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AKA-Tibz trial: DNA, fingerprints and ballistic evidence collected from Mercedes-Benz

A crime-scene investigator told the Durban High Court that DNA, fingerprints, ballistic exhibits and other evidence were collected from a white Mercedes-Benz r…

Five family-friendly things to do in Cape Town after voting on Wednesday

Planning a family outing this public holiday? From tidal pool swims and forest walks to picnics and playgrounds, here are five Cape Town activities.

Ouaddou reveals Thierry Henry influence after Arsenal legend’s Soweto Derby visit

After Thierry Henry attended the Soweto Derby as a global Betway ambassador, Abdeslam Ouaddou revealed how the Arsenal legend’s upbringing influenced his own d…

UCT Convocation distances itself from petition calling for Norman Arendse to resign

UCT’s Convocation Executive has distanced itself from an online petition calling for Council chair Norman Arendse’s resignation, saying the campaign has not be…

[Vantage Point] The bank Ginbee Go will inherit

Go’s tenure will be judged on whether the bank’s high-margin expansion delivered lasting enterprise value or merely postponed a reckoning with bad debt

Tensions rise as US midterm campaign ends with control of Congress at stake

All 435 seats in the US House of Representatives and 35 of the 100 US Senate seats will be contested on November 3. Democrats are widely favored to retake the…

What to do if you encounter a baboon: Six safety tips

It's important to keep your distance if you spot a baboon, secure food and belongings, and never feed them.

Msunduzi ratepayers to hold councillors accountable after elections

Civic groups in Msunduzi say residents must hold councillors accountable for five priority issues identified through ward-level community dialogues.

Maldives' former foreign minister Abdulla Shahid arrested in child abuse case

Life is getting more expensive, but South Africans are still buying cars

South Africa recorded 61,890 new vehicle sales in October 2026, up 10.4% year-on-year, while exports and new energy vehicle sales also showed growth.

Attorney’s R5.7m discrimination claim against Norton Rose fails over CCMA conciliation

An attorney’s racial harassment claim against Norton Rose Fulbright was struck off the roll because it was never conciliated.

Election Day and your labour rights: Can your employer make you work?

Can your employer require you to work on Election Day, and what happens to your right to vote? Labour law expert Aslam Moolla explains how South African law pr…

Election Day 2026: Five safety tips to remember before heading to the polls

CrisisOnCall has shared five practical safety tips for South Africans heading to voting stations for the 2026 Local Government Elections on November 4.

Ramaphosa and Lamola blamed as Trump moves to cut SA from AGOA

Solidarity and Lex Libertas have blamed President Cyril Ramaphosa and International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola for the proposed removal of South Africa’s…

LGE 2026 | Rigging claims and anti-migrant posts raise fears of polling station clashes

The CABC has flagged 79 potentially harmful social media posts ahead of South Africa’s November 4 local government elections, including claims about rigging an…

Housing deficit falls to 1.8 million, but service gaps remain — GSS

Ghana’s estimated housing deficit declined from 2.8 million units in 2010 to 1.8 million in 2021, but persistent gaps in access to electricity, sanitation and…

SA to accelerate the diversification of its export markets: Tau

The US has announced its intention to suspend South Africa and Rwanda from AGOA.

Temple of Courage: Conquering Sun City’s most terrifying water slide 6 times in a row

Over the weekend, IOL Tech editor and average swimmer Michael Sherman put the ultra-compact DJI Osmo Nano action camera to the test across high-speed water sli…

Shallcross father allegedly shoots armed robber after son is attacked in home robbery

A Shallcross father allegedly shot and killed an armed robber who shot his son during a robbery at their home in Chiltern Heights in Shallcross.

Top stocks to buy today: Stock market recommendations for Nov 3 - check list

Stock market recommendations: Adani Green, DLF, Hindalco, and BPCL are the top stocks to buy today as per recommendations by Somil Mehta, Head of Retail Resear…