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.
South Africa has too many missing children
The case of missing children in South Africa remains a pandemic.
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.
‘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.
Western 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
Power 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.
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.
LIVE 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.
Eastern Cape rapist sentenced to two life terms
At the time of the incidents, the victims were nine and 13 years old.