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Thursday, May 22, 2025

Here is what you need to know if you're thinking of adopting or becoming a foster parent in South Africa

We look at all you need to know about adopting, fostering or either becoming a safety parent to children who need a safe and loving home environment.

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Watch VideoSouth Africa has too many missing children

The case of missing children in South Africa remains a pandemic.

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Bouncers, bullies, and crime syndicates: Report lifts lid on Cape Town’s extortion rings

In a report released by the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime (GI-TOC) in April, the four main extortion economies - night time extortion in the CBD, construction mafia, township, and transport, were examined thoroughly, and how Cape Town has emerged as the epicentre of this growing pandemic.

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

‘I feel I can take on the world’: Homeless mother reunites with daughter after 26 years of separation

After 26 years apart, an IOL video posted to TikTok reunites a homeless mother with her long-lost daughter, proving love knows no boundaries.

Wendy Dondolo|Published

Watch VideoWestern Cape storms: Provincial government called to improve infrastructure as climate change bares its teeth

The scientific community is in agreement that the Western Cape will in future become hotter and drier, and events such as floods and droughts will be more intense

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Watch VideoPower outages, burst river banks across the Western Cape as storm surges dump significant rain and fill dams

Clanwilliam Dam is currently at 90. 89%; the Berg River Dam has increased to 104. 06%; Theewaterskloof Dam is at 76%; and the Misverstand Dam has risen to 161%, forcing controlled releases.

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

WATCH: Elections 2024: The rise of the Patriotic Alliance

The Patriotic Alliance is third on the leader board in the Western Cape and part of the top six nationally.

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Watch VideoLIVE BLOG: George collapse: death toll remains at 33 as 18 workers now identified

Follow IOL’s coverage on the George building collapse as rescue operations continue nine days after the tragic event.

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Eastern Cape rapist sentenced to two life terms

At the time of the incidents, the victims were nine and 13 years old.

Robin-Lee Francke|Published