Serve, protect, and click to apply: SAPS launches e-Recruitment drive

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In a bid to strengthen its ranks and enhance community safety, the SAPS encourages all eligible young South Africans to take advantage of this groundbreaking e-Recruitment ...

Watch VideoJoshlin Smith disappearance verdict highly anticipated

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As the nation holds its breath, the Western Cape High Court prepares to deliver a verdict in the high-profile Joshlin Smith case, where three accused face grave ...

Ticket Sales for the Cape Town International Jazz Festival 2025 Open Today!

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For over two decades, CTIJF has set the stage for a world-class celebration of jazz.

Uncollected trash inflames health hazards as Pikitup protest continues unabated

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Residents of Randburg, Cosmo City, and Zandspruit informal settlement in Joburg north have expressed concerns about the foul smell from uncollected waste due to ...

World Cup-winning Springboks headline nominations for SA Sport Awards

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The Rugby World Cup-winning Springboks headline the nominations for this year’s SA Sports Awards after another bumper year for the men in green and gold.

Elections 2024: Here’s a look at the economic policies for ANC, DA, IFP and EFF

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Ahead of the 2024 elections and as South Africa faces a tough economic climate, here is a look at the economic policies of four major SA political parties.

These are the road closures for the Two Oceans Marathon in Cape Town

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The Totalsport Two Oceans 21km marathon will be held on Saturday, and the ultra marathon on Sunday, so it makes sense for motorists to plan ahead.

Elections Poll Survey Results Are Out!

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The detailed results of the poll will be covered in Independent Media publications and on IOL in the forthcoming weeks leading up to the elections on May 29.

Unveiling the mind: The intriguing link between contraceptives and brain health

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A rare kind of brain tumour has been associated with the use of hormonal contraception, which is used by millions of women.

ICTU raises concerns over bank account closures, alleges political influence

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The Information Communication Union has called for an independent investigation into banks’ actions and urged for accountability in light of alleged corrupt activities ...

IOL launches 2024 Elections portal

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IOL’s 2024 Elections Portal provides comprehensive coverage of South Africa's May 29 elections, and includes a live voting results widget so you can track the performance ...

Anglican bishops call for Gaza ceasefire, condemn military assistance to warring parties

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The Anglican Church of Southern African has condemned the financial and military support given to warring countries in the Middle-East as the war between Israel ...

Standard Bank to appeal ruling preventing them from closing Sekunjalo Group’s bank accounts

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The interim interdict was delivered at the eleventh hour of Standard Bank’s planned closure of the accounts on Friday, September 15, 2023.

Public Service and Commercial Union: Government sabotaging job creation?

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Sagarmatha, a Sekunjalo Group company had secured a $400 million investment to create about 5,000 jobs in technology for South African youth.

India's 75th Republic Day festivities stir emotions in Durban

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With the twin themes of 'Developed India' and 'Mother of Democracy', the 75th Republic Day celebrations by the Consulate General of India in Durban brought together ...

Sagarmatha Follows Sekunjalo to Sue Presidency and State Organs for $3 Billion (R50 Billion)

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Sagarmatha and Sekunjalo claim that those cited sabotaged the company’s local and international listing.

The globe’s biggest retro party comes to Cape Town

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DHL Stadium in Cape Town plays host to 100% Retro, featuring Technotronic, Snap!, Dr Alban, Haddaway, Twenty 4 Seven, 2Unlimited, Rozalla and many more, in collaboration ...

The Year in Review: South Africa's struggle with crime in 2023

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​​Trisha Parshotam, CEO of Dragon Protection Services, provides a detailed analysis of the country's alarming murder rates and the pervasive fear among its citizens. ...

Durban surgeons gift life to children with heart defects this Christmas

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Niresh Bechan, CEO of Ethekwini Hospital and Heart Centre, called on the private sector to support this noble cause.

'Street Life' - A musical event with a mission to aid women trapped in Durban’s sex industry

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In a harmonious blend of art and activism, the Barnyard Theatre Suncoast is gearing up for 'Street Life', a unique musical event scheduled for December 18. Headlined ...

16 Days of Activism: ‘The fight against abuse is a societal issue, not a women’s issue’

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Magic828’s Steven Taylor interviewed Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshaveni on the annual 16 Days of Activism Campaign.

Nelson Mandela University appalled by loss of life in Palestine

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Nelson Mandela University called for a ‘permanent pause’ in the conflict and for a commitment to upscaling humanitarian aid interventions in Gaza, where Israel continues ...

Seven ways SMEs can leverage Black Friday for sustainable long-term growth

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SMEs should not let the flurry of sales on Black Friday distract them from the long-term benefits of Black Friday for their businesses.

Independent Newspapers slams National Press Club peddling misinformation

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Independent Newspapers has called on the National Press Club to retract its statement.

‘SA’s budget policy would have been worse off if it was not for us’ – SARS

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During the first half of the current fiscal year, SARS collected gross revenue totalling R1,016,3bn, a surplus of R1bn against the Budget 2023 estimate