Health Minister highlights challenges in reclaiming treatment costs for undocumented migrants

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has revealed that there is a lack of a mechanism for provincial Health Departments to reclaim costs incurred for treating undocumented ...

Eskom highlights 200 public electricity-related injuries and deaths in the past year

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

Eskom has reported 200 injuries and fatalities linked to electricity incidents in the past year, revealing a troubling trend exacerbated by unreported cases due ...

Western Cape man who made a bomb hoax to skip work sentenced to 5 years

Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Updated

A man who made a hoax call to police telling them that he planted bombs at various places has been sentenced to an effective five years in jail.

Gayton McKenzie says he will subject himself to an investigation following uproar over use of K-word

Xolile Mtembu|Updated

Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie has denied being racist but admitted to posting "insensitive, stupid and hurtful" remarks.

Sexual offence charges against Strand CPF chairperson spark outrage

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

A 56-year-old man has been arrested on multiple sexual offence charges involving a minor, with the State opposing bail.

Cataract surgery: Innovative techniques and what you need to know

Partnered Content|Updated

Discover the intricacies of cataract surgery, from understanding what a cataract is to exploring the latest advancements in artificial lenses that can restore your ...

Watch VideoIconic teen retailer Claire’s files for bankruptcy again

Sarene Kloren|Published

Claire's, a beloved name in teen fashion, faces its second bankruptcy in seven years.

President Ramaphosa defends decision to proceed with National Dialogue despite deep divisions

Nicola Daniels|Published

The national convention organising team responsible for the National Dialogue has been reorganised and is being reinforced by various social partners and civil society ...

K-word tweets haunt Mckenzie

Nicola Daniels|Published

THE South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) is expected to meet on Monday to consider a racism complaint against Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie ...

Arrest in murder of Hermanus businesswoman amid taxi violence

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

A 37-year-old man is charged with the murder of a beloved businesswoman outside Whale Coast Mall, heightening fears of escalating taxi violence in Hermanus.

Heideveld community rallies against gun violence after tragic shooting of a witness

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

The 30-year-old woman shot and killed in a drive-by attack in Heideveld at the weekend was a key witness in a gang-related case.

Elevate Her: Stand up for SA’s forgotten women this August

Lee Rondganger|Published

This Women's Month, IOL invites you to help restore dignity to the most vulnerable and overlooked groups of South African society.

Why we should honour, support the heroines who walk quietly every day

Ishrene Davids|Published

It is time to build with them, invest in them, and trust their leadership.

Political parties and teacher unions react to new BELA Act regulations

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Political parties and the South African Democratic Teachers' Union have voiced their opinions following the recent publication of two sets of regulations for the ...

Tragic daylight shooting claims life of Hermanus taxi owner

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Julia Alam, a prominent taxi fleet owner, was shot dead in a brazen daylight attack at Whale Coast Mall in Hermanus, raising concerns about taxi-related violence ...

MK Party expels former secretary general Floyd Shivambu

Simon Majadibodu|Published

uMkhonto WeSizwe Party has confrimed that it has terminated the membership of the party’s former Secretary General Floyd Shivambu.

Watch VideoIs your bra harming your health? The hidden dangers of ‘lift and separate’

Sarene Kloren|Published

From musculoskeletal issues to chemical exposure, learn why the ‘lift and separate’ design might not be as beneficial as you think.

Shein and Temu linked to over 8,000 lost jobs in South Africa, report finds

Mthobisi Nozulela|Published

A new report by the Localisation Support Fund reveals that Chinese online retailers Shein and Temu have cost South Africa over 8,000 potential jobs.

Parliamentary row erupts over R813m in SANDF troop allowances for DRC mission

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Defence Minister Angie Motshekga and the ANC clash with DA over 'missing' R813m in allowances for SANDF soldiers deployed in DRC, with accusations of parliamentary ...