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 09:41:00 GMT Sun, 28 Jun 2026 09:41:00 GMT https://www.iol.co.za/rss 60 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/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/crime-and-courts/saps-seizes-r12-million-in-stolen-copper-in-city-deep-operation-2ad5af4c-5674-4020-9579-17cfcad469cd https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/saps-seizes-r12-million-in-stolen-copper-in-city-deep-operation-2ad5af4c-5674-4020-9579-17cfcad469cd Sat, 20 Jun 2026 08:50:29 GMT Sat, 20 Jun 2026 08:50:29 GMT IOL In a significant blow to smuggling syndicates, SAPS and international partners seize R12 million in stolen copper, uncovering a complex operation involving hijacked trucks and fraudulent documents. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/idac-dismisses-arrest-reports-of-crime-intelligence-boss-dumisani-khumalo-ace2bc83-d320-4ad1-9475-5a5d69a33cdf https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/idac-dismisses-arrest-reports-of-crime-intelligence-boss-dumisani-khumalo-ace2bc83-d320-4ad1-9475-5a5d69a33cdf Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:06:15 GMT Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:06:15 GMT IOL The IDAC clarifies that Crime Intelligence head Dumisani Khumalo has not been arrested, countering recent media reports. https://www.iol.co.za/news/education/too-much-homework-parents-campaign-sparks-debate-over-stress-burnout-and-childrens-well-being-e21bbded-02f0-479f-b872-c80937620edd https://www.iol.co.za/news/education/too-much-homework-parents-campaign-sparks-debate-over-stress-burnout-and-childrens-well-being-e21bbded-02f0-479f-b872-c80937620edd Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:49:43 GMT Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:49:43 GMT IOL A Cape Town father has launched a petition calling for changes to South Africa’s homework policies, arguing that excessive workloads are contributing to stress and burnout among schoolchildren. https://www.iol.co.za/news/weather/a-chilly-wednesday-cold-conditions-continue-across-the-country-as-winter-tightens-its-grip-7f487899-d8d2-4763-989e-5f4309ba757a https://www.iol.co.za/news/weather/a-chilly-wednesday-cold-conditions-continue-across-the-country-as-winter-tightens-its-grip-7f487899-d8d2-4763-989e-5f4309ba757a Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:07:07 GMT Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:07:07 GMT IOL South Africa braces for another chilly Wednesday as winter's grip tightens, with cool temperatures and scattered showers expected across various provinces. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/government-will-not-create-jobs-says-ntshavheni-urging-youth-to-take-opportunities-in-entrepreneurship-29927c3d-b7a6-409f-b031-f062c17f6f01 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/government-will-not-create-jobs-says-ntshavheni-urging-youth-to-take-opportunities-in-entrepreneurship-29927c3d-b7a6-409f-b031-f062c17f6f01 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:50:25 GMT Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:50:25 GMT IOL On the 50th anniversary of the Soweto uprising, Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni challenges South Africa's youth to take charge of their economic future, stating, 'the government will not create jobs.' https://www.iol.co.za/news/opinion/reflecting-on-june-16-50-years-of-the-ongoing-battle-against-racism-e53b9bdf-97ab-40b7-9c10-cb1fa6a80d67 https://www.iol.co.za/news/opinion/reflecting-on-june-16-50-years-of-the-ongoing-battle-against-racism-e53b9bdf-97ab-40b7-9c10-cb1fa6a80d67 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:32:08 GMT Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:32:08 GMT IOL As we mark 50 years since the Soweto uprising, we reflect on the bravery of youth who challenged apartheid and the ongoing fight for equality in South Africa. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/nedbanks-navara-repossession-reversed-over-claims-papers-were-served-in-presence-of-wife-who-died-in-2014-c822ae47-3f2c-4d9e-9ef0-9706a04e84da https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/nedbanks-navara-repossession-reversed-over-claims-papers-were-served-in-presence-of-wife-who-died-in-2014-c822ae47-3f2c-4d9e-9ef0-9706a04e84da Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:14:41 GMT Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:14:41 GMT IOL The Gauteng High Court has overturned Nedbank's repossession of a man's Nissan Navara, revealing serious flaws in the service of court papers, including claims that they were served in the presence of a deceased spouse. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/jub-jub-arrested-after-alleged-e-hailing-driver-shooting-over-girlfriend-ddf23e0b-7617-4463-9823-2577e9502ebc https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/jub-jub-arrested-after-alleged-e-hailing-driver-shooting-over-girlfriend-ddf23e0b-7617-4463-9823-2577e9502ebc Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:02:08 GMT Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:02:08 GMT IOL Jub Jub, the popular media personality, faces serious legal trouble after being arrested for an alleged kidnapping and shooting involving an e-hailing driver in Edenvale, with his court appearance scheduled for Monday. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/tribunal-dismisses-retired-sanlam-employees-bid-to-recover-alleged-r1-million-pension-loss-10c12044-cb03-4cd3-89d4-9d69119b0f74 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/tribunal-dismisses-retired-sanlam-employees-bid-to-recover-alleged-r1-million-pension-loss-10c12044-cb03-4cd3-89d4-9d69119b0f74 Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:56:01 GMT Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:56:01 GMT IOL A retired Sanlam employee's bid to recover R1 million in alleged pension losses was dismissed by the Financial Services Tribunal. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/tragic-house-fire-claims-the-life-of-an-11-month-old-toddler-in-palm-ridge-e76f15d5-9a6f-4193-8c29-eca0b93ef261 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/tragic-house-fire-claims-the-life-of-an-11-month-old-toddler-in-palm-ridge-e76f15d5-9a6f-4193-8c29-eca0b93ef261 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 09:41:42 GMT Sat, 13 Jun 2026 09:41:42 GMT IOL A devastating house fire in Palm Ridge has resulted in the tragic death of an 11-month-old toddler, prompting urgent calls for fire safety awareness. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/gauteng-man-in-bitter-dispute-over-refund-after-uncovering-tampered-mileage-and-crash-history-7e296f3b-5431-4418-8a5a-59f87d5af74f https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/gauteng-man-in-bitter-dispute-over-refund-after-uncovering-tampered-mileage-and-crash-history-7e296f3b-5431-4418-8a5a-59f87d5af74f Sat, 13 Jun 2026 08:09:38 GMT Sat, 13 Jun 2026 08:09:38 GMT IOL A Gauteng motorist is locked in a bitter dispute with a local dealership after uncovering what he described as " deceptive practices" regarding the mileage and accident history of his recently purchased vehicle. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/massive-warehouse-fire-destroys-industrial-building-in-johannesburg-526c5a32-9d6b-4cc8-a221-edb154ae9e85 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/massive-warehouse-fire-destroys-industrial-building-in-johannesburg-526c5a32-9d6b-4cc8-a221-edb154ae9e85 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 08:03:21 GMT Sat, 13 Jun 2026 08:03:21 GMT IOL A large warehouse fire in Langlaagte, Johannesburg, has completely destroyed a 2,000-square-metre industrial building, with firefighters battling the blaze through the night. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/officer-says-tiffany-meek-showed-no-panic-during-search-for-missing-son-92e7c573-fbff-4def-a2ee-6a66d7e4d3fa https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/officer-says-tiffany-meek-showed-no-panic-during-search-for-missing-son-92e7c573-fbff-4def-a2ee-6a66d7e4d3fa Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:14:56 GMT Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:14:56 GMT IOL Tiffany Meek stands trial for the murder of her son, Jayden-Lee, as a police sergeant testifies about her calm demeanour during the frantic search for the missing child, raising unsettling questions about a mother's knowledge of her son's fate. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/tiffany-meek-murder-trial-postponed-until-august-8f1e94a7-8172-4b27-8734-f5f8973724e9 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/tiffany-meek-murder-trial-postponed-until-august-8f1e94a7-8172-4b27-8734-f5f8973724e9 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:15:21 GMT Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:15:21 GMT IOL The trial, which has barely begun, has been postponed for two months, leaving many questions unanswered. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/soweto-police-seize-broncleer-stillpain-and-painagon-syrup-in-illegal-drug-raid-5ea6e440-11f3-4fb4-a27b-18d2742e70bd https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/soweto-police-seize-broncleer-stillpain-and-painagon-syrup-in-illegal-drug-raid-5ea6e440-11f3-4fb4-a27b-18d2742e70bd Fri, 12 Jun 2026 06:59:56 GMT Fri, 12 Jun 2026 06:59:56 GMT IOL During a police raid in Zola 3, Soweto, authorities uncovered a significant cache of prescription medication intended for illegal distribution. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/nine-bangladeshi-nationals-denied-entry-at-or-tambo-after-using-fake-passports-and-visas-082ce568-cc20-42c2-8ace-073a8f175611 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/nine-bangladeshi-nationals-denied-entry-at-or-tambo-after-using-fake-passports-and-visas-082ce568-cc20-42c2-8ace-073a8f175611 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:43:43 GMT Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:43:43 GMT IOL Border authorities at OR Tambo International Airport have successfully intercepted nine Bangladeshi nationals attempting to enter South Africa with fraudulent visas. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/trial-of-tiffany-meek-for-the-murder-of-her-son-jayden-lee-commences-in-johannesburg-eaf274ad-bf8b-4342-b276-6704cc55ac1b https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/trial-of-tiffany-meek-for-the-murder-of-her-son-jayden-lee-commences-in-johannesburg-eaf274ad-bf8b-4342-b276-6704cc55ac1b Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:48:38 GMT Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:48:38 GMT IOL Tiffany Meek faces trial for the tragic murder of her son, Jayden-Lee, as she pleads not guilty to multiple charges, including child abuse. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/advertising-watchdog-finds-jetours-r4999-per-month-advert-misleading-128ae43f-178e-401e-bb91-c572ef1ac74c https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/advertising-watchdog-finds-jetours-r4999-per-month-advert-misleading-128ae43f-178e-401e-bb91-c572ef1ac74c Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:28:24 GMT Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:28:24 GMT IOL The Advertising Regulatory Board has ruled that Jetour's R4,999 per month advertisement is misleading. What critical financing information was omitted, and how does this impact consumers? https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/gauteng-woman-fights-for-refund-as-r923000-brand-new-mercedes-benz-malfunctions-days-after-purchase-483315e9-bf45-4a95-8730-45f8fcd4cbce https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/gauteng-woman-fights-for-refund-as-r923000-brand-new-mercedes-benz-malfunctions-days-after-purchase-483315e9-bf45-4a95-8730-45f8fcd4cbce Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:49:40 GMT Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:49:40 GMT IOL A 27-year-old woman from Gauteng faces a nightmare after her dream car, a brand-new Mercedes-Benz CLA 200, malfunctions 37 days after purchase. Will she get the refund she desperately seeks? https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/financial-adviser-loses-appeal-against-debarment-for-dropping-customer-calls-f72fda1e-09b4-4cc2-8aea-228f689e79d7 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/financial-adviser-loses-appeal-against-debarment-for-dropping-customer-calls-f72fda1e-09b4-4cc2-8aea-228f689e79d7 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:14:05 GMT Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:14:05 GMT IOL A Former Pineapple Tech employee's attempt to overturn her debarment for allegedly manipulating customer call records has been rejected by the Financial Services Tribunal, which upheld the company's decision citing integrity concerns. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/two-held-after-raid-uncovers-stolen-military-weapons-6567bbd0-4781-423a-b931-67ac2759ebed https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/two-held-after-raid-uncovers-stolen-military-weapons-6567bbd0-4781-423a-b931-67ac2759ebed Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:24:41 GMT Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:24:41 GMT IOL Two suspects are set to face court in Gauteng after being apprehended with stolen military firearms during a strategic operation by SAPS and SANDF. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/man-wins-right-to-challenge-we-buy-cars-over-defective-vw-kombi-bought-at-an-inflated-price-2b589bfe-de35-467a-836a-3e8ec50672af https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/man-wins-right-to-challenge-we-buy-cars-over-defective-vw-kombi-bought-at-an-inflated-price-2b589bfe-de35-467a-836a-3e8ec50672af Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:43:56 GMT Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:43:56 GMT IOL A Gauteng consumer's battle for justice takes a significant turn as the National Consumer Tribunal allows him to pursue his complaint against, We Buy Cars for allegedly selling a defective vehicle at an inflated price. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/update-maumelas-bentley-linked-to-tembisa-hospital-fraud-investigation-sold-by-dealership-a1e4d941-3038-499d-86e6-8cf710a05e7c https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/update-maumelas-bentley-linked-to-tembisa-hospital-fraud-investigation-sold-by-dealership-a1e4d941-3038-499d-86e6-8cf710a05e7c Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:23:37 GMT Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:23:37 GMT IOL The SIU has confirmed it has not located the Bentley Continental GT linked to procurement irregularities at Tembisa Hospital, as investigations continue into alleged tender fraud by Hangwani Maumela. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/siu-raids-dealership-seizes-bentley-linked-to-tembisa-hospital-procurement-irregularities-659df304-4155-48af-845a-608e675d721e https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/siu-raids-dealership-seizes-bentley-linked-to-tembisa-hospital-procurement-irregularities-659df304-4155-48af-845a-608e675d721e Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:00:55 GMT Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:00:55 GMT IOL In a bold move against procurement fraud linked to Tembisa Hospital, the SIU has seized a luxury Bentley from Omar Motor Den, spotlighting the ongoing investigation into alleged tender irregularities involving Hangwani Maumela. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/tribunal-dismisses-gauteng-mans-refund-request-after-claiming-damage-on-amarok-1c195fbf-755c-43d1-a528-20563f30cd83 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/tribunal-dismisses-gauteng-mans-refund-request-after-claiming-damage-on-amarok-1c195fbf-755c-43d1-a528-20563f30cd83 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:36:08 GMT Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:36:08 GMT IOL A Gauteng motorist's attempt to cancel his Volkswagen Amarok purchase over undisclosed accident damage was dismissed by the National Consumer Tribunal. https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/sisulu-and-mandela-grandchildren-join-bosa-as-joburg-councillor-candidates-7033d920-58f9-49a5-a352-cce312630818 https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/sisulu-and-mandela-grandchildren-join-bosa-as-joburg-councillor-candidates-7033d920-58f9-49a5-a352-cce312630818 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:43:10 GMT Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:43:10 GMT IOL Discover how BOSA's new candidates, descendants of anti-apartheid icons, aim to reshape local governance in South Africa's upcoming elections. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/ngizwe-mchunu-retracts-defamatory-statements-against-julius-malema-following-court-ruling-94c01a72-3d27-4fb5-8d2b-0596a17a5e55 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/ngizwe-mchunu-retracts-defamatory-statements-against-julius-malema-following-court-ruling-94c01a72-3d27-4fb5-8d2b-0596a17a5e55 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:31:41 GMT Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:31:41 GMT IOL What led to Ngizwe Mchunu's public apology to Julius Malema? Discover the court's role in this dramatic retraction. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/liberty-financial-adviser-debarred-for-failing-to-disclose-r15-million-inherited-from-a-deceased-client-aafa5bbb-8a63-4a33-8773-17a0a3d77133 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/liberty-financial-adviser-debarred-for-failing-to-disclose-r15-million-inherited-from-a-deceased-client-aafa5bbb-8a63-4a33-8773-17a0a3d77133 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:07:16 GMT Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:07:16 GMT IOL Financial adviser Michael Lawrence Andrew faces a significant setback as the Financial Services Tribunal dismisses his appeal against debarment for failing to disclose R1.5 million from a deceased client. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/18-year-old-teen-killed-in-panga-attack-in-braamfischerville-as-police-hunt-for-suspects-4a20f47a-4b08-43a1-b539-253f5f6ebf0c https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/18-year-old-teen-killed-in-panga-attack-in-braamfischerville-as-police-hunt-for-suspects-4a20f47a-4b08-43a1-b539-253f5f6ebf0c Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:57:31 GMT Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:57:31 GMT IOL Gauteng police have launched a manhunt following the tragic murder of an 18-year-old teenager in Braamfischerville. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/former-eoh-director-to-challenge-tribunal-ruling-on-fraudulent-phd-781a329e-c224-4e8c-ac23-8ae1e036069c https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/former-eoh-director-to-challenge-tribunal-ruling-on-fraudulent-phd-781a329e-c224-4e8c-ac23-8ae1e036069c Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:43:51 GMT Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:43:51 GMT IOL Anushka Bogdanov, former EOH Holdings director, plans to contest a ruling by the Financial Services Tribunal that dismissed her appeal against sanctions imposed by the Johannesburg Stock Exchange for misrepresenting her academic qualifications. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/judgment-reserved-for-usindiso-building-arsonist-as-court-awaits-vital-evidence-550e81df-dfc4-48e2-84d8-ae547be9357e https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/judgment-reserved-for-usindiso-building-arsonist-as-court-awaits-vital-evidence-550e81df-dfc4-48e2-84d8-ae547be9357e Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:54:55 GMT Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:54:55 GMT IOL Sthembiso Mdlalose is accused of starting the fire at the Usindiso Building in the Johannesburg CBD in August 2023, which claimed lives of 76 people. He faces 76 counts of murder, 86 counts of attempt of murder and a charge of arson https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/new-details-emerge-around-nhlamulo-sambo-murder-as-police-dismiss-xenophobic-violence-claims-46bca248-af40-466c-8e8f-56d285e0a223 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/new-details-emerge-around-nhlamulo-sambo-murder-as-police-dismiss-xenophobic-violence-claims-46bca248-af40-466c-8e8f-56d285e0a223 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:13:27 GMT Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:13:27 GMT IOL Western Cape police have dismissed claims that Nhlamulo Sambo, a Limpopo teenager murdered in Mossel Bay, was targeted during anti-immigration protests, revealing a different motive behind his tragic death. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/tribunal-upholds-sanctions-against-former-eoh-director-after-submitting-fake-phd-qualifications-06367d55-3990-45f1-8e38-e9e2e1083abd https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/tribunal-upholds-sanctions-against-former-eoh-director-after-submitting-fake-phd-qualifications-06367d55-3990-45f1-8e38-e9e2e1083abd Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:15:48 GMT Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:15:48 GMT IOL The Financial Services Tribunal has upheld severe sanctions against Anushka Bogdanov, a former EOH Holdings director, for fraudulently misrepresenting her academic qualifications. https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/mk-party-suspends-mmabatho-mokoena-zondi-pending-corruption-investigation-d291538f-c5bb-4ab9-8873-09979c2d2976 https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/mk-party-suspends-mmabatho-mokoena-zondi-pending-corruption-investigation-d291538f-c5bb-4ab9-8873-09979c2d2976 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:07:20 GMT Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:07:20 GMT IOL The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has suspended Mmabatho Mokoena-Zondi amid serious corruption allegations. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/police-on-the-hunt-for-killer-after-mossel-bay-teen-stabbed-to-death-during-altercation-61de071c-f386-4a23-b5ff-34bbbfc4f7c0 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/police-on-the-hunt-for-killer-after-mossel-bay-teen-stabbed-to-death-during-altercation-61de071c-f386-4a23-b5ff-34bbbfc4f7c0 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:38:57 GMT Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:38:57 GMT IOL Western Cape police are pursuing the killer of Nhlamulo Sambo, a 19-year-old who was tragically stabbed to death during an altercation in KwaNonqaba, Mossel Bay. https://www.iol.co.za/news/npa-plans-to-re-enrol-fraud-case-against-themba-mathibe-after-it-was-struck-off-the-roll-a79fbf55-5004-4de4-afca-a7fe4fbec54a https://www.iol.co.za/news/npa-plans-to-re-enrol-fraud-case-against-themba-mathibe-after-it-was-struck-off-the-roll-a79fbf55-5004-4de4-afca-a7fe4fbec54a Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:17:28 GMT Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:17:28 GMT IOL The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) is working with police to expedite investigations into the fraud case against Themba Mathibe, whose case was recently struck off the roll by the Alexandra Magistrate's Court. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/man-who-left-home-locked-for-three-years-to-answer-ancestral-calling-held-liable-for-r470000-levies-06154164-ea4b-4539-8fd2-a6a436e1c638 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/man-who-left-home-locked-for-three-years-to-answer-ancestral-calling-held-liable-for-r470000-levies-06154164-ea4b-4539-8fd2-a6a436e1c638 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:26:11 GMT Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:26:11 GMT IOL A Gauteng man has been held liable for over R470,000 in unpaid levies after leaving his home unattended for nearly three years to pursue a traditional healer's calling. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/woman-denied-bail-in-emfuleni-municipality-procurement-scandal-cf0c4d8d-c787-44bf-9c65-5054149291fb https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/woman-denied-bail-in-emfuleni-municipality-procurement-scandal-cf0c4d8d-c787-44bf-9c65-5054149291fb Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:48:08 GMT Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:48:08 GMT IOL A Gauteng woman linked to a major procurement scandal at Emfuleni Municipality has been denied bail, with the court deeming her a flight risk. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/court-dismisses-homeowners-bid-to-overturn-default-judgment-over-luxurious-estate-levy-debt-fc308a2e-eeae-4c84-8488-bb92241e377a https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/court-dismisses-homeowners-bid-to-overturn-default-judgment-over-luxurious-estate-levy-debt-fc308a2e-eeae-4c84-8488-bb92241e377a Sun, 31 May 2026 21:34:47 GMT Sun, 31 May 2026 21:34:47 GMT IOL The Johannesburg High Court has dismissed a homeowner's appeal against a default judgment, affirming the Lombardy Home Owners Association's right to collect overdue levies, potentially leading to the sale of the homeowner's property https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/zimbabwean-mother-convicted-of-poisoning-her-children-after-suicide-attempt-6d642693-86f6-4ce7-bc51-c8069a3112ef https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/zimbabwean-mother-convicted-of-poisoning-her-children-after-suicide-attempt-6d642693-86f6-4ce7-bc51-c8069a3112ef Fri, 22 May 2026 19:01:21 GMT Fri, 22 May 2026 19:01:21 GMT IOL A Zimbabwean mother is convicted of poisoning her two young children in a Johannesburg park, leading to a life-altering trial and a postponed sentencing. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/court-rules-against-widow-who-signed-away-her-home-during-financial-distress-b3b83f20-0c4d-468f-b4dc-97f49d1802e5 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/court-rules-against-widow-who-signed-away-her-home-during-financial-distress-b3b83f20-0c4d-468f-b4dc-97f49d1802e5 Fri, 22 May 2026 17:31:49 GMT Fri, 22 May 2026 17:31:49 GMT IOL The North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has ruled against a widow who claimed she was deceived into signing away her home during financial distress. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/double-life-sentence-for-man-who-raped-and-killed-11-year-old-after-luring-her-with-sweets-fd32ba4e-fd77-4861-92e4-734818357436 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/double-life-sentence-for-man-who-raped-and-killed-11-year-old-after-luring-her-with-sweets-fd32ba4e-fd77-4861-92e4-734818357436 Fri, 22 May 2026 11:13:36 GMT Fri, 22 May 2026 11:13:36 GMT IOL A Mozambican national has been sentenced to two life terms for the horrific rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl, highlighting the urgent need for justice in cases of child abuse. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/gauteng/the-ghost-have-played-their-part-leaving-it-up-to-orlando-pirates-players-to-seal-a-historic-season-647c2f48-f403-4a3c-8b86-46a8e0847b86 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/gauteng/the-ghost-have-played-their-part-leaving-it-up-to-orlando-pirates-players-to-seal-a-historic-season-647c2f48-f403-4a3c-8b86-46a8e0847b86 Fri, 22 May 2026 08:03:02 GMT Fri, 22 May 2026 08:03:02 GMT IOL Orlando Pirates are on the verge of their most successful Premier Soccer League campaign to date, needing just three points from their final two fixtures to secure the Betway Premiership. Currently sitting on 65 points, the Buccaneers have already eclipsed their previous 30-game record; however, victories over Durban City this Saturday and Orbit College on 23 May would see them reach an unprecedented 71-point milestone. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/former-discovery-life-adviser-debarred-after-sharing-confidential-client-data-on-her-resignation-day-9b9d695e-1e5b-4e74-a330-e5001d899c84 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/former-discovery-life-adviser-debarred-after-sharing-confidential-client-data-on-her-resignation-day-9b9d695e-1e5b-4e74-a330-e5001d899c84 Thu, 21 May 2026 20:00:19 GMT Thu, 21 May 2026 20:00:19 GMT IOL The Financial Services Tribunal has upheld the debarment of former Discovery Life adviser Anja Foster, who faced serious consequences for unethically sharing confidential client data on her resignation day. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/gold-reef-city-loses-appeal-as-labour-court-awards-r229600-to-employee-disciplined-for-whistleblowing-87214e15-2348-4397-a689-ba636b74b07a https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/gold-reef-city-loses-appeal-as-labour-court-awards-r229600-to-employee-disciplined-for-whistleblowing-87214e15-2348-4397-a689-ba636b74b07a Thu, 21 May 2026 19:02:06 GMT Thu, 21 May 2026 19:02:06 GMT IOL The Labour Court dismisses Gold Reef City's appeal, ordering R229,600 compensation to a whistleblower who was disciplined for exposing recruitment irregularities. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/labour-court-upholds-dismissal-of-mine-manager-for-failing-to-enforce-safety-standards-1dfd88e0-cf48-4712-b22f-9790e1ddf95a https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/labour-court-upholds-dismissal-of-mine-manager-for-failing-to-enforce-safety-standards-1dfd88e0-cf48-4712-b22f-9790e1ddf95a Thu, 21 May 2026 18:02:40 GMT Thu, 21 May 2026 18:02:40 GMT IOL The Labour Court in Johannesburg has upheld the dismissal of a senior mine overseer at Seriti Coal, citing severe safety violations that endangered workers' lives. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/tribunal-dismisses-employers-bid-to-avoid-paying-provident-fund-after-worker-withdrew-membership-via-whatsapp-432ba35a-d0ce-42a4-86c7-9fce79dbc544 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/tribunal-dismisses-employers-bid-to-avoid-paying-provident-fund-after-worker-withdrew-membership-via-whatsapp-432ba35a-d0ce-42a4-86c7-9fce79dbc544 Thu, 21 May 2026 16:16:09 GMT Thu, 21 May 2026 16:16:09 GMT IOL The tribunal has firmly rejected an employer's attempt to evade payment of provident fund contributions, asserting that informal WhatsApp discussions cannot lawfully terminate fund membership while the employee remains employed. https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/mk-party-hits-back-at-sanef-over-claims-about-new-spokesperson-sifiso-mahlangu-296a3522-9e5d-45c0-9cdb-fa30d6b24caf https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/mk-party-hits-back-at-sanef-over-claims-about-new-spokesperson-sifiso-mahlangu-296a3522-9e5d-45c0-9cdb-fa30d6b24caf Thu, 21 May 2026 15:31:59 GMT Thu, 21 May 2026 15:31:59 GMT IOL The MK Party has rejected SANEF's allegations of impropriety concerning its new spokesperson, Sifiso Mahlangu, asserting that the claims are unfounded and politically motivated. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/court-orders-sale-of-pretoria-luxury-home-over-r681000-in-unpaid-estate-levies-884c0d63-9a8b-40d5-992c-b9752a829093 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/court-orders-sale-of-pretoria-luxury-home-over-r681000-in-unpaid-estate-levies-884c0d63-9a8b-40d5-992c-b9752a829093 Thu, 21 May 2026 00:20:23 GMT Thu, 21 May 2026 00:20:23 GMT IOL A luxury home in Pretoria is set to be auctioned after its owners defaulted on R681,000 in estate levies, with the Johannesburg High Court ruling that the financial stability of the residential community takes precedence over the owners' personal hardship. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/gauteng/merafong-municipality-under-fire-for-r700000-monthly-water-tanker-expenses-bc457fe3-f5d2-4d5b-8b74-d32114ad7148 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/gauteng/merafong-municipality-under-fire-for-r700000-monthly-water-tanker-expenses-bc457fe3-f5d2-4d5b-8b74-d32114ad7148 Wed, 20 May 2026 12:48:33 GMT Wed, 20 May 2026 12:48:33 GMT IOL Merafong Local Municipality faces intense scrutiny as it reveals a staggering R700,000 monthly expenditure on water tankers amidst ongoing water challenges, raising serious questions during a public inquiry by the South African Human Rights Commission. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/sa-humanitarian-ambassador-faizel-moosa-detained-while-delivering-aid-to-gaza-e3b52225-a979-48ea-8224-f4dee44d9c8b https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/sa-humanitarian-ambassador-faizel-moosa-detained-while-delivering-aid-to-gaza-e3b52225-a979-48ea-8224-f4dee44d9c8b Mon, 18 May 2026 19:25:18 GMT Mon, 18 May 2026 19:25:18 GMT IOL Faizel Moosa, a South African humanitarian ambassador, has been detained by Israeli authorities while attempting to deliver vital aid to Gaza. His family is urging the government to intervene urgently for his safe return. https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/phala-phala-ruling-da-says-it-commits-to-uphold-accountability-even-if-it-makes-gnu-uncomfortable-bffcab3e-1af8-431d-b007-be07c57e5005 https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/phala-phala-ruling-da-says-it-commits-to-uphold-accountability-even-if-it-makes-gnu-uncomfortable-bffcab3e-1af8-431d-b007-be07c57e5005 Fri, 08 May 2026 13:53:40 GMT Fri, 08 May 2026 13:53:40 GMT IOL Following the Constitutional Court's ruling on the Phala Phala scandal, the DA asserts its commitment to accountability, even if it strains its relationship within the Government of National Unity. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/labour-court-reinstates-21-mine-workers-dismissed-for-protesting-over-unpaid-overtime-pay-d38a679e-341c-4563-bd9a-f1684a1e9e43 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/labour-court-reinstates-21-mine-workers-dismissed-for-protesting-over-unpaid-overtime-pay-d38a679e-341c-4563-bd9a-f1684a1e9e43 Thu, 07 May 2026 19:28:35 GMT Thu, 07 May 2026 19:28:35 GMT IOL The Labour Court in Johannesburg reinstated 21 coal mine workers dismissed for protesting unpaid overtime. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/madlanga-commission-witness-hs-testimony-to-be-heard-behind-closed-doors-amid-safety-concerns-56a5d988-a298-4e60-b10c-b457966f0c14 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/madlanga-commission-witness-hs-testimony-to-be-heard-behind-closed-doors-amid-safety-concerns-56a5d988-a298-4e60-b10c-b457966f0c14 Thu, 07 May 2026 18:02:52 GMT Thu, 07 May 2026 18:02:52 GMT IOL Witness H's testimony at the Madlanga Commission to be conducted behind closed doors for safety reason. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/former-lpc-administrator-in-court-for-allegedly-altering-examination-marks-1cf10076-f449-4639-9647-38cfeba3fcad https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/former-lpc-administrator-in-court-for-allegedly-altering-examination-marks-1cf10076-f449-4639-9647-38cfeba3fcad Thu, 07 May 2026 17:03:18 GMT Thu, 07 May 2026 17:03:18 GMT IOL A former administrator of the Legal Practice Council has been granted bail after being charged with fraud for allegedly altering examination marks. https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/phala-phala-concourt-ruling-how-state-machinery-colluded-to-shield-cyril-ramaphosa-from-accountability-67164c91-bb51-4b43-ac60-a1b371f61759 https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/phala-phala-concourt-ruling-how-state-machinery-colluded-to-shield-cyril-ramaphosa-from-accountability-67164c91-bb51-4b43-ac60-a1b371f61759 Thu, 07 May 2026 07:24:37 GMT Thu, 07 May 2026 07:24:37 GMT IOL As the Constitutional Court prepares to rule on the Phala Phala matter, the scandal surrounding Cyril Ramaphosa intensifies, raising critical questions about accountability and transparency in South Africa. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/what-minister-parks-taus-gazetted-b-bbee-legal-sector-code-actually-says-about-transformation-2a510df1-c847-4074-97a6-dd86ea8faad7 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/what-minister-parks-taus-gazetted-b-bbee-legal-sector-code-actually-says-about-transformation-2a510df1-c847-4074-97a6-dd86ea8faad7 Wed, 06 May 2026 20:35:08 GMT Wed, 06 May 2026 20:35:08 GMT IOL Explore how the new Legal Sector Code aims to revolutionise South Africa's legal profession, addressing transformation challenges while facing resistance from major law firms. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/mineworkers-pension-fund-fined-after-wife-waits-five-years-for-husbands-r458000-death-benefit-6561bce6-5e86-4322-93d7-5ade7f9460d6 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/mineworkers-pension-fund-fined-after-wife-waits-five-years-for-husbands-r458000-death-benefit-6561bce6-5e86-4322-93d7-5ade7f9460d6 Wed, 06 May 2026 17:58:40 GMT Wed, 06 May 2026 17:58:40 GMT IOL The Mineworkers Provident Fund faces severe criticism and a hefty fine after a widow waited over five years for her husband's R458,000 death benefit. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/sca-overturns-r1-million-award-in-case-of-man-not-brought-before-court-after-arrest-5d345bfc-9bf1-481f-bd18-fcf98081b8e1 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/sca-overturns-r1-million-award-in-case-of-man-not-brought-before-court-after-arrest-5d345bfc-9bf1-481f-bd18-fcf98081b8e1 Wed, 06 May 2026 17:40:58 GMT Wed, 06 May 2026 17:40:58 GMT IOL The Supreme Court of Appeal has overturned a High Court ruling that awarded R1 million in damages to a Gauteng man for unlawful detention, citing expired claims and misapplied legal principles. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/mtn-loses-appeal-as-labour-court-reinstates-unremorseful-employee-with-backpay-b89dbe55-7b51-4b3c-bcab-a490552b1239 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/mtn-loses-appeal-as-labour-court-reinstates-unremorseful-employee-with-backpay-b89dbe55-7b51-4b3c-bcab-a490552b1239 Tue, 05 May 2026 20:08:39 GMT Tue, 05 May 2026 20:08:39 GMT IOL The Labour Court in Johannesburg has upheld a ruling that reinstates an employee, confirming that the dismissal by MTN was too harsh. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/witness-seeks-closed-door-testimony-at-madlanga-commission-over-cocaine-stolen-from-kzn-hawks-offices-b2818ee5-a973-4ebc-92cc-ed6bdaa6f53a https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/witness-seeks-closed-door-testimony-at-madlanga-commission-over-cocaine-stolen-from-kzn-hawks-offices-b2818ee5-a973-4ebc-92cc-ed6bdaa6f53a Tue, 05 May 2026 18:47:07 GMT Tue, 05 May 2026 18:47:07 GMT IOL An anonymous witness has applied to give testimony behind closed doors at the Madlanga Commission, citing safety concerns related to the R200 million cocaine heist from Hawks premises. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/musa-khawula-faces-contempt-of-court-for-refusing-to-retract-defamation-against-malema-a3a02bee-bbae-4cfa-9fc2-ccaaca11c385 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/musa-khawula-faces-contempt-of-court-for-refusing-to-retract-defamation-against-malema-a3a02bee-bbae-4cfa-9fc2-ccaaca11c385 Tue, 05 May 2026 17:36:01 GMT Tue, 05 May 2026 17:36:01 GMT IOL Musa Khawula faces a 30-day suspended prison sentence for contempt of court after refusing to apologise to Julius Malema for defamatory claims about his marriage. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/top-law-firms-oppose-legal-sector-code-that-would-revolutionise-untransformed-industry-257feb9c-d0ee-4a4e-8ac8-704a36df4e55 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/top-law-firms-oppose-legal-sector-code-that-would-revolutionise-untransformed-industry-257feb9c-d0ee-4a4e-8ac8-704a36df4e55 Tue, 05 May 2026 07:44:40 GMT Tue, 05 May 2026 07:44:40 GMT IOL After three decades of democracy, South Africa's legal profession struggles with transformation. The new Legal Sector Code aims to enforce real change, but top law firms are pushing back, claiming it targets only a small segment of the industry. https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/madlanga-commission-demands-evidence-from-suspended-mpumalanga-police-commissioner-over-corruption-claims-0c9dcc94-59cc-4338-9f65-10fab84ac61a https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/madlanga-commission-demands-evidence-from-suspended-mpumalanga-police-commissioner-over-corruption-claims-0c9dcc94-59cc-4338-9f65-10fab84ac61a Mon, 04 May 2026 19:16:39 GMT Mon, 04 May 2026 19:16:39 GMT IOL Will the Madlanga Commission uncover the truth behind Daphney Semakaleng Manamela's explosive allegations of corruption within the SAPS? The commission has requested a sworn affidavit from the suspended police chief to investigate her claims. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/man-in-court-for-fatal-shooting-of-attorney-bouwer-van-niekerk-at-his-office-1c43e3e5-57cc-4d31-aaed-cf765bad8fe5 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/man-in-court-for-fatal-shooting-of-attorney-bouwer-van-niekerk-at-his-office-1c43e3e5-57cc-4d31-aaed-cf765bad8fe5 Mon, 04 May 2026 13:00:56 GMT Mon, 04 May 2026 13:00:56 GMT IOL A suspect has been arrested in connection with the tragic shooting of Johannesburg attorney Bouwer van Niekerk, who was working on a complex Ponzi scheme case at the time of his death. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/swift-police-action-leads-to-the-capture-of-kidnappers-demanding-r500000-ransom-900976da-15e4-477b-a1dd-5f451e331cbc https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/swift-police-action-leads-to-the-capture-of-kidnappers-demanding-r500000-ransom-900976da-15e4-477b-a1dd-5f451e331cbc Sat, 02 May 2026 13:30:27 GMT Sat, 02 May 2026 13:30:27 GMT IOL Police in Gauteng successfully apprehended three kidnappers within 24 hours of a R500,000 ransom demand, rescuing the victim in a dramatic operation. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/gauteng-saps-issues-warning-about-identity-fraud-targeting-businesses-54e9d623-bd40-436a-a20e-82f3afc226a2 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/gauteng-saps-issues-warning-about-identity-fraud-targeting-businesses-54e9d623-bd40-436a-a20e-82f3afc226a2 Sat, 02 May 2026 09:43:01 GMT Sat, 02 May 2026 09:43:01 GMT IOL Gauteng SAPS warns businesses of a dangerous scam involving the fraudulent use of a police officer's identity, urging vigilance and caution. https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/urgent-investigation-demanded-into-gauteng-officers-suicide-linked-to-workplace-bullying-d5aebeec-bda4-4c7e-ab9c-bd69893cdf8e https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/urgent-investigation-demanded-into-gauteng-officers-suicide-linked-to-workplace-bullying-d5aebeec-bda4-4c7e-ab9c-bd69893cdf8e Sat, 02 May 2026 07:36:22 GMT Sat, 02 May 2026 07:36:22 GMT IOL The Portfolio Committee on Police has voiced grave concerns over the suicide of a senior SAPS officer, allegedly connected to a toxic culture of workplace bullying. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/tribunal-dismisses-daughter-after-younger-sister-named-only-beneficiary-on-late-fathers-sasol-pension-fund-272ed506-29e6-4569-9214-bbb00e1b862d https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/tribunal-dismisses-daughter-after-younger-sister-named-only-beneficiary-on-late-fathers-sasol-pension-fund-272ed506-29e6-4569-9214-bbb00e1b862d Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:38:52 GMT Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:38:52 GMT IOL The Financial Services Tribunal has upheld a decision to award the entire death benefit from the Sasol Pension Fund to a minor daughter, dismissing her older sister's appeal for inclusion in the distribution. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/tribunal-dismisses-man-claiming-r824000-loss-of-interest-after-delays-in-his-pension-transfer-33e27836-6d9c-4b96-8aef-1ab76d226d20 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/tribunal-dismisses-man-claiming-r824000-loss-of-interest-after-delays-in-his-pension-transfer-33e27836-6d9c-4b96-8aef-1ab76d226d20 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:38:16 GMT Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:38:16 GMT IOL A retired Deloitte employee's bid to reclaim R824,000 in alleged investment losses due to pension transfer delays has been dismissed by the Financial Services Tribunal, which ruled that he failed to prove his claims. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/labour-court-upholds-dismissal-of-mine-manager-for-dishonesty-and-approving-inflated-contractor-payments-5bd7563a-ecc4-4d0f-be13-052e8acce485 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/labour-court-upholds-dismissal-of-mine-manager-for-dishonesty-and-approving-inflated-contractor-payments-5bd7563a-ecc4-4d0f-be13-052e8acce485 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:35:49 GMT Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:35:49 GMT IOL A former mine manager's bid to overturn his dismissal has been rejected by the Labour Court, ruling that both the disciplinary process and the outcome were fair. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/labour-court-dismisses-waterproofing-companys-attempt-to-block-ex-manager-from-operating-similar-business-3d6e4ce4-8497-468e-a062-404b914fecba https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/labour-court-dismisses-waterproofing-companys-attempt-to-block-ex-manager-from-operating-similar-business-3d6e4ce4-8497-468e-a062-404b914fecba Thu, 30 Apr 2026 03:57:02 GMT Thu, 30 Apr 2026 03:57:02 GMT IOL The Labour Court has rejected Didi Waterproofing Services' urgent application to enforce a restraint of trade against its former site manager, ruling that the clause is vague and unsupported by evidence. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/pretoria-man-arrested-for-impersonating-secret-service-agent-and-possessing-firearms-cd3c3395-fc1b-4811-ab9d-645c0a469408 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/pretoria-man-arrested-for-impersonating-secret-service-agent-and-possessing-firearms-cd3c3395-fc1b-4811-ab9d-645c0a469408 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:30:36 GMT Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:30:36 GMT IOL A 41-year-old man was arrested in Pretoria for allegedly impersonating a Secret Services Agency employee and found with firearms. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/two-more-drug-mules-arrested-at-or-tambo-international-airport-bcb5e03b-6d67-4298-a934-73a074f76fbf https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/two-more-drug-mules-arrested-at-or-tambo-international-airport-bcb5e03b-6d67-4298-a934-73a074f76fbf Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:14:34 GMT Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:14:34 GMT IOL Police arrested two more drug mules at OR Tambo International Airport, bringing the total to four in just three days. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/sunday-times-editor-makhudu-sefara-denies-wrongdoing-over-siu-allegations-and-steps-down-as-sanef-chairperson-af5c9a1a-d4c3-4b0b-84fa-38a1374c7dc5 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/sunday-times-editor-makhudu-sefara-denies-wrongdoing-over-siu-allegations-and-steps-down-as-sanef-chairperson-af5c9a1a-d4c3-4b0b-84fa-38a1374c7dc5 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:11:26 GMT Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:11:26 GMT IOL Makhudu Sefara, editor of the Sunday Times, has denied corruption allegations from the SIU and defends his role in a 2018 training event, while stepping down from SANEF leadership amid the controversy. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/man-fighting-retrenchment-loses-legal-battle-after-company-reports-r28-million-loss-d3ccddbc-b7cc-4baf-8d41-b1ff783689d9 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/man-fighting-retrenchment-loses-legal-battle-after-company-reports-r28-million-loss-d3ccddbc-b7cc-4baf-8d41-b1ff783689d9 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:08:52 GMT Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:08:52 GMT IOL The Labour Court in Johannesburg has dismissed a former employee over an unfair dismissal claim, affirming the legality of his retrenchment amid significant company losses. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/sunday-times-editor-makhudu-sefara-linked-to-misused-public-funds-as-siu-recovers-r32-million-a5708c88-42a8-4be1-a2bf-1749bf0e440d https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/sunday-times-editor-makhudu-sefara-linked-to-misused-public-funds-as-siu-recovers-r32-million-a5708c88-42a8-4be1-a2bf-1749bf0e440d Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:04:46 GMT Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:04:46 GMT IOL Th editor of the Sunday Times, Makhudu Sefara has been placed on special leave after the SIU revealed that a company of which he was the sole director was linked to misappropriated public funds from the National Lotteries Commission. 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/politics/are-ramaphosas-suspensions-a-solution-experts-weigh-in-on-saps-leadership-effectiveness-2895b839-1df8-4507-9472-0678db868a44 https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/are-ramaphosas-suspensions-a-solution-experts-weigh-in-on-saps-leadership-effectiveness-2895b839-1df8-4507-9472-0678db868a44 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:08:22 GMT Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:08:22 GMT IOL Are President Ramaphosa's suspensions an effective response to the crisis within the South African Police Service? Experts weigh in on the implications for leadership accountability. 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/politics/the-five-high-ranking-saps-officials-suspended-amid-madlanga-commissions-corruption-investigation-511da864-a960-45d0-9c63-16712ce19ad7 https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/the-five-high-ranking-saps-officials-suspended-amid-madlanga-commissions-corruption-investigation-511da864-a960-45d0-9c63-16712ce19ad7 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:47:42 GMT Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:47:42 GMT IOL The Madlanga Commission's explosive investigation into SAPS corruption has led to the suspension of high-ranking officials, revealing a deepening crisis within South Africa's law enforcement. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/gautrain-passengers-stranded-as-services-between-sandton-and-rosebank-are-suspended-2bbb86f4-23c9-4c6c-b84c-ba923c0e24ca https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/gautrain-passengers-stranded-as-services-between-sandton-and-rosebank-are-suspended-2bbb86f4-23c9-4c6c-b84c-ba923c0e24ca Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:31:51 GMT Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:31:51 GMT IOL Passengers at Rosebank Station faced unexpected delays as Gautrain services between Sandton and Rosebank were suspended due to a technical fault, leaving many stranded and awaiting solutions. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/gauteng/stricter-policing-to-prevent-overcrowding-as-orlando-pirates-host-kaizer-chiefs-10e238ea-763c-4747-b9fd-cdbf3806738f https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/gauteng/stricter-policing-to-prevent-overcrowding-as-orlando-pirates-host-kaizer-chiefs-10e238ea-763c-4747-b9fd-cdbf3806738f Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:50:47 GMT Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:50:47 GMT IOL The Premier Soccer League and its stakeholders were lucky to avoid disaster in the previous Soweto derby; as a result, the South African Police Service (SAPS) will be taking no chances when it comes to safety and security measures ahead of the much-anticipated fixture taking place at FNB Stadium on Sunday afternoon. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/shamila-batohi-withdraws-from-nkabinde-inquiry-after-she-was-denied-access-to-legal-advice-9fecb32a-3b45-4ef1-af7b-2c9d70038a26 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/shamila-batohi-withdraws-from-nkabinde-inquiry-after-she-was-denied-access-to-legal-advice-9fecb32a-3b45-4ef1-af7b-2c9d70038a26 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:08:44 GMT Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:08:44 GMT IOL Shamila Batohi has declined to continue giving evidence at the Nkabinde Inquiry citing lack of legal support after she was refused access to legal advice while under cross-examination. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/tiffany-meek-pleads-not-guilty-to-murder-of-son-jayden-lee-5cadf700-b75e-446b-92cc-04005c048403 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/tiffany-meek-pleads-not-guilty-to-murder-of-son-jayden-lee-5cadf700-b75e-446b-92cc-04005c048403 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:17:45 GMT Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:17:45 GMT IOL Tiffany Meek, accused of murdering her 11-year-old son Jayden-Lee, pleads not guilty in a gripping court case that raises questions about evidence and maternal love. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/five-reasons-why-sergeant-fannie-nkosi-was-denied-bail-74b18229-fc13-41f9-be06-450bf7f46562 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/five-reasons-why-sergeant-fannie-nkosi-was-denied-bail-74b18229-fc13-41f9-be06-450bf7f46562 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:48:19 GMT Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:48:19 GMT IOL Gauteng NPA spokesperson Lumka Mahanjana said the court found that Fannie Nkosi failed to meet the legal burden required in bail applications. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/consumer-tribunal-dismisses-man-seeking-to-return-new-car-after-rolling-on-inclines-9c9be1c8-a176-4d30-be80-629eb9a2b1d1 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/consumer-tribunal-dismisses-man-seeking-to-return-new-car-after-rolling-on-inclines-9c9be1c8-a176-4d30-be80-629eb9a2b1d1 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:15:42 GMT Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:15:42 GMT IOL A Gauteng man’s attempt to cancel the purchase of a new vehicle was dismissed after it was found that the car was not defective, but the dispute stemmed from a misunderstanding. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/labour-court-rules-against-long-serving-coca-cola-sa-employee-challenging-retrenchment-7c33c1cb-9c8e-45f5-b3fa-df899d96a657 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/labour-court-rules-against-long-serving-coca-cola-sa-employee-challenging-retrenchment-7c33c1cb-9c8e-45f5-b3fa-df899d96a657 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:58:52 GMT Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:58:52 GMT IOL The Labour Court in Johannesburg has upheld Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa's retrenchment of a long-serving employee, ruling that the dismissal was fair and justified by operational needs. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/nkabinde-inquiry-denies-shamila-batohi-access-to-legal-advice-while-under-cross-examination-6ced3900-211c-4221-91f8-3d94f94394f3 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/nkabinde-inquiry-denies-shamila-batohi-access-to-legal-advice-while-under-cross-examination-6ced3900-211c-4221-91f8-3d94f94394f3 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:21:31 GMT Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:21:31 GMT IOL The Nkabinde Inquiry has dismissed former NDPP Shamila Batohi's application to consult her legal team during cross-examination. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/western-cape-man-convicted-of-abducting-and-raping-12-year-old-girl-found-living-as-his-wife-fa5691e9-9f37-49b1-ab67-31bd767c96e4 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/western-cape-man-convicted-of-abducting-and-raping-12-year-old-girl-found-living-as-his-wife-fa5691e9-9f37-49b1-ab67-31bd767c96e4 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:06:08 GMT Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:06:08 GMT IOL A 43-year-old man, David Chauke, has been convicted in the Worcester Regional Court for the abduction and rape of a 12-year-old girl. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/six-employees-win-compensation-after-they-were-forced-to-re-apply-for-jobs-during-retrenchments-86df8256-ea70-4a5b-b752-bf438af22b21 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/six-employees-win-compensation-after-they-were-forced-to-re-apply-for-jobs-during-retrenchments-86df8256-ea70-4a5b-b752-bf438af22b21 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 01:50:14 GMT Fri, 17 Apr 2026 01:50:14 GMT IOL The Labour Court in Johannesburg has ruled that the retrenchment of six employees by Right to Care was unfair, ordering compensation equivalent to six months' salary. https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/pastor-confronts-zille-accuses-da-of-white-supremacy-and-double-standards-on-gaza-42afa113-1ae9-4225-ae8c-55abdae0232a https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/pastor-confronts-zille-accuses-da-of-white-supremacy-and-double-standards-on-gaza-42afa113-1ae9-4225-ae8c-55abdae0232a Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:44:04 GMT Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:44:04 GMT IOL In a heated exchange, Gauteng pastor Nigel Branken confronted DA mayoral candidate Hellen Zille and accused the party of white supremacy and its double standards on Gaza genocide. https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/ramaphosa-appoints-roelf-meyer-as-south-africas-ambassador-to-the-united-states-783785ea-dd2d-4cb6-af7c-5042863191f6 https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/ramaphosa-appoints-roelf-meyer-as-south-africas-ambassador-to-the-united-states-783785ea-dd2d-4cb6-af7c-5042863191f6 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:19:56 GMT Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:19:56 GMT IOL President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Roelf Meyer as South Africa's new ambassador to the United States, confirmed by spokesperson Vincent Magwenya. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/ram-employee-loses-labour-court-battle-after-dismissal-for-refusing-to-deliver-package-b8f1b641-04a0-4233-87df-16280d0f923a https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/ram-employee-loses-labour-court-battle-after-dismissal-for-refusing-to-deliver-package-b8f1b641-04a0-4233-87df-16280d0f923a Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:53:57 GMT Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:53:57 GMT IOL The Labour Court ruled that the dismissal of a former RAM employee was substantively fair after he refused to facilitate a delivery citing that it was late. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/court-orders-musa-khawula-to-retract-false-divorce-claims-and-apologise-to-malema-a8b2db43-4d2c-4c95-85e3-95d8c1ccae41 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/court-orders-musa-khawula-to-retract-false-divorce-claims-and-apologise-to-malema-a8b2db43-4d2c-4c95-85e3-95d8c1ccae41 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:15:11 GMT Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:15:11 GMT IOL The Johannesburg High Court ordered gossip blogger Musa Khawula to retract defamatory statements about EFF leader Julius Malema and his wife, following a controversial social media post. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/pretoria-school-mourns-grade-11-learner-who-died-on-camp-dd3f9538-c7ba-4927-89b1-71716c75a673 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/pretoria-school-mourns-grade-11-learner-who-died-on-camp-dd3f9538-c7ba-4927-89b1-71716c75a673 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:53:56 GMT Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:53:56 GMT IOL The Hoërskool Waterkloof community in Pretoria is heartbroken after Grade 11 learner Zané de Jager tragically passed away during a camping trip.