Four more South African soldiers die in DRC
Four South African soldiers killed in combat against M23 Rebels in DRC, raising death toll to 13.
Unveiling darkness part 2: The dark legacy of South Africa's serial killers and unveiling their horrific crimes
Delve deeper into South Africa's chilling history of serial killers as we explore the horrific crimes of five more infamous figures, revealing the psychological and societal factors behind their brutal actions.
Unveiling darkness part 1: Exploring some of South Africa’s most notorious serial killers
Discover the chilling stories of South Africa’s most notorious serial killers, from the infamous Daisy de Melker to the terrifying Sipho Thwala, as we delve into the dark legacy of crime in our backyard.
President Cyril Ramaphosa removes Thembi Simelani as justice minister, shuffles his cabinet
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday, removed corruption-accused Thembi Simelane as Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development.
Uber Safari: The magic of South Africa is one ride away
Many South Africans dream of going on a safari without being bogged down by the planning, and with Uber it’s possible. Grab your bestie, take a sho’t left and see the beauty that makes Mzanzi special.
Unveiling darkness: The chilling history of some of South Africa's most notorious serial killers
Who are some of South Africa’s most notorious serial killers? IOL takes a look at some of the cases forgotten and those still on people’s lips.
Ten of South Africa’s most notorious serial killers
Who are some of South Africa’s most notorious serial killers? IOL takes a look at some of the cases forgotten and those still on people’s lips.
Forget Tintswalo, we are weaver birds now, says Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa urged South Africans to work together like weaver birds, adding that government had the intention to turn the country into a construction site.
The ANC is dying a natural death and let MK Party lead in KZN, says EFF leader Julius Malema
EFF leader Julius Malema said the people in KwaZulu-Natal have spoken, and former president Jacob Zuma’s MK Party should be given the opportunity to lead.
Elections 2024: Ramaphosa under pressure to form coalition with DA, MK Party or EFF with result upset
Are we headed for a ANC-EFF or ANC-DA or even ANC-MK Party coalition? ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa is under pressure to form a coalition to remain in power.
Elections 2024: Counting is 51. 92% completed by 6am with ANC, DA and MK Party still in top three positions
While South Africans were sleeping votes counted reached 7. 2 million votes counted, the ANC had 42. 34%, the DA had 23. 39%, and Jacob Zuma’s uMkhonto weSizwe Party had 10. 77%.
Elections 2024: Counting continues, with 18. 19 percent completed by noon
By noon, the results were 18. 19 percent counted, and the ANC had 42. 92 percent of votes, the DA 25. 12 percent, and the EFF had 8. 67 percent of votes.
Elections 2024: Results trickle in, 8. 5 percent counted
By 7. 40am, the National Assembly results were 8. 5 percent completed. The ANC had 41. 77 percent of the support, followed by the DA with 27. 52 percent and the EFF with 7. 72 percent.
Elections 2024: Watch as former president and MK Party leader Jacob Zuma votes in Nkandla
Former president and uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party leader Jacob Zuma voted at the Ntolwane Primary School in Nkandla on Wednesday, to a cheering crowd.
Elections 2024: First hours of polling stations opening see thousands voting and political party leaders making their mark
South Africans will have until 9pm on Wednesday to make their voice heard and cast their vote in the seventh democratic elections. Voting was off to a good start on Wednesday with no serious incidents reported by 10am.
New Volvo C40 — the fully electric beauty but a beast under the hood
Volvo South Africa recently launched the fully electric C40. Not only is this car easy on the eyes, but it packs a punch. Devereaux Morkel took it for a test drive. Here’s what she has to say.
How tech can take the hassle out of travel
OPINION: Tech has made travel so easy that many adults have never needed to haul out a map book to find out where they are going, instead using Google Maps or Waze, writes Devereaux Morkel.
Spot, the little (yellow robot) dog that could
Spot is a “brave little dog” that goes into terrain that is often unsafe for people and could even change how rescue operations are performed on mines.
Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu passes away
Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, aged 90, passed away in Cape Town, President Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed on Sunday.
’A great man’, African leaders pay tribute to Prince Philip
Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, who died on Friday at the age of 99, was a great man and a remarkable public figure who lived an extraordinary, African leaders said.
Senegal can school Africa on sex work
Senegal is the only African country in which prostitution is both legal and regulated.
Maimane declares victory in Nelson Mandela Bay
DA leader Mmusi Maimane opted not to wait for the IEC’s official announcement before thanking voters for giving the DA the mandate to run the metro.
Focus on Reeva’s legacy: Steenkamps
Reeva Steenkamp’s parents will commemorate her birthday by celebrating her life, and focusing on the foundation set up in her name.
Eskom to increase maintenance in winter
Eskom plans to increase maintenance over winter but limit loadshedding, Acting Chief Executive Brian Molefe said.
Molefe outlines Eskom’s winter plan
Acting Eskom boss Brian Molefe says the utility is making every effort to ensure the power grid remains stable.