A tragic base-jumping accident on Table Mountain has claimed a life, prompting a multi-agency rescue operation and raising urgent safety concerns in the extreme sports community. Read more: Tragic base-jumping accident claims life on Table Mountain
Ruben Amorim has been sacked as Manchester United manager just 14 months into his tenure. With Darren Fletcher installed as interim boss, IOL Sport examines the candidates who could be asked to take on football’s most demanding job. Read more: Ruben Amorim sacked by Manchester United: Who’s crazy enough to take on football’s most demanding […]
Sol Plaatje municipal manager Thapelo Matlala who was placed on precautionary suspension in September last year reported for duty on Monday but was unable to access his office. Read more: Sol Plaatje municipal manager locked out, as suspension dispute intensifies
A 49 year old man from Barkly West was burnt beyond recognition during the early hours of January 1 after his shanty caught alight. The police have opened an inquest into his death. Read more: Barkly West resident dies in shanty fire on New Year’s Day
Two people are believed to have drowned near Barkly West on New Year’s Day including a ten year old boy who was travelling on horseback near Delportshoop. The police are still searching for the second person. Read more: New Year’s Day tragedies as two drown near Barkly West
SASSA has released the January 2026 payment schedule for social grants, emphasising the need for beneficiaries to verify their biometric details to prevent fraud and ensure accurate payments. Read more: Here are the SASSA grant payment dates for January 2026 — and why biometric verification matters
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme has processed over 893,000 applications for 2026, with 609,403 students qualifying for funding. Meanwhile, the Finance Minister has proposed replacing NSFAS with direct funding to institutions amid ongoing criticism of the scheme’s management issues Read more: NSFAS announces completion of 2026 funding applications as reform debate continues
A 59-year-old childminder in Jeffreys Bay was arrested on New Year’s Day after a two-year-old girl was found with open wounds, leading to charges of child neglect and assault, as police and the FCS unit investigate the incident. Read more: Jeffreys Bay childminder arrested after toddler found with open wounds
A Kakamas man faces justice after fabricating a hijacking story to claim insurance, leading to a conviction for perjury following a thorough investigation by the Vehicle Crime Unit. Read more: Kakamas man sentenced for perjury after fabricating hijacking claim