Iraqi butcher gets 10 years for selling pork in holy city - IOL
An Iraqi court sentenced a butcher to 10 years in prison on Monday for selling pork that he claimed was beef in the holy Muslim city of Najaf.
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Elizabeth Moselakgomo’s uncle praises eight-year-old daughter for raising alarm after mother’s disappearance - IOL
Family remembers Elizabeth Moselakgomo’s daughter’s actions after disappearance.
Concern mounts after two weekend crashes claim 29 lives in Mpumalanga and Western Cape - IOL
Multiple people are feared dead after a serious crash on the N1 between Prince Albert and Leeu-Gamka in the Western Cape.
New TB vaccines could avert 7.3 million deaths by 2050, Gavi says - IOL
New tuberculosis vaccines expected to become available from 2029 could save over seven million lives over a decade.
Frank Chikane denies taking ANC to court over Johannesburg mayoral bid - IOL
Frank Chikane has rejected claims that he is taking the ANC to court over its Johannesburg mayoral candidacy, as the party battles ongoing problems with its election candidate lists.
Can India give Africa a voice that shapes decisions within BRICS? - IOL
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit, where South Africa will seek to expand intra-BRICS trade and investment.
Municipalities are the intimate face of government - IOL
South Africa’s municipalities need capable, accountable councillors who can deliver services and manage public finances ahead of the 2026 local government elections, says the writer.
ATM announces Vuyo Zungula as Johannesburg mayoral candidate - IOL
The African Transformation Movement's parliamentary leader, Vuyo Zungula, has been announced has the Johannesburg mayoral candidate.
CPUT students return to classes after weeks-long shutdown - IOL
Students return to classes at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) following a recent campus shutdown that disrupted academic activities. The reopening marks a return to learning as students and staff resume their academic programmes across the institution.
MK Party cash crisis puts planned manifesto launch at risk ahead of local elections - IOL
MK Party president Jacob Zuma faces renewed scrutiny over the party’s finances as it prepares for local government elections and a planned manifesto launch in eThekwini.
Julius Mkhwanazi granted bail in blue lights case, remains in custody on murder charge - IOL
Julius Mkhwanazi granted R10,000 bail in blue-light case but remains in custody.
MK Party’s eThekwini campaign under pressure after candidate replacement - IOL
The MK Party faces fresh internal turmoil in eThekwini after party leader Jacob Zuma replaced Zandile Hlophe-Mkhwanazi as the mayoral candidate, while the ANC insists it will retain control of the metro.
Ramaphosa vows to build on $10bn South Africa-India economic ties - IOL
President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa will build on its $10 billion economic ties with India, with investment opportunities identified in critical minerals, infrastructure, agriculture and digital economy.
Suspects arrested with SAPS-branded jacket, gas gun after Malvern robbery - IOL
The two suspects were found in possession of a gas gun, a jacket bearing SAPS insignia, a balaclava, and a bag containing suspected cannabis.
SAPS responds to serial killer fears after fifth body found in Kempton Park - IOL
SAPS says it is too early to call a serial killer after a fifth woman’s body was found in Kempton Park on Monday.
Durban refugees uncertain about Lindela Repatriation Centre - IOL
Foreign nationals camped outside the Department of Home Affairs Durban Refugee Reception Centre with their packed belongings while waiting to transported to the Lindela Repatriation Centre in Gauteng.
'UK's time is up': Scottish, Welsh and N Irish leaders demand right to independence - IOL
Leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland’s nationalist parties have declared their nations’ right to self-determination and independence from the UK, in a rare show of unity in Cardiff.
iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max South Africa prices revealed - IOL
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models start at R28,799 in South Africa with major battery and camera upgrades, while local pricing for the upcoming foldable iPhone Duo remains unconfirmed. Picture: Apple