News
Gauteng to Deploy 1,022 GBV Response Teams Across 122 High-Risk Areas, Lesufi Says
November 1, 2026
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi said on Sunday, 1 November, that the province plans to send 1,022 gender-based violence response teams into 122 high-risk areas. Lesufi
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Deputy Minister Dube-Ncube Asks TVET Students in Durban to Build Tools Against GBV
November 1, 2026
Deputy Higher Education Minister Nomusa Dube-Ncube has asked TVET college students to build tools against gender-based violence (GBV). She spoke on Friday at Thekwini TVET
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Gauteng Legislature Committee Urges Parties to Avoid Violence Before 4 November Vote
November 1, 2026
The Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has told political parties, their supporters and the public to stay away from violence and intimidation.
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Maitland Mother Sleeps Outside After Fifth Shack Demolition Since July in Cape Town
November 1, 2026
A 52-year-old Maitland woman said she was sleeping outdoors after her shack was demolished for the fifth time since July. Nomaindia Ketani said the latest
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SAWS Warns Voters of Very Hot Weather and Thunderstorms for 4 November Elections
October 31, 2026
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has told voters to prepare for very hot weather and afternoon thunderstorms during the 2026 Local Government Elections. Special
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HACC Film Festival Brings Award-Winning African and Iraqi Films to Cape Town Until 2 November
Rirhandzu Baloyi
November 1, 2026
Siya Kolisi Documentary Rise Screens at HACC Film Festival With R150 Tickets
Rirhandzu Baloyi
October 31, 2026
Filmmaker Sandulela Asanda Says South African Screens Now Show More Complex LGBTQ+ Characters
Rirhandzu Baloyi
October 31, 2026
Business
Western Cape Leads Provinces on Business Indicators While Gauteng Stays the Biggest Economy
Anelisa Nkuna
November 1, 2026
The Western Cape has the most consistent mix of good business indicators among South Africa’s nine provinces, according to an IOL analysis. Gauteng remains the
Sports
Stormers Wait on Evan Roos Knee Scan After 33-7 URC Win Over Ulster in Cape Town
Tiyani Mathebula
November 1, 2026
The Stormers are waiting on scans for Springbok eighthman Evan Roos after he hurt his knee in their 33-7 United Rugby Championship win over Ulster
Technology
Nvidia Puts $3 Billion Into Meta Share Sale as AI Bubble Questions Grow on Wall Street
Werner Jacobs
November 1, 2026
Nvidia announced a $3 billion investment in a Meta share sale on Tuesday. The deal adds to a long list of stakes, loans and guarantees
