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The MK Youth League (MKYL) has made waves in the 2024 SRC elections at Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), winning 10 seats across multiple campuses in their very first attempt. This success signals a rising force within student politics, as many young voters appear to be aligning w

Picture caption missing The City of Tshwane has repaired over 4,000 street lights in the Pretoria CBD and surrounding areas as part of its ongoing efforts to improve public safety and urban management. This work is part of the Tshwane Lighting Programme, which focuses on ensuri

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the matter of embattled Justice Minister Thembi Simelane will receive his attention, and he appealed for time to deal with the case. On Thursday night, IOL attended a press briefing in Beijing, the capital of China, where a chuffed Ramaphosa bade farewell

In a light-hearted moment at a recent government event, Sport Minister Gayton McKenzie has jokingly explained why he sang the I love you Ramaphosa song which is normally belted by African National Congress (ANC) supporters. The charismatic minister and president of the Patriotic Allianc

The Durban International Convention Centre (ICC) did it again, when it won the World Meeting Incentive Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) awards. The award ceremony was hosted at Ho Chi Minh City , in Vietnam on Wednesday, September 4, where it was awarded South Africas Best Convention

The three men accused of killing five-year-old Ditebogo Phalane are expected to bring a bail application in the Pretoria North Magistrates Court on Thursday. Phalane was killed on the evening of May 10, 2024, as he ran out to greet his father, in what police say was a botched hijacking.

Two Cameroonian nationals appeared in the Pretoria Magistrates Court in Gauteng on Wednesday for allegedly manufacturing counterfeit currency from South Africa and the United States of America. Jude Yaya Oka and Evans Akor Tiku made a brief appearance, the Directorate for Priority Crime

As the days get warmer and spring blooms, this means more people are outside. September comes alive with a number of vibrant concerts, festivals and performances from big international artists as well as that local flavour of Mzansi. For all music enthusiasts, heres why you should mark

Newly appointed Richards Bay FC coach Brandon Truter wants the club to avoid the dreaded relegation zone in the new season. The KwaZulu-Natal-based outfit struggled to get going last season and finished in 15th place in the league table, which led to the club having to play in relegatio

Civil rights organisation AfriForum has launched a petition calling for a complete stop to the EFF-ANC coalition from dethroning the DA-led coalition in Tshwane. The desperate attempt comes after ActionSA announced it was considering pulling out of the coalition in the City to oust Mayo

By Bayethe Msimang Africa is at a critical juncture, grappling with a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape. Recent events in the Sahel and the escalating tensions between Ukraine and several West African nations underscore the urgent need for African nations to stand firm agai

When Rassie Erasmus announces his Springbok team tomorrow morning after shifting from the usual Tuesday slot there are bound to be surprises. The Bok boss hasnt been shy to mix his matchday 23 from week to week, and that has given the entire squad confidence and belief that they are goo

Zaahier Adams South African teenage sprint sensation Bayanda Walaza is not planning to join his Olympic relay teammate Shaun Maswangani in the US to further his career next year. Walaza received a heros welcome at OR Tambo International yesterday upon his return after winning t

Despite Mamelodi Sundowns slow start to the new football season, the clubs head coach Manqoba Mngqithi says hes not panicking. The mighty Sundowns, league champions for the last seven years, were dumped out of the MTN8 by Stellenbosch FC on the weekend.

Stellenbosch FC reached the final of the MTN8 for the first time after they knocked out the mighty Mamelodi Sundowns in the semi-finals on Sunday. Stellies won the second-leg semi-final 1-0 at their temporary home, the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, after Bradley

Acting President Paul Mashatile has paid tribute to the 39 South African Police Service (SAPS) officers who were killed in the line of duty during the 2023/24 financial year. On Sunday, at the SAPS Memorial Site in Pretoria, a large contingent of SAPS police officers and government offi

The Golden Lions showed that they will mean business this season after their full-strength side overpowered the Blue Bulls 57-33 at Midstream College in Olifantsfontein on Friday evening to move to the top of the Currie Cup log. It was rather appropriate that the match was played at a s

By Jaya Josie A year ago, South Africa hosted the BRICS Summit on August 22, 2023. This year August 2, 2024 Chinas focus on South Africa began with a high-level symposium in Cape Town hosted by Minister Liu Jinchao. Minister Liu is the minister of the International Depar

The last 10 months or so has been a time of deep contemplation for South Africas Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) athlete Cameron Saaiman, after facing some challenging times in his life. After shining in the Dana White Contender Series, the former Extreme Fighting Championship (EFC

TIME really does fly when youre having fun. Can you believe it has been 10 years since the Premier Soccer Leagues (PSL) Reserve League, the DStv Diski Challenge, was launched? Well, if you consider the fact that Percy Tau and Grant Kekana are now the senior citizens of South African foo

The Legal Practice Council (LPC) has been ordered to admit an attorney after initially seeking to block her admission due to a plagiarism case during her university studies and her dismissal from a previous job for falling asleep during a night shift. The LPC barred Malesela Sharlotte S

Youngsters Relebohile Mofokeng and Jaedin Rhodes both found the back of the net as Wednesday evenings MTN8 semi-final first leg between Cape Town City and Orlando Pirates ended 1-1. The two teams will get one more chance to book their spot in the final when they fac

In a roundabout way, Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi intimated that his side would have the tactical nous to cope with a dangerous Stellenbosch FC in their MTN8 semi-final first-leg at Lucas Moripe Stadium, in Pretoria, on Wednesday evening. Kick-off

The saying goes that you cant teach an old dog new tricks, but while Jannes Kirsten has still got a few good years of rugby in him, he probably didnt think that he would learn to play No 5 lock at the Blue Bulls in the Currie Cup this year. The 30-year-old utility forward, who normally

The City of Tshwane has made notable strides in improving service delivery, particularly in Soshanguve, north of Pretoria. In the past month alone, the city repaired around 1,000 street lights in the area. However, according to Tshwane Mayor Cilliers Brink, the efforts have fac