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The DA projected it would win about 58% of the City of Cape Town vote before the IEC had completed counting, prompting criticism from the ANC, GOOD Party and Freedom Front Plus.
It’s time for South African athletes to stand up for themselves and take on corrupt and incompetent officials, or risk having their dreams shattered.
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South Africans are voting Wednesday in local elections that are expected to be a tough test for the African National Congress party, which led the country out of white minority rule but has seen a consistent decline in support over the last decade
The DA appeared poised to maintain its grip on the City of Cape Town, but opposition parties cautioned against premature celebrations as the IEC continued counting votes in the local government elections.
The IEC sends team to investigate counting delay at Khayelitsha voting station.
Four suspects aged between 16 and 20 have been arrested after a police officer was injured during a violent confrontation near a Hanover Park voting station in Cape Town. Police fired three warning shots to disperse the attackers.
An Elsies River activist is calling for closer cooperation between the City of Cape Town and neighbourhood watches to prevent smash-and-grab attacks. His appeal follows Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis’s claim that incidents along a targeted section of Van Riebeeck Road had fallen from…
As voters in Johannesburg ready for Wednesday’s local elections, basic services are top of their concerns. South Africa’s economic capital and largest city, Johannesburg has seen nearly two weeks of disruption to its water supply, with severe outages and low pressure in parts of…
As Johannesburg residents head to the polls, voters in Magaliessig say they hope the local government elections will bring much-needed change to a city grappling with deteriorating infrastructure, water shortages and rising crime.
Stay up to date with what's happening in the 2026 Local Government Elections. Everything you need to know, right here on IOL.
As election results point to a tight race in Johannesburg, the ANC may be pushed toward an uneasy coalition with the DA despite fierce resistance from local party leaders.
Producer Mono T reflects on the lasting legacy of his 2010 dance anthem 'Bashanyana' with DJ Maphorisa, as he reinterprets the Afro Tech classic alongside a new generation of South African producers.
The University of Cape Town is considering disciplinary action against council members Mark Oppenheimer and David Ansara after an inquiry by retired judge Mahomed Navsa rejected unsubstantiated claims of Islamist control.
The ANC has won outright control of only 15 of the country’s 213 councils so far, as rivals eat into its support
The ANC is projected to finish third in Tshwane, behind the DA and ActionSA, in a major blow to the party in the country’s capital.
ANC mayor Hassan Mako and DA mayoral candidate Kingsol Chabalala expressed confidence in their chances of taking control of Emfuleni as they cast their votes in the local government elections.
The streets of Randburg buzzed with energy as voters turned out in droves to exercise their democratic right during the recent local elections.
A last-minute multibillion-rand deal that affects an estimated 35,000 municipal workers is something the City of Johannesburg can’t afford and, according to experts, smacks of underhanded electioneering by the ANC in the lead-up to the elections.
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Herman Mashaba’s refusal to work with Helen Zille could reshape Johannesburg’s coalition talks, giving the ANC a decisive role in choosing the mayor.
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Viewed through the reform lens of the Public Service Amendment Act – a benchmark for separating political oversight from professional administration – this investigation asks whether its principles could deliver better governance in Johannesburg’s Deep South. The Act does not…
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Alan Committie, two-left-footed comedian and internationally acclaimed animal whisperer, is emceeing this year’s edition of Dancers Love Dogs, a one-night-only gala event happening on 3 November at Artscape in Cape Town.
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Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero says he is willing to sit on the council benches as an ordinary councillor if the ANC selects a different mayoral candidate.
A London jury on Thursday convicted British comedian and actor Russell Brand of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.
A Johannesburg High Court judge dismissed a man's contempt application after finding that the landlord could not be punished for failing to provide information he did not have.
DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis urged supporters to protect the party’s Cape Town majority, while GOOD leader Patricia de Lille defended voters’ right to back smaller parties and said coalition talks could follow the election.
San Francisco now has the option to trade or release the disgruntled wide receiver, with an outright cut viewed as the most likely outcome after a turbulent year away from the team
DA mayoral candidate Helen Zille believes the party can win an outright majority in Johannesburg, pledging to restore basic services and reduce pressure on Cape Town.
Former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and Nobel peace prize winner Navi Pillay has urged South Africans to oppose injustice and protect human dignity, linking Diwali’s values of righteousness and service to Ubuntu.
Unpacking the rebuttal for the appeal to the Cape Town Municipal Planning Tribunal approval for the Equinix data centres near the airport raises more questions than answers.
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In interviews with the DA’s federal leader Ashor Sarupen, ActionSA’s Funzi Ngobeni and the ANC’s deputy secretary-general, Nomvula Mokonyane, we assess the future of Johannesburg’s governance as the results start to land.
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Fed up with widespread service delivery failures and unstable municipal coalitions, millions of South Africans took to the polls in a pivotal local government election defined by demands for accountability and basic public services.
Acclaimed choreographer Vincent Mantsoe blends 30 years of spiritual heritage and movement in his surrealist dance piece, Mpheyane’s Dream/Ipupo, created during his residency at the University of Johannesburg.
As South African municipalities grapple with water crises and unstable leadership, coalition governance faces a crucial test: moving beyond survival politics toward transparent, capable administration.
Following local government elections, South Africa faces the critical task of translating the vote into municipal accountability, ethical governance, and sustained civic engagement.
An analysis of widespread municipal underperformance in South Africa reveals deep systemic failures in capital budget spending, infrastructure maintenance, and governance, calling on voters to demand higher standards and qualified leadership.
A Financial Services Tribunal has upheld the seven-year debarment of a chartered accountant for marketing and canvassing investments in Acqumen Fund, which was not authorised to provide financial services.
Clearly run off their feet, but obviously respected and admired by locals, baboon rangers are an invaluable asset in managing the Southern Peninsula troops. A recent ‘raid’ in Red Hill revealed just how tough, and vital, their job is.
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DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis on Thursday at noon declared Cape Town a win for his party, and the only metro with an outright majority. Key Cape hinterland towns of Stellenbosch and Paarl (Drakenstein) remained in DA control, while in 14 other councils the DA was the leading…
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Fourteen-year-old Shaydin Marks from Delft needs a matching bone marrow donor after being diagnosed with severe aplastic anaemia. His family is also appealing for financial support to cover transport, groceries and basic household needs.
Early IEC results suggest the MK Party is leading the eThekwini race, while the DA is challenging the ANC for second place. Coalition negotiations may determine who governs the 222-seat council.
The MK Party has secured victories in three KwaZulu-Natal municipalities, including wresting control of previously IFP- and ANC-led councils, as the province's election results continue to come in.
Beyond the political parties and candidates, thousands of election workers and observers ensure voting day functions. From managing queues to tackling accessibility hurdles, their behind-the-scenes efforts protect South Africa's democratic process.
Five new Science Teaching and Learning Centres have been established across the Western Cape to expand access to hands-on STEM education and practical laboratory training in under-resourced schools.
Voters in parts of the Western Cape, Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal have called for more reliable water, electricity, roads and municipal services, while questioning whether newly elected councillors will deliver change.
Cosatu estimates that up to 10,000 South African jobs could be lost if the US ends the country’s AGOA trade benefits in 2027. The Western Cape citrus industry says at least 35,000 farm-level jobs are sustained by exports to the American market, but the full employment impact…
Publisher AD Donker revives three foundational South African works—Olive Schreiner’s The Story of an African Farm, Percy FitzPatrick’s Jock of the Bushveld, and Sol Plaatje’s Mhudi. Mark Levin explores how these influential titles capture evocative landscapes, historical…
Trump's midterms defeat could derail JD Vance's 2028 ambitions while giving rising Democrats a platform for the White House race.
MedicalAid.ai introduces artificial intelligence to help South Africans compare complex medical aid schemes, matching plans to household budgets and healthcare priorities.
Counting would start at polling stations soon after the last votes had been cast, with final results due by Sunday, the election authority said.
ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has welcomed Donald Trump's political setbacks in the US midterms, accusing the American president of being 'very nasty' towards South Africa amid rising tensions over Agoa.
As the US plans to terminate South Africa's Agoa eligibility by 2027, the real threat to businesses is not just losing trade preferences, but the crippling uncertainty while negotiations drag on.
Johannesburg residents casting their ballots at Hyde Park High School express hopes for improved service delivery and accountable leadership in the 2026 Local Government Elections.
With Johannesburg’s coalition politics in flux, Ashley Mama pitches Al Jama-ah as a force for investment, local enterprise and accountable city government, with an especially tough stance on migrants.
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Pope Leo, who had part of a lung removed last month, will visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru.
James Anderson could be given the opportunity to extend his legendary career by joining Surrey.
Former Cross River PDP chairman Venatius Ikem questions the party’s ability to challenge the APC in 2027, describing its structures as fragmented and its Wike-backed presidential candidate, Sandy Onor, as politically invisible. The post Former Cross River PDP chair doubts…
Oliver Glasner insists his Nottingham Forest side cannot survive on "flower power" as he tries to strike a balance between trust and respect at the club.
Oliver Glasner insists his Nottingham Forest side cannot survive on "flower power" as he tries to strike a balance between trust and respect at the club.
A community-based civic movement has made a significant entrance into Makana politics, securing four council seats in its first election contest as the ANC loses control of the municipality for the first time.
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Gqeberha muralist Muneeb Wassin has answered the vandals who defaced his Bayworld mural in the language he knows best: paint.
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Brand is told to expect a prison sentence "of some length" and faces more rape allegations, it can now be reported.
The architect of the Tigers' 2019 national championship defense would bring elite schematic expertise to a unit that already ranks fourth nationally under defensive coordinator Blake Baker
A prosecutor described Brand as a ruthless, calculating, manipulative "sexual predator." Brand, 51, denied the charges, saying he had never forced anyone to do something against their will.
Riot police clashed with protesters in Lyon on Thursday as a nationwide public sector strike tapped into growing anger over deteriorating services and the rising cost of living.
Det Supt Andy Furphy said he hoped other potential victims would gain "courage" and "confidence" from the guilty verdicts.
Det Supt Andy Furphy said he hoped other potential victims would gain "courage" and "confidence" from the guilty verdicts.
Five of France's unions join a wave of strikes and protests in a national day of action.
Brand stood upright in the dock as the verdicts were read out in court - ending this sometimes surreal trial.
British comedian and actor Russell Brand was found guilty/not guilty of several charges of rape and sexual assault by a London court.
Hundreds of thousands joined a fourth nationwide day of protests across France. Police used tear gas outside a Paris school, while major demonstrations disrupted Marseille and Nantes.
The prime minister has said sanctions against Russia mean Putin will not attend the summit in November 2027.
Gloucestershire will compete under the name of Bristol in the T20 Blast from next season in a big to attract new audiences and address falling revenue.
Gloucestershire will compete under the name of Bristol in the T20 Blast from next season in a big to attract new audiences and address falling revenue.
While results were still being counted on Wednesday afternoon, the signs are dire for the ANC in both cities and rural areas.
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Channel 4 will reinvest the show's budget in "distinctive new programming" and said sorry again to the women involved.
Channel 4 will reinvest the show's budget in "distinctive new programming" and said sorry again to the women involved.
CAF announced last year that the Africa Cup of Nations would take place every four years. Now it has reversed this stance and reverted to the traditional two-year cycle for Africa’s premier soccer competition.
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The US Treasury issued fresh sanctions on Wednesday against companies and individuals based in India and Turkey for their support of Iran, warning that it would continue to go after anyone who supported the Iranian government.
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Hundreds of thousands of protesters are expected to march through French cities and public workers to strike on Thursday, in a fresh test for President Emmanuel Macron after weeks of unrest that have rattled his government and dominated the agenda five months ahead of a…
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United States Vice-President JD Vance distanced himself from Donald Trump's defence of the Iran war after the Republican party's debacle in the midterm elections.
