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 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 03:17:43 GMT Thu, 30 Apr 2026 03:17:43 GMT https://www.iol.co.za/rss 60 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/pretoria-man-arrested-for-impersonating-secret-service-agent-and-possessing-firearms-cd3c3395-fc1b-4811-ab9d-645c0a469408 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/pretoria-man-arrested-for-impersonating-secret-service-agent-and-possessing-firearms-cd3c3395-fc1b-4811-ab9d-645c0a469408 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:30:36 GMT Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:30:36 GMT IOL A 41-year-old man was arrested in Pretoria for allegedly impersonating a Secret Services Agency employee and found with firearms. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/two-more-drug-mules-arrested-at-or-tambo-international-airport-bcb5e03b-6d67-4298-a934-73a074f76fbf https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/two-more-drug-mules-arrested-at-or-tambo-international-airport-bcb5e03b-6d67-4298-a934-73a074f76fbf Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:14:34 GMT Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:14:34 GMT IOL Police arrested two more drug mules at OR Tambo International Airport, bringing the total to four in just three days. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/sunday-times-editor-makhudu-sefara-denies-wrongdoing-over-siu-allegations-and-steps-down-as-sanef-chairperson-af5c9a1a-d4c3-4b0b-84fa-38a1374c7dc5 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/sunday-times-editor-makhudu-sefara-denies-wrongdoing-over-siu-allegations-and-steps-down-as-sanef-chairperson-af5c9a1a-d4c3-4b0b-84fa-38a1374c7dc5 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:11:26 GMT Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:11:26 GMT IOL Makhudu Sefara, editor of the Sunday Times, has denied corruption allegations from the SIU and defends his role in a 2018 training event, while stepping down from SANEF leadership amid the controversy. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/man-fighting-retrenchment-loses-legal-battle-after-company-reports-r28-million-loss-d3ccddbc-b7cc-4baf-8d41-b1ff783689d9 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/man-fighting-retrenchment-loses-legal-battle-after-company-reports-r28-million-loss-d3ccddbc-b7cc-4baf-8d41-b1ff783689d9 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:08:52 GMT Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:08:52 GMT IOL The Labour Court in Johannesburg has dismissed a former employee over an unfair dismissal claim, affirming the legality of his retrenchment amid significant company losses. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/sunday-times-editor-makhudu-sefara-linked-to-misused-public-funds-as-siu-recovers-r32-million-a5708c88-42a8-4be1-a2bf-1749bf0e440d https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/sunday-times-editor-makhudu-sefara-linked-to-misused-public-funds-as-siu-recovers-r32-million-a5708c88-42a8-4be1-a2bf-1749bf0e440d Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:04:46 GMT Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:04:46 GMT IOL Th editor of the Sunday Times, Makhudu Sefara has been placed on special leave after the SIU revealed that a company of which he was the sole director was linked to misappropriated public funds from the National Lotteries Commission. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/fire-at-johannesburg-central-substation-triggers-widespread-power-outage-010b8cab-d986-49bc-b44d-06bb86b83e2c https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/fire-at-johannesburg-central-substation-triggers-widespread-power-outage-010b8cab-d986-49bc-b44d-06bb86b83e2c Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:52:57 GMT Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:52:57 GMT IOL Parts of Johannesburg are experiencing significant power outages after a fire at the Central Substation early Saturday morning, affecting key areas and prompting emergency services to respond. https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/are-ramaphosas-suspensions-a-solution-experts-weigh-in-on-saps-leadership-effectiveness-2895b839-1df8-4507-9472-0678db868a44 https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/are-ramaphosas-suspensions-a-solution-experts-weigh-in-on-saps-leadership-effectiveness-2895b839-1df8-4507-9472-0678db868a44 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:08:22 GMT Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:08:22 GMT IOL Are President Ramaphosa's suspensions an effective response to the crisis within the South African Police Service? Experts weigh in on the implications for leadership accountability. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/freedom-day-service-delivery-or-service-delayed-are-municipalities-failing-9c4ad7e0-906d-45de-b405-b2451d022819 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/freedom-day-service-delivery-or-service-delayed-are-municipalities-failing-9c4ad7e0-906d-45de-b405-b2451d022819 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:27:30 GMT Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:27:30 GMT IOL Service delivery in South Africa is spiralling into a critical crisis, with municipalities struggling to meet basic community needs. As water outages and power cuts become the norm, citizens are left frustrated and demanding accountability. What does this mean for the future of essential services? https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/the-five-high-ranking-saps-officials-suspended-amid-madlanga-commissions-corruption-investigation-511da864-a960-45d0-9c63-16712ce19ad7 https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/the-five-high-ranking-saps-officials-suspended-amid-madlanga-commissions-corruption-investigation-511da864-a960-45d0-9c63-16712ce19ad7 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:47:42 GMT Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:47:42 GMT IOL The Madlanga Commission's explosive investigation into SAPS corruption has led to the suspension of high-ranking officials, revealing a deepening crisis within South Africa's law enforcement. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/gautrain-passengers-stranded-as-services-between-sandton-and-rosebank-are-suspended-2bbb86f4-23c9-4c6c-b84c-ba923c0e24ca https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/gautrain-passengers-stranded-as-services-between-sandton-and-rosebank-are-suspended-2bbb86f4-23c9-4c6c-b84c-ba923c0e24ca Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:31:51 GMT Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:31:51 GMT IOL Passengers at Rosebank Station faced unexpected delays as Gautrain services between Sandton and Rosebank were suspended due to a technical fault, leaving many stranded and awaiting solutions. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/gauteng/stricter-policing-to-prevent-overcrowding-as-orlando-pirates-host-kaizer-chiefs-10e238ea-763c-4747-b9fd-cdbf3806738f https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/gauteng/stricter-policing-to-prevent-overcrowding-as-orlando-pirates-host-kaizer-chiefs-10e238ea-763c-4747-b9fd-cdbf3806738f Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:50:47 GMT Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:50:47 GMT IOL The Premier Soccer League and its stakeholders were lucky to avoid disaster in the previous Soweto derby; as a result, the South African Police Service (SAPS) will be taking no chances when it comes to safety and security measures ahead of the much-anticipated fixture taking place at FNB Stadium on Sunday afternoon. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/shamila-batohi-withdraws-from-nkabinde-inquiry-after-she-was-denied-access-to-legal-advice-9fecb32a-3b45-4ef1-af7b-2c9d70038a26 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/shamila-batohi-withdraws-from-nkabinde-inquiry-after-she-was-denied-access-to-legal-advice-9fecb32a-3b45-4ef1-af7b-2c9d70038a26 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:08:44 GMT Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:08:44 GMT IOL Shamila Batohi has declined to continue giving evidence at the Nkabinde Inquiry citing lack of legal support after she was refused access to legal advice while under cross-examination. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/tiffany-meek-pleads-not-guilty-to-murder-of-son-jayden-lee-5cadf700-b75e-446b-92cc-04005c048403 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/tiffany-meek-pleads-not-guilty-to-murder-of-son-jayden-lee-5cadf700-b75e-446b-92cc-04005c048403 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:17:45 GMT Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:17:45 GMT IOL Tiffany Meek, accused of murdering her 11-year-old son Jayden-Lee, pleads not guilty in a gripping court case that raises questions about evidence and maternal love. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/court-upholds-dismissal-of-bankseta-manager-for-bungling-contracts-leading-to-over-r2-million-costs-79021cb0-1898-472b-bc42-89a85675c375 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/court-upholds-dismissal-of-bankseta-manager-for-bungling-contracts-leading-to-over-r2-million-costs-79021cb0-1898-472b-bc42-89a85675c375 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:50:43 GMT Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:50:43 GMT IOL The Labour Court in Johannesburg has set aside an arbitration award, ruling that the dismissal of a former BankSeta general manager was justified due to gross negligence in contract management. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/five-reasons-why-sergeant-fannie-nkosi-was-denied-bail-74b18229-fc13-41f9-be06-450bf7f46562 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/five-reasons-why-sergeant-fannie-nkosi-was-denied-bail-74b18229-fc13-41f9-be06-450bf7f46562 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:48:19 GMT Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:48:19 GMT IOL Gauteng NPA spokesperson Lumka Mahanjana said the court found that Fannie Nkosi failed to meet the legal burden required in bail applications. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/consumer-tribunal-dismisses-man-seeking-to-return-new-car-after-rolling-on-inclines-9c9be1c8-a176-4d30-be80-629eb9a2b1d1 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/consumer-tribunal-dismisses-man-seeking-to-return-new-car-after-rolling-on-inclines-9c9be1c8-a176-4d30-be80-629eb9a2b1d1 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:15:42 GMT Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:15:42 GMT IOL A Gauteng man’s attempt to cancel the purchase of a new vehicle was dismissed after it was found that the car was not defective, but the dispute stemmed from a misunderstanding. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/labour-court-rules-against-long-serving-coca-cola-sa-employee-challenging-retrenchment-7c33c1cb-9c8e-45f5-b3fa-df899d96a657 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/labour-court-rules-against-long-serving-coca-cola-sa-employee-challenging-retrenchment-7c33c1cb-9c8e-45f5-b3fa-df899d96a657 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:58:52 GMT Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:58:52 GMT IOL The Labour Court in Johannesburg has upheld Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa's retrenchment of a long-serving employee, ruling that the dismissal was fair and justified by operational needs. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/nkabinde-inquiry-denies-shamila-batohi-access-to-legal-advice-while-under-cross-examination-6ced3900-211c-4221-91f8-3d94f94394f3 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/nkabinde-inquiry-denies-shamila-batohi-access-to-legal-advice-while-under-cross-examination-6ced3900-211c-4221-91f8-3d94f94394f3 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:21:31 GMT Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:21:31 GMT IOL The Nkabinde Inquiry has dismissed former NDPP Shamila Batohi's application to consult her legal team during cross-examination. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/western-cape-man-convicted-of-abducting-and-raping-12-year-old-girl-found-living-as-his-wife-fa5691e9-9f37-49b1-ab67-31bd767c96e4 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/western-cape-man-convicted-of-abducting-and-raping-12-year-old-girl-found-living-as-his-wife-fa5691e9-9f37-49b1-ab67-31bd767c96e4 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:06:08 GMT Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:06:08 GMT IOL A 43-year-old man, David Chauke, has been convicted in the Worcester Regional Court for the abduction and rape of a 12-year-old girl. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/six-employees-win-compensation-after-they-were-forced-to-re-apply-for-jobs-during-retrenchments-86df8256-ea70-4a5b-b752-bf438af22b21 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/six-employees-win-compensation-after-they-were-forced-to-re-apply-for-jobs-during-retrenchments-86df8256-ea70-4a5b-b752-bf438af22b21 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 01:50:14 GMT Fri, 17 Apr 2026 01:50:14 GMT IOL The Labour Court in Johannesburg has ruled that the retrenchment of six employees by Right to Care was unfair, ordering compensation equivalent to six months' salary. https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/pastor-confronts-zille-accuses-da-of-white-supremacy-and-double-standards-on-gaza-42afa113-1ae9-4225-ae8c-55abdae0232a https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/pastor-confronts-zille-accuses-da-of-white-supremacy-and-double-standards-on-gaza-42afa113-1ae9-4225-ae8c-55abdae0232a Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:44:04 GMT Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:44:04 GMT IOL In a heated exchange, Gauteng pastor Nigel Branken confronted DA mayoral candidate Hellen Zille and accused the party of white supremacy and its double standards on Gaza genocide. https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/ramaphosa-appoints-roelf-meyer-as-south-africas-ambassador-to-the-united-states-783785ea-dd2d-4cb6-af7c-5042863191f6 https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/ramaphosa-appoints-roelf-meyer-as-south-africas-ambassador-to-the-united-states-783785ea-dd2d-4cb6-af7c-5042863191f6 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:19:56 GMT Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:19:56 GMT IOL President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Roelf Meyer as South Africa's new ambassador to the United States, confirmed by spokesperson Vincent Magwenya. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/ram-employee-loses-labour-court-battle-after-dismissal-for-refusing-to-deliver-package-b8f1b641-04a0-4233-87df-16280d0f923a https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/ram-employee-loses-labour-court-battle-after-dismissal-for-refusing-to-deliver-package-b8f1b641-04a0-4233-87df-16280d0f923a Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:53:57 GMT Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:53:57 GMT IOL The Labour Court ruled that the dismissal of a former RAM employee was substantively fair after he refused to facilitate a delivery citing that it was late. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/court-orders-musa-khawula-to-retract-false-divorce-claims-and-apologise-to-malema-a8b2db43-4d2c-4c95-85e3-95d8c1ccae41 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/court-orders-musa-khawula-to-retract-false-divorce-claims-and-apologise-to-malema-a8b2db43-4d2c-4c95-85e3-95d8c1ccae41 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:15:11 GMT Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:15:11 GMT IOL The Johannesburg High Court ordered gossip blogger Musa Khawula to retract defamatory statements about EFF leader Julius Malema and his wife, following a controversial social media post. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/pretoria-school-mourns-grade-11-learner-who-died-on-camp-dd3f9538-c7ba-4927-89b1-71716c75a673 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/pretoria-school-mourns-grade-11-learner-who-died-on-camp-dd3f9538-c7ba-4927-89b1-71716c75a673 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:53:56 GMT Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:53:56 GMT IOL The Hoërskool Waterkloof community in Pretoria is heartbroken after Grade 11 learner Zané de Jager tragically passed away during a camping trip. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/easter-safety-campaigns-call-for-south-africans-to-protect-children-838c8dee-3675-4ca0-ad0d-aebcc1efdfef https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/easter-safety-campaigns-call-for-south-africans-to-protect-children-838c8dee-3675-4ca0-ad0d-aebcc1efdfef Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:54:37 GMT Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:54:37 GMT IOL As South Africa approaches the Easter holidays, two national campaigns—Hold My Hand and Rethink Your Drink—urge citizens to prioritise children's safety amidst rising risks. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/akani-retirement-fund-disputes-missing-r16-million-pension-says-former-worker-withdrew-all-his-money-4dbafe1e-c72b-4e94-be82-9bd74378f6a9 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/akani-retirement-fund-disputes-missing-r16-million-pension-says-former-worker-withdrew-all-his-money-4dbafe1e-c72b-4e94-be82-9bd74378f6a9 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:05:40 GMT Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:05:40 GMT IOL Akani Retirement Fund Administrators and the Municipal Employees Pension Fund have refuted allegations of missing pension funds belonging to former municipal employee M Mahlangu, following a tribunal ruling on his R1.6 million claim. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/unemployed-husband-with-baby-outside-marriage-dismissed-after-seeking-child-support-from-wife-101467db-558a-494c-857f-984bfbe2eb6d https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/unemployed-husband-with-baby-outside-marriage-dismissed-after-seeking-child-support-from-wife-101467db-558a-494c-857f-984bfbe2eb6d Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:41:59 GMT Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:41:59 GMT IOL The Johannesburg High Court has ruled against a husband seeking child maintenance for his infant born outside marriage, stating that the wife has no legal obligation to support the child. https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/effs-nkululeko-dunga-appointed-as-gautengs-mec-for-finance-amid-cabinet-reshuffle-b61c4aff-7367-4339-8caa-e3525525937d https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/effs-nkululeko-dunga-appointed-as-gautengs-mec-for-finance-amid-cabinet-reshuffle-b61c4aff-7367-4339-8caa-e3525525937d Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:47:00 GMT Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:47:00 GMT IOL Nkululeko Dunga, the Economic Freedom Fighters' provincial chairperson, has been appointed as Gauteng's MEC for Finance following a cabinet reshuffle by Premier Panyaza Lesufi. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/four-suspects-killed-two-arrested-in-soweto-shootout-after-foiled-robbery-219d05a2-4338-452f-af59-9c8c7a3a9393 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/four-suspects-killed-two-arrested-in-soweto-shootout-after-foiled-robbery-219d05a2-4338-452f-af59-9c8c7a3a9393 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:31:50 GMT Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:31:50 GMT IOL Four suspected criminals were killed and two others arrested in a dramatic shootout with police in Soweto, following a foiled armed robbery attempt at a local business. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/saps-captain-suspended-over-alleged-multi-million-rand-fraud-scheme-7ca32798-a47c-4fb3-b11a-951e0a57ec6b https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/saps-captain-suspended-over-alleged-multi-million-rand-fraud-scheme-7ca32798-a47c-4fb3-b11a-951e0a57ec6b Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:39:13 GMT Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:39:13 GMT IOL A captain from the SAPS's elite Protection and Security Services has been suspended following a multi-million-rand fraud investigation. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/immediate-dismissal-rtmc-ceo-warns-corrupt-traffic-officers-ahead-of-easter-travel-surge-c63bd1aa-6aaf-4415-9be9-96bfb2f1c696 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/immediate-dismissal-rtmc-ceo-warns-corrupt-traffic-officers-ahead-of-easter-travel-surge-c63bd1aa-6aaf-4415-9be9-96bfb2f1c696 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:02:17 GMT Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:02:17 GMT IOL The RTMC has issued a strong warning to traffic officers, threatening immediate dismissal for any misconduct during the busy Easter travel period, as traffic volumes are expected to surge. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/pension-adjudicator-orders-repayment-after-employees-funds-were-paid-to-wrong-accounts-f37a5a23-5004-4e3c-98d3-8f06b2e94757 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/pension-adjudicator-orders-repayment-after-employees-funds-were-paid-to-wrong-accounts-f37a5a23-5004-4e3c-98d3-8f06b2e94757 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:15:13 GMT Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:15:13 GMT IOL The Pension Funds Adjudicator has mandated that two retirement funds repay members whose benefits were mistakenly paid to incorrect recipients. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/suspended-gauteng-dpp-andrew-chaukes-inquiry-adjourned-for-easter-b68421e5-5e81-4799-878e-76645bac364c https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/suspended-gauteng-dpp-andrew-chaukes-inquiry-adjourned-for-easter-b68421e5-5e81-4799-878e-76645bac364c Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:29:17 GMT Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:29:17 GMT IOL The inquiry into suspended Director of Public Prosecutions Andrew Chauke has been adjourned for the Easter recess. As key testimonies unfold, the panel, led by Justice Bess Nkabinde, prepares to resume hearings in early April. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/yvonne-chaka-chakas-husband-dr-mandlalele-mhinga-in-court-for-alleged-tax-evasion-5a7830a4-6f13-483c-b97b-f209b72f46d9 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/yvonne-chaka-chakas-husband-dr-mandlalele-mhinga-in-court-for-alleged-tax-evasion-5a7830a4-6f13-483c-b97b-f209b72f46d9 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:04:18 GMT Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:04:18 GMT IOL Dr Leonard Mandlalele Mhinga, husband of celebrated singer Yvonne Chaka Chaka, faces over 100 serious charges in court for alleged tax evasion https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/man-who-discovered-his-r16-million-pension-was-missing-dismissed-over-eight-year-delay-ddc69f96-8ae5-4017-869d-f2125cac95e7 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/man-who-discovered-his-r16-million-pension-was-missing-dismissed-over-eight-year-delay-ddc69f96-8ae5-4017-869d-f2125cac95e7 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:21:51 GMT Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:21:51 GMT IOL The Financial Services Tribunal has ruled against a former municipal employee's attempt to revive a R1.6 million pension complaint, citing a late filing as the reason for dismissal. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/mec-chiloane-initiates-independent-probe-into-fatal-wall-collapse-at-lerutle-primary-school-3d712d90-98b1-4799-8510-073c85a49538 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/mec-chiloane-initiates-independent-probe-into-fatal-wall-collapse-at-lerutle-primary-school-3d712d90-98b1-4799-8510-073c85a49538 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:55:19 GMT Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:55:19 GMT IOL Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane has announced an independent investigation into the tragic wall collapse at Lerutle Primary School, which resulted in the death of an eight-year-old learner and left others injured. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/heartbreak-for-nandipha-magudumana-as-mother-dies-during-her-incarceration-a9f2d56d-6e21-4048-bae1-10d57b60982f https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/heartbreak-for-nandipha-magudumana-as-mother-dies-during-her-incarceration-a9f2d56d-6e21-4048-bae1-10d57b60982f Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:15:00 GMT Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:15:00 GMT IOL Nandipha Magudumana mourns the death of her mother, Nokuzola Sikeleni, while she awaits trial in custody. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/man-who-blamed-intruder-for-mothers-death-gets-life-imprisonment-a2a1afd0-d839-454c-bb3d-8ebba71c154d https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/man-who-blamed-intruder-for-mothers-death-gets-life-imprisonment-a2a1afd0-d839-454c-bb3d-8ebba71c154d Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:49:46 GMT Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:49:46 GMT IOL A 25-year-old man from Mamelodi has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the brutal murder of his mother, Renolda Maluleka. https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/can-sibusiso-dyonase-lead-the-da-insights-from-the-federal-leadership-race-d7dafae1-f428-4c29-9fee-eb812757423b https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/can-sibusiso-dyonase-lead-the-da-insights-from-the-federal-leadership-race-d7dafae1-f428-4c29-9fee-eb812757423b Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:56:38 GMT Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:56:38 GMT IOL Sibusiso Dyonase is confident in his bid for DA leadership, emphasising his experience and vision for unity as delegates gear up for the April federal congress. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/court-upholds-13-year-sentence-for-two-ex-police-after-cocaine-theft-at-airport-976c3c3a-dd6b-4a2d-af32-71f65ea7fec4 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/court-upholds-13-year-sentence-for-two-ex-police-after-cocaine-theft-at-airport-976c3c3a-dd6b-4a2d-af32-71f65ea7fec4 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:42:19 GMT Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:42:19 GMT IOL The Gauteng High Court has upheld the convictions and sentence of two former police officers following their involvement in a cocaine theft at OR Tambo International Airport. https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/i-will-not-apologise-kunene-stands-firm-against-malemas-r1-million-defamation-lawsuit-582eed86-5ae6-4809-887c-a1e898391720 https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/i-will-not-apologise-kunene-stands-firm-against-malemas-r1-million-defamation-lawsuit-582eed86-5ae6-4809-887c-a1e898391720 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:04:57 GMT Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:04:57 GMT IOL Kenny Kunene's refusal to apologise to Julius Malema intensifies their defamation dispute, as he prepares to present his case in court backed by key witnesses. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/why-courts-keep-rejecting-thabo-besters-prison-requests-6aee090c-dda8-497e-b60b-ad9122860caf https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/why-courts-keep-rejecting-thabo-besters-prison-requests-6aee090c-dda8-497e-b60b-ad9122860caf Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:28:08 GMT Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:28:08 GMT IOL Thabo Bester, a convicted rapist and murderer, is waging a legal battle against his re-arrest and prison conditions. Discover the legal grounds he is using to challenge his incarceration. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/labour-appeal-court-upholds-dismissal-of-mine-worker-after-refusing-to-work-underground-63585ca5-9c2d-4d24-b3cc-dc6e1d9ed25f https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/labour-appeal-court-upholds-dismissal-of-mine-worker-after-refusing-to-work-underground-63585ca5-9c2d-4d24-b3cc-dc6e1d9ed25f Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:40:30 GMT Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:40:30 GMT IOL The Labour Appeal Court upholds the dismissal of a mine worker after he repeatedly failed to follow instructions by refusing to work underground. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/labour-court-dismisses-principals-bid-to-claim-salary-backpay-due-to-nine-year-delay-6fe26eca-4cd0-4a03-ad20-8989037a5d1e https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/labour-court-dismisses-principals-bid-to-claim-salary-backpay-due-to-nine-year-delay-6fe26eca-4cd0-4a03-ad20-8989037a5d1e Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:39:56 GMT Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:39:56 GMT IOL The Labour Court in Johannesburg has ruled against a principal's attempt to revive a nine-year-old salary dispute with the Department of Education. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/mother-aggrieved-after-son-is-excluded-from-late-fathers-r158-million-estate-despite-receiving-r585000-ae604ac2-0267-4a1f-aad6-3e4ae7f569ed https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/mother-aggrieved-after-son-is-excluded-from-late-fathers-r158-million-estate-despite-receiving-r585000-ae604ac2-0267-4a1f-aad6-3e4ae7f569ed Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:33:37 GMT Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:33:37 GMT IOL The tribunal dismissed a mother's challenge over her late ex-husband's R1.58 million pension benefit, ruling that the fund acted fairly in excluding their son after he received R585,000 from a life policy insurance. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/mother-tiffany-meek-pleads-not-guilty-to-murder-of-son-jayden-lee-dd547c4b-5848-495c-b07d-9e2166f07a7a https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/mother-tiffany-meek-pleads-not-guilty-to-murder-of-son-jayden-lee-dd547c4b-5848-495c-b07d-9e2166f07a7a Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:36:24 GMT Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:36:24 GMT IOL Tiffany Nicole Meek, a Gauteng mother accused of murdering her 11-year-old son Jayden-Lee, pleads not guilty in a case that has captivated public attention https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/gauteng-woman-linked-to-multi-million-rand-fraud-scheme-taken-in-for-questioning-e689774d-d073-4299-9a3d-aae9e8072284 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/gauteng-woman-linked-to-multi-million-rand-fraud-scheme-taken-in-for-questioning-e689774d-d073-4299-9a3d-aae9e8072284 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:03:56 GMT Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:03:56 GMT IOL A Gauteng woman faces serious allegations of defrauding insurance brokers out of millions in a complex fraud scheme. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/sa-diplomat-loses-labour-court-battle-after-dismissal-and-recall-from-madagascar-2bada4a0-2ff9-418e-9937-379f36ec558d https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/sa-diplomat-loses-labour-court-battle-after-dismissal-and-recall-from-madagascar-2bada4a0-2ff9-418e-9937-379f36ec558d Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:55:34 GMT Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:55:34 GMT IOL The Labour Court dismissed an urgent application from a senior government official challenging his dismissal and recall from Madagascar after finding that the urgency claimed was self-created and unjustified. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/dealership-offers-disgruntled-man-r58800-after-selling-him-wrong-jaguar-model-28fa3b62-eae7-48cf-8169-1914842ef223 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/dealership-offers-disgruntled-man-r58800-after-selling-him-wrong-jaguar-model-28fa3b62-eae7-48cf-8169-1914842ef223 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:55:15 GMT Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:55:15 GMT IOL A Gauteng dealership has been ordered to pay R58,800 to a customer after a ruling by MIOSA confirmed misrepresentation of a luxury SUV. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/pics-law-enforcement-dismantles-vehicle-theft-syndicates-in-kwazulu-natal-and-gauteng-bb976360-5c01-4299-b33b-f041799228ef https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/pics-law-enforcement-dismantles-vehicle-theft-syndicates-in-kwazulu-natal-and-gauteng-bb976360-5c01-4299-b33b-f041799228ef Tue, 24 Mar 2026 07:40:37 GMT Tue, 24 Mar 2026 07:40:37 GMT IOL Law enforcement and private security disrupted vehicle theft syndicates in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng, resulting in arrests and the recovery of stolen vehicles and parts. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/sabc-suspends-journalist-natasha-phiri-after-allegedly-receiving-money-for-information-0c2f0f1c-b997-42ba-badc-65538a1eea40 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/sabc-suspends-journalist-natasha-phiri-after-allegedly-receiving-money-for-information-0c2f0f1c-b997-42ba-badc-65538a1eea40 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 07:20:52 GMT Tue, 24 Mar 2026 07:20:52 GMT IOL The SABC has placed its journalist, Natasha Phiri, on precautionary suspension after she allegedly received R500 in exchange for information. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/fnb-employee-debarred-after-client-loses-r500000-over-bad-advice-while-she-gained-r260000-commission-329236d6-19d7-4c40-acd1-bfd87eec325e https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/fnb-employee-debarred-after-client-loses-r500000-over-bad-advice-while-she-gained-r260000-commission-329236d6-19d7-4c40-acd1-bfd87eec325e Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:49:07 GMT Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:49:07 GMT IOL An FNB adviser has been debarred after a tribunal found that she committed serious breaches of integrity, resulting in a client losing R500,000 due to botched financial advice. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/daylight-shooting-woman-believed-to-be-lawyer-gunned-down-in-johannesburg-cbd-32063bdb-1c2f-4b0a-8944-e821d0ec1396 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/daylight-shooting-woman-believed-to-be-lawyer-gunned-down-in-johannesburg-cbd-32063bdb-1c2f-4b0a-8944-e821d0ec1396 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:07:09 GMT Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:07:09 GMT IOL A 35-year-old woman was fatally shot in Johannesburg CBD on Monday, prompting police to launch a murder investigation. Authorities are appealing for information to help identify the suspects. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/gauteng-dealership-ordered-to-refund-buyer-r320000-for-advertising-faulty-car-as-excellent-condition-24754b28-9c37-479a-821c-7bd3cd5d5cd3 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/gauteng-dealership-ordered-to-refund-buyer-r320000-for-advertising-faulty-car-as-excellent-condition-24754b28-9c37-479a-821c-7bd3cd5d5cd3 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:24:22 GMT Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:24:22 GMT IOL The National Consumer Tribunal has ruled in favour of a Gauteng buyer, ordering a dealership to refund over R320,000 after misleading advertising of a second-hand vehicle. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/labour-court-upholds-dismissal-of-exxaro-mine-worker-found-oiling-machine-before-disconnecting-it-ce25745f-a350-454b-afaa-d753d5d9cd4b https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/labour-court-upholds-dismissal-of-exxaro-mine-worker-found-oiling-machine-before-disconnecting-it-ce25745f-a350-454b-afaa-d753d5d9cd4b Thu, 19 Mar 2026 22:16:34 GMT Thu, 19 Mar 2026 22:16:34 GMT IOL The Labour Court has overturned a previous arbitration award, affirming the dismissal of a mineworker for failing to adhere to critical safety protocols. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/hidden-crash-history-endless-repairs-car-deal-that-turned-into-a-nightmare-for-joburg-man-49547db9-262b-4102-b5ef-c508cfad40d6 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/hidden-crash-history-endless-repairs-car-deal-that-turned-into-a-nightmare-for-joburg-man-49547db9-262b-4102-b5ef-c508cfad40d6 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 22:10:40 GMT Thu, 19 Mar 2026 22:10:40 GMT IOL A 29-year-old Johannesburg man grapples with financial and emotional distress after unknowingly purchasing a used vehicle with a hidden crash history and ongoing mechanical issues. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/fire-at-sebokeng-hospitals-psychiatry-unit-forces-evacuation-of-over-30-patients-20acb28b-2c7a-49b2-84cd-4e4b6e6eec47 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/fire-at-sebokeng-hospitals-psychiatry-unit-forces-evacuation-of-over-30-patients-20acb28b-2c7a-49b2-84cd-4e4b6e6eec47 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:40:04 GMT Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:40:04 GMT IOL A fire at Sebokeng Hospital's psychiatry unit triggered the swift evacuation of over 30 patients, with emergency protocols ensuring their safety and uninterrupted medical care. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/court-rules-against-sellers-eviction-after-cancelling-deal-despite-receiving-over-r800000-f4e71376-8c6b-4997-ab95-e02b834cb907 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/court-rules-against-sellers-eviction-after-cancelling-deal-despite-receiving-over-r800000-f4e71376-8c6b-4997-ab95-e02b834cb907 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:14:54 GMT Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:14:54 GMT IOL The Johannesburg High Court has ruled in favour of a property buyer, overturning an unjust eviction order that threatened to leave her homeless despite her substantial payments. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/update-ombuds-rules-in-favour-of-man-in-dispute-with-dealership-over-faulty-car-with-hidden-crash-history-86f4d51f-4375-446a-8c64-b67d8f71cc58 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/update-ombuds-rules-in-favour-of-man-in-dispute-with-dealership-over-faulty-car-with-hidden-crash-history-86f4d51f-4375-446a-8c64-b67d8f71cc58 Sat, 14 Mar 2026 10:07:43 GMT Sat, 14 Mar 2026 10:07:43 GMT IOL A Gauteng man faces financial and emotional turmoil after his used vehicle, purchased from a dealership, developed persistent mechanical issues, leading to a ruling by the ombudsman in his favour. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/ekurhuleni-reaches-payment-deal-with-eskom-avoids-power-supply-cuts-1d19ce67-fd99-4b0e-a3e9-e58a48f6a8da https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/ekurhuleni-reaches-payment-deal-with-eskom-avoids-power-supply-cuts-1d19ce67-fd99-4b0e-a3e9-e58a48f6a8da Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:36:50 GMT Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:36:50 GMT IOL Ekurhuleni residents can breathe a sigh of relief as the city and Eskom strike a payment deal, preventing immediate electricity supply interruptions and paving the way for financial stability. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/gauteng-man-in-court-over-r113-million-scam-after-selling-government-land-23cff19f-66ba-453c-a8e9-efc23dc06fed https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/gauteng-man-in-court-over-r113-million-scam-after-selling-government-land-23cff19f-66ba-453c-a8e9-efc23dc06fed Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:55:02 GMT Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:55:02 GMT IOL A Gauteng man, Andrew Molifi, faces serious charges in court for allegedly defrauding buyers in a R113 million land scam involving government property. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/sca-dismisses-man-unwilling-to-pay-r40000-interim-maintenance-for-stepchildren-4de71c99-7268-443a-92aa-88c450f89376 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/sca-dismisses-man-unwilling-to-pay-r40000-interim-maintenance-for-stepchildren-4de71c99-7268-443a-92aa-88c450f89376 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 23:18:01 GMT Thu, 12 Mar 2026 23:18:01 GMT IOL The Supreme Court of Appeal has dismissed a husband's appeal against a high court ruling mandating him to pay R40,000 in interim maintenance for his estranged wife and her children. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/fraud-syndicate-uncovered-tshwane-suspends-employees-over-r158-million-scheme-aee54561-416f-4bc0-840d-2aa94fde443a https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/fraud-syndicate-uncovered-tshwane-suspends-employees-over-r158-million-scheme-aee54561-416f-4bc0-840d-2aa94fde443a Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:38:03 GMT Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:38:03 GMT IOL The City of Tshwane has suspended several finance officials amid a criminal investigation into a fraud syndicate that allegedly siphoned over R1.58 million from municipal accounts. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/nine-soshanguve-suspects-granted-bail-for-killing-tut-lecturer-over-rape-allegations-6f76e5ae-c9c6-4a6c-b04b-69d9fe9eb735 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/nine-soshanguve-suspects-granted-bail-for-killing-tut-lecturer-over-rape-allegations-6f76e5ae-c9c6-4a6c-b04b-69d9fe9eb735 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:25:04 GMT Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:25:04 GMT IOL The Soshanguve Magistrates’ Court has granted bail to nine suspects accused of the mob killing a lecturer at Tshwane University of Technology over serious allegations of rape. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/employee-debarred-for-convincing-family-and-friends-to-cancel-policies-after-collecting-commission-b269a05e-b66f-445e-9ac8-cdab398b1518 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/employee-debarred-for-convincing-family-and-friends-to-cancel-policies-after-collecting-commission-b269a05e-b66f-445e-9ac8-cdab398b1518 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:45:22 GMT Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:45:22 GMT IOL The Financial Services Tribunal has upheld a debarment of an employee who allegedly convinced his family and friends to cancel policies after collecting commission, revealing serious misconduct in the financial services industry. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/beware-impersonators-target-ndpp-andy-mothibi-warns-npa-2366539e-afc3-4173-832e-a35466ae6668 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/beware-impersonators-target-ndpp-andy-mothibi-warns-npa-2366539e-afc3-4173-832e-a35466ae6668 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:28:27 GMT Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:28:27 GMT IOL The National Prosecuting Authority has issued a critical warning to the public about increased reports of impersonation of NDPP Andy Mothibi through fraudulent communications. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/daughter-dismissed-after-seeking-larger-portion-from-fathers-r148-million-death-benefit-2b88275d-c1a4-4147-b801-661710c8bd9a https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/daughter-dismissed-after-seeking-larger-portion-from-fathers-r148-million-death-benefit-2b88275d-c1a4-4147-b801-661710c8bd9a Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:05:03 GMT Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:05:03 GMT IOL The Financial Services Tribunal has ruled against a daughter's appeal for a larger share of her father's R14.8 million death benefit, citing a lack of merit in her claims. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/jayden-lee-meek-murder-mother-tiffany-meek-to-plead-guilty-to-some-charges-1fe45baf-158d-4f78-9785-b5adc3b4635e https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/jayden-lee-meek-murder-mother-tiffany-meek-to-plead-guilty-to-some-charges-1fe45baf-158d-4f78-9785-b5adc3b4635e Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:09:16 GMT Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:09:16 GMT IOL Tiffany Nicole Meek, a mother accused of the tragic murder of her son Jayden-Lee, is set to plead guilty to some charges. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/jayden-lee-meek-murder-mother-tiffany-meek-returns-to-court-b411d676-f183-4dc2-a6dc-f9e600e5e69b https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/jayden-lee-meek-murder-mother-tiffany-meek-returns-to-court-b411d676-f183-4dc2-a6dc-f9e600e5e69b Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:48:04 GMT Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:48:04 GMT IOL Tiffany Meek, accused of murdering her son Jayden-Lee, is set to appear in court as the community grapples with the shocking allegations. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/court-rules-against-employee-claiming-unfair-dismissal-after-signing-separation-agreement-99912e29-7193-4901-8094-dfee7226bb49 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/court-rules-against-employee-claiming-unfair-dismissal-after-signing-separation-agreement-99912e29-7193-4901-8094-dfee7226bb49 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 17:44:36 GMT Sun, 08 Mar 2026 17:44:36 GMT IOL WBHO construction company wins appeal against unfair dismissal claim after former employee signs separation agreement. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/employee-wins-over-r229000-against-gold-reef-city-after-disciplinary-action-for-whistleblowing-7bb56cc3-d2e7-4efd-8653-7272902b8827 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/employee-wins-over-r229000-against-gold-reef-city-after-disciplinary-action-for-whistleblowing-7bb56cc3-d2e7-4efd-8653-7272902b8827 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:10:25 GMT Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:10:25 GMT IOL The Labour Court in Johannesburg has ruled that Gold Reef City must pay R229,600 to an employee who faced disciplinary action for exposing recruitment irregularities. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/health-department-fraud-additional-suspect-implicated-in-r1-million-theft-c7773f00-d973-4a63-b4b0-602fd3bb6a41 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/health-department-fraud-additional-suspect-implicated-in-r1-million-theft-c7773f00-d973-4a63-b4b0-602fd3bb6a41 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:22:58 GMT Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:22:58 GMT IOL A new suspect has been charged in the R1 million health department fraud case, raising concerns about corruption within the National Department of Health. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/mugabes-son-stays-in-jail-as-electricity-outage-halts-bail-proceedings-6de16027-8ea1-4f9e-b0f1-224038220f3c https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/mugabes-son-stays-in-jail-as-electricity-outage-halts-bail-proceedings-6de16027-8ea1-4f9e-b0f1-224038220f3c Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:11:52 GMT Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:11:52 GMT IOL Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, son of former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, faces another week in custody as his shooting case is postponed. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/mugabes-son-and-co-accused-to-apply-for-bail-in-gauteng-court-69908006-fe7b-42ed-803e-a58608600fb4 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/mugabes-son-and-co-accused-to-apply-for-bail-in-gauteng-court-69908006-fe7b-42ed-803e-a58608600fb4 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:03:57 GMT Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:03:57 GMT IOL The duo are expected to apply for bail in the Alexandra Magistrate's Court on Thursday. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/soweto-teacher-released-on-bail-after-whipping-pupil-92-times-for-exceeding-word-count-in-essay-9f183533-53eb-4756-9111-7dc487099ab8 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/soweto-teacher-released-on-bail-after-whipping-pupil-92-times-for-exceeding-word-count-in-essay-9f183533-53eb-4756-9111-7dc487099ab8 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:33:57 GMT Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:33:57 GMT IOL A Gauteng teacher's shocking use of corporal punishment has led to her arrest and release on bail after allegedly whipping a pupil 92 times for exceeding an essay word count. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/alexander-forbes-ordered-to-compensate-father-after-delaying-payout-for-his-new-twins-48578219-0af6-4d13-ab20-132fc4aeda49 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/alexander-forbes-ordered-to-compensate-father-after-delaying-payout-for-his-new-twins-48578219-0af6-4d13-ab20-132fc4aeda49 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:16:57 GMT Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:16:57 GMT IOL Delays in pension fund payout from Alexander Forbes left a father struggling financially as he was preparing for the arrival of his twins. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/court-rules-against-woolworths-for-dismissing-employee-caught-on-cctv-acting-suspicious-2cea7217-b27d-48e9-9ca8-1a7682d4422f https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/court-rules-against-woolworths-for-dismissing-employee-caught-on-cctv-acting-suspicious-2cea7217-b27d-48e9-9ca8-1a7682d4422f Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:03:57 GMT Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:03:57 GMT IOL A Woolworths employee who was dismissed after she was caught on CCTV acting " suspiciously" explained she had been adjusting her tights and sanitary pad in the stockroom. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/pensioner-claiming-his-r115800-was-paid-into-wrong-account-dismissed-after-15-year-delay-41db7a7e-c269-4e27-9ab8-f697795c58d8 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/pensioner-claiming-his-r115800-was-paid-into-wrong-account-dismissed-after-15-year-delay-41db7a7e-c269-4e27-9ab8-f697795c58d8 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:26:29 GMT Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:26:29 GMT IOL The Financial Services Tribunal has dismissed a pensioner's R115,800 claim for alleged unpaid benefits, citing a significant delay in filing his complaint. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/are-you-sharing-fake-news-gauteng-police-warn-against-misinformation-on-social-media-dd222e0c-6a65-46ac-8980-93c2f9d58af2 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/are-you-sharing-fake-news-gauteng-police-warn-against-misinformation-on-social-media-dd222e0c-6a65-46ac-8980-93c2f9d58af2 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:29:26 GMT Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:29:26 GMT IOL Johannesburg police call on the public to stop sharing misleading posts that tarnish the reputation of law enforcement, urging responsible social media use to combat misinformation. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/police-arrest-serial-robber-linked-to-42-cases-near-or-tambo-international-airport-c158ee4f-262a-4f9a-8de1-f13634982a9b https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/police-arrest-serial-robber-linked-to-42-cases-near-or-tambo-international-airport-c158ee4f-262a-4f9a-8de1-f13634982a9b Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:21:35 GMT Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:21:35 GMT IOL Police have arrested a serial robber who targeted victims near OR Tambo International Airport, seizing a Suzuki Swift linked to multiple crimes. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/south-african-comedian-dalin-oliver-shares-his-experience-amid-dubai-missile-threats-fc5f6bde-ab24-41cf-a2c3-a760355e2e84 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/south-african-comedian-dalin-oliver-shares-his-experience-amid-dubai-missile-threats-fc5f6bde-ab24-41cf-a2c3-a760355e2e84 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:58:54 GMT Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:58:54 GMT IOL Amid escalating Middle East tensions, South African comedian Dalin Oliver shares his experience of being stranded in Dubai during missile threats and flight cancellations. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/court-rules-against-gauteng-man-holding-on-to-bmw-x6-despite-r620000-debt-28db0f7a-6041-4db0-8a37-c6291953ca6d https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/court-rules-against-gauteng-man-holding-on-to-bmw-x6-despite-r620000-debt-28db0f7a-6041-4db0-8a37-c6291953ca6d Mon, 02 Mar 2026 04:41:11 GMT Mon, 02 Mar 2026 04:41:11 GMT IOL The high court has ruled against a BMW X6 owner, dismissing his attempt to overturn a default judgment that requires him to return the vehicle amid significant debt. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/uae-airspace-closure-leads-to-cancellation-of-14-flights-at-south-african-major-airports-86c24ad9-42aa-4713-b7a7-09b495ebb52a https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/uae-airspace-closure-leads-to-cancellation-of-14-flights-at-south-african-major-airports-86c24ad9-42aa-4713-b7a7-09b495ebb52a Sun, 01 Mar 2026 08:32:21 GMT Sun, 01 Mar 2026 08:32:21 GMT IOL Discover how the ongoing closure of UAE airspace is causing significant disruptions for Emirates and Qatar Airways flights at major South African airports, with 14 flights cancelled nationwide. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/r15-million-back-pay-court-upholds-reinstatement-of-public-protector-employee-who-critisised-mkhwebane-ee2bb92f-8db8-4fc7-9e31-d097ab7cba05 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/r15-million-back-pay-court-upholds-reinstatement-of-public-protector-employee-who-critisised-mkhwebane-ee2bb92f-8db8-4fc7-9e31-d097ab7cba05 Sat, 28 Feb 2026 16:16:46 GMT Sat, 28 Feb 2026 16:16:46 GMT IOL The Labour Court in Johannesburg has upheld a R1.5 million arbitration award, reinstating a senior Public Protector employee who publicly criticised Busisiwe Mkhwebane. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/disabled-store-manager-wins-over-r690000-in-legal-battle-after-refusing-to-work-unpaid-overtime-005de323-789b-40c5-bbfb-831c80a36496 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/disabled-store-manager-wins-over-r690000-in-legal-battle-after-refusing-to-work-unpaid-overtime-005de323-789b-40c5-bbfb-831c80a36496 Sat, 28 Feb 2026 10:35:16 GMT Sat, 28 Feb 2026 10:35:16 GMT IOL A supermarket manager with Ankylosing Spondylitis wins over R690,000 after a tribunal found he was unfairly treated for refusing to work unpaid overtime. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/labour-court-dismisses-department-of-education-after-delaying-employees-r484000-arbitration-award-f2ebf78d-0d22-4308-b4e0-9300e82563ff https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/labour-court-dismisses-department-of-education-after-delaying-employees-r484000-arbitration-award-f2ebf78d-0d22-4308-b4e0-9300e82563ff Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:33:53 GMT Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:33:53 GMT IOL The Labour Court in Johannesburg has rejected the Department of Higher Education's attempt to overturn a R484,000 arbitration award, condemning the unjustifiable six-year delay in pursuing the case. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/wits-student-loses-court-bid-to-overturn-academic-exclusion-after-failing-to-meet-required-pass-rate-f9713a8a-f3d6-40b9-8615-4ae9db186457 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/wits-student-loses-court-bid-to-overturn-academic-exclusion-after-failing-to-meet-required-pass-rate-f9713a8a-f3d6-40b9-8615-4ae9db186457 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:26:14 GMT Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:26:14 GMT IOL A Wits student's urgent application to overturn her 2026 academic exclusion has been dismissed by the South Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/possible-impeachment-suspended-judge-makhubele-challenges-jscs-misconduct-decision-19e2e578-3dc5-4805-a8d8-ee5495b30eb4 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/possible-impeachment-suspended-judge-makhubele-challenges-jscs-misconduct-decision-19e2e578-3dc5-4805-a8d8-ee5495b30eb4 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:00:59 GMT Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:00:59 GMT IOL Suspended Gauteng judge Tintswalo Nana Makhubele is challenging the Judicial Service Commission's ruling that found her guilty of gross misconduct, which could lead to her impeachment. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/fraudulent-scheme-absa-employee-debarred-after-using-fake-documents-to-get-loans-for-clients-4b8671a8-f08a-44c3-8d2e-fb9b4cf70daf https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/fraudulent-scheme-absa-employee-debarred-after-using-fake-documents-to-get-loans-for-clients-4b8671a8-f08a-44c3-8d2e-fb9b4cf70daf Thu, 26 Feb 2026 04:54:47 GMT Thu, 26 Feb 2026 04:54:47 GMT IOL The Financial Services Tribunal has dismissed an appeal from a former Absa employee, ruling that he filed his challenge 18 months late and failed to justify the delay. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/concourt-rules-against-it-director-who-resigned-after-refusing-to-report-to-new-director-cdccc978-b839-42d1-87cb-56cb694a7fcc https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/concourt-rules-against-it-director-who-resigned-after-refusing-to-report-to-new-director-cdccc978-b839-42d1-87cb-56cb694a7fcc Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:43:09 GMT Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:43:09 GMT IOL Reynolds Maleka's bid for justice was thwarted as the Constitutional Court dismissed his appeal against previous rulings, concluding he was not constructively dismissed after the company appointed a new director. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/debarment-of-nedbanks-former-manager-set-aside-despite-emailing-herself-private-data-5ffe8ab6-b7e4-40d1-8150-23f9b9d1174b https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/debarment-of-nedbanks-former-manager-set-aside-despite-emailing-herself-private-data-5ffe8ab6-b7e4-40d1-8150-23f9b9d1174b Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:42:17 GMT Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:42:17 GMT IOL The Financial Services Tribunal has ruled in favour of Johanna Maria du Toit, overturning her debarment by Nedbank and highlighting the bank's failure to adhere to legal protocols in financial services. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/sandf-brigadier-general-in-court-alongside-lawyer-and-secretary-for-r15-million-bribe-allegations-c71cb1f9-134b-4430-8020-80125a91cbb8 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/sandf-brigadier-general-in-court-alongside-lawyer-and-secretary-for-r15-million-bribe-allegations-c71cb1f9-134b-4430-8020-80125a91cbb8 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:32:54 GMT Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:32:54 GMT IOL A Brigadier General from the SANDF has been implicated in a corruption scandal involving R1.5 million, appearing in court alongside his secretary and lawyer. https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/ramaphosa-halts-nhi-act-implementation-pending-constitutional-court-ruling-b60e2420-d281-409e-b4a9-390b9eeeb0c6 https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/ramaphosa-halts-nhi-act-implementation-pending-constitutional-court-ruling-b60e2420-d281-409e-b4a9-390b9eeeb0c6 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:11:18 GMT Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:11:18 GMT IOL President Cyril Ramaphosa has committed to pausing the implementation of the contentious National Health Insurance (NHI) Act, awaiting a crucial ruling from the Constitutional Court amid ongoing legal challenges https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/complaint-against-judge-phahlane-referred-to-jcc-amid-r24-million-bribe-allegations-155cb7af-dcfa-47b6-9856-50199fbfd9c8 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/complaint-against-judge-phahlane-referred-to-jcc-amid-r24-million-bribe-allegations-155cb7af-dcfa-47b6-9856-50199fbfd9c8 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:48:47 GMT Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:48:47 GMT IOL A formal complaint has been lodged against troubled Judge Portia Phahlane over R2.4 million bribe allegations with the matter now referred to the Judicial Conduct Committee for consideration. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/gauteng-man-in-a-legal-battle-with-absa-over-r16000-debt-on-unknown-car-insurance-78c40b2d-3f9d-4f67-9f8f-a444cd12eec2 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/gauteng-man-in-a-legal-battle-with-absa-over-r16000-debt-on-unknown-car-insurance-78c40b2d-3f9d-4f67-9f8f-a444cd12eec2 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 03:59:02 GMT Fri, 20 Feb 2026 03:59:02 GMT IOL The Johannesburg High Court has dismissed Absa Bank's summary judgment application, allowing a customer to contest a vehicle repossession over disputed insurance premiums. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/in-pictures-germiston-chemical-factory-explosion-forces-mass-evacuation-one-injured-502d1205-6d51-4ec6-83db-a885021da9a4 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/in-pictures-germiston-chemical-factory-explosion-forces-mass-evacuation-one-injured-502d1205-6d51-4ec6-83db-a885021da9a4 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:13:26 GMT Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:13:26 GMT IOL A massive explosion at the Rolfes Chemical Company in Germiston South forced the evacuation of hundreds of workers, leaving one man hospitalised with severe burns. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/gauteng/joburg-billing-woes-what-to-do-if-you-havent-received-a-statement-this-month-6d1d7673-3d75-4569-8ee1-b84b2f7903fd https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/gauteng/joburg-billing-woes-what-to-do-if-you-havent-received-a-statement-this-month-6d1d7673-3d75-4569-8ee1-b84b2f7903fd Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:42:04 GMT Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:42:04 GMT IOL Many Johannesburg residents are grappling with missing utility bills this February due to significant billing system failures. Discover what steps to take if you haven't received your statement and how to ensure your payments are processed. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/roodepoort-teenager-arrested-for-possession-of-50-explosives-0f6b0204-f82b-4c47-b551-3c58790eabef https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/roodepoort-teenager-arrested-for-possession-of-50-explosives-0f6b0204-f82b-4c47-b551-3c58790eabef Thu, 19 Feb 2026 09:14:39 GMT Thu, 19 Feb 2026 09:14:39 GMT IOL A Gauteng teenager faces court after being arrested for possessing explosives, raising concerns about illegal distribution networks in the area. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/court-dismisses-widows-attempt-to-oust-husbands-attorney-as-executor-of-r430-million-estate-362ef524-9950-4108-8524-1490cd719a6b https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/court-dismisses-widows-attempt-to-oust-husbands-attorney-as-executor-of-r430-million-estate-362ef524-9950-4108-8524-1490cd719a6b Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:57:47 GMT Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:57:47 GMT IOL The North West High Court has ruled against a widow dismissing her application to remove husband's attorney as executor of his R430 million estate, citing a lack of evidence for her claims.