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https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/murders-in-progress-10111-call-allegedly-dropped-during-du-noon-mob-attack-241cfe1e-96c4-4aff-af19-e02319d73a2b https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/murders-in-progress-10111-call-allegedly-dropped-during-du-noon-mob-attack-241cfe1e-96c4-4aff-af19-e02319d73a2b Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:52:47 GMT Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:52:47 GMT IOL In a tragic turn of events, new evidence suggests that the four victims of a mob justice attack in Du Noon could have been saved if not for a dropped emergency call. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/theyre-coming-to-shoot-suspects-warned-kzn-police-before-ak-47-ambush-f0685297-0e53-4344-81bc-85dba532f0ba https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/theyre-coming-to-shoot-suspects-warned-kzn-police-before-ak-47-ambush-f0685297-0e53-4344-81bc-85dba532f0ba Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:49:04 GMT Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:49:04 GMT IOL Two men arrested with an AK-47 allegedly told police they were expecting the occupants of two vehicles linked to a planned CIT heist before officers came under fire. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/stuart-sharnick-remains-behind-bars-on-firearms-related-charges-f93ebdab-5960-4adb-a981-dc2999d06086 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/stuart-sharnick-remains-behind-bars-on-firearms-related-charges-f93ebdab-5960-4adb-a981-dc2999d06086 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 06:49:08 GMT Tue, 25 Aug 2026 06:49:08 GMT IOL Controversial businessman Stuart James Sharnick appeared in court on firearms charges, raising questions about compliance and public safety in South Africa. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/cape-town-clinics-see-a-surge-in-cervical-cancer-screenings-what-you-need-to-know-b81241f5-cf6a-4cc8-9343-4866a2a9741a https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/cape-town-clinics-see-a-surge-in-cervical-cancer-screenings-what-you-need-to-know-b81241f5-cf6a-4cc8-9343-4866a2a9741a Tue, 25 Aug 2026 06:07:57 GMT Tue, 25 Aug 2026 06:07:57 GMT IOL Cervical cancer screenings at City of Cape Town health facilities have nearly doubled, reflecting a growing commitment to women's health. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/gauteng-advocate-struck-off-the-roll-for-issuing-fake-divorce-orders-and-raf-judgments-ee5a5ef9-6cb0-421d-9d43-7babcfb0faf0 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/gauteng-advocate-struck-off-the-roll-for-issuing-fake-divorce-orders-and-raf-judgments-ee5a5ef9-6cb0-421d-9d43-7babcfb0faf0 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:25:25 GMT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:25:25 GMT IOL The North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has removed advocate Banathi Olwethu Masoka from the roll of practising legal practitioners due to serious misconduct involving fraudulent court orders and tax bills. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/late-mothers-provident-fund-man-loses-over-r152000-death-benefit-after-12-year-delay-03e7e1bb-a888-4c5a-ac44-79a62f1d037e https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/late-mothers-provident-fund-man-loses-over-r152000-death-benefit-after-12-year-delay-03e7e1bb-a888-4c5a-ac44-79a62f1d037e Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:50:35 GMT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:50:35 GMT IOL A man's attempt to reclaim over R152,000 from his late mother's provident fund was thwarted by the Financial Services Tribunal after ruling his complaint was lodged too late. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/former-uj-senior-director-ordered-to-repay-r1818-million-over-fraudulent-student-housing-scheme-aba5854e-072c-49c8-bb95-94980c905e20 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/former-uj-senior-director-ordered-to-repay-r1818-million-over-fraudulent-student-housing-scheme-aba5854e-072c-49c8-bb95-94980c905e20 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:08:19 GMT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:08:19 GMT IOL A Former UJ senior director has been ordered to repay over R18.18 million for his role in a fraudulent student housing scheme. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/zolani-tetes-killing-ignites-demands-for-tougher-laws-against-violent-crime-319c51e2-b993-43ed-a8b9-8d00d10d1bb0 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/zolani-tetes-killing-ignites-demands-for-tougher-laws-against-violent-crime-319c51e2-b993-43ed-a8b9-8d00d10d1bb0 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:25:32 GMT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:25:32 GMT IOL Following the murder of champion boxer Zolani Tete, Makhi Feni, chairperson of the Select Committee on Education, Science and the Creative Industries, demands tougher measures against violent crime, stating that mere arrests are insufficient to combat South Africa's escalating violence. https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/impalas-police-power-and-medicare24-matlala-refuses-to-comment-on-relationship-with-sibiya-6657f4a0-2856-4c23-9960-426c6209834b https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/impalas-police-power-and-medicare24-matlala-refuses-to-comment-on-relationship-with-sibiya-6657f4a0-2856-4c23-9960-426c6209834b Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:46:03 GMT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:46:03 GMT IOL Vusimuzi Matlala's evasive testimony at the Madlanga Commission raises serious questions about his connections with suspended police deputy commissioner Shadrack Sibiya and the controversial Medicare24 contract. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/warrant-officer-karl-sanders-coffee-machine-campaign-hits-major-funding-milestone-c4f5c980-fe23-4aa6-b2ef-877333803223 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/warrant-officer-karl-sanders-coffee-machine-campaign-hits-major-funding-milestone-c4f5c980-fe23-4aa6-b2ef-877333803223 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:21:54 GMT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:21:54 GMT IOL A campaign supporting Warrant Officer Karl has reached a major milestone, with R656,064 transferred into an attorney’s trust account following a month-long process involving BackaBuddy and legal advisers. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/sassa-gold-cards-what-to-expect-after-the-august-31-postbank-deadline-38f68099-19d0-497a-a8d4-4e7ddd8920a1 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/sassa-gold-cards-what-to-expect-after-the-august-31-postbank-deadline-38f68099-19d0-497a-a8d4-4e7ddd8920a1 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:53:20 GMT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:53:20 GMT IOL With fewer than five days before the deadline to switch cards, Postbank says beneficiaries who miss the August 31 cut-off will still receive grants but must migrate before accessing funds. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/durban-businessman-co-accused-to-seek-bail-in-human-trafficking-case-d057ccb9-48d9-4b98-8525-1438b0ffa377 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/durban-businessman-co-accused-to-seek-bail-in-human-trafficking-case-d057ccb9-48d9-4b98-8525-1438b0ffa377 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:07:49 GMT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:07:49 GMT IOL A Durban businessman and his co-accused face serious human trafficking charges, with a bail application set for Tuesday. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/fire-destroys-30-shacks-in-umhlanga-informal-settlement-313286ee-2728-42f7-bf34-6c7332bf17a1 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/fire-destroys-30-shacks-in-umhlanga-informal-settlement-313286ee-2728-42f7-bf34-6c7332bf17a1 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:57:17 GMT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:57:17 GMT IOL A devastating fire in Umhlanga has left 30 shacks destroyed. https://www.iol.co.za/news/partnered/another-lucky-winner-takes-home-r20271199-and-you-could-be-next-7835337c-8893-4518-aa84-9a4ba05fa08d https://www.iol.co.za/news/partnered/another-lucky-winner-takes-home-r20271199-and-you-could-be-next-7835337c-8893-4518-aa84-9a4ba05fa08d Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:14:11 GMT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:14:11 GMT IOL Experience life-changing wins with the German Lotto! 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Join now and discover your chance to win! https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/join-the-fight-duts-12th-annual-silent-protest-march-against-gender-based-violence-ab557393-3091-4b0a-a9d1-de45bd31fabe https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/join-the-fight-duts-12th-annual-silent-protest-march-against-gender-based-violence-ab557393-3091-4b0a-a9d1-de45bd31fabe Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:13:55 GMT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:13:55 GMT IOL The Durban University of Technology (DUT) is set to host its impactful 12th Annual Silent Protest March on August 26, 2026, uniting students, staff, and community members to confront the pressing issue of gender-based violence (GBV) and foster a supportive environment for survivors. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/deputy-ministers-oversight-visit-highlights-water-and-sanitation-challenges-in-ethekwini-044a48fb-cad0-4be5-82de-332a5a89c8c8 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/deputy-ministers-oversight-visit-highlights-water-and-sanitation-challenges-in-ethekwini-044a48fb-cad0-4be5-82de-332a5a89c8c8 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:12:38 GMT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:12:38 GMT IOL The Department of Water and Sanitation's focused on pollution and sewage spills in Durban. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/two-gauteng-learners-accused-of-trying-to-sexually-assault-grade-8-girl-at-villa-liza-secondary-school-eb270677-9372-47c8-8ba4-d0d098788e70 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/two-gauteng-learners-accused-of-trying-to-sexually-assault-grade-8-girl-at-villa-liza-secondary-school-eb270677-9372-47c8-8ba4-d0d098788e70 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:09:33 GMT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:09:33 GMT IOL Gauteng Education MEC Lebogang Maile has voiced serious concerns following an alleged attempted sexual assault on a Grade 8 girl at Villa Liza Secondary School. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/10-month-old-babys-legs-broken-as-child-abuse-probe-launched-in-saldanha-e2562161-530f-4479-8424-5289a050ef09 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/10-month-old-babys-legs-broken-as-child-abuse-probe-launched-in-saldanha-e2562161-530f-4479-8424-5289a050ef09 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:56:28 GMT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:56:28 GMT IOL A 10-month-old baby from Saldanha has been admitted to hospital with severe injuries, prompting an urgent investigation by the Department of Social Development. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/cannabis-use-linked-to-more-severe-psychosis-higher-relapse-risk-south-african-study-finds-700694b3-fa93-4a4d-abf9-dcd5f5631376 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/cannabis-use-linked-to-more-severe-psychosis-higher-relapse-risk-south-african-study-finds-700694b3-fa93-4a4d-abf9-dcd5f5631376 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:54:09 GMT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:54:09 GMT IOL Cannabis use is widespread among people admitted with schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, according to a South African study. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/how-a-durban-woman-killed-her-father-and-set-him-alight-118a9b0a-52d5-4f40-a5e3-1ee65af002ce https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/how-a-durban-woman-killed-her-father-and-set-him-alight-118a9b0a-52d5-4f40-a5e3-1ee65af002ce Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:44:56 GMT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:44:56 GMT IOL What began as a late-night confrontation between a Durban woman and her father ended with a deadly attack and fire. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/the-transformative-impact-of-the-western-capes-chronic-dispensing-unit-5fdf76d0-53de-4e43-ac34-061fb0c76b7b https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/the-transformative-impact-of-the-western-capes-chronic-dispensing-unit-5fdf76d0-53de-4e43-ac34-061fb0c76b7b Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:41:28 GMT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:41:28 GMT IOL The Western Cape's Chronic Dispensing Unit processes two million medicine items monthly, transforming patient care and reducing congestion in healthcare facilities. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/social-medias-role-in-reinforcing-depression-insights-from-stellenbosch-university-5e02ee56-11b7-4959-9326-4d1d76a7cc12 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/social-medias-role-in-reinforcing-depression-insights-from-stellenbosch-university-5e02ee56-11b7-4959-9326-4d1d76a7cc12 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:40:22 GMT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:40:22 GMT IOL A Stellenbosch University researcher has found that negative emotions can be reinforced through social media interactions, with people experiencing depression particularly affected. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/warrant-of-arrest-issued-for-jub-jub-maarohanye-bd6d2c92-972f-4c43-bf7c-fd6c67be7886 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/warrant-of-arrest-issued-for-jub-jub-maarohanye-bd6d2c92-972f-4c43-bf7c-fd6c67be7886 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:39:28 GMT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:39:28 GMT IOL Controversial media personality Jub Jub returns to the Germiston Magistrate’s Court facing serious firearms charges, following an incident with an e-hailing driver that escalated dramatically. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/ethekwinis-crackdown-on-illegal-structures-aims-to-restore-durbans-public-spaces-f97d3946-52b1-4303-aa52-c29a0421587a https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/ethekwinis-crackdown-on-illegal-structures-aims-to-restore-durbans-public-spaces-f97d3946-52b1-4303-aa52-c29a0421587a Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:38:13 GMT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:38:13 GMT IOL The eThekwini Municipality has stepped up efforts to reclaim Durban’s inner-city public spaces, with weekly multi-disciplinary operations targeting illegal structures, dumping and the unlawful use of open spaces. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/sassa-gold-cards-what-to-expect-after-the-august-31-postbank-deadline-e206c8f1-6ef9-454d-b119-b2167eae62b1 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/sassa-gold-cards-what-to-expect-after-the-august-31-postbank-deadline-e206c8f1-6ef9-454d-b119-b2167eae62b1 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:15:25 GMT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:15:25 GMT IOL With fewer than five days before the deadline to switch cards, Postbank says beneficiaries who miss the August 31 cut-off will still receive grants but must migrate before accessing funds. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/western-cape-police-probe-two-gang-related-triple-murders-in-cape-town-1a62fc33-8daa-431d-8730-49345bc7228c https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/western-cape-police-probe-two-gang-related-triple-murders-in-cape-town-1a62fc33-8daa-431d-8730-49345bc7228c Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:07:20 GMT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:07:20 GMT IOL In a shocking turn of events, police in the Western Cape are investigating two separate triple murder incidents believed to be gang-related. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/npa-confirms-readiness-to-prosecute-jub-jub-in-firearm-case-f8837e17-ce5a-4503-8d13-2950f4a34807 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/npa-confirms-readiness-to-prosecute-jub-jub-in-firearm-case-f8837e17-ce5a-4503-8d13-2950f4a34807 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:55:05 GMT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:55:05 GMT IOL The NPA is set to move forward with the prosecution of media personality Jub Jub, who failed to appear in court due to health issues. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/he-deserved-dignity-man-71-found-covered-in-faeces-on-kzn-roadside-rushed-to-hospital-be3495d0-6c54-45cc-83fa-41a0ff761e58 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/he-deserved-dignity-man-71-found-covered-in-faeces-on-kzn-roadside-rushed-to-hospital-be3495d0-6c54-45cc-83fa-41a0ff761e58 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:31:36 GMT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:31:36 GMT IOL A desperate roadside situation sparked an outpouring of compassion as women from The Elders Voice KZN and Heart of Toti restored the dignity of a 72-year-old man before arranging for him to be taken to hospital. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/western-cape-police-probe-four-murders-after-charred-bodies-found-in-du-noon-aad24862-a4f5-450c-b736-7ac7573ceadc https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/western-cape-police-probe-four-murders-after-charred-bodies-found-in-du-noon-aad24862-a4f5-450c-b736-7ac7573ceadc Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:16:54 GMT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:16:54 GMT IOL Police in the Western Cape are seeking public assistance after the shocking discovery of four charred bodies in Du Noon. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/fine-weather-expected-across-sa-on-monday-with-tuesday-rain-possible-5b96614d-beb0-472c-ab0c-063fef56a4a9 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/fine-weather-expected-across-sa-on-monday-with-tuesday-rain-possible-5b96614d-beb0-472c-ab0c-063fef56a4a9 Sun, 23 Aug 2026 15:24:55 GMT Sun, 23 Aug 2026 15:24:55 GMT IOL South Africans can look forward to fine and warm weather on Monday, but be prepared for possible showers along the south coast on Tuesday. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/new-book-brings-the-mandela-years-to-life-d1c1452a-7405-4bc8-acb8-47c1a519ad2a https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/new-book-brings-the-mandela-years-to-life-d1c1452a-7405-4bc8-acb8-47c1a519ad2a Sun, 23 Aug 2026 08:47:53 GMT Sun, 23 Aug 2026 08:47:53 GMT IOL Nelson Mandela's former lawyer, Linda Zama, launched her book Beyond the Icon in Cape Town on Saturday, telling the audience how he once left a dinner hosted by Queen Elizabeth II and asked her to find him gumboots by morning. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/strong-winds-leave-15-ethekwini-areas-without-electricity-12d16f0c-9355-4b1a-9fe9-2596511dfda9 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/strong-winds-leave-15-ethekwini-areas-without-electricity-12d16f0c-9355-4b1a-9fe9-2596511dfda9 Sun, 23 Aug 2026 08:15:50 GMT Sun, 23 Aug 2026 08:15:50 GMT IOL Electricity outages have hit at least 15 areas across eThekwini following strong winds that damaged overhead medium-voltage power lines. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/body-corporate-wins-over-r34000-debt-recovery-against-joburg-homeowner-in-levy-dispute-5b041e08-b58f-47ef-9e49-ad2dd58bb3bc https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/body-corporate-wins-over-r34000-debt-recovery-against-joburg-homeowner-in-levy-dispute-5b041e08-b58f-47ef-9e49-ad2dd58bb3bc Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:43:21 GMT Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:43:21 GMT IOL A Joburg homeowner has lost her challenge against a R34,036.02 claim from a body corporate, as the High Court upholds the validity of the debt and the signed acknowledgement of debt. https://www.iol.co.za/news/feel-good/women-in-science-awards-2026-honouring-professor-keolebogile-shirley-motaung-383eae93-421d-40c3-b095-cb984df73578 https://www.iol.co.za/news/feel-good/women-in-science-awards-2026-honouring-professor-keolebogile-shirley-motaung-383eae93-421d-40c3-b095-cb984df73578 Sat, 22 Aug 2026 08:50:37 GMT Sat, 22 Aug 2026 08:50:37 GMT IOL Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof. Blade Nzimande, announces venture capital funding for female tech founders at the 2026 South African Women in Science Awards (SAWiSA) in Sandton. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/justice-minister-praises-whistleblower-for-exposing-death-threat-to-senior-official-fbf2e30f-dd3e-4493-bab0-1568977cc7a3 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/justice-minister-praises-whistleblower-for-exposing-death-threat-to-senior-official-fbf2e30f-dd3e-4493-bab0-1568977cc7a3 Sat, 22 Aug 2026 08:19:06 GMT Sat, 22 Aug 2026 08:19:06 GMT IOL Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has thanked a whistleblower who alerted her to an alleged plot to kill a senior official in her department after the official refused to sign questionable contracts. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/somebody-knows-who-did-this-mckenzie-mourns-zolani-tete-death-calls-for-public-assistance-dce258ee-1e67-437f-bc85-e46b014e33ec https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/somebody-knows-who-did-this-mckenzie-mourns-zolani-tete-death-calls-for-public-assistance-dce258ee-1e67-437f-bc85-e46b014e33ec Sat, 22 Aug 2026 06:19:27 GMT Sat, 22 Aug 2026 06:19:27 GMT IOL Minister Gayton McKenzie expresses condolences to the family of world boxing champion Zolani Tete, who was tragically shot dead, and calls on the public to assist police in identifying the perpetrators. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/kzn-law-firm-held-liable-for-negligence-after-lying-for-years-causing-mans-1995-raf-claim-lapse-21207e44-7fba-44d8-a5db-1ad259e76cde https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/kzn-law-firm-held-liable-for-negligence-after-lying-for-years-causing-mans-1995-raf-claim-lapse-21207e44-7fba-44d8-a5db-1ad259e76cde Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:28:37 GMT Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:28:37 GMT IOL The KwaZulu-Natal High Court has ruled against a Verulam law firm for professional negligence after allowing a man's 1995 Road Accident Fund claim to lapse. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/johannesburg-clears-r525bn-eskom-debt-in-full-averting-threat-to-power-supply-4384bdba-8873-43df-95da-83b2ac5582d1 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/johannesburg-clears-r525bn-eskom-debt-in-full-averting-threat-to-power-supply-4384bdba-8873-43df-95da-83b2ac5582d1 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:52:17 GMT Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:52:17 GMT IOL The City of Johannesburg has settled the entirety of its overdue electricity debt to Eskom, closing out a R5.25 billion arrears dispute that had put the city's power supply at risk. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/how-the-india-south-africa-startup-session-is-paving-the-way-for-cross-border-innovation-6f4d834d-aed8-4896-b85f-1b777c257fa4 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/how-the-india-south-africa-startup-session-is-paving-the-way-for-cross-border-innovation-6f4d834d-aed8-4896-b85f-1b777c257fa4 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:34:05 GMT Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:34:05 GMT IOL How the India-South Africa start-up ecosystem is fostering innovation and collaboration among entrepreneurs, as key figures share insights on addressing local challenges and creating opportunities. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/nedbank-launches-investigation-after-employee-allegedly-assaults-customer-e025b35f-29b0-4add-95d0-2eacc4d7e51b https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/nedbank-launches-investigation-after-employee-allegedly-assaults-customer-e025b35f-29b0-4add-95d0-2eacc4d7e51b Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:15:19 GMT Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:15:19 GMT IOL Nedbank is investigating a serious incident where an employee allegedly assaulted a customer by knocking their cellphone from their hand, raising concerns about customer service and safety. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/slapp-legal-battle-in-western-cape-implications-for-freedom-of-speech-1acef707-5087-4833-b566-7259425fe0a8 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/slapp-legal-battle-in-western-cape-implications-for-freedom-of-speech-1acef707-5087-4833-b566-7259425fe0a8 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:01:13 GMT Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:01:13 GMT IOL A legal battle is taking place in the Western Cape High Court, with potential ramifications for freedom of speech in South Africa. The case involves anti-Zionist activist Megan Choritz and UCT Professor Adam Mendelsohn. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/siu-probes-14-generator-procurement-at-theewaterskloof-municipality-d233d5ba-6fbe-4ba1-ae59-c07816690714 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/siu-probes-14-generator-procurement-at-theewaterskloof-municipality-d233d5ba-6fbe-4ba1-ae59-c07816690714 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:27:06 GMT Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:27:06 GMT IOL President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised an SIU investigation into the procurement of 14 backup generators for boreholes and water pump stations at Theewaterskloof Local Municipality. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/ladysmith-water-crisis-forces-school-to-close-as-outage-enters-third-week-9eb0a344-858a-4399-b56e-61894c136fef https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/ladysmith-water-crisis-forces-school-to-close-as-outage-enters-third-week-9eb0a344-858a-4399-b56e-61894c136fef Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:34:04 GMT Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:34:04 GMT IOL The ongoing Ladysmith water crisis has disrupted schooling, with the Department of Labour closing a secondary school over unhygienic conditions as the DA seeks court intervention. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/tensions-rise-in-durban-cbd-as-anti-illegal-immigration-protests-continue-d76199bf-b66b-4662-a9ab-ccffe25290d5 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/tensions-rise-in-durban-cbd-as-anti-illegal-immigration-protests-continue-d76199bf-b66b-4662-a9ab-ccffe25290d5 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:23:43 GMT Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:23:43 GMT IOL Businesses in Durban CBD continue to operate amid escalating tensions from anti-immigration protests https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/billions-for-water-but-sas-taps-pipes-and-sewers-keep-failing-c6d38795-3abc-4f5a-b5a7-0b1d7266783d https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/billions-for-water-but-sas-taps-pipes-and-sewers-keep-failing-c6d38795-3abc-4f5a-b5a7-0b1d7266783d Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:26:46 GMT Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:26:46 GMT IOL South Africa faces a water crisis, with damaged infrastructure leading to raw sewage spills and dry taps https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/22-killed-in-two-months-inside-westburys-deadly-gang-war-53eb5cab-485d-4914-82dc-2c6399975c40 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/22-killed-in-two-months-inside-westburys-deadly-gang-war-53eb5cab-485d-4914-82dc-2c6399975c40 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:16:36 GMT Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:16:36 GMT IOL Westbury residents live in constant fear as daily gunfire from rival gangs, the Varados and Fast Guns, disrupts their lives. With 22 fatalities reported in just two months, the community calls for urgent action against escalating gang violence. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/iol-crowned-publisher-of-the-year-at-cesa-aon-engineering-excellence-awards-2026-902e5e25-3f8b-49b6-b655-e02a9965cefe https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/iol-crowned-publisher-of-the-year-at-cesa-aon-engineering-excellence-awards-2026-902e5e25-3f8b-49b6-b655-e02a9965cefe Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:50:28 GMT Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:50:28 GMT IOL The CESA Board awards Publisher of the Year based on accurate, high-impact coverage of infrastructure, ethical reporting, and providing a public platform for critical energy, water, and engineering issues https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/another-capitec-employee-debarred-for-debit-order-scheme-to-boost-performance-bonus-6141fc0b-9ecc-482a-b2a0-7e3fd3ea8b60 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/another-capitec-employee-debarred-for-debit-order-scheme-to-boost-performance-bonus-6141fc0b-9ecc-482a-b2a0-7e3fd3ea8b60 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:27:23 GMT Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:27:23 GMT IOL The Financial Services Tribunal has dismissed another former Capitec Bank consultant's appeal against debarment for misrepresenting debit order switches. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/todays-weather-rain-possible-in-these-areas-34c762e1-e8e7-4f8d-9662-1e1624be3291 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/todays-weather-rain-possible-in-these-areas-34c762e1-e8e7-4f8d-9662-1e1624be3291 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:25:28 GMT Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:25:28 GMT IOL Prepare for partly cloudy skies and isolated showers in KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga this Friday, as the South African Weather Service predicts a mix of fine and cool conditions across the country. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/how-the-department-of-defence-is-tackling-irregular-expenditure-investigations-8819ad14-03ba-4a09-afcd-0d974f4209f4 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/how-the-department-of-defence-is-tackling-irregular-expenditure-investigations-8819ad14-03ba-4a09-afcd-0d974f4209f4 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:57:33 GMT Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:57:33 GMT IOL The Department of Defence reveals the complexities and challenges it faces in investigating irregular expenditure https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/stuart-james-scharnick-arrested-at-madlanga-commission-after-journalist-intimidation-allegation-5ab2aac4-3c3a-4194-8815-103d70b86879 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/stuart-james-scharnick-arrested-at-madlanga-commission-after-journalist-intimidation-allegation-5ab2aac4-3c3a-4194-8815-103d70b86879 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:44:08 GMT Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:44:08 GMT IOL Tensions rise in Pretoria as Stuart James Scharnick's arrest for allegedly intimidating a journalist raises urgent questions about press freedom and safety in South Africa. Read more about the unfolding events at the Madlanga Commission. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/police-arrest-key-figure-in-r26-million-mineral-theft-syndicate-90af4de7-b16a-4ef7-88a9-e8d3fdb81976 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/police-arrest-key-figure-in-r26-million-mineral-theft-syndicate-90af4de7-b16a-4ef7-88a9-e8d3fdb81976 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:24:51 GMT Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:24:51 GMT IOL A twelfth suspect, Sakhile Cyril Mbuyazi, has been arrested in connection with a R26 million mineral theft in KwaZulu-Natal. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/how-a-south-african-venture-is-revolutionising-digital-banking-on-a-global-stage-6fa2270c-3a66-4497-bbf0-9f54a942585d https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/how-a-south-african-venture-is-revolutionising-digital-banking-on-a-global-stage-6fa2270c-3a66-4497-bbf0-9f54a942585d Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:23:16 GMT Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:23:16 GMT IOL South African entrepreneur Karlind Govender has reached the finals of the prestigious International 'Leader of Public Diplomacy' Contest in Moscow, showcasing his innovative digital banking venture, Bankineer, and its mission to promote financial inclusion on a global stage. https://www.iol.co.za/news/feel-good/delecia-davids-first-south-african-awarded-the-prestigious-einstein-fellowship-83d6475e-e612-4768-b6fc-5af204cef0f6 https://www.iol.co.za/news/feel-good/delecia-davids-first-south-african-awarded-the-prestigious-einstein-fellowship-83d6475e-e612-4768-b6fc-5af204cef0f6 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:54:43 GMT Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:54:43 GMT IOL Delecia Davids, a Cape Town academic, made history as the first South African to receive the prestigious Einstein Fellowship, an honour she describes as a 'once-in-a-lifetime' opportunity. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/crime-ridden-inanda-to-discuss-crime-prevention-strategy-f55c816b-60de-48b4-9bec-4131ec9332bb https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/crime-ridden-inanda-to-discuss-crime-prevention-strategy-f55c816b-60de-48b4-9bec-4131ec9332bb Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:41:42 GMT Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:41:42 GMT IOL The Inanda community will engage in discussions about the Integrated Crime and Violence Prevention Strategy. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/hlabisa-commits-to-six-monthly-reports-on-cape-towns-service-delivery-failures-cf34bddb-7f7d-4c50-8d78-7a7b06f6933b https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/hlabisa-commits-to-six-monthly-reports-on-cape-towns-service-delivery-failures-cf34bddb-7f7d-4c50-8d78-7a7b06f6933b Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:17:58 GMT Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:17:58 GMT IOL Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa says COGTA will monitor Cape Town’s response to Public Protector findings on service delivery failures in Langa Flats and Khayelitsha and report progress to Parliament. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/actionsa-takes-saps-to-court-over-rhoode-rekhoto-phala-phala-disciplinary-findings-163d41a6-880f-45ce-a9d5-dfe46e5d8d50 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/actionsa-takes-saps-to-court-over-rhoode-rekhoto-phala-phala-disciplinary-findings-163d41a6-880f-45ce-a9d5-dfe46e5d8d50 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:07:34 GMT Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:07:34 GMT IOL ActionSA National Chairperson Michael Beaumont says the party has approached the North Gauteng High Court to challenge the disciplinary process that cleared senior Presidential Protection Service members over Phala Phala. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/sassa-confirms-august-srd-grant-payment-dates-3a74fa76-bad5-40cc-a4d7-19b59efd12fa https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/sassa-confirms-august-srd-grant-payment-dates-3a74fa76-bad5-40cc-a4d7-19b59efd12fa Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:41:13 GMT Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:41:13 GMT IOL Sassa has confirmed that August SRD grant payments will be made from 24 to 26 August 2026, giving beneficiaries the dates to expect their monthly relief. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/watch-jmpd-shares-traffic-management-and-road-closures-for-the-springboks-vs-new-zealand-clash-b284e9b0-1df7-4674-a6f8-597936ffb7dc https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/watch-jmpd-shares-traffic-management-and-road-closures-for-the-springboks-vs-new-zealand-clash-b284e9b0-1df7-4674-a6f8-597936ffb7dc Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:30:29 GMT Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:30:29 GMT IOL Motorists can expect significant traffic disruptions around 10bet Ellis Park Stadium in New Doornfontein on Saturday as the Springboks take on New Zealand. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/breaking-news-stuart-scharnick-arrested-at-madlanga-commission-78aa866b-2b38-4864-908c-811f31a30b79 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/breaking-news-stuart-scharnick-arrested-at-madlanga-commission-78aa866b-2b38-4864-908c-811f31a30b79 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:07:37 GMT Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:07:37 GMT IOL Tensions rise in Pretoria as Stuart James Scharnick's arrest for allegedly intimidating a journalist raises urgent questions about press freedom and safety in South Africa. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/investigation-launched-after-foetus-discovered-in-delft-drain-8850b372-e7ed-402a-92c2-ffa997bdfe63 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/investigation-launched-after-foetus-discovered-in-delft-drain-8850b372-e7ed-402a-92c2-ffa997bdfe63 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:06:55 GMT Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:06:55 GMT IOL Authorities are investigating the disturbing discovery of a foetus found in a drain in Delft, raising urgent questions about the circumstances surrounding such tragic incidents. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/iaccelerate-sa-kicks-off-2026-cohort-to-empower-young-entrepreneurs-f89c2ef1-31e6-44e0-960e-7450908cea4f https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/iaccelerate-sa-kicks-off-2026-cohort-to-empower-young-entrepreneurs-f89c2ef1-31e6-44e0-960e-7450908cea4f Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:02:13 GMT Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:02:13 GMT IOL iAccelerate SA has kicked off its four-month programme with 24 Grade 9–11 learners, offering mentorship and hands-on training to shape South Africa's next generation of business leaders. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/a-genocide-without-bombs-father-michael-lapsley-highlights-the-humanitarian-plight-in-cuba-4ff58709-b86a-43f5-8aff-87c799c0392a https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/a-genocide-without-bombs-father-michael-lapsley-highlights-the-humanitarian-plight-in-cuba-4ff58709-b86a-43f5-8aff-87c799c0392a Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:26:36 GMT Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:26:36 GMT IOL Father Michael Lapsley, a Cape Town priest, returns from Cuba with a powerful message for the world: stand in solidarity with the Cuban people facing dire conditions. https://www.iol.co.za/business/economy/johannesburg-is-running-out-of-steam-and-the-cracks-are-showing-3dc5ef83-e5bb-40f7-ba24-e9f84f4cf75d https://www.iol.co.za/business/economy/johannesburg-is-running-out-of-steam-and-the-cracks-are-showing-3dc5ef83-e5bb-40f7-ba24-e9f84f4cf75d Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:24:12 GMT Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:24:12 GMT IOL Johannesburg remains central to South Africa's economy, but mounting financial, infrastructure and governance problems put pressure on the city's ability to support growth. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/record-cold-and-heat-in-just-one-week-the-most-extreme-temps-recorded-in-sas-cities-7097d8eb-97c9-4a63-9ae9-1327e7a9dce1 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/record-cold-and-heat-in-just-one-week-the-most-extreme-temps-recorded-in-sas-cities-7097d8eb-97c9-4a63-9ae9-1327e7a9dce1 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:22:44 GMT Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:22:44 GMT IOL South Africa’s weather has lurched from bitter cold to summer-like heat in just eight days, with Johannesburg and Pretoria approaching unusually high August temperatures. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/macpherson-exposes-shocking-failures-behind-sa-building-collapses-that-killed-17-702d9824-9215-43c0-a7de-ce63fe229a21 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/macpherson-exposes-shocking-failures-behind-sa-building-collapses-that-killed-17-702d9824-9215-43c0-a7de-ce63fe229a21 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:06:31 GMT Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:06:31 GMT IOL Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has released the findings of investigations into four recent building collapses, revealing serious failures in construction oversight, regulatory compliance and enforcement that contributed to 17 deaths and 24 injuries. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kzn-nurse-suspended-after-viral-video-shows-alleged-patient-assault-2759f735-4a5b-4e07-952d-e6417f7369d2 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kzn-nurse-suspended-after-viral-video-shows-alleged-patient-assault-2759f735-4a5b-4e07-952d-e6417f7369d2 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:11:08 GMT Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:11:08 GMT IOL The KwaZulu-Natal Department has confirmed the suspension of a nurse featured in a viral video showing an alleged assault on a patient, vowing to uphold dignity and respect in healthcare. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/watch-17-dead-macpherson-reveals-findings-into-four-building-collapses-f5c3433c-d88b-4c85-931b-052fe1d3372c https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/watch-17-dead-macpherson-reveals-findings-into-four-building-collapses-f5c3433c-d88b-4c85-931b-052fe1d3372c Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:30:26 GMT Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:30:26 GMT IOL Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson is releasing findings into four deadly building collapses that claimed 17 lives and injured 24 people, with the investigations expected to shed light on possible failures and accountability in the construction sector. https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/industry-news/september-fuel-price-steep-increases-forecast-for-petrol-and-diesel-3ebf7405-ec2c-40bc-8d14-703892a7a67f https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/industry-news/september-fuel-price-steep-increases-forecast-for-petrol-and-diesel-3ebf7405-ec2c-40bc-8d14-703892a7a67f Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:11:28 GMT Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:11:28 GMT IOL South African motorists face another painful fuel-price shock in September, with significant price hikes for petrol and diesel predicted. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/winde-shakes-up-western-cape-cabinet-with-two-new-mecs-f0c6e0ad-9128-401b-9662-68d027943fba https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/winde-shakes-up-western-cape-cabinet-with-two-new-mecs-f0c6e0ad-9128-401b-9662-68d027943fba Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:00:36 GMT Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:00:36 GMT IOL The Western Cape Government has appointed Jaco Londt as MEC for Education and Wendy Kaizer-Philander as MEC for Social Development. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/former-eskom-employee-five-others-convicted-over-r85m-tender-fraud-71288413-1bd9-43a9-aad7-b714b15b6743 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/former-eskom-employee-five-others-convicted-over-r85m-tender-fraud-71288413-1bd9-43a9-aad7-b714b15b6743 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:48:50 GMT Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:48:50 GMT IOL A former Eskom employee and five accomplices have been convicted of fraud and money laundering, following a multi-million-rand investigation that exposed significant corruption within the power utility. https://www.iol.co.za/news/partnered/restoring-dignity-supporting-girls-in-need-this-womens-month-40151eb1-98a6-4ab7-972f-d54d9191a857 https://www.iol.co.za/news/partnered/restoring-dignity-supporting-girls-in-need-this-womens-month-40151eb1-98a6-4ab7-972f-d54d9191a857 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:54:26 GMT Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:54:26 GMT IOL Join STBB this Women’s Month as we launch a nationwide campaign to combat period poverty by collecting sanitary pads for schoolgirls in need. Help us empower young girls and restore their dignity through education. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/transport-mec-warns-used-car-dealerships-buying-hijacked-state-vehicles-710567bf-6e59-497f-af3c-8babca1e20aa https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/transport-mec-warns-used-car-dealerships-buying-hijacked-state-vehicles-710567bf-6e59-497f-af3c-8babca1e20aa Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:37:23 GMT Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:37:23 GMT IOL The MEC for Transport warns of severe consequences for car dealerships handling stolen state vehicles. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/chidimma-adetshinas-future-in-south-africa-hangs-in-the-balance-following-court-setback-dd7f5959-a9dc-44bd-b423-0411d4c65788 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/chidimma-adetshinas-future-in-south-africa-hangs-in-the-balance-following-court-setback-dd7f5959-a9dc-44bd-b423-0411d4c65788 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:37:20 GMT Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:37:20 GMT IOL Chidimma Adetshina, a former Miss South Africa finalist and Miss Universe Nigeria 2024, faces a critical legal battle as her immigration status case is postponed once again. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/durban-mourns-tamia-fredericks-slain-pregnant-woman-remembered-by-family-932da830-fcda-40ca-b2d5-b547209ba975 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/durban-mourns-tamia-fredericks-slain-pregnant-woman-remembered-by-family-932da830-fcda-40ca-b2d5-b547209ba975 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:50:10 GMT Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:50:10 GMT IOL Friends and family gather to honour Tamia Fredericks, a 25-year-old mother-to-be, who was tragically shot in Wentworth. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/todays-weather-partly-cloudy-conditions-and-isolated-rain-expected-049b496d-ff67-4331-b714-fa6cebdb5643 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/todays-weather-partly-cloudy-conditions-and-isolated-rain-expected-049b496d-ff67-4331-b714-fa6cebdb5643 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:25:03 GMT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:25:03 GMT IOL Stay informed about South Africa's weather today. Expect partly cloudy skies with isolated rain in KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/misa-demands-action-after-woman-killed-in-bedfordview-rock-throwing-incident-a6ba6e44-2316-44b9-92fb-261ad1b9b270 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/misa-demands-action-after-woman-killed-in-bedfordview-rock-throwing-incident-a6ba6e44-2316-44b9-92fb-261ad1b9b270 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:40:18 GMT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:40:18 GMT IOL The Motor Industry Staff Association (MISA) has condemned the dangerous act of rock throwing from bridges in Johannesburg https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/south-african-born-fitness-coach-leroy-saunders-dies-after-collapsing-at-hyrox-bangkok-2026-8d5b0f42-4ae2-4baa-84a8-52e14af6f8b2 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/south-african-born-fitness-coach-leroy-saunders-dies-after-collapsing-at-hyrox-bangkok-2026-8d5b0f42-4ae2-4baa-84a8-52e14af6f8b2 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:18:20 GMT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:18:20 GMT IOL Leroy Saunders, a beloved South African fitness coach, tragically passed away at the age of 41 after collapsing during the BYD HYROX Bangkok 2026 event. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/saps-issues-urgent-call-for-simiso-silomo-phakathi-to-surrender-in-girlfriends-murder-case-6ab0ab93-ef02-47fd-b9af-912dc3581a61 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/saps-issues-urgent-call-for-simiso-silomo-phakathi-to-surrender-in-girlfriends-murder-case-6ab0ab93-ef02-47fd-b9af-912dc3581a61 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:23:48 GMT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:23:48 GMT IOL The South African Police Service has issued a warrant for the arrest of Simiso Silomo Phakathi, accused of the brutal murder of his girlfriend, Jabulisile Josephina Tshabalala, in Orlando East. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/photo-essay-march-protest-in-bellville-a-call-for-action-against-undocumented-migration-turns-bloody-0ad2a514-e6a2-4716-8569-620832b00c00 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/photo-essay-march-protest-in-bellville-a-call-for-action-against-undocumented-migration-turns-bloody-0ad2a514-e6a2-4716-8569-620832b00c00 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:38:58 GMT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:38:58 GMT IOL Protesters in Bellville faced escalating tensions as heavy police presence aimed to maintain order during a demonstration advocating for stricter measures against undocumented migration. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/police-seize-glass-shards-scissors-in-gauteng-high-school-raids-f2c7d12b-3995-4dd4-83a4-75719e4a3613 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/police-seize-glass-shards-scissors-in-gauteng-high-school-raids-f2c7d12b-3995-4dd4-83a4-75719e4a3613 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:00:23 GMT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:00:23 GMT IOL Police conducted unannounced school searches in Gauteng, seizing over 100 illegal items, including drugs and weapons. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/innovative-projects-at-grootvlei-drive-south-africas-just-energy-transition-bea6eb63-6e71-410d-9133-644a106e61e6 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/innovative-projects-at-grootvlei-drive-south-africas-just-energy-transition-bea6eb63-6e71-410d-9133-644a106e61e6 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:33:56 GMT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:33:56 GMT IOL Deputy Minister Alexandra Abrahams discusses innovative pilot projects at Grootvlei Power Station, showcasing South Africa's commitment to an inclusive Just Energy Transition that benefits local communities and the environment. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/is-cape-towns-water-supply-secure-city-prepares-for-future-uncertainties-13f5128a-7b36-4f0b-8f44-c422d078dca8 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/is-cape-towns-water-supply-secure-city-prepares-for-future-uncertainties-13f5128a-7b36-4f0b-8f44-c422d078dca8 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:28:08 GMT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:28:08 GMT IOL How Cape Town is navigating rising water demand and unpredictable rainfall to secure its future water supply. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/mps-sound-alarm-over-44-unnatural-deaths-in-sa-prisons-in-the-first-quarter-1e59c0d7-986c-4208-8c4c-3947bfb167d2 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/mps-sound-alarm-over-44-unnatural-deaths-in-sa-prisons-in-the-first-quarter-1e59c0d7-986c-4208-8c4c-3947bfb167d2 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:28:52 GMT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:28:52 GMT IOL The South African Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services reports a rise in unnatural death https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/industry-news/south-africas-10-year-driving-licences-now-a-step-closer-but-what-happens-with-existing-cards-13d621db-9e24-42cb-af3f-7f34ec4de516 https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/industry-news/south-africas-10-year-driving-licences-now-a-step-closer-but-what-happens-with-existing-cards-13d621db-9e24-42cb-af3f-7f34ec4de516 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:18:55 GMT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:18:55 GMT IOL South Africa’s proposed licence changes would double the validity of cards for light vehicles to 10 years, but motorists must continue renewing under current rules until the law changes. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/muizenberg-serial-rapist-police-appeal-to-victims-and-witnesses-to-come-forward-41e9e982-e872-4385-af38-b8dbf2033d9e https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/muizenberg-serial-rapist-police-appeal-to-victims-and-witnesses-to-come-forward-41e9e982-e872-4385-af38-b8dbf2033d9e Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:04:00 GMT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:04:00 GMT IOL Police in the Western Cape are calling on victims and witnesses of a serial rapist in Muizenberg to come forward, following the arrest of a 35-year-old man linked to multiple rape and robbery cases. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/kzn-mpl-calls-for-criminal-charges-against-nurse-over-alleged-patient-assault-200b8d9b-38f6-44db-842d-ee07e8e887e0 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/kzn-mpl-calls-for-criminal-charges-against-nurse-over-alleged-patient-assault-200b8d9b-38f6-44db-842d-ee07e8e887e0 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:59:35 GMT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:59:35 GMT IOL Dr Imran Keeka, MPL, DA spokesperson on Health comments on a viral video of a nurse physically assaulting a patient at King Dinuzulu Hospital in Durban. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/watch-emergency-response-teams-deployed-to-tackle-fire-in-pomeroy-cbd-25e41acd-0d7f-4982-bad9-d5b7a1c49bd4 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/watch-emergency-response-teams-deployed-to-tackle-fire-in-pomeroy-cbd-25e41acd-0d7f-4982-bad9-d5b7a1c49bd4 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:46:46 GMT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:46:46 GMT IOL Fire and emergency services are currently responding to a significant fire in the Pomeroy CBD, KwaZulu-Natal. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/ex-boyfriend-kills-woman-in-attack-shot-dead-by-police-002d339e-f0d1-4ec0-b8c8-7d48f2b37346 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/ex-boyfriend-kills-woman-in-attack-shot-dead-by-police-002d339e-f0d1-4ec0-b8c8-7d48f2b37346 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:38:24 GMT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:38:24 GMT IOL A tragic domestic violence incident in Tweeling leads to the death of a woman at the hands of her ex-boyfriend, who is later killed in a shootout with police. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/watch-viral-video-sparks-outrage-as-kzn-nurse-is-suspended-over-alleged-patient-assault-1375b2ac-0fb2-4249-9155-7dd930e5f73e https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/watch-viral-video-sparks-outrage-as-kzn-nurse-is-suspended-over-alleged-patient-assault-1375b2ac-0fb2-4249-9155-7dd930e5f73e Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:35:36 GMT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:35:36 GMT IOL The KwaZulu-Natal Department has condemned a viral video showing a nurse physically assaulting a patient at King Dinuzulu Hospital, leading to her suspension. https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/cape-town-election-posters-the-rules-political-parties-must-follow-d94a4925-15a9-4829-abd4-f83c4ec9f800 https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/cape-town-election-posters-the-rules-political-parties-must-follow-d94a4925-15a9-4829-abd4-f83c4ec9f800 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:21:44 GMT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:21:44 GMT IOL The City of Cape Town has officially confirmed that political parties can now display their posters and swivel banners in preparation for the crucial Local Government Elections on November 4. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/pics-dagga-cocaine-and-replica-gun-found-in-school-raids-as-parents-demand-crackdown-eb63f59f-342e-4d37-a6bf-262b6593c944 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/pics-dagga-cocaine-and-replica-gun-found-in-school-raids-as-parents-demand-crackdown-eb63f59f-342e-4d37-a6bf-262b6593c944 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:56:14 GMT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:56:14 GMT IOL The KwaZulu-Natal Parents Association is advocating for harsher penalties for students caught with illegal items in schools https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/pics-cput-shuts-all-campuses-orders-students-out-after-building-torched-e47c0dc1-295f-4c16-a2d3-17c0dda0842b https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/pics-cput-shuts-all-campuses-orders-students-out-after-building-torched-e47c0dc1-295f-4c16-a2d3-17c0dda0842b Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:15:49 GMT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:15:49 GMT IOL In response to escalating violence and an arson attack, Cape Peninsula University of Technology has closed all campuses and ordered students to evacuate residences immediately. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/woman-sues-dealership-for-r400000-after-mercedes-benz-was-returned-in-worse-condition-70d2ba56-d4ef-4eff-817f-96b419be4cbc https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/woman-sues-dealership-for-r400000-after-mercedes-benz-was-returned-in-worse-condition-70d2ba56-d4ef-4eff-817f-96b419be4cbc Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:59:52 GMT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:59:52 GMT IOL A Mpumalanga woman is in a legal battle with a dealership after claiming that her Mercedes-Benz was allegedly returned in a worse condition. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/ramokgopa-promises-more-transparent-electricity-bills-under-new-policy-3d92742e-6ed5-4110-916a-4994eaa16539 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/ramokgopa-promises-more-transparent-electricity-bills-under-new-policy-3d92742e-6ed5-4110-916a-4994eaa16539 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:55:57 GMT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:55:57 GMT IOL South Africa’s revised electricity pricing policy will target hidden costs, municipal debt and tariff inefficiencies, with government promising greater transparency on what consumers actually pay for electricity. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/sa-man-living-in-netherlands-in-legal-battle-to-access-almost-r790k-retirement-savings-63e006d6-6be6-4235-bfb8-0b48876f662e https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/sa-man-living-in-netherlands-in-legal-battle-to-access-almost-r790k-retirement-savings-63e006d6-6be6-4235-bfb8-0b48876f662e Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:44:18 GMT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:44:18 GMT IOL The Financial Services Tribunal has allowed a Dutch-based South African to challenge a ruling that blocked his access to a retirement annuity worth almost R790,000. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/flu-covid-19-or-a-cold-how-to-tell-the-difference-1ad1ce7e-8484-45ac-a4c4-37cba1ee9259 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/flu-covid-19-or-a-cold-how-to-tell-the-difference-1ad1ce7e-8484-45ac-a4c4-37cba1ee9259 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:36:09 GMT Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:36:09 GMT IOL As South Africa's winter respiratory-virus season continues, knowing whether your symptoms indicate flu, COVID-19, or a common cold is crucial. This guide helps you identify symptoms and decide when to seek medical advice.