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The Madlanga Commission is expected to hear more testimony from organised crime officer, Sergeant Fannie Nkosi, on the corruption and tender manipulation in the City of Tshwane and also the Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD). #news #MadlangaCommission #FannieNkosi #tender #corruption #CityofTshwane #TMPD Read on tinyurl.com/26ej3897

Questions have been raised before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee investigating allegations made by SAPS KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, about what Minister Gayton McKenzie knows about drug dealing and drug trades. #news #Parliament #AdHocCommittee #SAPS #NhlanhlaMkhwanazi #GaytonMcKenzie #drug #trade #dealing Read on tinyurl.com/y2rt2b3b

The SABC is facing internal criticism over the appointment of an acting SAfm programmes manager, with staff alleging inconsistent policies and raising concerns about funding and treatment. #news #SABC #internal #criticism #acting #appointment #funding #issues Read on tinyurl.com/yukbpp8r

After panic over Showmax’s cancellation, Multichoice has revealed your favorite shows aren’t disappearing, they’re moving to a new home on DStv Stream. #Dstv #Showmax #streaming #Multichoice IOL Lifestyle / Entertainment Read on tinyurl.com/23jut5nw

Shock and outrage have erupted after the Pan Africanist Congress of Azania (PAC) revealed that the gravesite of its founding president, Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe, has been brutally vandalised. #news #outrage #PAC #gravesite #vandalised #RobertMangalisoSobukwe Read on tinyurl.com/yhc6xe9n

The African National Congress’s Khusela Sangoni-Diko said that while the marathon process or oral hearings at Parliament’s Ad Hoc committee has come to an end, they will now have to deal with the issue of conflicting evidence. #news #KhuselaSangonDiko #Parliament #AdHocCommittee #end #evidence #conflict Read on tinyurl.com/vm6zzk38

As global tensions push fuel prices higher, South African homeowners face a perfect storm of rising living costs and stubborn inflation — the Reserve Bank may keep interest rates elevated longer than expected. #FuelFury #InterestPressure #InflationAlert #HomeownersWatch #SARB Read more here: tinyurl.com/tt2rxdkv

The Afrimat Construction Index (ACI) increased for a second consecutive quarter in the last three months of 2025, the first time this has happened since the brief recession of 2020, indicating improving activity levels in the sector. #ConstructionRecovery #AfrimatACI #BuildingSA #EconomicGrowth Read more here: tinyurl.com/ykjmrhmn

Fuel shortages are spreading fast, turning everyday drives into a survival game. Keep your tank half-full, plan your routes, and stay alert — running dry could put you in danger. #FuelSurvival #RoadSafety #MotoristAlert #StaySafe #PlanAhead @IOLmotoring Read on: tinyurl.com/ycxk2va7

Farmers are battling soaring fertiliser and fuel costs, falling grain prices, and global uncertainty—threatening profitability, food security, and the future of South African agriculture as margins shrink under relentless pressure. #GrainSA #FarmProfit #FoodSecurity #AgriCrisis #RisingCosts Read more here: tinyurl.com/39w6n822

Wife killer and cousin sentenced to life for the savage murder of Joan Singrew — horrifying crime shocks Western Cape, justice finally delivered. #GrootBrakMurder #JusticeServed #WesternCapeCrime #JoanSingrew Read more here: tinyurl.com/bddvks4k

Exxaro Resources, the large diversified South African resources group, lifted its final dividend by 15% for the year to December 31 to R10 per share and enhanced its dividend payout ratio for shareholders. #Exxaro #DividendBoost #CoalMarket #SouthAfricaBusiness Read more here: tinyurl.com/56ktbafu

The Gauteng Department of Health has confirmed that a fire broke out at Sebokeng Hospital on Thursday afternoon, prompting the evacuation of more than 30 patients from the facility’s casualty department. #SebokengHospital #HospitalFire #GautengNews Read more here: tinyurl.com/3v7mktff

Rooney Slams 2010 World Cup: “It Doesn’t Get Worse Than That” – Former England striker recalls a soulless South Africa campaign and personal turmoil that rocked his career. #WayneRooney #WorldCup2010 #EnglandFootball #SoccerDrama #SouthAfrica @IOLsport Read on: tinyurl.com/3uak3dd7

The IFP in KwaZulu-Natal has finally reclaimed Nongoma Local Municipality after scooping two crucial wards from its archrival, the NFP. #IFP #Nongoma #LocalGovernment #KwaZuluNatal #PoliticalVictory #CouncilControl Read more here: tinyurl.com/49mxbhut

The bustling heart of Sandton, synonymous with wealth and opportunity, was momentarily halted earlier this week, as hundreds united in solidarity to raise awareness about the clandestine world of illicit trade. #BuyLocal #StopIllicitTrade #SandtonProtest #EconomicJustice Read more here: tinyurl.com/jrawntrx

Organisers of the Cape Town International Jazz Festival say this year’s event has exceeded expectations, with record sponsorship and sold-out hospitality packages ahead of its opening. Speaking at a press briefing, Rayhaan Survé, alongside Festival Directors Georgia Jones and Carolyn Savage, highlighted a diverse line-up and strong demand, with around 20,000 attendees expected. The team said the festival’s growth reflects its rising global profile and the scale of planning required to deliver a world-class event in Cape Town. Read on: tinyurl.com/dx2ued6a 📷Armand Hough / Independent Newspapers

South Africa’s crime crisis hits “war-like” levels with over 26,000 killed in a year — military deployed to assist police, but experts warn it’s only a short-term fix. #SouthAfricaCrime #SANDFDeployment #CrimeCrisis #PublicSafety Read more here: tinyurl.com/mr3fzxmm

Cape Town gears up for its biggest music weekend as the 2026 Jazz Festival returns, featuring Jacob Collier, Yellowjackets, Scorpion Kings and local legends, backed by bold sponsorships. #CTJazzFest #CapeTownEvents #LiveMusicSA #JazzInAfrica #ScorpionKings #JacobCollier #Yellowjackets #HotstixMabuse #NduduzoMakhathini #FestivalVibes @IOL_Lifestyle Read more here: tinyurl.com/tm9zjhnn

Momentum Group has been awarded a tender for the administration of the Bonitas Medical Fund, positioning the financial services group as the second-largest medical scheme administrator in the country. #MomentumHealth #BonitasMedical #HealthcareAdmin #MedicalSchemes Read more here: tinyurl.com/mrxjhvwp

Home Affairs removes 5-year renewal rule for Muslim Marriage officers, granting them equal status with other religious marriage officers and reaffirming the government’s commitment to fairness, dignity, and faith equality. #SouthAfrica #MuslimMarriages #HomeAffairs #Equality #ReligiousRights #FaithEquality Read more here: tinyurl.com/ydp5yuyw