Four people, including a 15-year-old girl and a four-year-old boy, have been killed in a shooting at an RDP house in Grassland 2, Mangaung, Bloemfontein.
KZN officer removed from election deployment after arriving in party-branded vehicle
A KwaZulu-Natal police sergeant has been removed from election duties after allegedly arriving at a voting station in a political party-branded vehicle, while a separate incident saw a suspect arrested for assaulting officers at an Umlazi polling station.
‘Lawyer up’: Democrats signal tough fight ahead for Trump after election wipeout
Democrats’ takeover of Congress leaves Donald Trump facing investigations, legislative roadblocks and a bruising final two years in office.
LIVE | LGE 2026 lunchtime wrap: Voter queues, political drama and election-day moments across SA
Stay up to date with what’s happening in the 2026 Local Government Elections. Everything you need to know, right here on IOL.
‘We will never stop fighting’ – Family remembers murdered Lusanda Mathabela
Given Mathabela has paid tribute to his daughter Lusanda on the anniversary of her death, vowing that her family will continue seeking justice.
Cachalia speaks out on the Kempton Park murders while casting his vote
Police are making progress in investigating the murders of women whose bodies were discovered in Kempton Park, with Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia telling IOL that at least five cases have seen considerable progress.
Trump congratulates Democrats on midterms, says Iran war played role
President Donald Trump had rare praise for rival Democrats Tuesday after their stunning US midterm election victory and admitted the Iran war may have played a part in the defeat of his Republican Party.
‘We did it’: Abdul El-Sayed makes history as first Muslim elected to US Senate
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan’s US Senate race over former Republican lawmaker Mike Rogers, US networks said early Wednesday, making him the first Muslim elected to the upper chamber of Congress.
IN PICS | From Cape Town to Durban: Voters turn out in numbers for elections
South Africans queued from the early hours of Wednesday as voting got underway in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban, with police and SANDF personnel maintaining a visible presence amid largely peaceful proceedings.
Gambling promotion at Pretoria preschool sparks backlash
World Sports Betting has sparked outrage after taking its Bet to the Beat promotion into a Pretoria preschool.