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6 hours ago | iol.co.za | Filippo Monteforte

With the world mourning the loss of Pope Francis, cardinals gather at the Vatican to choose a date for the conclave that will elect a new leader for the Catholic Church.
Umkhonto weSizwe Party triumphs in eThekwini Student Representative Council elections

1 day ago | iol.co.za | Willem Phungula

Willem Phungula|Published 8 minutes ago 1minUmkhonto weSizwe Party won all the seats in Swinton TVET college in the student representative council election in Durban. Image: Itumeleng English / Independent NewspapersUmkhonto weSizwe Party has scored another political victory in eThekwini following a clean sweep in the Student Representative Council elections that took place in TVET colleges on Friday.
Kashmir terror attack sparks concerns for tourism

4 days ago | iol.co.za | Thobeka Ngema

Paramedics and police personnel carry an injured tourist at a hospital in Anantnag, south of Srinagar, on April 22, 2025, following an attack. Gunmen in Indian-administered Kashmir opened fire on a group of tourists on April 22, with the chief minister saying the "inhuman" attack was one of the worst targeting civilians for years. Image: Tauseef MUSTAFA / AFPThe Hindu Dharma Association of SA (Hindasa) Seva Foundation has raised concerns over the impact of the Kashmir terror attack on tourism.
Mercedes-Benz driver arrested for speeding on the N1 near Bela-Bela

4 days ago | iol.co.za | Thobeka Ngema

Speeding and bribery incidents rise in Limpopo as traffic police arrest multiple offenders, including a Mercedes-Benz driver caught travelling at 176km/h. Image: FileA Mercedes-Benz driver was arrested for speeding on the N1 near Bela-Bela on Wednesday, highlighting the province’s ongoing battle with speedsters.
Mabel Rweqana demands investigation into fake letter removing her as MKWL convener

4 days ago | iol.co.za | Willem Phungula

Willem Phungula|Published 12 minutes agoSignature of former president Jacob Zuma and current leader of the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) is alleged to have been forged in a letter that removes the MKWL convener. Image: Independent MediaThe Umkhonto weSizwe Women's League convener Mabel Rweqana has called for investigation into the origin of the letter that removes her which has turned out to be fake.
National Zoological Garden welcomes new blacktip reef sharks and vibrant marine fish

4 days ago | iol.co.za | Thobeka Ngema

The National Zoological Garden has added 220 marine fish species like powder blue tangs, skunk-striped anemonefish, stars and stripes pufferfish, and green bird wrasse. Image: National Zoological GardenThe National Zoological Garden (NZG) in Pretoria is now the new home of three blacktip reef sharks (Carcharhinus melanopterus) and 220 colourful marine fish.
ANC launches investigation into mayor's costly security measures in KwaDukuza

4 days ago | iol.co.za | Willem Phungula

Willem Phungula|Published 17 minutes agoThe KwaDukuza Municipality is under ANC scrutiny after new allegations of power abuse. Image: facebookThe ANC in KwaZulu-Natal has launched an investigation into how the party-led KwaDukuza Local Municipality decided to secure the protection of the mayor’s house at a cost of R173 000 a month without a police threat assessment report.
Cruz Vodka's quiet luxury party launches SA Fashion Week SS25

4 days ago | iol.co.za | Oluthando Keteyi

Lifestyle Style Beauty FashionMetro FM presenter and DJ Lamiez Holworthy had guests dancing and singing along during her set at the Cruz SAFW opening party. Picture: Itumeleng English/ Independent NewspapersImage: Itumeleng English/ Independent NewspapersThe South African Fashion Week SS25 kicks off, this Thursday in Johannesburg and before the stunning collections being revealed Cruz Vodka kicked things off with a little razzle.
Finance minister withdraws VAT hike proposal amid revenue concerns

4 days ago | iol.co.za | Nadia Khan |Nadia Khan

The VAT rate was expected to rise from 15% to 15.5% on May 1The Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, announced this morning that the proposed 0.5% Value-Added Tax (VAT) rate hike would be withdrawn. Image: File imageAfter a two-month-long battle, the Ministry of Finance announced that the proposed 0.5% Value-Added Tax (VAT) rate hike would be withdrawn. The VAT rate was expected to rise from 15% to 15.5% on May 1. The proposed increase was announced during the Budget Speech in March.
Cher is back! Alicia Silverstone set to reprise her iconic role in 'Clueless' reboot

4 days ago | iol.co.za | Alyssia Birjalal

STREAMING"Clueless" sequel series with Alicia Silverstone is currently in development. Image: Instagram. Alicia Silverstone is set to step back into her iconic role as Cher Horowitz in the eagerly anticipated reboot of the classic 1995 teen comedy, "Clueless".