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 Sun, 28 Jun 2026 09:36:43 GMT Sun, 28 Jun 2026 09:36:43 GMT https://www.iol.co.za/rss 60 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/migration-is-not-the-cause-of-our-problems-ramaphosa-enlists-kings-and-queens-to-defuse-anti-migrant-tensions-4cc96511-5cfd-4f1f-ab00-9e8c072c59de https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/migration-is-not-the-cause-of-our-problems-ramaphosa-enlists-kings-and-queens-to-defuse-anti-migrant-tensions-4cc96511-5cfd-4f1f-ab00-9e8c072c59de Sun, 28 Jun 2026 07:44:41 GMT Sun, 28 Jun 2026 07:44:41 GMT IOL Amidst rising tensions and planned protests over illegal immigration, President Cyril Ramaphosa calls on South Africa's traditional leaders to foster peace and discourage violence against foreign nationals https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/government-relocates-malawian-nationals-from-durban-to-limpopo-processing-centre-318e82e9-49ca-43fd-af12-694417af9d71 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/government-relocates-malawian-nationals-from-durban-to-limpopo-processing-centre-318e82e9-49ca-43fd-af12-694417af9d71 Sun, 28 Jun 2026 05:40:15 GMT Sun, 28 Jun 2026 05:40:15 GMT IOL eThekwini Municipality has announced the relocation of Malawian nationals from the Durban Drive-In temporary repatriation site to a new facility in Musina, Limpopo, as part of a national strategy to manage irregular migration and enhance processing efficiency https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/scrap-idac-and-create-independent-anti-corruption-body-expert-urges-b160a4a7-2187-4078-a655-dc5eddb27415 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/scrap-idac-and-create-independent-anti-corruption-body-expert-urges-b160a4a7-2187-4078-a655-dc5eddb27415 Sun, 28 Jun 2026 05:30:30 GMT Sun, 28 Jun 2026 05:30:30 GMT IOL Corruption expert Paul Hoffman calls for the disbandment of IDAC, proposing a new, politically independent institution to tackle corruption without interference. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/a-test-of-law-and-order-south-africa-braces-for-june-30-protests-d191c581-5be7-4ec1-94e5-6149c5b00cf9 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/a-test-of-law-and-order-south-africa-braces-for-june-30-protests-d191c581-5be7-4ec1-94e5-6149c5b00cf9 Sat, 27 Jun 2026 15:32:56 GMT Sat, 27 Jun 2026 15:32:56 GMT IOL The June 30 protests in South Africa spotlight the challenges of immigration policy and governance, as various stakeholders voice concerns over the treatment of migrant communities and the potential for unrest. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/man-arrested-for-fraud-after-falsifying-vehicle-finance-application-0a892295-e0d6-4a22-953a-2d0da9081a19 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/man-arrested-for-fraud-after-falsifying-vehicle-finance-application-0a892295-e0d6-4a22-953a-2d0da9081a19 Sat, 27 Jun 2026 15:23:25 GMT Sat, 27 Jun 2026 15:23:25 GMT IOL Ulrich Jongbloed, 52, faces serious fraud charges after submitting a false income proof for vehicle finance. Following his court appearance at Goodwood, he remains in custody, with a bail application pending on July 2. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/police-portfolio-committee-seeks-clarity-on-controversial-arrests-0257ce0a-f464-4d13-86b6-b164045e2ec5 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/police-portfolio-committee-seeks-clarity-on-controversial-arrests-0257ce0a-f464-4d13-86b6-b164045e2ec5 Sat, 27 Jun 2026 15:18:13 GMT Sat, 27 Jun 2026 15:18:13 GMT IOL The Portfolio Committee on Police is calling for a meeting with its Justice and Constitutional Development counterpart to address the recent public conflict between law enforcement agencies at the Brooklyn police station, where the arrests of two senior officials was postponed. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/cape-town-parklands-protest-unfolds-peacefully-amid-sa-migration-tensions-b869ec6d-f626-479b-86ee-12716c137811 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/cape-town-parklands-protest-unfolds-peacefully-amid-sa-migration-tensions-b869ec6d-f626-479b-86ee-12716c137811 Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:48:34 GMT Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:48:34 GMT IOL Amid rising tensions over immigration, about a hundred protesters marched through Parklands, Cape Town, chanting for foreign nationals to leave with their families https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/corruption-expert-calls-for-the-dissolution-of-idac-and-creation-of-a-new-independent-body-556b24a1-ed9f-4964-a776-64b55d3eec61 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/corruption-expert-calls-for-the-dissolution-of-idac-and-creation-of-a-new-independent-body-556b24a1-ed9f-4964-a776-64b55d3eec61 Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:30:44 GMT Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:30:44 GMT IOL Corruption expert Paul Hoffman calls for the disbandment of IDAC, proposing a new, politically independent institution to tackle corruption without interference. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/western-cape/cape-town-international-jazz-festival-gets-bigger-and-better-with-month-long-jazz-celebration-5106a9df-1ebd-4c23-80bd-2b7c2a055832 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/western-cape/cape-town-international-jazz-festival-gets-bigger-and-better-with-month-long-jazz-celebration-5106a9df-1ebd-4c23-80bd-2b7c2a055832 Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:24:48 GMT Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:24:48 GMT IOL The 2027 Cape Town International Jazz Festival will evolve into a vibrant month-long celebration, honouring jazz legends and fostering community spirit. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/over-42000-foreign-nationals-seek-business-permits-as-sa-migration-tensions-rise-eba2ada3-c1e6-4f4c-8c0e-c8e0009f0efd https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/over-42000-foreign-nationals-seek-business-permits-as-sa-migration-tensions-rise-eba2ada3-c1e6-4f4c-8c0e-c8e0009f0efd Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:04:39 GMT Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:04:39 GMT IOL The government says more than 42,000 business registration applications submitted by June 24 were from foreign nationals, with KwaZulu-Natal recording the highest number of applications and approvals. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kzn-ramps-up-security-ahead-of-looming-anti-illegal-immigration-protests-26c92ff0-8917-4056-b93b-d9905da58e0f https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kzn-ramps-up-security-ahead-of-looming-anti-illegal-immigration-protests-26c92ff0-8917-4056-b93b-d9905da58e0f Sat, 27 Jun 2026 13:35:47 GMT Sat, 27 Jun 2026 13:35:47 GMT IOL As tensions rise, KwaZulu-Natal mobilises thousands of community patrollers and police to ensure safety during upcoming anti-illegal immigration protests, amid fears of unrest. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/betrayal-and-corruption-tumelo-nku-exposes-the-dark-side-of-police-collusion-2915d70f-a1d3-4d32-a7c1-16a1b4e40720 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/betrayal-and-corruption-tumelo-nku-exposes-the-dark-side-of-police-collusion-2915d70f-a1d3-4d32-a7c1-16a1b4e40720 Sat, 27 Jun 2026 13:34:11 GMT Sat, 27 Jun 2026 13:34:11 GMT IOL Tumelo Nku is set to continue his testimony at the Madlanga Judicial Commission, revealing critical insights into the R300 million cocaine seizure and his connections to key figures in the case. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/ethekwini-municipalitys-challenges-in-transferring-ownership-of-council-properties-45687785-64b0-4fd9-b2c6-d8853b9c3b86 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/ethekwini-municipalitys-challenges-in-transferring-ownership-of-council-properties-45687785-64b0-4fd9-b2c6-d8853b9c3b86 Sat, 27 Jun 2026 12:29:07 GMT Sat, 27 Jun 2026 12:29:07 GMT IOL Ongoing delays in transferring ownership of municipal flats and houses in eThekwini to implement the Enhanced Extended Discount Benefit Scheme https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/msunduzi-ratepayers-raise-urgent-governance-concerns-with-national-treasury-268db65b-76d4-4926-b819-34b15f0c4809 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/msunduzi-ratepayers-raise-urgent-governance-concerns-with-national-treasury-268db65b-76d4-4926-b819-34b15f0c4809 Sat, 27 Jun 2026 10:49:28 GMT Sat, 27 Jun 2026 10:49:28 GMT IOL Ratepayers from the Msunduzi Association of Residents, Ratepayers and Civics (MARRC) have urgently addressed their financial management concerns to the National Treasury, seeking accountability and transparency. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/two-dead-after-truck-car-collide-on-eastern-cape-road-a8036a6e-3971-4bc1-9f4a-ab347773e3be https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/two-dead-after-truck-car-collide-on-eastern-cape-road-a8036a6e-3971-4bc1-9f4a-ab347773e3be Sat, 27 Jun 2026 10:35:17 GMT Sat, 27 Jun 2026 10:35:17 GMT IOL Tragedy struck on the R61 near Cicira in the Eastern Cape as a head-on collision between a truck and a light motor vehicle claimed two lives on Saturday morning. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/western-cape/cape-town-international-jazz-festival-gets-bigger-and-better-with-month-long-jazz-celebration-d9417016-7ce9-4cab-a1f3-7d0fdfdfbabd https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/western-cape/cape-town-international-jazz-festival-gets-bigger-and-better-with-month-long-jazz-celebration-d9417016-7ce9-4cab-a1f3-7d0fdfdfbabd Sat, 27 Jun 2026 10:33:26 GMT Sat, 27 Jun 2026 10:33:26 GMT IOL The 2027 Cape Town International Jazz Festival will evolve into a vibrant month-long celebration, honouring jazz legends and fostering community spirit. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/they-will-have-to-pay-the-costs-cachalia-warns-june-30-protest-organisers-over-violence-f2127f1e-7fe1-43ad-8729-73f35b577a04 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/they-will-have-to-pay-the-costs-cachalia-warns-june-30-protest-organisers-over-violence-f2127f1e-7fe1-43ad-8729-73f35b577a04 Sat, 27 Jun 2026 10:19:36 GMT Sat, 27 Jun 2026 10:19:36 GMT IOL Acting Minister of Police Firoz Cachalia has condemned the organisers of upcoming nationwide protests, asserting that their claims of serving the public interest are misleading and detrimental to South Africa's economy and security https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/man-arrested-for-fraud-after-falsifying-vehicle-finance-application-b4001ba2-61cd-4e9e-b0fb-4a57f5afdef8 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/man-arrested-for-fraud-after-falsifying-vehicle-finance-application-b4001ba2-61cd-4e9e-b0fb-4a57f5afdef8 Sat, 27 Jun 2026 09:55:41 GMT Sat, 27 Jun 2026 09:55:41 GMT IOL Ulrich Jongbloed, 52, faces serious fraud charges after submitting a false income proof for vehicle finance. Following his court appearance at Goodwood, he remains in custody, with a bail application pending on July 2. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/the-impact-of-budget-cuts-on-road-markings-in-ethekwini-municipality-100d01d2-9b6d-446f-9029-a1d915fc852f https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/the-impact-of-budget-cuts-on-road-markings-in-ethekwini-municipality-100d01d2-9b6d-446f-9029-a1d915fc852f Sat, 27 Jun 2026 09:24:11 GMT Sat, 27 Jun 2026 09:24:11 GMT IOL Budget cuts in the eThekwini Municipality have resulted in rapidly fading road markings, raising safety concerns among residents and officials. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/ex-inmate-zaid-seedat-wins-r1-million-for-tb-contraction-in-pollsmoor-prison-a128fd21-9058-45ed-a6e9-1604021728e8 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/ex-inmate-zaid-seedat-wins-r1-million-for-tb-contraction-in-pollsmoor-prison-a128fd21-9058-45ed-a6e9-1604021728e8 Sat, 27 Jun 2026 08:17:06 GMT Sat, 27 Jun 2026 08:17:06 GMT IOL After a 21-year fight for justice, Zaid Seedat is awarded R1 million for contracting TB in Pollsmoor Prison, as the Western Cape High Court holds the Minister of Correctional Services accountable. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/madlanga-commission-businessman-carrim-faces-potential-prosecution-over-missed-appearance-c4cee6ca-d6ab-49c6-b235-54e0a54a1b09 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/madlanga-commission-businessman-carrim-faces-potential-prosecution-over-missed-appearance-c4cee6ca-d6ab-49c6-b235-54e0a54a1b09 Sat, 27 Jun 2026 07:49:06 GMT Sat, 27 Jun 2026 07:49:06 GMT IOL Suliman Carrim, a businessman from North West, faces potential criminal charges if he doesn't appear before the Madlanga Commission in July, citing health issues as the reason for his absence. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/madlanga-commission-i-was-just-a-source-of-information-in-the-r300-million-cocaine-bust-claims-tumelo-nku-5dd0c0d4-8c5e-4eff-afa8-d87cd51a58e7 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/madlanga-commission-i-was-just-a-source-of-information-in-the-r300-million-cocaine-bust-claims-tumelo-nku-5dd0c0d4-8c5e-4eff-afa8-d87cd51a58e7 Sat, 27 Jun 2026 07:18:39 GMT Sat, 27 Jun 2026 07:18:39 GMT IOL Tumelo Nku is set to continue his testimony at the Madlanga Judicial Commission, revealing critical insights into the R300 million cocaine seizure and his connections to key figures in the case. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/police-to-target-threats-hate-speech-and-violence-ahead-of-june-30-anti-immigration-protests-13ed7fdc-1174-42b9-82af-7599dbd6e17e https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/police-to-target-threats-hate-speech-and-violence-ahead-of-june-30-anti-immigration-protests-13ed7fdc-1174-42b9-82af-7599dbd6e17e Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:37:52 GMT Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:37:52 GMT IOL Deputy Minister Polly Boshielo has ordered South African police to take decisive action against threats and violence linked to planned anti-immigration protests on 30 June, emphasising the importance of preventing unrest and upholding the law. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/eskom-reports-stable-winter-grid-406-days-without-load-shedding-as-recovery-gains-momentum-59e9784b-f79a-494c-b1ff-29e8a58b6bce https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/eskom-reports-stable-winter-grid-406-days-without-load-shedding-as-recovery-gains-momentum-59e9784b-f79a-494c-b1ff-29e8a58b6bce Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:12:45 GMT Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:12:45 GMT IOL Eskom announces a stable power supply this winter, achieving 406 days without load shedding, thanks to improved generation performance and reduced breakdowns. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/eskom-reports-over-400-days-without-load-shedding-as-grid-remains-stable-through-winter-642aa075-8066-4476-890d-40ea7cd3bc01 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/eskom-reports-over-400-days-without-load-shedding-as-grid-remains-stable-through-winter-642aa075-8066-4476-890d-40ea7cd3bc01 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:39:03 GMT Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:39:03 GMT IOL Eskom says South Africa's power system remains stable and adequately supplied despite rising winter demand, with the country recording 406 consecutive days without load shedding and continued progress in eliminating load reduction. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/this-is-a-matter-of-public-confidence-police-portfolio-committee-demands-answers-on-arrests-drama-478920c5-b089-4821-be64-cfc65d02c534 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/this-is-a-matter-of-public-confidence-police-portfolio-committee-demands-answers-on-arrests-drama-478920c5-b089-4821-be64-cfc65d02c534 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:54:41 GMT Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:54:41 GMT IOL The Portfolio Committee on Police is calling for a meeting with its Justice and Constitutional Development counterpart to address the recent public conflict between law enforcement agencies at the Brooklyn police station, where the arrests of two senior officials was postponed. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/nelson-mandela-foundation-urges-calm-and-rule-of-law-ahead-of-planned-anti-migration-protests-9318d408-63ea-442a-b9fb-73692ca31376 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/nelson-mandela-foundation-urges-calm-and-rule-of-law-ahead-of-planned-anti-migration-protests-9318d408-63ea-442a-b9fb-73692ca31376 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:12:54 GMT Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:12:54 GMT IOL The Nelson Mandela Foundation has called for renewed commitment to social cohesion, constitutional democracy and the rule of law amid growing tensions over migration and planned protest marches on June 30. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/how-south-africas-new-fmd-management-measures-protect-farmers-and-livestock-trade-2b36e0cc-a7ff-4fc1-b96e-efa8aaf1f9ea https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/how-south-africas-new-fmd-management-measures-protect-farmers-and-livestock-trade-2b36e0cc-a7ff-4fc1-b96e-efa8aaf1f9ea Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:10:56 GMT Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:10:56 GMT IOL South Africa introduces a new framework for managing Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD), aiming to protect farmers' livelihoods and ensure the continuity of livestock trade amidst ongoing challenges. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/government-response-to-xenophobic-violence-is-woefully-inadequate-says-civil-society-coalition-5a30c85a-500e-488e-aa48-8ab22ba07531 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/government-response-to-xenophobic-violence-is-woefully-inadequate-says-civil-society-coalition-5a30c85a-500e-488e-aa48-8ab22ba07531 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:09:45 GMT Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:09:45 GMT IOL Civil society coalition demands urgent government action to tackle escalating xenophobic violence and forced removals https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/why-consent-matters-in-relationships-72188e7e-66cc-469e-a21b-e7defd077017 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/why-consent-matters-in-relationships-72188e7e-66cc-469e-a21b-e7defd077017 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:18:18 GMT Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:18:18 GMT IOL The Title of Partner is Not a Title of Ownership: Why Consent Still Matters in Relationships. https://www.iol.co.za/technology/gadgets/genius-eastern-cape-student-builds-ai-smart-glasses-inspired-by-blind-grandmother-26911a64-ee34-43a6-b35f-2bcb683451b5 https://www.iol.co.za/technology/gadgets/genius-eastern-cape-student-builds-ai-smart-glasses-inspired-by-blind-grandmother-26911a64-ee34-43a6-b35f-2bcb683451b5 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:59:42 GMT Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:59:42 GMT IOL Eastern Cape student Elihle Stali has developed AI-assisted smart glasses inspired by his late grandmother, offering visually impaired individuals greater independence and gaining international attention, with a successful BackaBuddy campaign surpassing its funding goal. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/gauteng/curro-hits-back-at-city-power-over-disputed-r93m-bill-after-sagewood-campus-disconnection-72e208b8-1fdf-40ad-917a-27a58115efd2 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/gauteng/curro-hits-back-at-city-power-over-disputed-r93m-bill-after-sagewood-campus-disconnection-72e208b8-1fdf-40ad-917a-27a58115efd2 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:58:46 GMT Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:58:46 GMT IOL Curro says its Sagewood campus was wrongly disconnected despite an ongoing billing dispute and court action over a contested R9.3 million charge. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/ctijf-to-honour-jazz-legend-abdullah-ibrahim-at-memorial-concert-in-cape-town-2d5500d3-5ade-4d50-9d7d-228371d777ae https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/ctijf-to-honour-jazz-legend-abdullah-ibrahim-at-memorial-concert-in-cape-town-2d5500d3-5ade-4d50-9d7d-228371d777ae Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:55:39 GMT Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:55:39 GMT IOL The Cape Town International Jazz Festival is hosting a free memorial concert at the Artscape Opera House on June 29, 2026, to honour the late jazz legend Abdullah Ibrahim. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/understanding-drone-laws-as-experts-warn-of-growing-misuse-4aa2d1fa-9e43-4093-8b86-9b839fe9d41c https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/understanding-drone-laws-as-experts-warn-of-growing-misuse-4aa2d1fa-9e43-4093-8b86-9b839fe9d41c Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:47:02 GMT Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:47:02 GMT IOL An aviation law expert says rising drone incidents and major event restrictions highlight growing concerns over illegal flying and privacy breaches. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/zulu-leaders-urge-peaceful-protests-against-illegal-immigration-ahead-of-june-30-ca6ff4ec-52d2-49eb-bcda-3e3db7edb477 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/zulu-leaders-urge-peaceful-protests-against-illegal-immigration-ahead-of-june-30-ca6ff4ec-52d2-49eb-bcda-3e3db7edb477 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:32:05 GMT Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:32:05 GMT IOL Zulu leaders call for peaceful protests against illegal immigration, stressing the need to uphold the dignity of their nation while avoiding violence." https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/government-declares-june-30-a-normal-working-day-despite-protests-against-undocumented-migrants-15f528b7-b979-469a-9aa5-23e73633e445 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/government-declares-june-30-a-normal-working-day-despite-protests-against-undocumented-migrants-15f528b7-b979-469a-9aa5-23e73633e445 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:15:12 GMT Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:15:12 GMT IOL Government has declared June 30 a normal working day, saying law enforcement agencies are ready to protect all residents ahead of nationwide protests targeting undocumented migrants. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/gauteng-invests-r19-billion-in-digital-transformation-and-ai-for-government-services-5dffdea1-21a8-4c61-ad6a-5013b9662e2d https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/gauteng-invests-r19-billion-in-digital-transformation-and-ai-for-government-services-5dffdea1-21a8-4c61-ad6a-5013b9662e2d Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:59:47 GMT Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:59:47 GMT IOL Gauteng allocates R1.9 billion to enhance digital transformation and AI-led government services, aiming to improve public safety, expand digital access, and foster innovation across the province. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/myciti-phase-2a-expansion-key-road-closures-and-detours-for-commuters-35d3d825-6e9f-4868-bbd2-d936aa8531b6 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/myciti-phase-2a-expansion-key-road-closures-and-detours-for-commuters-35d3d825-6e9f-4868-bbd2-d936aa8531b6 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:58:33 GMT Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:58:33 GMT IOL Discover how the Phase 2A expansion of the MyCiTi system will transform transport links for commuters between Mitchells Plain and Khayelitsha, and learn about critical road closures and detours to plan your journey effectively. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/western-cape/false-bay-study-reveals-hidden-build-up-of-pharmaceuticals-metals-in-seabed-665faf03-fa4a-43f2-8591-0de12d7c6b4f https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/western-cape/false-bay-study-reveals-hidden-build-up-of-pharmaceuticals-metals-in-seabed-665faf03-fa4a-43f2-8591-0de12d7c6b4f Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:34:16 GMT Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:34:16 GMT IOL A new UCT-led study has found a mix of medicines, herbicides and heavy metals accumulating in False Bay’s waters and sediments. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/western-cape/from-patient-to-doctor-joy-schoors-inspiring-journey-after-cancer-survival-8ffb7582-f5c2-4b75-bfff-07dea263e672 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/western-cape/from-patient-to-doctor-joy-schoors-inspiring-journey-after-cancer-survival-8ffb7582-f5c2-4b75-bfff-07dea263e672 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:21:04 GMT Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:21:04 GMT IOL After surviving acute myeloid leukaemia as a teenager, Joy Schoor is now on the verge of becoming a doctor at Stellenbosch University. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/western-cape/keep-cape-town-warm-2026-wraps-up-successful-winter-relief-drive-across-city-ff1e235c-fa69-44ee-836d-c929e38e050b https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/western-cape/keep-cape-town-warm-2026-wraps-up-successful-winter-relief-drive-across-city-ff1e235c-fa69-44ee-836d-c929e38e050b Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:03:29 GMT Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:03:29 GMT IOL The 2026 Keep Cape Town Warm campaign has concluded after eight weeks, delivering thousands of blankets, food items and donations to vulnerable communities. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/western-cape/survivor-recounts-dramatic-near-drowning-rescue-at-st-james-tidal-pool-aacd3cb0-da8f-4b99-b7ae-102c9bccc244 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/western-cape/survivor-recounts-dramatic-near-drowning-rescue-at-st-james-tidal-pool-aacd3cb0-da8f-4b99-b7ae-102c9bccc244 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:52:16 GMT Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:52:16 GMT IOL A Polokwane student is recovering after a rapid, coordinated rescue effort at St James tidal pool saved him from drowning. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/the-psychology-behind-gambling-addiction-and-why-the-brain-keeps-chasing-wins-0a3fc6c1-75e0-4890-a151-a00ff001ab00 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/the-psychology-behind-gambling-addiction-and-why-the-brain-keeps-chasing-wins-0a3fc6c1-75e0-4890-a151-a00ff001ab00 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:38:39 GMT Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:38:39 GMT IOL It often seems like harmless fun. But beneath the flashing lights and promises of easy money lies a powerful psychological pull that can trap even the most cautious players. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/eastern-cape-woman-in-court-over-alleged-r986000-raf-fraud-scheme-644f367c-37fb-4b77-9d8c-87b1f97d944b https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/eastern-cape-woman-in-court-over-alleged-r986000-raf-fraud-scheme-644f367c-37fb-4b77-9d8c-87b1f97d944b Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:28:36 GMT Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:28:36 GMT IOL The Hawks say discrepancies in a Road Accident Fund claim led to the arrest of an Eastern Cape woman accused of fraudulently claiming compensation linked to a deceased relative. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/winter-school-holiday-traffic-surge-why-you-should-avoid-night-driving-on-the-n3-add29af9-539a-488a-a2fd-a66dfe8a5caa https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/winter-school-holiday-traffic-surge-why-you-should-avoid-night-driving-on-the-n3-add29af9-539a-488a-a2fd-a66dfe8a5caa Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:24:53 GMT Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:24:53 GMT IOL Authorities urge motorists to rethink night travel on the N3 Toll Route this winter school holiday, as traffic surges and hazardous conditions pose serious risks. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/knysna-municipality-ordered-to-compensate-grey-elephant-investments-for-unlawful-lease-f85e9d8e-80f5-4deb-aa7f-b95171ee10ae https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/knysna-municipality-ordered-to-compensate-grey-elephant-investments-for-unlawful-lease-f85e9d8e-80f5-4deb-aa7f-b95171ee10ae Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:57:20 GMT Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:57:20 GMT IOL Grey Elephant Investments wins a significant court battle against Knysna Municipality, as the Western Cape High Court invalidates an unlawful lease agreement, forcing the municipality to pay overdue rental and consumption fees. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/hawks-arrest-five-suspects-for-illegal-abalone-processing-in-gqeberha-6122e695-395b-4c32-8090-8b8c4a824c57 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/hawks-arrest-five-suspects-for-illegal-abalone-processing-in-gqeberha-6122e695-395b-4c32-8090-8b8c4a824c57 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:33:51 GMT Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:33:51 GMT IOL Five suspects are set to appear in court following their arrest by the Hawks for running an illegal abalone drying facility in Gqeberha, while another suspect faces serious charges related to a fatal cash-in-transit robbery. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/jmpd-warns-of-major-traffic-disruptions-as-close-to-10000-expected-to-protest-on-june-30-fe154a09-4daa-47bd-816e-623c624c6ebe https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/jmpd-warns-of-major-traffic-disruptions-as-close-to-10000-expected-to-protest-on-june-30-fe154a09-4daa-47bd-816e-623c624c6ebe Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:18:56 GMT Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:18:56 GMT IOL Three legally approved protests, including a major March & March procession, are expected to draw close to 10,000 participants across Johannesburg, Hillbrow and Midrand, prompting a large-scale police deployment. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kzn-police-march-and-march-pledge-peaceful-protests-on-june-30-a9f910b7-a81b-48ca-89ea-ac92c1404b6a https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kzn-police-march-and-march-pledge-peaceful-protests-on-june-30-a9f910b7-a81b-48ca-89ea-ac92c1404b6a Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:59:31 GMT Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:59:31 GMT IOL KwaZulu-Natal police and march organisers have agreed that planned demonstrations will go ahead on 30 June 2026, with all parties committing to ensure peaceful conduct, safety and lawful protest action. https://www.iol.co.za/lifestyle/health/could-you-have-ptsd-the-warning-signs-many-people-miss-b10bf795-79ff-4ab7-b98d-16f8f3f5d51e https://www.iol.co.za/lifestyle/health/could-you-have-ptsd-the-warning-signs-many-people-miss-b10bf795-79ff-4ab7-b98d-16f8f3f5d51e Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:36:30 GMT Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:36:30 GMT IOL Post-traumatic stress disorder affects thousands of South Africans exposed to violence, abuse and trauma, yet many people still miss the warning signs. https://www.iol.co.za/business/economy/fourteen-hours-in-the-dark-what-a-joburg-power-outage-costs-34d3542e-1115-4300-a17e-e5c70a41e483 https://www.iol.co.za/business/economy/fourteen-hours-in-the-dark-what-a-joburg-power-outage-costs-34d3542e-1115-4300-a17e-e5c70a41e483 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:34:23 GMT Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:34:23 GMT IOL City Power is restoring electricity faster than before, but the average outage still lasts long enough to test households and their wallets. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/beitbridge-port-sees-over-8200-foreign-nationals-repatriated-ahead-of-june-30-protests-e1f19116-8066-446f-bc0c-3a5114d46f3b https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/beitbridge-port-sees-over-8200-foreign-nationals-repatriated-ahead-of-june-30-protests-e1f19116-8066-446f-bc0c-3a5114d46f3b Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:19:41 GMT Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:19:41 GMT IOL Over 8,200 foreign nationals repatriated through Beitbridge Port in two weeks as South Africa braces for anti-immigration protests on June 30 amid rising xenophobic fears. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/home-affairs-says-smart-id-takes-5-minutes-but-how-long-are-south-africans-really-waiting-537c77bc-ec4c-42a1-b038-f0dffbd662de https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/home-affairs-says-smart-id-takes-5-minutes-but-how-long-are-south-africans-really-waiting-537c77bc-ec4c-42a1-b038-f0dffbd662de Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:11:58 GMT Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:11:58 GMT IOL Discover the reality behind the Home Affairs' claim that Smart ID applications take just five minutes, and learn what South Africans can truly expect during the process. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/bma-reports-over-8200-foreign-nationals-repatriated-through-beitbridge-a341cc77-e704-49e5-a884-30122fd4fd32 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/bma-reports-over-8200-foreign-nationals-repatriated-through-beitbridge-a341cc77-e704-49e5-a884-30122fd4fd32 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:43:56 GMT Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:43:56 GMT IOL BMA says 17 buses were turned away at Beitbridge after arriving without Emergency Travel Certificates, with vehicles redirected to Musina truck stop pending verification and completion of required documentation process. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/civil-society-leaders-in-kwazulu-natal-advocate-for-peaceful-protests-ahead-of-june-30-deadline-4bfa18ea-d7bd-4aaf-b84a-b6be73b29e3f https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/civil-society-leaders-in-kwazulu-natal-advocate-for-peaceful-protests-ahead-of-june-30-deadline-4bfa18ea-d7bd-4aaf-b84a-b6be73b29e3f Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:41:32 GMT Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:41:32 GMT IOL Amidst rising tensions over the June 30 deadline for undocumented immigrants to leave South Africa, civil society leaders in KwaZulu-Natal are rallying for peaceful protests, rejecting the violence narrative that has emerged. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/dramatic-medical-evacuation-of-filipino-seafarer-from-durban-bulk-carrier-c3184b18-7028-47f5-83e7-f352101baf5e https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/dramatic-medical-evacuation-of-filipino-seafarer-from-durban-bulk-carrier-c3184b18-7028-47f5-83e7-f352101baf5e Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:34:57 GMT Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:34:57 GMT IOL A 41-year-old Filipino seafarer is recovering in hospital after a complex rescue operation off the Durban coast, following a serious medical emergency aboard a bulk carrier. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/saps-private-security-on-high-alert-ahead-of-planned-june-30-protests-d938bc13-de17-445e-b5d2-d66917f9308b https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/saps-private-security-on-high-alert-ahead-of-planned-june-30-protests-d938bc13-de17-445e-b5d2-d66917f9308b Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:27:55 GMT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:27:55 GMT IOL The South African Police Service and private security companies have placed contingency measures in motion ahead of planned nationwide anti-illegal immigration demonstrations on June 30. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/how-south-africans-can-use-electricity-more-efficiently-as-tariffs-rise-5a5dcfc3-0095-47f6-be49-57a819dbf920 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/how-south-africans-can-use-electricity-more-efficiently-as-tariffs-rise-5a5dcfc3-0095-47f6-be49-57a819dbf920 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:46:42 GMT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:46:42 GMT IOL As South African households face rising electricity tariffs, it's crucial to adopt energy-efficient practices. Discover practical tips for reducing consumption and managing costs effectively. https://www.iol.co.za/business/the-cost-of-fried-electronics-will-city-power-foot-the-bill-fcf34793-0a3a-4f70-a103-cd051cd01592 https://www.iol.co.za/business/the-cost-of-fried-electronics-will-city-power-foot-the-bill-fcf34793-0a3a-4f70-a103-cd051cd01592 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:27:54 GMT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:27:54 GMT IOL Power cuts can cost households thousands of rand. City Power offers a claims process, but proving your case may be the biggest challenge. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/johannesburg-braces-for-traffic-disruptions-as-5000-marchers-expected-to-protest-on-30-june-9b4fbfcc-d390-4a51-8d65-6c4f070c43c0 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/johannesburg-braces-for-traffic-disruptions-as-5000-marchers-expected-to-protest-on-30-june-9b4fbfcc-d390-4a51-8d65-6c4f070c43c0 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:13:02 GMT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:13:02 GMT IOL Motorists in Johannesburg should prepare for significant traffic disruptions on 30 June as three major protests, including a 5,000-member march, are set to take over the city. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/western-cape/this-is-how-many-pregnancies-were-recorded-among-girls-aged-10-to-14-in-the-western-cape-6b002ef0-351d-4243-8a34-196cfa1ec104 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/western-cape/this-is-how-many-pregnancies-were-recorded-among-girls-aged-10-to-14-in-the-western-cape-6b002ef0-351d-4243-8a34-196cfa1ec104 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:07:42 GMT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:07:42 GMT IOL Stay informed on this critical issue as we delve deeper into the implications of these statistics and the urgent need for systemic change within our communities. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/r99m-budget-blowout-rocks-university-of-venda-ee0ffdc6-fd9b-4a9b-943c-5eced91322f7 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/r99m-budget-blowout-rocks-university-of-venda-ee0ffdc6-fd9b-4a9b-943c-5eced91322f7 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:54:44 GMT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:54:44 GMT IOL A whistleblower's allegations reveal severe governance and financial oversight failures at the University of Venda, with a construction project’s costs soaring from R64 million to R163 million amid claims of insider influence and weak controls. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/western-cape/why-are-south-african-teachers-leaving-for-australia-e6a9b506-a89b-4d4a-a633-b0c26c78fe28 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/western-cape/why-are-south-african-teachers-leaving-for-australia-e6a9b506-a89b-4d4a-a633-b0c26c78fe28 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:51:06 GMT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:51:06 GMT IOL A new study reveals that over 1,000 experienced South African teachers are considering relocating to Australia, raising alarms about the impact on local education amid a growing shortage of skilled educators. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/western-cape/delivery-of-6000-dna-buccal-swab-kits-to-saps-a-temporary-fix-for-forensic-shortages-49a4b690-2dfe-4dc0-97f8-8fadb022ea39 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/western-cape/delivery-of-6000-dna-buccal-swab-kits-to-saps-a-temporary-fix-for-forensic-shortages-49a4b690-2dfe-4dc0-97f8-8fadb022ea39 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:31:04 GMT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:31:04 GMT IOL This new delivery of DNA swab kits may provide a temporary fix, but the broader forensic deficiencies within the Western Cape's police services raise deep concerns about the system’s capacity to deliver justice, particularly for the most vulnerable in society. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/basic-education-threatens-legal-action-after-tshwane-cuts-power-and-water-to-head-office-over-r104-million-schools-dept-84bb1d49-a91e-4ac3-b96f-7cf87742eaf0 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/basic-education-threatens-legal-action-after-tshwane-cuts-power-and-water-to-head-office-over-r104-million-schools-dept-84bb1d49-a91e-4ac3-b96f-7cf87742eaf0 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:07:21 GMT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:07:21 GMT IOL The Department of Basic Education threatens legal action against the City of Tshwane after the municipality disconnected essential services over a disputed R104 million debt linked to public schools. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/western-cape/city-of-cape-town-cancels-r100m-eye-in-the-sky-project-amid-scrutiny-78a849a4-b38f-4591-b5f5-dfba4cc0c89c https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/western-cape/city-of-cape-town-cancels-r100m-eye-in-the-sky-project-amid-scrutiny-78a849a4-b38f-4591-b5f5-dfba4cc0c89c Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:00:36 GMT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:00:36 GMT IOL Uncertainty looms over Cape Town's safety strategies as the costly Eye in the Sky project is scrapped, posing hard questions about accountability and the effectiveness of investing in high-tech solutions for crime prevention. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/western-cape/new-uct-research-links-household-air-pollution-to-premature-births-and-low-birth-weight-845c3a22-aec8-4473-991c-e4d5ccfaf95d https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/western-cape/new-uct-research-links-household-air-pollution-to-premature-births-and-low-birth-weight-845c3a22-aec8-4473-991c-e4d5ccfaf95d Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:48:33 GMT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:48:33 GMT IOL Groundbreaking research from the University of Cape Town reveals that pregnant women exposed to indoor air pollution and tobacco smoke face severe risks, including premature birth and low birth weight. This study underscores the urgent need for public health interventions to protect unborn babies. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/im-still-building-rapport-with-law-enforcement-agencies-tumelo-nku-reveals-foreign-intelligence-payments-madlanga-commission-2a06f1c4-240d-4f42-af1c-1740eb5c4135 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/im-still-building-rapport-with-law-enforcement-agencies-tumelo-nku-reveals-foreign-intelligence-payments-madlanga-commission-2a06f1c4-240d-4f42-af1c-1740eb5c4135 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:45:02 GMT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:45:02 GMT IOL Businessman Tumelo Nku's testimony at the Madlanga Commission raises questions about his connections to foreign intelligence agencies and his involvement in the R300 million Aeroton drug bust. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/why-are-south-africans-facing-higher-electricity-bills-despite-fewer-power-cuts-fa760649-a250-4f8d-bda1-8be364235eb0 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/why-are-south-africans-facing-higher-electricity-bills-despite-fewer-power-cuts-fa760649-a250-4f8d-bda1-8be364235eb0 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:28:51 GMT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:28:51 GMT IOL Despite fewer power cuts, South Africans are grappling with rising electricity bills as the National Energy Regulator approves significant tariff increases, leaving many questioning the rationale behind these costs. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/another-man-killed-in-durban-shooting-a-day-after-pinetown-mans-death-443f6bd3-c197-44c4-a964-109e7af5703a https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/another-man-killed-in-durban-shooting-a-day-after-pinetown-mans-death-443f6bd3-c197-44c4-a964-109e7af5703a Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:16:38 GMT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:16:38 GMT IOL A man was gunned down in the Springtown area of Durban on Thursday, the second incident in 24 hours. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kzn-grandfather-shot-while-defending-family-during-third-home-invasion-in-a-year-a6f75d4f-38ab-4c33-8f29-66ea07008c9f https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kzn-grandfather-shot-while-defending-family-during-third-home-invasion-in-a-year-a6f75d4f-38ab-4c33-8f29-66ea07008c9f Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:57:59 GMT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:57:59 GMT IOL Stanger grandfather Jags Raja, 61, was shot while confronting armed robbers during a home invasion, the family’s third attack in a year. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/how-surviving-victims-helped-police-arrest-three-suspects-in-the-cleveland-mass-shooting-23ba3ea8-9b5f-41ab-ab0a-368eb9b7c5bb https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/how-surviving-victims-helped-police-arrest-three-suspects-in-the-cleveland-mass-shooting-23ba3ea8-9b5f-41ab-ab0a-368eb9b7c5bb Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:34:50 GMT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:34:50 GMT IOL Three Lesotho nationals face multiple charges in connection with a mass shooting in Cleveland, Johannesburg, that left 13 dead and 14 injured. Thanks to the bravery of surviving victims, police were able to make swift arrests. https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/mbalula-warns-against-chaos-as-calls-for-illegal-immigrant-self-deportation-rise-1c80054a-9f50-4840-9a8a-7436f7dc3f98 https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/mbalula-warns-against-chaos-as-calls-for-illegal-immigrant-self-deportation-rise-1c80054a-9f50-4840-9a8a-7436f7dc3f98 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:57:03 GMT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:57:03 GMT IOL Fikile Mbalula warns of potential chaos as illegal migration debates intensify, urging trust in official processes while cautioning against rising calls for self-deportation. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/pics-durban-repatriation-1714-foreign-nationals-leave-drive-in-site-as-24-buses-depart-ca477658-b3b5-4bca-b4f7-9e745f6328d3 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/pics-durban-repatriation-1714-foreign-nationals-leave-drive-in-site-as-24-buses-depart-ca477658-b3b5-4bca-b4f7-9e745f6328d3 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:41:23 GMT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:41:23 GMT IOL EThekwini Municipality says 24 buses carrying an estimated 1,714 foreign nationals have departed the Durban Drive-In Site as part of an ongoing repatriation programme conducted with government and humanitarian partners. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/western-cape/lwandle-families-receive-vital-food-aid-as-they-rebuild-after-devastating-floods-3be557bc-56f3-4805-94c7-c5954e0b5766 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/western-cape/lwandle-families-receive-vital-food-aid-as-they-rebuild-after-devastating-floods-3be557bc-56f3-4805-94c7-c5954e0b5766 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:41:10 GMT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:41:10 GMT IOL In the wake of devastating winter floods, over 250 families in Lwandle informal settlement receive crucial food parcels and humanitarian aid as they work to rebuild their lives. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/new-beginnings-as-khayelitsha-site-b-library-reopens-after-renovations-3ddf2063-3991-4344-91aa-f7be7a59202f https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/new-beginnings-as-khayelitsha-site-b-library-reopens-after-renovations-3ddf2063-3991-4344-91aa-f7be7a59202f Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:28:33 GMT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:28:33 GMT IOL The Khayelitsha Site B library has reopened after extensive renovations, transforming it into a vibrant community hub. With modern facilities and a commitment to serving local residents, this revitalised space promises to enrich lives and foster a love for reading. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/western-cape/alarm-over-296-child-pregnancies-recorded-in-western-cape-6c3a32b7-a14b-4693-ae55-495f9c628eb7 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/western-cape/alarm-over-296-child-pregnancies-recorded-in-western-cape-6c3a32b7-a14b-4693-ae55-495f9c628eb7 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:00:40 GMT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:00:40 GMT IOL Political parties and child protection groups are calling for urgent intervention after 296 pregnancies were recorded among girls aged 10 to 14 in the Western Cape. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/western-cape/university-of-cape-town-retains-africas-top-spot-and-climbs-in-global-university-rankings-9ac7f2ed-143a-4837-bb8a-3c8ad5bd4f64 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/western-cape/university-of-cape-town-retains-africas-top-spot-and-climbs-in-global-university-rankings-9ac7f2ed-143a-4837-bb8a-3c8ad5bd4f64 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:48:39 GMT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:48:39 GMT IOL The University of Cape Town has strengthened its standing as Africa's leading university after improving its position in the latest US News global rankings. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/the-modern-risks-of-kindness-why-helping-strangers-is-harder-than-ever-f26f18d2-9ad0-4472-8962-bb8830ce7a12 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/the-modern-risks-of-kindness-why-helping-strangers-is-harder-than-ever-f26f18d2-9ad0-4472-8962-bb8830ce7a12 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:45:47 GMT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:45:47 GMT IOL The evolving nature of kindness in today's world, where the instinct to help others is often overshadowed by fear and complexity. Discover personal stories that reveal the emotional toll of choosing self-preservation over compassion. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/supreme-court-of-appeal-rules-in-favour-of-johannesburg-in-rabie-ridge-land-invasion-case-5f8c24b2-e4ba-4165-9634-c51b3842461d https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/supreme-court-of-appeal-rules-in-favour-of-johannesburg-in-rabie-ridge-land-invasion-case-5f8c24b2-e4ba-4165-9634-c51b3842461d Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:44:29 GMT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:44:29 GMT IOL Johannesburg secures a crucial legal victory in the Supreme Court of Appeal, protecting over 200 residents from unlawful evictions amid ongoing land invasions in Rabie Ridge. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/gauteng/technical-glitch-delays-report-cards-at-some-gauteng-public-schools-e3796329-b84b-439b-9e77-2e772249b636 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/gauteng/technical-glitch-delays-report-cards-at-some-gauteng-public-schools-e3796329-b84b-439b-9e77-2e772249b636 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:31:07 GMT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:31:07 GMT IOL The Gauteng Department of Education has apologised after technical problems with a national school administration system delayed report cards at some public schools. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/gauteng/joburg-audit-setback-deepens-concerns-over-metro-governance-6d2b513d-7d26-488e-91e5-666501fc2be1 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/gauteng/joburg-audit-setback-deepens-concerns-over-metro-governance-6d2b513d-7d26-488e-91e5-666501fc2be1 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:25:01 GMT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:25:01 GMT IOL The Auditor-General has flagged worsening governance concerns in Johannesburg and other metros after no metropolitan municipality achieved a clean audit. https://www.iol.co.za/the-star/curro-school-cut-off-as-joburg-city-power-pursues-r93m-electricity-debt-8ec8f0ab-ab9d-4115-a270-13149fbb76fe https://www.iol.co.za/the-star/curro-school-cut-off-as-joburg-city-power-pursues-r93m-electricity-debt-8ec8f0ab-ab9d-4115-a270-13149fbb76fe Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:15:31 GMT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:15:31 GMT IOL City Power has disconnected a Curro school in Midrand after it allegedly failed to pay more than R9.3 million in electricity charges. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/south-africas-political-gender-gap-why-we-may-wait-until-2100-for-equality-98bd491b-8071-4fca-b9aa-26104a87fae7 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/south-africas-political-gender-gap-why-we-may-wait-until-2100-for-equality-98bd491b-8071-4fca-b9aa-26104a87fae7 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:04:48 GMT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:04:48 GMT IOL Experts warn that South Africa's progress towards gender parity in political leadership is stagnating, with full equality potentially not achieved until 2100. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/violence-and-intimidation-remain-major-barriers-to-women-entering-politics-experts-warn-841a6ec5-7045-495b-803e-b8420a84566d https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/violence-and-intimidation-remain-major-barriers-to-women-entering-politics-experts-warn-841a6ec5-7045-495b-803e-b8420a84566d Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:04:19 GMT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:04:19 GMT IOL Experts highlight the alarming rates of violence against women in politics, revealing how intimidation and abuse deter female participation in South Africa's democratic processes. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/former-apartheid-operative-in-court-over-15-murders-linked-to-trc-cases-7fe8a010-e5d3-44ba-8954-0fe43c3d945a https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/former-apartheid-operative-in-court-over-15-murders-linked-to-trc-cases-7fe8a010-e5d3-44ba-8954-0fe43c3d945a Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:04:18 GMT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:04:18 GMT IOL A former apartheid operative has appeared in the Benoni Regional Court on charges linked to the deaths of 15 young anti-apartheid recruits in cases investigated by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/gauteng-braces-for-protests-as-law-enforcement-prepares-for-illegal-immigration-demonstrations-71dfe69b-4053-4993-846d-f18cd833e907 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/gauteng-braces-for-protests-as-law-enforcement-prepares-for-illegal-immigration-demonstrations-71dfe69b-4053-4993-846d-f18cd833e907 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:58:24 GMT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:58:24 GMT IOL The stage is set for a potentially contentious day in Gauteng, as the government braces for protests amid rising frustrations over immigration policies. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/how-coalition-politics-could-undermine-womens-representation-in-south-africas-2026-elections-f87b9ead-1453-447f-9162-5cb4ddded569 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/how-coalition-politics-could-undermine-womens-representation-in-south-africas-2026-elections-f87b9ead-1453-447f-9162-5cb4ddded569 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:54:37 GMT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:54:37 GMT IOL Gender activists highlight the potential dangers of coalition politics on women's representation in South Africa's 2026 local elections, urging immediate action to safeguard hard-won gains. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/june-30-protests-police-warn-south-africans-employing-illegal-immigrants-could-be-fined-r10000-4030fe17-7347-48f8-8405-3fbc5a072d99 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/june-30-protests-police-warn-south-africans-employing-illegal-immigrants-could-be-fined-r10000-4030fe17-7347-48f8-8405-3fbc5a072d99 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:53:34 GMT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:53:34 GMT IOL Gauteng police have issued a stern warning to South Africans who assist undocumented foreign nationals, saying those found harbouring or employing them could face hefty fines and arrest as law enforcement intensifies immigration-related operations across the province. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/kzn-premier-warns-against-violence-incitement-linked-to-immigration-issues-034cab60-eed0-4e3a-ae66-fc748915ae99 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/kzn-premier-warns-against-violence-incitement-linked-to-immigration-issues-034cab60-eed0-4e3a-ae66-fc748915ae99 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:46:38 GMT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:46:38 GMT IOL KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli addresses concerns over undocumented immigrants, urging police action against incitement of violence. https://www.iol.co.za/business/14-hours-in-the-dark-inside-the-crumbling-century-old-grid-failing-johannesburgs-residents-cb20f94e-ec8c-41fd-a7d0-50009d118d05 https://www.iol.co.za/business/14-hours-in-the-dark-inside-the-crumbling-century-old-grid-failing-johannesburgs-residents-cb20f94e-ec8c-41fd-a7d0-50009d118d05 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:35:28 GMT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:35:28 GMT IOL More than a million customer interruptions of power, sometimes lasting days, were recorded in a single quarter in Johannesburg. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/kzn-premier-ntuli-unveils-bold-strategy-to-tackle-the-provinces-water-crisis-dc04a581-cfd5-4c9f-837e-da3597824c9e https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/kzn-premier-ntuli-unveils-bold-strategy-to-tackle-the-provinces-water-crisis-dc04a581-cfd5-4c9f-837e-da3597824c9e Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:25:10 GMT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:25:10 GMT IOL Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli of KwaZulu-Natal announces a comprehensive strategy to combat the province's water crisis, focusing on dedicated management teams, strict revenue accountability, and swift emergency response measures. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/johannesburg-court-rules-against-afriforums-urgent-application-on-water-levy-hike-8eb29f23-1e04-4742-ae8b-91afde237f61 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/johannesburg-court-rules-against-afriforums-urgent-application-on-water-levy-hike-8eb29f23-1e04-4742-ae8b-91afde237f61 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:39:35 GMT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:39:35 GMT IOL AfriForum's legal challenge against a 65.6% increase in Johannesburg's water demand management levy continues after the Gauteng High Court dismissed their urgent application. The case's core issues remain unresolved as the city prepares to implement the new budget. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/labour-courts-decision-highlights-employment-equity-challenges-in-correctional-services-fa8f9d2a-e714-411c-b47a-6ac808c186df https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/labour-courts-decision-highlights-employment-equity-challenges-in-correctional-services-fa8f9d2a-e714-411c-b47a-6ac808c186df Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:03:05 GMT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:03:05 GMT IOL The Cape Town Labour Court has ruled in favour of an employee, A Benjamin, who claimed unfair labour practice after being denied a promotion due to employment equity targets, highlighting the complexities of regional versus national equity policies. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/proposed-vaping-and-cigarette-restrictions-move-forward-in-parliament-1a296ece-fa73-4622-9b41-710de43315c8 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/proposed-vaping-and-cigarette-restrictions-move-forward-in-parliament-1a296ece-fa73-4622-9b41-710de43315c8 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:52:40 GMT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:52:40 GMT IOL Parliament has backed a controversial Bill that could bring stricter smoking and vaping rules across South Africa. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/auditor-general-cape-town-loses-clean-audit-status-over-procurement-and-supply-chain-failures-028511d5-e48f-46e9-a53e-2eeae29ca34c https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/auditor-general-cape-town-loses-clean-audit-status-over-procurement-and-supply-chain-failures-028511d5-e48f-46e9-a53e-2eeae29ca34c Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:50:31 GMT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:50:31 GMT IOL The City of Cape Town has regressed from its previous clean audit status due to supply chain management and procurement-related non-compliance, resulting in an unqualified audit opinion with findings. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/ad-hoc-committee-reconvenes-key-member-to-testify-before-madlanga-commission-9eff6886-acbe-48b3-8068-6338db66edc8 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/ad-hoc-committee-reconvenes-key-member-to-testify-before-madlanga-commission-9eff6886-acbe-48b3-8068-6338db66edc8 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 06:36:30 GMT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 06:36:30 GMT IOL Next week, the Ad Hoc Committee will reconvene in person to finalise their report on allegations made by Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. https://www.iol.co.za/fifa-world-cup-2026/watch-mzansi-erupts-in-celebration-as-bafana-bafana-make-history-c7b601d5-ff2b-459b-91f6-d9c9f2b65bf7 https://www.iol.co.za/fifa-world-cup-2026/watch-mzansi-erupts-in-celebration-as-bafana-bafana-make-history-c7b601d5-ff2b-459b-91f6-d9c9f2b65bf7 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 06:32:30 GMT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 06:32:30 GMT IOL South Africa's streets erupted in joy as Bafana Bafana secured a historic 1-0 victory against South Korea, marking their first-ever knockout round qualification in the FIFA World Cup. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/johannesburg-metro-police-recruits-challenge-citys-recruitment-crisis-in-court-2ed74afa-a2ce-473f-b72b-6184823221f6 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/johannesburg-metro-police-recruits-challenge-citys-recruitment-crisis-in-court-2ed74afa-a2ce-473f-b72b-6184823221f6 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 06:10:58 GMT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 06:10:58 GMT IOL Two years of hard work hang in the balance as a group of Johannesburg Metro Police Department recruits challenge the city’s decision to cancel their appointments amidst allegations of corruption. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/auditor-general-warns-of-declining-financial-health-in-south-africas-major-municipalities-df330ea3-f452-41c0-9066-7c062e600257 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/auditor-general-warns-of-declining-financial-health-in-south-africas-major-municipalities-df330ea3-f452-41c0-9066-7c062e600257 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:29:56 GMT Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:29:56 GMT IOL Auditor-General Tsakani Maluleke reveals alarming regressions in the financial health and service delivery of South Africa's eight largest municipalities, calling for urgent attention.