# South Africa’s legendary actress and first Miss Black South Africa, Cynthia Shange, has passed away at 76 in a KwaZulu-Natal hospital. Her daughter, Nonhle Thema, confirmed her passing. Shange made history in 1972 as the first black woman to represent South Africa at the Miss World pageant in London. Shange was celebrated for her […]
# The recruitment company Job Crystal has warned rising fuel and electricity costs are prompting urgent calls for workplace flexibility across South Africa. Experts told IOL soaring fuel prices are placing heavy financial strain on employees, reigniting debate around hybrid work models. Job Crystal CEO Sasha Knott says commuting costs are becoming unsustainable, while Debt […]
# The Pretoria North Magistrate’s Court will deliver judgement on suspended police sergeant Fannie Nkosi’s bail application on Wednesday. He is facing charges including defeating the ends of justice. State prosecutor Tholoana Sekhonyana argues Nkosi alleged centrality between criminal syndicates and senior police management makes him a flight risk. She says he unlawfully handled dockets, interfered […]
# State prosecutor Tholoana Sekhonyana has told the Pretoria North Magistrate’s Court that bail decisions against suspended SAPS sergeant Fannie Nkosi must centre on the interests of justice. Sekhonyana argued evidence of unexplained cash and alleged planned offences shows a propensity for crime. She stresses release could hinder investigations and compromise the prosecution’s case, leading […]
# Labour analysts have warned rising diesel prices could potentially trigger load-shedding and worsen service delivery in the workplace. Higher fuel costs are expected to strain Eskom’s diesel-reliant open cycle gas turbines. Debt Rescue’s Neil Roets cautions without intervention, higher stages of load-shedding may return. Job Crystal CEO Sasha Knott told IOL fuel shortages and […]
# Political analyst Bheki Mngomezulu says the political career of former chairperson of the National Freedom Party in KwaZulu-Natal, Mbali Shinga, is in jeopardy following her expulsion. Shinga was found guilty of gross insubordination after defying party instructions to support a motion of no confidence against premier Thami Ntuli in December 2025. Her removal threatens […]
# Tshwane chief financial official Gareth Mnisi has denied cooperating with police’s suspended organised crime unit sergeant Fannie Nkosi. He told the Madlanga commission he was irritated by Nkosi’s persistent messages on checking tender compliance on a list of companies. Commissioners challenged inconsistencies, arguing his responses appeared to encourage further communication, disputing claim that he […]
# The Pretoria Magistrate’s Court has ordered that controversial businessman Vusimusi ‘Cat’ Matlala remain at the Kgosi Mampuru correctional facility. He and his co-accused face 25 charges, including money laundering and attempted murder. Proceedings were delayed to allow the state to respond to defence submissions. Prosecutors are reviewing fresh representations, while defence teams argue key […]
# Legal counsel for Gauteng police’s organised crime unit sergeant Fannie Nkosi says bail is a constitutional right. Nkosi faces charges including theft, possession of unlicensed ammunition and grenades, and defeating the ends of justice. Advocate Siza Dlali told the Pretoria North Magistrate’s Court there should be no assumed verdict amid bail application processes. He […]
