https://www.iol.co.za https://www.iol.co.za/assets/img/branding/iol/iol-logo-196x82.jpg https://www.iol.co.za RSS for Node Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:02:47 GMT Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:02:47 GMT https://www.iol.co.za/rss 60 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/man-arrested-with-r11-million-hidden-in-ford-raptor-as-two-are-nabbed-for-r200000-police-bribery-435dc484-20f8-488f-b12b-cb9365bcc27f https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/man-arrested-with-r11-million-hidden-in-ford-raptor-as-two-are-nabbed-for-r200000-police-bribery-435dc484-20f8-488f-b12b-cb9365bcc27f Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:56:14 GMT Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:56:14 GMT IOL A 42-year-old man was arrested on the N3 near Tugela Plaza, KwaZulu-Natal, after police discovered over R1.1 million hidden in his Ford Ranger Raptor. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/elderly-mother-added-to-late-sons-r526-million-death-benefit-despite-widows-objections-05482413-8282-4d11-a563-ebefaa254995 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/elderly-mother-added-to-late-sons-r526-million-death-benefit-despite-widows-objections-05482413-8282-4d11-a563-ebefaa254995 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:34:50 GMT Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:34:50 GMT IOL An elderly and illiterate mother has been granted a share of her late son's R5.26 million death benefit despite her daughter-in-law's objections. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/pension-fund-under-fire-after-fake-girlfriend-claims-portion-in-r2-million-death-benefit-af076db1-d7bd-4292-88f7-ccff0af3e589 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/pension-fund-under-fire-after-fake-girlfriend-claims-portion-in-r2-million-death-benefit-af076db1-d7bd-4292-88f7-ccff0af3e589 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:11:17 GMT Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:11:17 GMT IOL A pension fund's failure to investigate a death benefit raises serious questions after a woman managed to claim a portion of a R2 million death without ever knowing the man. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/man-sentenced-to-four-life-terms-after-using-social-media-to-lure-and-rape-young-women-7ebe49de-8955-4bc4-9d6b-2e7e7b6e6e5c https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/man-sentenced-to-four-life-terms-after-using-social-media-to-lure-and-rape-young-women-7ebe49de-8955-4bc4-9d6b-2e7e7b6e6e5c Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:20:00 GMT Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:20:00 GMT IOL A 26-year-old man has been sentenced to four life terms for luring and assaulting young women through deceptive social media schemes. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/mapisa-nqakula-corruption-trial-postponed-as-former-speaker-seeks-discharge-f254f3e0-275f-48a1-a319-c67f394fc111 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/mapisa-nqakula-corruption-trial-postponed-as-former-speaker-seeks-discharge-f254f3e0-275f-48a1-a319-c67f394fc111 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:12:57 GMT Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:12:57 GMT IOL Former Speaker of Parliament Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula's corruption trial has been postponed, allowing her to prepare a discharge application. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/bmw-driver-faces-court-after-199kmh-speeding-bust-4fd7485d-6143-4636-bf0c-ec2ad097cfd1 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/bmw-driver-faces-court-after-199kmh-speeding-bust-4fd7485d-6143-4636-bf0c-ec2ad097cfd1 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:27:15 GMT Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:27:15 GMT IOL A Gauteng motorist clocked at 199 km/h faces serious legal consequences after being arrested by the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/pension-fund-slammed-after-pensioner-waits-for-death-benefit-for-nearly-nine-years-2697c22f-dcd1-4e70-a16d-53d391189dc0 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/pension-fund-slammed-after-pensioner-waits-for-death-benefit-for-nearly-nine-years-2697c22f-dcd1-4e70-a16d-53d391189dc0 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:07:55 GMT Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:07:55 GMT IOL A pension fund's shocking nine-year delay in processing a death benefit claim has drawn severe criticism, leading the Pension Funds Adjudicator to demand immediate action. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/witness-p-asks-madlanga-commission-to-hear-drug-gang-operation-testimony-behind-closed-doors-39b9f7e9-ba87-44f3-855b-1050389c15f4 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/witness-p-asks-madlanga-commission-to-hear-drug-gang-operation-testimony-behind-closed-doors-39b9f7e9-ba87-44f3-855b-1050389c15f4 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:57:27 GMT Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:57:27 GMT IOL Witness P seeks closed-door testimony in the Madlanga Commission to safeguard informants and sensitive intelligence from exposure during the investigation into a drug gang. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/capitec-employee-debarred-after-submitting-invalid-debit-order-switches-to-boost-incentives-5cfd9eaf-49bf-4a8c-a22d-b0d669e4d615 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/capitec-employee-debarred-after-submitting-invalid-debit-order-switches-to-boost-incentives-5cfd9eaf-49bf-4a8c-a22d-b0d669e4d615 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:16:35 GMT Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:16:35 GMT IOL A former Capitec Bank representative faces debarment for submitting fraudulent debit-order switches so that she could meet internal targets and contribute towards the bank's team awards incentive scheme. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/tribunal-dismisses-aunt-seeking-access-to-childrens-r22-million-death-benefit-to-save-their-home-9b91aea5-262f-400f-bf78-324bb012136e https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/tribunal-dismisses-aunt-seeking-access-to-childrens-r22-million-death-benefit-to-save-their-home-9b91aea5-262f-400f-bf78-324bb012136e Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:38:15 GMT Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:38:15 GMT IOL The Financial Services Tribunal prioritises the long-term financial security of two minor children over their aunt's urgent request to access their R2.2 million in death benefits to save their home. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/two-saps-anti-gang-unit-officers-shot-dead-in-reiger-park-ambush-6399a2a2-12b1-4d90-b7c5-91b08ba493aa https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/two-saps-anti-gang-unit-officers-shot-dead-in-reiger-park-ambush-6399a2a2-12b1-4d90-b7c5-91b08ba493aa Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:11:17 GMT Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:11:17 GMT IOL Two members of the South African Police Service’s Anti-Gang Unit were tragically shot dead in Reiger Park while responding to gunfire reports. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/justice-served-dj-warrass-killer-sentenced-to-25-years-in-prison-0e585b8f-354f-4a80-8a7e-976b0392e2eb https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/justice-served-dj-warrass-killer-sentenced-to-25-years-in-prison-0e585b8f-354f-4a80-8a7e-976b0392e2eb Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:54:17 GMT Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:54:17 GMT IOL Joaquim Armando Pacula, the gunman in the high-profile murder of DJ Warras, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison, while his alleged accomplice faces ongoing charges. https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/mbalula-threatens-to-sue-dlamini-zuma-after-claiming-he-handed-out-money-to-secure-anc-support-373ef013-2577-484c-96be-3085fbe673cd https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/mbalula-threatens-to-sue-dlamini-zuma-after-claiming-he-handed-out-money-to-secure-anc-support-373ef013-2577-484c-96be-3085fbe673cd Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:50:10 GMT Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:50:10 GMT IOL Fikile Mbalula threatens legal action against Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma unless she retracts her claims of bribery during the ANC's 2022 elective conference. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/soweto-man-arrested-for-international-sextortion-scheme-to-appear-in-court-2ab3dcf7-45c0-4381-b89c-a5e4fe0d899b https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/soweto-man-arrested-for-international-sextortion-scheme-to-appear-in-court-2ab3dcf7-45c0-4381-b89c-a5e4fe0d899b Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:32:01 GMT Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:32:01 GMT IOL Ifeel Simango, a 30-year-old Soweto man, faces serious charges of extortion and money laundering linked to a tragic international sextortion scheme that resulted in a young victim's suicide. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/hyundai-dealership-loses-bid-to-overturn-r667000-refund-ruling-after-selling-client-wrong-bmw-model-045dceff-1f46-410e-add3-8645b6b59e56 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/hyundai-dealership-loses-bid-to-overturn-r667000-refund-ruling-after-selling-client-wrong-bmw-model-045dceff-1f46-410e-add3-8645b6b59e56 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 06:09:47 GMT Wed, 05 Aug 2026 06:09:47 GMT IOL A Gauteng Hyundai dealership has to refund a client over R667,000 after selling him a BMW that was falsely represented as a sought-after Mzansi Edition. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/gauteng-family-sues-qatar-airways-for-over-r2-million-after-being-denied-flight-to-japan-over-visa-typo-d0a41007-2cfb-4795-a0fa-2c242549e6a5 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/gauteng-family-sues-qatar-airways-for-over-r2-million-after-being-denied-flight-to-japan-over-visa-typo-d0a41007-2cfb-4795-a0fa-2c242549e6a5 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:58:19 GMT Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:58:19 GMT IOL A Pretoria family is suing Qatar Airways for over R2 million after being denied boarding due to a minor visa typo, claiming emotional distress and humiliation from the incident. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/lawyer-sentenced-to-life-for-killing-girlfriend-and-burning-her-body-in-midrand-b0e479b6-1cce-4b51-8c9d-0efc914c9b65 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/lawyer-sentenced-to-life-for-killing-girlfriend-and-burning-her-body-in-midrand-b0e479b6-1cce-4b51-8c9d-0efc914c9b65 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:46:17 GMT Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:46:17 GMT IOL A Johannesburg attorney has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the brutal murder of his girlfriend, whose charred remains were found in her car. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/deadly-home-invasions-raise-alarm-womens-month-tips-to-keep-your-home-safe-d864bd6c-22ba-4d28-b249-216bab29e8cf https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/deadly-home-invasions-raise-alarm-womens-month-tips-to-keep-your-home-safe-d864bd6c-22ba-4d28-b249-216bab29e8cf Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:05:55 GMT Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:05:55 GMT IOL There has been an increase in the number of South Africans relying on private security services, which has resulted in the private security sector growing to be three to four times larger than the police force. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/gauteng-man-in-dispute-with-nissan-after-spotting-repairs-on-brand-new-r751000-navara-warrior-0d0db199-7717-47f5-85d6-011865736e0e https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/gauteng-man-in-dispute-with-nissan-after-spotting-repairs-on-brand-new-r751000-navara-warrior-0d0db199-7717-47f5-85d6-011865736e0e Mon, 03 Aug 2026 06:37:56 GMT Mon, 03 Aug 2026 06:37:56 GMT IOL A Gauteng man is fighting for justice after purchasing a 'brand-new' Nissan Navara Warrior, only to discover alarming defects. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/court-recalls-order-allowing-nedbank-to-repossess-clients-vehicle-after-she-arrived-late-for-hearing-043a5d45-4c64-49e1-bb69-8a1596b6f12e https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/court-recalls-order-allowing-nedbank-to-repossess-clients-vehicle-after-she-arrived-late-for-hearing-043a5d45-4c64-49e1-bb69-8a1596b6f12e Sun, 02 Aug 2026 09:47:46 GMT Sun, 02 Aug 2026 09:47:46 GMT IOL The Johannesburg High Court has recalled a default order that would have allowed Nedbank to repossess a financed vehicle after the customer arrived at court shortly after judgment was granted in her absence. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/major-cocaine-bust-r28-million-shipment-from-brazil-intercepted-at-or-tambo-d1112de6-43f9-4e99-8d03-ec163469d143 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/major-cocaine-bust-r28-million-shipment-from-brazil-intercepted-at-or-tambo-d1112de6-43f9-4e99-8d03-ec163469d143 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 09:54:05 GMT Sat, 01 Aug 2026 09:54:05 GMT IOL Police have intercepted a significant cocaine shipment from Brazil, seizing 95 kilograms valued at R28 million at OR Tambo International Airport. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/missing-eff-member-found-shot-dead-in-mpumalanga-bush-51f5ece7-c599-4a6e-9125-3d9ff7c91ef8 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/missing-eff-member-found-shot-dead-in-mpumalanga-bush-51f5ece7-c599-4a6e-9125-3d9ff7c91ef8 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 06:13:05 GMT Fri, 31 Jul 2026 06:13:05 GMT IOL The body of missing Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) member Aaron Makola has been discovered in a bush in Delmas, bringing a tragic end to the search for the 51-year-old politician. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/kubayi-announces-lifestyle-audits-suspensions-and-case-reviews-in-bid-to-restore-trust-in-idac-ff909cf6-4c0f-4a42-b4d2-5c49942b0786 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/kubayi-announces-lifestyle-audits-suspensions-and-case-reviews-in-bid-to-restore-trust-in-idac-ff909cf6-4c0f-4a42-b4d2-5c49942b0786 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:48:24 GMT Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:48:24 GMT IOL Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi reveals a comprehensive reform strategy for the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC), including lifestyle audits and suspensions, aimed at restoring public trust and enhancing accountability in the fight against corruption. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/three-senior-idac-officials-suspended-amid-wrongdoing-allegations-fd8b015d-9fe2-49da-9681-e8b72771613c https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/three-senior-idac-officials-suspended-amid-wrongdoing-allegations-fd8b015d-9fe2-49da-9681-e8b72771613c Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:05:14 GMT Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:05:14 GMT IOL Three senior officials from the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption have been suspended, following the resignation of former head Advocate Andrea Johnson amid scrutiny over her testimony in a corruption inquiry. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/minister-kubayi-defends-idac-promises-major-overhaul-following-andrea-johnsons-exit-e34de1d6-9090-4d2c-975b-bb4f9fe015f8 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/minister-kubayi-defends-idac-promises-major-overhaul-following-andrea-johnsons-exit-e34de1d6-9090-4d2c-975b-bb4f9fe015f8 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:55:43 GMT Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:55:43 GMT IOL Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Mmamoloko Kubayi has rejected calls to disband the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) and instead has unveiled a bold reform initiative aimed at restoring public trust. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/watch-live-justice-minister-briefs-media-on-idacs-future-after-andrea-johnsons-resignation-068f1f5b-ebeb-4f3f-ba12-9b00ddf30a76 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/watch-live-justice-minister-briefs-media-on-idacs-future-after-andrea-johnsons-resignation-068f1f5b-ebeb-4f3f-ba12-9b00ddf30a76 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:08:11 GMT Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:08:11 GMT IOL Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi and NDPP Advocate Andy Mothibi will unveil crucial plans to stabilise the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) after the controversial resignation of Advocate Andrea Johnson, amid ongoing scrutiny and allegations of corruption. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/girlfriend-recognised-sister-fights-for-brothers-entire-r83m-death-benefit-despite-inheriting-r58m-estate-d4aee945-c600-4480-a814-0f75c69f5cfa https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/girlfriend-recognised-sister-fights-for-brothers-entire-r83m-death-benefit-despite-inheriting-r58m-estate-d4aee945-c600-4480-a814-0f75c69f5cfa Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:39:40 GMT Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:39:40 GMT IOL A woman who inherited R5.8 million from her late brother's estate and sought to claim his entire R8.3 million pension fund death benefit has lost her legal battle after the Pension Funds Adjudicator recognised his long-term girlfriend as a legal dependant. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/court-dismisses-mans-bid-to-take-ownership-of-late-brothers-family-home-after-16-years-in-prison-edbf651d-3be4-4808-a510-b8fc2d5fd553 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/court-dismisses-mans-bid-to-take-ownership-of-late-brothers-family-home-after-16-years-in-prison-edbf651d-3be4-4808-a510-b8fc2d5fd553 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:59:49 GMT Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:59:49 GMT IOL A man returning to his Soweto home after 16 years in prison faces a setback as the High Court rules against his claim to his late brother's property, affirming the rightful heirs' ownership. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/high-court-dismisses-brown-mogotsis-urgent-bail-appeal-in-fake-assassination-case-e3b89de0-c9bc-43c4-ad4f-3c3f666df499 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/high-court-dismisses-brown-mogotsis-urgent-bail-appeal-in-fake-assassination-case-e3b89de0-c9bc-43c4-ad4f-3c3f666df499 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:56:51 GMT Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:56:51 GMT IOL Brown Mogotsi's bail appeal has been denied by the Johannesburg High Court, leaving him in custody as he faces serious charges, including perjury and unlawful possession of a firearm. https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/eff-appeals-to-concourt-to-reinstate-impeachment-proceedings-against-ramaphosa-b8949f1e-6332-4e03-b07a-2fd9b17899e8 https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/eff-appeals-to-concourt-to-reinstate-impeachment-proceedings-against-ramaphosa-b8949f1e-6332-4e03-b07a-2fd9b17899e8 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:08:51 GMT Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:08:51 GMT IOL The EFF has filed an urgent appeal with the Constitutional Court, seeking to overturn a High Court ruling that halted impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa, arguing that the decision undermines Parliament's constitutional duties and accountability. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/gauteng-man-faces-attempted-murder-charges-after-infecting-girlfriend-with-hiv-e3981e99-e6e7-4a6b-b89f-7e43f3b28b22 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/gauteng-man-faces-attempted-murder-charges-after-infecting-girlfriend-with-hiv-e3981e99-e6e7-4a6b-b89f-7e43f3b28b22 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:54:48 GMT Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:54:48 GMT IOL A 47-year-old man from Boschkop has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly deceiving his girlfriend about his HIV status, leading to her infection. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/vut-and-sisulu-foundation-partner-for-2nd-annual-walter-sisulu-memorial-lecture-98b801ef-b5fd-452f-9d84-2d2e0bb515df https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/vut-and-sisulu-foundation-partner-for-2nd-annual-walter-sisulu-memorial-lecture-98b801ef-b5fd-452f-9d84-2d2e0bb515df Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:24:32 GMT Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:24:32 GMT IOL Join the Walter and Albertina Sisulu Foundation and VUT for the 2nd Annual Memorial Lecture on Walter Sisulu, where leaders will discuss ethical governance and the empowerment of South Africa's youth amidst pressing socio-economic challenges. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/pension-fund-ordered-to-recalculate-retirees-benefits-after-r253-million-shortfall-dispute-48354b5b-a230-4202-bd1a-6d30d186f06d https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/pension-fund-ordered-to-recalculate-retirees-benefits-after-r253-million-shortfall-dispute-48354b5b-a230-4202-bd1a-6d30d186f06d Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:09:41 GMT Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:09:41 GMT IOL A pension fund faces a major ruling to recalculate a retiree's benefits after a significant R2.53 million shortfall was uncovered, challenging the fund's adherence to its own regulations.. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/gauteng-homeowner-wins-bid-to-appeal-r35-million-sale-of-luxury-home-over-r681000-levy-debt-d06e6f56-4d9c-43cf-8799-d47dfe2f73c6 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/gauteng-homeowner-wins-bid-to-appeal-r35-million-sale-of-luxury-home-over-r681000-levy-debt-d06e6f56-4d9c-43cf-8799-d47dfe2f73c6 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:07:32 GMT Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:07:32 GMT IOL A Gauteng homeowner has been granted leave to appeal a High Court ruling that declared her property executable for R3.5 million. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/court-orders-joburg-father-and-sons-to-vacate-his-sisters-r1-million-property-ce043198-4fcd-4469-8552-ca1d88af8927 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/court-orders-joburg-father-and-sons-to-vacate-his-sisters-r1-million-property-ce043198-4fcd-4469-8552-ca1d88af8927 Sun, 26 Jul 2026 19:23:27 GMT Sun, 26 Jul 2026 19:23:27 GMT IOL A Johannesburg father and his two sons face eviction from their sister's property, leaving the family with just weeks to secure alternative accommodation before the end of August. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/gauteng-law-firm-ordered-to-repay-widows-r500000-property-deposit-after-almost-a-decade-of-legal-battle-84cfdd74-1044-479c-97ba-8eca0ee49f95 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/gauteng-law-firm-ordered-to-repay-widows-r500000-property-deposit-after-almost-a-decade-of-legal-battle-84cfdd74-1044-479c-97ba-8eca0ee49f95 Sun, 26 Jul 2026 18:35:46 GMT Sun, 26 Jul 2026 18:35:46 GMT IOL The Johannesburg High Court has ruled in favour of a widow, ordering a law firm to repay her R500,000 deposit after almost a decade year of legal wrangling. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/ombud-rules-in-favour-of-consumer-after-insurer-tries-to-cut-10-annual-benefit-increases-4eaf62ab-e765-40a9-92d3-ae2d57283a09 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/ombud-rules-in-favour-of-consumer-after-insurer-tries-to-cut-10-annual-benefit-increases-4eaf62ab-e765-40a9-92d3-ae2d57283a09 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:19:14 GMT Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:19:14 GMT IOL A consumer successfully challenged an insurer at the National Financial Ombud Scheme, securing a rightful 10% annual benefit increase and highlighting the importance of clear insurance contracts. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/explainer-this-is-what-led-to-andrew-chaukes-clearance-from-shamila-batohis-allegations-ab62e270-a8b5-4f7b-8630-dbf0b45dabcd https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/explainer-this-is-what-led-to-andrew-chaukes-clearance-from-shamila-batohis-allegations-ab62e270-a8b5-4f7b-8630-dbf0b45dabcd Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:55:14 GMT Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:55:14 GMT IOL Discover how President Cyril Ramaphosa cleared Advocate Andrew Chauke of allegations after a thorough inquiry, marking a pivotal moment in the National Prosecuting Authority's accountability efforts. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/state-ready-for-trial-as-all-cases-against-fannie-nkosi-are-merged-bf8fdf6a-4812-4879-8bfb-c61c577f00a0 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/state-ready-for-trial-as-all-cases-against-fannie-nkosi-are-merged-bf8fdf6a-4812-4879-8bfb-c61c577f00a0 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:49:46 GMT Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:49:46 GMT IOL Suspended SAPS officer Fannie Nkosi faces multiple charges as the state prepares for trial, consolidating all cases against him in the Pretoria High Court. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/suspended-sergeant-fannie-nkosi-returns-to-court-over-multiple-charges-5a298395-e2de-4603-9849-4c11b5769f82 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/suspended-sergeant-fannie-nkosi-returns-to-court-over-multiple-charges-5a298395-e2de-4603-9849-4c11b5769f82 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:14:03 GMT Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:14:03 GMT IOL Sergeant Fannie Nkosi's court appearance this Wednesday marks a critical moment in a case involving serious allegations of misconduct and criminal activity. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/gauteng-couple-ordered-to-repay-r21-million-standard-bank-home-loan-after-four-years-of-missed-payments-902171a0-a98f-4552-8775-5a09763fe718 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/gauteng-couple-ordered-to-repay-r21-million-standard-bank-home-loan-after-four-years-of-missed-payments-902171a0-a98f-4552-8775-5a09763fe718 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:13:51 GMT Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:13:51 GMT IOL The Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg has granted Standard Bank a summary judgment of over R2.1 million against a couple following a home loan default dating back to July 2022. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/aidc-accuses-treasury-of-punishing-the-poor-by-withholding-municipal-funding-033b36ab-6551-44e1-b052-dec1456f2d9b https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/aidc-accuses-treasury-of-punishing-the-poor-by-withholding-municipal-funding-033b36ab-6551-44e1-b052-dec1456f2d9b Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:59:57 GMT Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:59:57 GMT IOL AIDC issues a stark warning against the National Treasury's decision to withhold billions in funding from municipalities, arguing that this move harms poor households. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/former-apartheid-police-await-sentencing-in-caiphus-nyoka-murder-case-c24a6205-0478-41d5-a772-f2800c4a9780 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/former-apartheid-police-await-sentencing-in-caiphus-nyoka-murder-case-c24a6205-0478-41d5-a772-f2800c4a9780 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:07:55 GMT Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:07:55 GMT IOL What led to the latest delay in sentencing for the former apartheid police officers convicted of murdering anti-apartheid activist Caiphus Nyoka? https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/mec-defends-review-of-taxi-operating-licences-in-gauteng-aa6b2e69-75a5-4fab-86cf-c33fa7e72616 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/mec-defends-review-of-taxi-operating-licences-in-gauteng-aa6b2e69-75a5-4fab-86cf-c33fa7e72616 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:06:08 GMT Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:06:08 GMT IOL The Gauteng provincial government is taking significant steps to enhance its partnership with the taxi industry, addressing concerns over the operating licence system and ensuring a reliable public transport service for millions. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/womans-fight-for-friends-r264-million-death-benefit-fails-after-surviving-sister-gets-40-4c430322-7982-444a-98d8-3a9c4c7e381f https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/womans-fight-for-friends-r264-million-death-benefit-fails-after-surviving-sister-gets-40-4c430322-7982-444a-98d8-3a9c4c7e381f Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:25:47 GMT Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:25:47 GMT IOL A woman nominated to receive her late friend's R2.64 million retirement annuity faces disappointment as the Pension Funds Adjudicator awards a significant portion to the deceased's sister. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/standard-bank-ordered-to-compensate-woman-r5000-for-unfair-treatment-in-car-finance-dispute-9daa7c92-1fc3-4093-97b6-20fd8967ecbd https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/standard-bank-ordered-to-compensate-woman-r5000-for-unfair-treatment-in-car-finance-dispute-9daa7c92-1fc3-4093-97b6-20fd8967ecbd Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:03:18 GMT Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:03:18 GMT IOL Consumer wins R5,000 compensation from Standard Bank after unfair treatment in car finance dispute. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/two-sandf-members-killed-after-falling-into-abandoned-mine-shaft-chasing-illegal-miners-b44dc7c1-1132-4c46-a8e1-8e3a0eaac45e https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/two-sandf-members-killed-after-falling-into-abandoned-mine-shaft-chasing-illegal-miners-b44dc7c1-1132-4c46-a8e1-8e3a0eaac45e Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:59:01 GMT Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:59:01 GMT IOL Tragedy strikes as two SANDF members lose their lives in a mine shaft while bravely pursuing illegal miners during Operation Prosper in Johannesburg. https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/r198m-veterans-healthcare-tender-dispute-ends-with-partial-win-for-provider-dd91290c-317f-4d10-9683-b5f696241c49 https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/r198m-veterans-healthcare-tender-dispute-ends-with-partial-win-for-provider-dd91290c-317f-4d10-9683-b5f696241c49 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:20:42 GMT Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:20:42 GMT IOL The apex court has partly upheld an appeal by the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, limiting a private healthcare provider’s claim under an invalid R198 million contract while recognising its right to payment for services already delivered. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/woman-fights-nephews-r523k-death-benefit-despite-receiving-r19m-from-late-brothers-insurance-58ce43da-727b-4942-81ab-8c633d5f1d5a https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/woman-fights-nephews-r523k-death-benefit-despite-receiving-r19m-from-late-brothers-insurance-58ce43da-727b-4942-81ab-8c633d5f1d5a Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:05:27 GMT Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:05:27 GMT IOL A disgruntled sister contests her late brother's death benefit allocation of R523,000 to his young son, despite receiving R1.9 million from his life insurance. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/company-wins-bid-to-bar-retired-coffin-manager-from-helping-his-sons-establish-business-ce520171-cb50-47ad-afbf-8d6d0482d532 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/company-wins-bid-to-bar-retired-coffin-manager-from-helping-his-sons-establish-business-ce520171-cb50-47ad-afbf-8d6d0482d532 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:50:38 GMT Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:50:38 GMT IOL The Labour Court in Johannesburg has ruled against a retired manager, prohibiting him from assisting his sons in establishing a competing coffin business. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/ivory-park-crime-wave-two-arrested-for-kidnapping-and-robbery-3fe8e533-e32c-46e5-b9a9-bea883c146e3 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/ivory-park-crime-wave-two-arrested-for-kidnapping-and-robbery-3fe8e533-e32c-46e5-b9a9-bea883c146e3 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:08:01 GMT Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:08:01 GMT IOL Police in Gauteng have arrested two suspects linked to a series of shocking kidnappings and robberies in Ivory Park, following the abduction of a 24-year-old woman. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/court-overturns-reinstatement-of-correctional-officers-accused-of-lying-about-parolee-visits-3a2e0252-d1c3-4435-9cff-596574e6d0ab https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/court-overturns-reinstatement-of-correctional-officers-accused-of-lying-about-parolee-visits-3a2e0252-d1c3-4435-9cff-596574e6d0ab Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:41:13 GMT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:41:13 GMT IOL The Labour Court in Johannesburg has overturned a settlement that reinstated three correctional officers accused of falsifying parolee visits. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/man-loses-fight-over-sisters-r834000-death-benefit-as-boyfriend-inherits-everything-eccd5905-a810-4827-9351-e49a152f5382 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/man-loses-fight-over-sisters-r834000-death-benefit-as-boyfriend-inherits-everything-eccd5905-a810-4827-9351-e49a152f5382 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:16:57 GMT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:16:57 GMT IOL The Pension Funds Adjudicator has ruled in favour of a deceased member's life partner, awarding him R834,000 despite family objections. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/bank-cleared-after-complainant-scammed-over-r1-million-in-international-payment-fraud-5dddeb03-d32b-403c-ac14-a7847e0b6d50 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/bank-cleared-after-complainant-scammed-over-r1-million-in-international-payment-fraud-5dddeb03-d32b-403c-ac14-a7847e0b6d50 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:07:32 GMT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:07:32 GMT IOL The National Financial Ombud dismisses a R1 million fraud complaint against a bank, ruling that the bank acted within its legal obligations. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/gauteng-principal-dismissed-after-spending-r23000-at-makro-and-withdrawing-r25000-school-funds-6105497c-ee35-4902-b5ac-197dc38b1b33 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/gauteng-principal-dismissed-after-spending-r23000-at-makro-and-withdrawing-r25000-school-funds-6105497c-ee35-4902-b5ac-197dc38b1b33 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:23:53 GMT Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:23:53 GMT IOL A Gauteng school principal has been dismissed for unlawfully using public funds after an arbitrator ruled that his actions breached financial controls and undermined the trust placed in him. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/llb-graduate-wins-against-unisa-over-refusal-to-issue-amended-certificate-after-surname-change-36c0e8cd-9c0a-494f-86c1-0f4f3a26c7c7 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/llb-graduate-wins-against-unisa-over-refusal-to-issue-amended-certificate-after-surname-change-36c0e8cd-9c0a-494f-86c1-0f4f3a26c7c7 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:32:28 GMT Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:32:28 GMT IOL The North Gauteng High Court orders Unisa to issue a new LLB degree certificate to Trevor Mthokozisi Ka-Mthokozisi, emphasising the importance of recognising legal name changes in academic records. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/corruption-probe-saps-signals-more-arrests-in-ekurhuleni-empd-corruption-case-948c352f-6a22-464a-aee5-b2f5c6ee5d12 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/corruption-probe-saps-signals-more-arrests-in-ekurhuleni-empd-corruption-case-948c352f-6a22-464a-aee5-b2f5c6ee5d12 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:23:29 GMT Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:23:29 GMT IOL Four senior Ekurhuleni municipal officials, including the former city manager, face serious charges of fraud and corruption as SAPS warns of imminent further arrests linked to the notorious blue lights scandal. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/gauteng-police-in-court-after-allegedly-demanding-r100000-bribe-from-businessman-d692ebe3-a6d4-4e2c-9410-18727b3e1702 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/gauteng-police-in-court-after-allegedly-demanding-r100000-bribe-from-businessman-d692ebe3-a6d4-4e2c-9410-18727b3e1702 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:45:27 GMT Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:45:27 GMT IOL Five Gauteng police officers are facing serious corruption charges after allegedly demanding a R100,000 bribe from a supermarket owner. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/court-proceedings-postponed-as-radovan-krejcir-protests-expired-prison-food-fa6798db-d6bc-4c19-bb91-47179755f416 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/court-proceedings-postponed-as-radovan-krejcir-protests-expired-prison-food-fa6798db-d6bc-4c19-bb91-47179755f416 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:26:20 GMT Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:26:20 GMT IOL Radovan Krejcir's court proceedings were postponed after he refused to testify, claiming prison authorities provided him with expired food that jeopardised his health. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/update-gauteng-man-refunded-r261k-after-returning-car-with-tampered-mileage-and-crash-history-6dca4b3f-bfb4-4706-8ad2-4761b52a8858 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/update-gauteng-man-refunded-r261k-after-returning-car-with-tampered-mileage-and-crash-history-6dca4b3f-bfb4-4706-8ad2-4761b52a8858 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:57:23 GMT Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:57:23 GMT IOL A Gauteng man has finally received a refund after a bitter battle with a used-car dealership over tampered mileage and undisclosed accident history. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/third-accused-joins-r149-million-precious-stones-robbery-case-ada8a9f2-dd17-4577-b7c5-d2c533ab8965 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/third-accused-joins-r149-million-precious-stones-robbery-case-ada8a9f2-dd17-4577-b7c5-d2c533ab8965 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:54:59 GMT Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:54:59 GMT IOL A third suspect has been added to a high-profile case involving the alleged R14.9 million robbery of precious stones, as an EMPD officer faces serious charges in court. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/asylum-seeker-rights-constitutional-court-declares-parts-of-the-refugee-act-unconstitutional-2b46da8e-d59c-4938-8b9c-270187dcc9bd https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/asylum-seeker-rights-constitutional-court-declares-parts-of-the-refugee-act-unconstitutional-2b46da8e-d59c-4938-8b9c-270187dcc9bd Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:26:23 GMT Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:26:23 GMT IOL The Constitutional Court has ruled parts of the Refugees Act unconstitutional, enhancing protections for asylum seekers in South Africa. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/two-suspects-granted-r10000-bail-after-allegedly-fitting-blue-lights-to-a-vehicle-b0a38297-7d8e-4997-a4cd-22af4973b56b https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/two-suspects-granted-r10000-bail-after-allegedly-fitting-blue-lights-to-a-vehicle-b0a38297-7d8e-4997-a4cd-22af4973b56b Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:36:41 GMT Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:36:41 GMT IOL The Pretoria Magistrate’s Court has granted bail to two suspects accused of illegally fitting blue lights to their vehicle. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/police-raid-properties-linked-to-saps-members-over-former-deputy-commissioner-mfazis-death-bc58ff77-fc64-4452-bf54-e070a991662c https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/police-raid-properties-linked-to-saps-members-over-former-deputy-commissioner-mfazis-death-bc58ff77-fc64-4452-bf54-e070a991662c Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:18:08 GMT Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:18:08 GMT IOL Police have launched a significant investigation into the death of former deputy national commissioner Sindile Mfazi, conducting raids on properties linked to SAPS members. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/fired-saipa-ceo-in-a-legal-battle-to-access-over-r900000-pension-benefit-after-receiving-r19700-ed04b6ca-0eaa-41f0-b9be-c0aa1ff30ece https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/fired-saipa-ceo-in-a-legal-battle-to-access-over-r900000-pension-benefit-after-receiving-r19700-ed04b6ca-0eaa-41f0-b9be-c0aa1ff30ece Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:04:41 GMT Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:04:41 GMT IOL Shahied Daniels, the former CEO of SAIPA, challenged the Pension Funds Adjudicator supported that withholding of his pension benefit while civil proceedings continued in the high court. https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/ayanda-dlodlo-takes-on-new-role-as-sas-ambassador-to-france-succeeding-nathi-mthethwa-51d6b680-11b6-47c1-b9ed-546c52bd0665 https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/ayanda-dlodlo-takes-on-new-role-as-sas-ambassador-to-france-succeeding-nathi-mthethwa-51d6b680-11b6-47c1-b9ed-546c52bd0665 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:01:57 GMT Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:01:57 GMT IOL Ayanda Dlodlo has been appointed as South Africa's ambassador to France, succeeding the late Nathi Mthethwa. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/gauteng/charlotte-maxeke-hospital-217-children-in-desperate-need-of-surgery-including-a-three-year-old-waiting-30-months-01f5b252-0f5b-4586-a9f7-d4dbbb83ba8f https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/gauteng/charlotte-maxeke-hospital-217-children-in-desperate-need-of-surgery-including-a-three-year-old-waiting-30-months-01f5b252-0f5b-4586-a9f7-d4dbbb83ba8f Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:58:15 GMT Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:58:15 GMT IOL A three-year-old child has been waiting two-and-a-half years for a hernia operation at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital, highlighting a growing crisis in paediatric surgery access in Gauteng. With 217 children currently on the waiting list, urgent action is needed to address this alarming situation. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/man-awarded-r25000-after-manager-likened-his-private-part-to-a-fingerette-bbf21600-4314-4886-bd5f-6070e5fcfd39 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/man-awarded-r25000-after-manager-likened-his-private-part-to-a-fingerette-bbf21600-4314-4886-bd5f-6070e5fcfd39 Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:53:17 GMT Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:53:17 GMT IOL The Labour Court reduces R100,000 compensation for a warehouse employee to R25,000 after a manager's inappropriate remark about his private part. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/court-slams-home-affairs-for-denying-foreign-national-citizenship-after-marrying-sa-woman-64565862-7f22-4db3-896f-f227dabb7933 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/court-slams-home-affairs-for-denying-foreign-national-citizenship-after-marrying-sa-woman-64565862-7f22-4db3-896f-f227dabb7933 Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:55:18 GMT Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:55:18 GMT IOL High Court upholds the citizenship rights of Mikhail Sakharov, a foreign national married to a South African, reinforcing the need for home affairs to comply with court orders. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/principal-loses-appeal-after-dismissal-for-failing-to-show-how-she-used-over-r420000-for-the-school-9fc66b37-f4a2-4eb2-934c-4d3e3e174ffb https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/principal-loses-appeal-after-dismissal-for-failing-to-show-how-she-used-over-r420000-for-the-school-9fc66b37-f4a2-4eb2-934c-4d3e3e174ffb Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:10:17 GMT Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:10:17 GMT IOL Selinah Moloi, a former principal in Johannesburg, has lost her appeal against dismissal for financial misconduct, as an arbitration tribunal finds her guilty of misusing over R420,000 in school funds. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/sanef-investigation-clears-its-former-chairperson-makhudu-sefara-of-wrongdoing-siu-probe-into-lotteries-fraud-continues-093c7888-f3d9-4ce1-986d-7d85ecdad0c1 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/sanef-investigation-clears-its-former-chairperson-makhudu-sefara-of-wrongdoing-siu-probe-into-lotteries-fraud-continues-093c7888-f3d9-4ce1-986d-7d85ecdad0c1 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:06:01 GMT Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:06:01 GMT IOL Following an independent investigation, SANEF clears former chairperson Makhudu Sefara of misconduct linked to National Lotteries funds, while the SIU probe continues. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/foreign-nationals-arrested-as-city-of-joburg-targets-illegal-occupation-of-sandton-properties-db10f0ba-a148-4df9-b4f4-6639f5dcf3ce https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/foreign-nationals-arrested-as-city-of-joburg-targets-illegal-occupation-of-sandton-properties-db10f0ba-a148-4df9-b4f4-6639f5dcf3ce Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:27:14 GMT Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:27:14 GMT IOL Johannesburg's crackdown on illegal property occupation in Sandton results in multiple arrests, as authorities uncover undocumented foreign nationals and fraudulent documentation. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/pretoria-education-hod-dismissed-for-dating-and-impregnating-a-grade-12-learner-f2c4fd19-f648-44be-968a-6ccb249d69c9 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/pretoria-education-hod-dismissed-for-dating-and-impregnating-a-grade-12-learner-f2c4fd19-f648-44be-968a-6ccb249d69c9 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:52:53 GMT Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:52:53 GMT IOL The ELRC has upheld the dismissal of a Gauteng teacher for engaging in a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old learner, resulting in her pregnancy. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/widow-defeats-stepdaughter-in-decade-long-inheritance-battle-29e6f0a0-f147-4b18-b87e-368746e2936c https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/widow-defeats-stepdaughter-in-decade-long-inheritance-battle-29e6f0a0-f147-4b18-b87e-368746e2936c Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:10:42 GMT Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:10:42 GMT IOL Supreme Court affirms widow's right to maintenance from her late husband's estate, leaving stepdaughter with nothing after a protracted legal battle. https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/ahmed-kathrada-foundation-condemns-dina-pule-appointment-amid-political-uproar-8fab0e90-72ee-40b6-ab1f-fe51fa51a0ed https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/ahmed-kathrada-foundation-condemns-dina-pule-appointment-amid-political-uproar-8fab0e90-72ee-40b6-ab1f-fe51fa51a0ed Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:37:16 GMT Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:37:16 GMT IOL The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation criticises President Ramaphosa's appointment of Dina Pule as Minister of Social Development, raising concerns over ethical governance and demanding answers regarding Jacob Zuma's meeting with Ajay Gupta. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/sandf-deployed-to-hillbrow-amid-escalating-anti-illegal-immigration-protests-60bfea5b-5af4-4ff9-bda1-d727e3d24c29 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/sandf-deployed-to-hillbrow-amid-escalating-anti-illegal-immigration-protests-60bfea5b-5af4-4ff9-bda1-d727e3d24c29 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:17:39 GMT Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:17:39 GMT IOL As tensions escalate in Hillbrow over illegal immigration protests, the SANDF is deployed to ensure public safety and prevent unrest. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/former-housekeeper-wins-r18-million-death-benefit-after-executors-appeal-fails-16923e23-c898-4c36-9862-dc4370039160 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/former-housekeeper-wins-r18-million-death-benefit-after-executors-appeal-fails-16923e23-c898-4c36-9862-dc4370039160 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:18:03 GMT Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:18:03 GMT IOL A former housekeeper, who dedicated over three decades to her employer, triumphs in a legal battle for a R1.8 million death benefit, as the Pension Funds Adjudicator dismisses the executor's appeal. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/woman-who-resigned-before-securing-job-loses-bid-to-sue-transnet-for-not-hiring-her-5614dfb4-b0c7-4e49-a03e-7a868211c675 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/woman-who-resigned-before-securing-job-loses-bid-to-sue-transnet-for-not-hiring-her-5614dfb4-b0c7-4e49-a03e-7a868211c675 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:55:23 GMT Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:55:23 GMT IOL A woman who resigned from her job, believing she was on the verge of securing a position with Transnet Freight Rail, failed in her attempt to sue the company for not hiring her. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/june-30-protests-highlights-from-the-illegal-immigration-demonstrations-7feab591-ba70-40b2-a403-89bea545792c https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/june-30-protests-highlights-from-the-illegal-immigration-demonstrations-7feab591-ba70-40b2-a403-89bea545792c Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:50:24 GMT Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:50:24 GMT IOL South Africa's nationwide protests against illegal immigration concluded on June 30, marked by a heavy police presence and largely peaceful demonstrations. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/government-reaffirms-commitment-to-tackle-illegal-immigration-after-nationwide-protests-839e02f4-c7fb-4a15-99da-7bcf90ec29de https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/government-reaffirms-commitment-to-tackle-illegal-immigration-after-nationwide-protests-839e02f4-c7fb-4a15-99da-7bcf90ec29de Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:34:29 GMT Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:34:29 GMT IOL The government has pledged to intensify its efforts against illegal immigration and human trafficking in response to widespread protests across the nation, as citizens demand stricter enforcement of immigration laws. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/gauteng/sedibeng-district-municipality-boss-faces-new-suspension-despite-court-victory-f749e64b-d793-4e35-9f29-f44850a7a595 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/gauteng/sedibeng-district-municipality-boss-faces-new-suspension-despite-court-victory-f749e64b-d793-4e35-9f29-f44850a7a595 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:09:40 GMT Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:09:40 GMT IOL Motsumi Mathe, the municipal manager of Sedibeng District Municipality, faces a new suspension despite winning a court case to overturn his previous ousting. 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/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.