindependent/dispatch/freedom-votes-broken-promises-we-are-cooked-68b89bd6-8da8-49b2-9fa0-b4e58f4fa5a2 https://www.iol.co.za/sundayindependent/dispatch/freedom-votes-broken-promises-we-are-cooked-68b89bd6-8da8-49b2-9fa0-b4e58f4fa5a2 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:30:49 GMT Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:30:49 GMT IOL With Freedom Month coinciding with the election season, South Africans reflect on the significance of 27 April 1994. Yet, as the nation celebrates its democracy, many citizens continue to grapple with the harsh realities of inequality and unfulfilled promises. https://www.iol.co.za/sundayindependent/dispatch/the-saps-crisis-where-did-we-go-wrong-in-leadership-and-accountability-a19aec14-5b61-448f-af62-3bef6efa4981 https://www.iol.co.za/sundayindependent/dispatch/the-saps-crisis-where-did-we-go-wrong-in-leadership-and-accountability-a19aec14-5b61-448f-af62-3bef6efa4981 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:01:01 GMT Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:01:01 GMT IOL South Africa faces a critical moment as the suspension of SAPS National Commissioner Fannie Masemola raises urgent questions about accountability and public trust. This article explores the systemic failures that led to this crisis and the need for a moral reckoning within the police service. https://www.iol.co.za/sundayindependent/dispatch/brics-in-turmoil-indias-challenge-to-restore-unity-37b75f22-48a6-452a-8277-4a7ae5e24f01 https://www.iol.co.za/sundayindependent/dispatch/brics-in-turmoil-indias-challenge-to-restore-unity-37b75f22-48a6-452a-8277-4a7ae5e24f01 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:21:58 GMT Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:21:58 GMT IOL Amidst unprecedented turmoil, India, as the 2026 BRICS chair, faces the daunting task of mediating a conflict that threatens the bloc's very foundation. With one member attacking another, can India restore harmony and uphold the principles of cooperation? https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/how-product-recalls-work-in-south-africa-and-who-is-responsible-for-them-a1030282-e314-4670-8422-f4d4e75e2844 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/how-product-recalls-work-in-south-africa-and-who-is-responsible-for-them-a1030282-e314-4670-8422-f4d4e75e2844 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:11:36 GMT Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:11:36 GMT IOL Have you ever wondered how product recalls are initiated in South Africa? Explore the legal obligations involved and the crucial role of the National Consumer Commission in safeguarding consumer safety. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/we-are-broken-family-struggles-to-arrange-funeral-for-seven-killed-in-kzn-kidnapping-2a8d799b-4b70-4b93-ac51-543d4d1b3c42 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/we-are-broken-family-struggles-to-arrange-funeral-for-seven-killed-in-kzn-kidnapping-2a8d799b-4b70-4b93-ac51-543d4d1b3c42 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:23:59 GMT Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:23:59 GMT IOL Less than a week after celebrating with the Monswamy family at an engagement party, their relatives were battling to secure a venue large enough to hold their funeral service. https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/gauteng-premier-lesufi-denies-claims-of-demanding-police-dockets-madlanga-commission-d6148355-2969-45ab-86b9-0569dea973e7 https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/gauteng-premier-lesufi-denies-claims-of-demanding-police-dockets-madlanga-commission-d6148355-2969-45ab-86b9-0569dea973e7 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:18:30 GMT Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:18:30 GMT IOL Provincial spokesperson Elijah Mhlanga described Nkwashu’s testimony as “baffling,” pointing instead to a letter from Provincial Commissioner Tommy Mthombeni. https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/scopas-warning-financial-crisis-looms-for-the-road-accident-fund-amid-claims-process-issues-1be4c10f-27cc-4544-b34e-5705428b5c94 https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/scopas-warning-financial-crisis-looms-for-the-road-accident-fund-amid-claims-process-issues-1be4c10f-27cc-4544-b34e-5705428b5c94 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:07:43 GMT Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:07:43 GMT IOL Scopa's alarming findings reveal a looming financial crisis for the Road Accident Fund, as new claims processes threaten accessibility and financial stability for claimants. https://www.iol.co.za/news/watch-joburg-protesters-demand-rdp-houses-weve-waited-since-1996-8e877d7a-66f5-4444-b446-91f3c5353d2f https://www.iol.co.za/news/watch-joburg-protesters-demand-rdp-houses-weve-waited-since-1996-8e877d7a-66f5-4444-b446-91f3c5353d2f Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:45:25 GMT Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:45:25 GMT IOL Over 300 protesters, including elderly residents, gathered outside Johannesburg’s Housing Department, demanding RDP houses promised since 1996. https://www.iol.co.za/news/what-youre-telling-us-are-miles-apart-dhlamini-faces-tough-questions-at-madlanga-commission-701414c6-1544-4124-ae84-c666de94e430 https://www.iol.co.za/news/what-youre-telling-us-are-miles-apart-dhlamini-faces-tough-questions-at-madlanga-commission-701414c6-1544-4124-ae84-c666de94e430 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:31:49 GMT Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:31:49 GMT IOL Amid intense scrutiny at the Madlanga Judicial Commission, suspended Tshwane Metro Police Deputy Chief Umashi Dhlamini vehemently denies allegations of misleading evidence and tender rigging. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/assessing-lieutenant-general-puleng-dimpanes-potential-to-restore-trust-in-the-saps-9556a0ba-f38e-4fe9-9845-d0490247f526 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/assessing-lieutenant-general-puleng-dimpanes-potential-to-restore-trust-in-the-saps-9556a0ba-f38e-4fe9-9845-d0490247f526 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:58:18 GMT Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:58:18 GMT IOL Dr Chris de Kock examines the challenges ahead for Lieutenant-General Puleng Dimpane as she steps into the role of acting national police commissioner, amidst a backdrop of corruption and public distrust in the SAPS. https://www.iol.co.za/entertainment/books/bedfords-dorothy-de-kok-returns-from-hollywood-after-receiving-international-writing-honour-for-thickly-2ce81b9b-8f3c-492d-b302-3654b5a7322a https://www.iol.co.za/entertainment/books/bedfords-dorothy-de-kok-returns-from-hollywood-after-receiving-international-writing-honour-for-thickly-2ce81b9b-8f3c-492d-b302-3654b5a7322a Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:39:14 GMT Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:39:14 GMT IOL Dorothy de Kok's journey from a small Karoo town to the international stage highlights the transformative power of storytelling and the deep-rooted inspiration found in everyday life. https://www.iol.co.za/business/why-less-than-20-percent-of-south-africans-pay-their-tv-licences-d4928566-3c09-4bc6-92bc-212d3e377c85 https://www.iol.co.za/business/why-less-than-20-percent-of-south-africans-pay-their-tv-licences-d4928566-3c09-4bc6-92bc-212d3e377c85 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:21:16 GMT Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:21:16 GMT IOL Why less than 20% of South African households are complying with the TV licence requirement and the implications for the SABC https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/allegations-of-sexual-assault-at-mitchells-plain-primary-school-raise-parental-concerns-543528db-7846-4246-ae36-95904fa4b11d https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/allegations-of-sexual-assault-at-mitchells-plain-primary-school-raise-parental-concerns-543528db-7846-4246-ae36-95904fa4b11d Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:07:24 GMT Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:07:24 GMT IOL Parents at Seaview Primary School in Mitchells Plain are in uproar after alarming allegations of sexual assault involving Grade 5 learners emerge, prompting urgent calls for action. https://www.iol.co.za/news/umashi-dhlamini-denies-eff-actionsa-political-interference-in-tshwane-metro-police-procurement-processes-d9b4cc6f-b8e7-47fe-854b-7c835afd5a5c https://www.iol.co.za/news/umashi-dhlamini-denies-eff-actionsa-political-interference-in-tshwane-metro-police-procurement-processes-d9b4cc6f-b8e7-47fe-854b-7c835afd5a5c Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:42:15 GMT Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:42:15 GMT IOL Umashi Dhlamini, the suspended Tshwane Metro Police Department deputy chief, testifies at the Madlanga Judicial Commission, denying claims of political interference in procurement processes by the EFF and ActionSA. https://www.iol.co.za/sundayindependent/news/entrepreneurship-challenge-for-children-aims-to-combat-youth-unemployment-0ac9a298-fcc8-4d11-a7b4-9fbf6d077858 https://www.iol.co.za/sundayindependent/news/entrepreneurship-challenge-for-children-aims-to-combat-youth-unemployment-0ac9a298-fcc8-4d11-a7b4-9fbf6d077858 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:00:11 GMT Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:00:11 GMT IOL With youth unemployment in South Africa soaring to 60% among 18- to 24-year-olds, a new virtual entrepreneurship programme is equipping children aged 9 to 16 with essential business skills to combat this crisis. https://www.iol.co.za/sundayindependent/dispatch/the-tshwane-scandal-a-deep-dive-into-south-africas-eroding-public-trust-3e268415-665e-4b13-b0e8-689468e3cda0 https://www.iol.co.za/sundayindependent/dispatch/the-tshwane-scandal-a-deep-dive-into-south-africas-eroding-public-trust-3e268415-665e-4b13-b0e8-689468e3cda0 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:51:54 GMT Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:51:54 GMT IOL Tshwane is at a critical juncture where explanations fail to address deeper issues surrounding the suspended chief financial officer. This situation reflects a troubling shift in accountability within South Africa's public institutions. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/home-affairs-fires-seven-more-officials-for-misconduct-fraud-and-corruption-c11eccae-b9ae-448c-a12f-6b8aef63496a https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/home-affairs-fires-seven-more-officials-for-misconduct-fraud-and-corruption-c11eccae-b9ae-448c-a12f-6b8aef63496a Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:46:11 GMT Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:46:11 GMT IOL Minister Leon Schreiber announces the dismissal of seven officials, bringing the total to 63, as part of a robust effort to combat corruption and restore integrity within the Department of Home Affairs. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/seven-suspects-in-court-for-running-counterfeit-liquor-lab-in-stutterheim-5760500b-c51c-4c7c-b591-b53ea581dcce https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/seven-suspects-in-court-for-running-counterfeit-liquor-lab-in-stutterheim-5760500b-c51c-4c7c-b591-b53ea581dcce Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:19:10 GMT Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:19:10 GMT IOL In a significant crackdown, seven suspects appeared in Stutterheim Magistrate’s Court for operating a counterfeit alcohol manufacturing plant. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/acting-police-minister-condemns-xenophobic-attacks-on-ghanaian-nationals-warns-perpetrators-will-be-arrested-b5a11596-a138-49e5-b712-a457a219a906 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/acting-police-minister-condemns-xenophobic-attacks-on-ghanaian-nationals-warns-perpetrators-will-be-arrested-b5a11596-a138-49e5-b712-a457a219a906 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:03:06 GMT Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:03:06 GMT IOL The Ministry of Police condemns recent xenophobic violence against Ghanaian nationals and urges communities to unite against hatred and division. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/i-had-no-reason-to-kill-principals-bold-denial-in-durban-metro-police-murder-trial-d79c694e-5835-4f95-afc5-5e168bdd5182 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/i-had-no-reason-to-kill-principals-bold-denial-in-durban-metro-police-murder-trial-d79c694e-5835-4f95-afc5-5e168bdd5182 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:46:32 GMT Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:46:32 GMT IOL A Durban principal denies conspiring to murder a police officer, claiming he had no motive and was assisting investigators. https://www.iol.co.za/news/africa/ghana-raps-south-africa-over-xenophobic-incidents-1845ca73-9c09-4ab4-bbff-a62dac4d8513 https://www.iol.co.za/news/africa/ghana-raps-south-africa-over-xenophobic-incidents-1845ca73-9c09-4ab4-bbff-a62dac4d8513 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:14:08 GMT Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:14:08 GMT IOL Videos online have circulated in recent days showing Ghanaians and other migrants being harassed. https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/mckenzie-defends-r21-million-car-hire-amid-vehicle-delivery-delays-92d6934e-3594-4612-8a29-ba8b0a94ae1b https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/mckenzie-defends-r21-million-car-hire-amid-vehicle-delivery-delays-92d6934e-3594-4612-8a29-ba8b0a94ae1b Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:09:38 GMT Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:09:38 GMT IOL Amid rising concerns over public spending, Minister Gayton McKenzie defends his department's R2.1 million car hire costs while awaiting the delivery of official vehicles. https://www.iol.co.za/news/partnered/powerball-plus-this-friday-lotto-this-saturday-big-jackpots-ahead-057ad1a2-a2ae-4537-b8b8-67052b6c454c https://www.iol.co.za/news/partnered/powerball-plus-this-friday-lotto-this-saturday-big-jackpots-ahead-057ad1a2-a2ae-4537-b8b8-67052b6c454c Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:07:44 GMT Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:07:44 GMT IOL The PowerBall PLUS jackpot is Guaranteed at a MASSIVE R73 Million this Friday 24 April; while the LOTTO jackpot is Guaranteed at a MIND-BLOWING R90 MILLION this Saturday, 25 April! https://www.iol.co.za/sundayindependent/dispatch/the-rise-of-tokenised-gold-a-new-era-for-real-world-asset-tokenisation-e93d1a26-6491-480b-a857-c96a7d602232 https://www.iol.co.za/sundayindependent/dispatch/the-rise-of-tokenised-gold-a-new-era-for-real-world-asset-tokenisation-e93d1a26-6491-480b-a857-c96a7d602232 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:04:30 GMT Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:04:30 GMT IOL Discover how the rapidly growing tokenised gold market is reshaping investment strategies and institutional finance, while also uncovering the risks and benefits of this innovative asset class. https://www.iol.co.za/news/weather/cold-front-brings-rain-and-icy-temperatures-to-south-africa-this-weekend-5664c034-2eb4-41d8-933f-9ce90752e34c https://www.iol.co.za/news/weather/cold-front-brings-rain-and-icy-temperatures-to-south-africa-this-weekend-5664c034-2eb4-41d8-933f-9ce90752e34c Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:02:04 GMT Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:02:04 GMT IOL Prepare for a cold and wet weekend as the South African Weather Service forecasts a significant cold front, bringing rain and icy temperatures to various regions from Sunday. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/james-cumalo-receives-life-sentence-for-the-murder-of-tourist-john-wickham-b446faf8-e7bd-488b-8f56-ebc742f2bb28 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/james-cumalo-receives-life-sentence-for-the-murder-of-tourist-john-wickham-b446faf8-e7bd-488b-8f56-ebc742f2bb28 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:00:36 GMT Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:00:36 GMT IOL James Cumalo has been sentenced to life plus 38 years for the brutal murder of tourist John Wickham during a robbery in Dullstroom. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/public-servants-to-receive-4-salary-increase-from-april-964b7f92-e2dd-48d0-b367-ba69ac32b153 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/public-servants-to-receive-4-salary-increase-from-april-964b7f92-e2dd-48d0-b367-ba69ac32b153 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:50:16 GMT Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:50:16 GMT IOL Minister Buthelezi announces a 4% salary increase for public servants in South Africa, effective from April 2026, as part of a commitment to support workers amidst rising living costs. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/will-the-sassa-office-move-hinder-access-for-beaufort-west-residents-b47e0be1-3ae0-430e-bdd0-47ef5e2f2b0a https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/will-the-sassa-office-move-hinder-access-for-beaufort-west-residents-b47e0be1-3ae0-430e-bdd0-47ef5e2f2b0a Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:20:28 GMT Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:20:28 GMT IOL Residents of Beaufort West are raising urgent concerns about the upcoming relocation of the Sassa office, fearing it will create barriers to essential services for vulnerable communities. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/etdp-seta-under-fire-over-r637-million-audit-findings-6b4a20ef-853c-4331-95d6-9be3a651fe74 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/etdp-seta-under-fire-over-r637-million-audit-findings-6b4a20ef-853c-4331-95d6-9be3a651fe74 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:12:31 GMT Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:12:31 GMT IOL Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training expresses serious concerns over the ETDP SETA's failure to account for R637 million in discretionary grant spending. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/zurenah-smit-remains-in-custody-as-bail-application-awaits-new-judge-e006440e-210b-40bb-9fa1-e316908b5b04 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/zurenah-smit-remains-in-custody-as-bail-application-awaits-new-judge-e006440e-210b-40bb-9fa1-e316908b5b04 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:12:28 GMT Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:12:28 GMT IOL Zurenah Smit faces a critical delay in her murder trial as her bail application awaits a new judge's ruling and a psychiatric evaluation. https://www.iol.co.za/news/weather/warming-el-nino-set-to-return-in-mid-2026-9cb007f7-cb92-480e-a9cc-2a6e5d4f5588 https://www.iol.co.za/news/weather/warming-el-nino-set-to-return-in-mid-2026-9cb007f7-cb92-480e-a9cc-2a6e5d4f5588 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:08:44 GMT Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:08:44 GMT IOL The United Nations' weather and climate agency said El Nino conditions were likely as early as the May to July three-month window. https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/mkhwanazi-and-lerutla-face-long-weekend-in-jail-after-bail-hearing-is-postponed-bbbc9456-b710-48b9-8a32-5c3f9f9ce10b https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/mkhwanazi-and-lerutla-face-long-weekend-in-jail-after-bail-hearing-is-postponed-bbbc9456-b710-48b9-8a32-5c3f9f9ce10b Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:04:06 GMT Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:04:06 GMT IOL The state opposed bail, arguing the charges against the pair are serious and raising concerns that they could interfere with witnesses as well as investigations. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/legal-aid-refuses-to-fund-ballistic-expert-for-man-accused-of-killing-a-breastfeeding-mother-03bc7412-21bb-4ab1-9ef4-75b9ab03dbfb https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/legal-aid-refuses-to-fund-ballistic-expert-for-man-accused-of-killing-a-breastfeeding-mother-03bc7412-21bb-4ab1-9ef4-75b9ab03dbfb Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:02:12 GMT Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:02:12 GMT IOL Legal Aid South Africa has denied funding for a ballistic expert in the trial of Phiwinhlanhla Nzama, who faces two counts of murder for the deaths of Phindile Nicole Kubone and Ntobeko Eugene Mhlungu. https://www.iol.co.za/news/mugabe-shooting-victim-paid-r250000-and-offered-additional-r150000-b5d0f486-f4b9-4c36-8395-304133212ddb https://www.iol.co.za/news/mugabe-shooting-victim-paid-r250000-and-offered-additional-r150000-b5d0f486-f4b9-4c36-8395-304133212ddb Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:59:35 GMT Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:59:35 GMT IOL R250,000 in cash and a promise of R150,000 more — that is what the youngest son of the late former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe and his cousin allegedly paid the man they shot so he would keep his mouth shut. https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/motsoaledi-announces-funding-plans-for-new-dr-george-mukhari-academic-hospital-in-gauteng-78b0f641-1e04-4bd9-90dd-7079b7444074 https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/motsoaledi-announces-funding-plans-for-new-dr-george-mukhari-academic-hospital-in-gauteng-78b0f641-1e04-4bd9-90dd-7079b7444074 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:54:33 GMT Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:54:33 GMT IOL In a bid to improve healthcare in Gauteng, Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi outlines a funding plan for the new Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital, tackling urgent infrastructure and mental health service challenges. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/ethekwini-municipality-reports-over-r900000-theft-amid-service-delivery-challenges-99e1a66a-d4a2-454a-b598-fb85bcd6ce0f https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/ethekwini-municipality-reports-over-r900000-theft-amid-service-delivery-challenges-99e1a66a-d4a2-454a-b598-fb85bcd6ce0f Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:45:30 GMT Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:45:30 GMT IOL eThekwini Municipality opens four criminal cases for infrastructure theft of over R900,000 and highlights improvements in service delivery. https://www.iol.co.za/news/brics/why-the-strait-of-hormuz-has-global-manufacturers-nervous-1076d432-581a-4cba-83fe-9bf1d0a04243 https://www.iol.co.za/news/brics/why-the-strait-of-hormuz-has-global-manufacturers-nervous-1076d432-581a-4cba-83fe-9bf1d0a04243 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:41:29 GMT Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:41:29 GMT IOL The world's most important oil chokepoint is creating problems far beyond energy markets and China's factory floors are starting to feel it. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/crisis-in-the-saps-calls-for-permanent-leadership-amid-crime-surge-ec5b0248-28c1-4158-89d3-73b384e283a0 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/crisis-in-the-saps-calls-for-permanent-leadership-amid-crime-surge-ec5b0248-28c1-4158-89d3-73b384e283a0 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:55:15 GMT Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:55:15 GMT IOL With Lieutenant-General Puleng Dimpane stepping in as acting national police commissioner, calls intensify for permanent leadership in the SAPS to restore public trust and combat rising crime. https://www.iol.co.za/news/partnered/from-local-kitchens-to-national-recognition-all-day-jam-wins-702-mtn-small-business-award-b8f435f6-cfd6-4a17-abde-06441d8a6245 https://www.iol.co.za/news/partnered/from-local-kitchens-to-national-recognition-all-day-jam-wins-702-mtn-small-business-award-b8f435f6-cfd6-4a17-abde-06441d8a6245 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:16:00 GMT Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:16:00 GMT IOL All Day Jam founder Gontse Selaocoe wins the 2026 702 MTN Small Business Awards, turning a local agro-processing vision into national recognition. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/winters-coming-heres-how-to-prepare-your-home-body-and-wallet-for-the-cold-months-ahead-0a3eb1cd-e570-4a34-91ae-93fd4d4fe4ae https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/winters-coming-heres-how-to-prepare-your-home-body-and-wallet-for-the-cold-months-ahead-0a3eb1cd-e570-4a34-91ae-93fd4d4fe4ae Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:22:49 GMT Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:22:49 GMT IOL Prepare your home, health, and finances for the upcoming winter in South Africa with essential tips on safety, health, and budgeting. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/freedom-day-service-delivery-or-service-delayed-are-municipalities-failing-9c4ad7e0-906d-45de-b405-b2451d022819 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/freedom-day-service-delivery-or-service-delayed-are-municipalities-failing-9c4ad7e0-906d-45de-b405-b2451d022819 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:27:30 GMT Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:27:30 GMT IOL Service delivery in South Africa is spiralling into a critical crisis, with municipalities struggling to meet basic community needs. As water outages and power cuts become the norm, citizens are left frustrated and demanding accountability. What does this mean for the future of essential services? https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/freedom-day-we-are-free-but-life-is-hard-south-africans-reflect-4f7676df-db93-4bc2-b2ee-7c5aa0605f66 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/freedom-day-we-are-free-but-life-is-hard-south-africans-reflect-4f7676df-db93-4bc2-b2ee-7c5aa0605f66 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:27:26 GMT Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:27:26 GMT IOL More than thirty years into democracy, South Africans celebrate freedom of movement and political rights, yet ongoing struggles with poverty and unemployment expose the gap between promise and reality. https://www.iol.co.za/sundayindependent/dispatch/the-role-of-the-ned-as-the-uss-second-cia-in-global-regime-change-4158c91c-0f0b-4098-9e99-8054e7d4fba0 https://www.iol.co.za/sundayindependent/dispatch/the-role-of-the-ned-as-the-uss-second-cia-in-global-regime-change-4158c91c-0f0b-4098-9e99-8054e7d4fba0 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:10:07 GMT Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:10:07 GMT IOL What role does the US National Endowment for Democracy play in global politics, and how does it operate like the ‘second CIA’? https://www.iol.co.za/news/why-the-npa-is-not-prosecuting-emmarentia-road-rage-shooter-for-now-9fc75bd4-f355-4e0d-9c93-f48d71c71b4d https://www.iol.co.za/news/why-the-npa-is-not-prosecuting-emmarentia-road-rage-shooter-for-now-9fc75bd4-f355-4e0d-9c93-f48d71c71b4d Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:05:08 GMT Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:05:08 GMT IOL The National Prosecuting Authority says it does not have enough evidence to secure a successful prosecution against the man who shot and killed a motorist in a road rage incident in Emmarentia — and putting the case on the roll prematurely could mean he walks free for good. https://www.iol.co.za/news/her-fight-our-future-women-shaping-south-africas-democracy-dbc296ca-4a23-4365-b294-581ba8a7da2c https://www.iol.co.za/news/her-fight-our-future-women-shaping-south-africas-democracy-dbc296ca-4a23-4365-b294-581ba8a7da2c Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:05:43 GMT Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:05:43 GMT IOL Women in South Africa are transforming democracy by taking on roles as voters, councillors, and grassroots activists, facing challenges while making significant contributions to local governance. https://www.iol.co.za/news/partnered/10-years-of-science-forum-south-africa-advancing-technology-and-innovation-11460741-3fa7-4aba-989e-74c2aa567c20 https://www.iol.co.za/news/partnered/10-years-of-science-forum-south-africa-advancing-technology-and-innovation-11460741-3fa7-4aba-989e-74c2aa567c20 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:31:39 GMT Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:31:39 GMT IOL The Science Forum South Africa is shaping the future of innovation and technology, as Professor Blade Nzimande emphasises the need for science to serve the most vulnerable in society.