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iol.co.za > news > politics > 2026-09-10-who-owns-south-africas-land-nyhontso-admits-government-has-no-updated-figures

Who owns South Africa’s land? Nyhontso admits government has no updated figures

2+ day, 9+ hour ago   (491+ words) Land Reform and Rural Development Minister Mzwanele Nyhontso says government has no updated figures on foreign land ownership, with the latest available audit dating back to 2017. Land Reform and Rural Development Minister Mzwanele Nyhontso says the government does not have…...

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iol.co.za > news > politics > 2026-09-09-phala-phala-impeachment-committee-freezes-new-evidence-leader-process-over-court-challenges

Phala Phala impeachment committee freezes new evidence leader process over court challenges

3+ day, 10+ hour ago   (884+ words) Chairperson of the Impeachment Committee on Section 89 inquiry, Makashule Gana Parliament’s impeachment committee on Wednesday said it would oppose two court applications challenging its decision to withdraw its recommendation of Adv Thandazani Madonsela SC as evidence leader. It also agreed…...

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iol.co.za > capeargus > city-watch > 2026-09-09-da-leaders-no-show-causes-stir-at-debate-ahead-of-highly-contested-local-election

DA leader’s no-show causes stir at debate ahead of highly contested local election

3+ day, 9+ hour ago   (575+ words) A debate was held in Bellville on Wednesday with political parties contesting the City of Cape Town in November’s local government elections. "A City that works, but for who?" was the challenge from Cape Town residents as political parties were…...

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iol.co.za > news > south-africa > 2026-09-09-durban-refugees-on-moore-road-fear-confrontation-ahead-of-planned-march

Durban refugees on Moore Road fear confrontation ahead of planned march

4+ day, 26+ min ago   (1188+ words) Refugee families living on the streets outside Durban’s Home Affairs Refugee Reception Centre face renewed uncertainty as March and March prepares for another protest, while community organisations call for humanity and protection for those legally in South Africa. KwaZulu-Natal Premier…...

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iol.co.za > news > politics > 2026-09-09-presidency-calls-on-south-africans-to-nominate-deserving-candidates-for-national-orders

Presidency calls on South Africans to nominate deserving candidates for National Orders

3+ day, 16+ hour ago   (637+ words) President Cyril Ramaphosa presents DJ Oskido with a National Order in recognition of his contribution to South African music and culture. The Presidency has called on South Africans to nominate people who have made exceptional contributions to their communities, the…...

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iol.co.za > news > south-africa > 2026-09-04-march-and-march-plans-return-to-che-guevara-road-after-refugee-camp-clash

March and March plans return to Che Guevara Road after refugee camp clash

6+ day, 17+ hour ago   (934+ words) March and March is planning to return to Che Guevara Road after its “clean-up” action at the Durban refugee camp allegedly erupted into violence, with police confirming that an officer was struck by a stone. March and March says it…...

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iol.co.za > news > opinion > 2026-09-02-consultation-or-communication-the-true-meaning-behind-south-africas-raw-water-use-charges-discussions

Consultation or Communication? The true meaning behind South Africa's Raw Water Use Charges discussions

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (556+ words) WATER CRISIS: In a climate of escalating water scarcity, the real question looms: how can meaningful consultation redefine our approach to resource management? As a Communicator in the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), I have attended many meetings, but…...

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iol.co.za > news > south-africa > 2026-09-02-ntuli-calls-for-kzn-wide-crackdown-on-undocumented-foreign-nationals-non-compliant-businesses

Ntuli calls for KZN-wide crackdown on undocumented foreign nationals, non-compliant businesses

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (368+ words) KZN Premier Thami Ntuli has called for intensified compliance operations after a Pietermaritzburg inspection uncovered undocumented foreign nationals and businesses employing workers for as little as R100 a day. The operation on Tuesday involved the police, Home Affairs, the Department of…...

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iol.co.za > news > politics > 2026-09-01-ramaphosa-appoints-leonard-lekgetho-as-new-siu-chief

Ramaphosa appoints Leonard Lekgetho as new SIU chief

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (380+ words) President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Leonard Lekgetho to head the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) permanently. President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Leonard Lekgetho as new head of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), effective from Tuesday, September 1. Ramaphosa has made the appointment…...

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iol.co.za > thepost > opinion > 2026-08-31-undocumented-migration-can-south-africa-protect-its-borders-without-losing-its-humanity

Undocumented migration: Can South Africa protect its borders without losing its humanity?

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (168+ words) A recent protest march in Cape Town where protesters called for tougher action against undocumented migration. turned chaotic. Heavy police presence was required to restore order. Image: Ayanda Ndamane/ ANA Studios Legal status matters to administration, but it cannot erase…...