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[@IOL](/creator/twitter/IOL)
"Vasco Special Needs Centre is at risk of closing its doors. Without a new home dozens of lives will be disrupted. #SaveVasco #SpecialNeedsMatter #DurbanCares #CommunityFirst #ActNow Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1978546946462679235) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-15T19:42Z 718.4K followers, 1436 engagements


"🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 In the heart of Mpumalanga Nelspruit the sun shone brightly on Hugo Broos and his Bafana Bafana boys as they triumphantly knocked on Gods Window securing qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. 📸 Mihlali Baleka"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1978166078300725434) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-14T18:28Z 718.5K followers, 12.4K engagements


"ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has hit back at the South African Communist Partys (SACP) decision to contest the 2026 local government elections independently saying the move does not shake the ANC as the SACP never brought numbers to the party. #FikileMbalula #SACP #ANC #SouthAfrica #LocalElections2026 Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1979542362079535245) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-18T13:37Z 718.5K followers, 1889 engagements


"Table Mountain has revealed a striking new yellow frame at its summit perfectly positioned to showcase Cape Towns awe-inspiring landscape in all its glory. 📷: Henk Kruger/Independent Newspapers #TableMountain #frame #summit #CapeTown"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1966477698940666301) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-09-12T12:23Z 718.4K followers, 1284 engagements


"From one familys healing journey to a national legacy Archies Archives now supports vulnerable newborns and their parents in XX Netcare NICUs across South Africa. #ArchiesArchives #NeonatalCare #Netcare #NewbornSupport #ParentSupport Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1969718250402697703) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-09-21T11:00Z 718.4K followers, 1175 engagements


"A new fire erupts in Deer Park after the Camps Bay blaze is contained. Just hours after firefighters managed to contain a mountain blaze in Camps Bay a new fire broke out on the lower slopes of Table Mountain National Park near Deer Park on Tuesday afternoon. 📷: Armand Hough / Independent Newspapers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1973062785144938879) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-09-30T16:30Z 718.4K followers, 1405 engagements


"No rugby player will play more than XX games a year going forward after World Rugby announced clear guidelines aimed at reducing player fatigue and injury. #rugby #WorldRugby #Springboks #UnitedRugbyChampionship @IOLsport Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1973347780224856398) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-01T11:22Z 718.4K followers, 1654 engagements


"Heartbreak in Kwa-Mthethwa. Musawokuphila Mthethwa father of the late Nathi Mthethwa speaks from Nathi's residence following his passing in Paris France. 📸 Sibonelo Ngcobo/Independent Newspapers #NathiMthethwa #KwaMthethwa"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1973466696695579098) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-01T19:15Z 718.4K followers, 53.3K engagements


"Bradley Carnells coaching vision and Olwethu Makhanyas defensive prowess help Philadelphia Union lift the MLS Supporters Shield. #BradleyCarnell #OlwethuMakhanya #SupportersShield #PhillyUnion #FootballDevelopment #AfricanExcellence @IOLsport Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1974814276473782507) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-05T12:29Z 718.4K followers, 1667 engagements


"An 11-year-old girl was killed and two other children injured when a police vehicle crashed into a shack in Delft Cape Town on Saturday evening. #CapeTown #Delft #PoliceCrash #Tragedy Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1975253147359543642) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-06T17:33Z 718.4K followers, 4030 engagements


"Shoprite announces the closure of its operations in Malawi and Ghana after XX years citing economic challenges such as high inflation and weak currencies. #business #Shoprite #Malawi #Ghana #closure #operations Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1975478212680622457) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-07T08:28Z 718.4K followers, 1845 engagements


"Mandla Mandela has spoken out after he was abducted by Israelis while part of the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) that sought to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza and break the siege. In a video shared by the activist's wife Nosekeni Rabia Mandela he appeared in high spirits along with other activists. 📷: Nkosi Zwelivelile/Instagram Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1975486669357793718) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-07T09:01Z 718.4K followers, 38.1K engagements


"In a move bringing relief to thousands of Zimbabwean nationals living in South Africa Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber has extended the Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP). #Migration #LeonSchreiber #Zimbabwe #immigrants Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1975859319229808951) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-08T09:42Z 718.3K followers, 50K engagements


"Former Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar kicked off Rhiza Babuyiles state-of-the-art Cruyff Court in Diepkloof an initiative aimed at transforming young lives through sport. @IOLsport #sport #soccer #EdwinvanderSar #Diepkloof #youth #empowerment #drive Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1977027767075024972) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-11T15:05Z 718.4K followers, 2199 engagements


"Former President Thabo Mbeki says it hurts him when he sees Operation Dudula blaming foreign nationals for South Africas problems adding that the nations challenges cannot be blamed on migrants. #news #ThaboMbeki #OperationDudula #foreignnationals #challenges #migrants Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1977649009582903318) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-13T08:14Z 718.4K followers, 17.7K engagements


"A group of magistrates held a demonstration at the Durban Magistrates Court protesting systemic discrimination and exclusion within the judicial structure. They also called for the immediate implementation of a major remuneration review. 🎥 Video: Tumi Pakkies / Independent Newspapers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1977727462432756014) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-13T13:25Z 718.4K followers, 1770 engagements


"Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has suspended Lesiba Arnold Malotana the head of Gauteng Department of Health and Wellness with immediate effect amid mounting pressure over ongoing investigations into corruption and irregular tenders at Tembisa Provincial Tertiary Hospital. #news #PanyazaLesufi #Gauteng #LesibaArnoldMalotana #suspended #TembisaHospital Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1977972287648256495) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-14T05:38Z 718.4K followers, 10.4K engagements


"South Africans weary as new wave of scandals engulfs police and parliament. #NhlanhlaMkhwanazi #MadlangaCommission #AdHocCommittee #SAPSInCrisis #PoliceCorruption Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1978335024698040740) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-15T05:40Z 718.4K followers, 1731 engagements


"South Africans can look forward to moderate inflation in the near term on the back of a stronger currency and lower global food prices. #SouthAfrica #InflationUpdate #EconomicOutlook Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1978380323151827121) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-15T08:40Z 718.4K followers, 1031 engagements


"UFS suspends all academic activities and orders Qwaqwa campus evacuation after violent student protests leave security officers injured and property damaged. #UFS #UFSQwaqwa #StudentProtests #CampusViolence #PropertyDamage Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1978400460148211944) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-15T10:00Z 718.4K followers, XXX engagements


"Bonang Matheba calls on SAFA to elevate Bafana Bafanas brand after 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification #BafanaBrand #WorldCupBound #SAFA"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1978567305635491994) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-15T21:03Z 718.4K followers, 3458 engagements


"South Africa faces Thursday extremes: severe thunderstorms and rough seas hit some regions while central areas enjoy fair weather. #SAWeather #StormAlert #RoughSeas #Thunderstorms #WeatherUpdate Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1978692379541430654) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-16T05:20Z 718.4K followers, 1509 engagements


"Eskom has ramped up its national smart meter rollout kicking off installations in KwaZulu-Natal week last Monday. #Eskom #SmartMeters #KwaZuluNatal #MeterRollout Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1978700586292760703) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-16T05:52Z 718.4K followers, XXX engagements


"Thabo Nthethe is confident Bafana Bafana can shock the world at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. #BafanaBafana #ThaboNtethe #fifaworldcup2026 @IOLsport Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1978702450971537575) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-16T06:00Z 718.4K followers, 1014 engagements


"The Mpumalanga Department of Community Safety Security and Liaison holds a memorial for traffic officer Joseph Mtselu killed on the N4 near Middelburg. #JosephMtselu #TrafficSafety #Mpumalanga #RoadSafety Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1978709556256534928) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-16T06:28Z 718.4K followers, 1118 engagements


"Trust in South Africas police plummets to XX% marking a 25-year low amid entrenched corruption and dysfunction. #SouthAfrica #PublicTrust #PoliceCorruption #SAPS Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1978714901783720251) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-16T06:49Z 718.4K followers, 1438 engagements


"The Department of Transport in KwaZulu-Natal has confirmed that rescue teams have located the second aircraft that went missing in the province on Wednesday. #KZNPlaneCrash #AviationRescue #KZNNews #PlaneRecovery Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1978721021029933322) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-16T07:13Z 718.4K followers, 1970 engagements


"Crime expert Calvin Rafadi allegedly solicited fuel cash rent transport and PhD funding from attempted murder-accused tenderpreneur Vusimuzi Cat Matlala. #CalvinRafadi #CatMatlala #CorruptionClaims #CrimeExpert #TenderScandal Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1978765182672216303) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-16T10:09Z 718.4K followers, 2374 engagements


"Bolt South Africa has warned riders against accepting cash-based or offline trips arranged outside its app. #RideSmart #CashlessOnly #BoltSafety Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1978783761060827535) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-16T11:23Z 718.4K followers, 1102 engagements


"Sphamandla Nethisa charged with the murder of Thulasizwe The Gentleman Hlophe enters a plea deal to name his accomplices. #SphamandlaNethisa #ThulasizweHlophe #Inanda #MbekaPrimary #UnderTheMoonLounge #BabesWodumo Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1978786965848772922) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-16T11:35Z 718.4K followers, XXX engagements


"The University of the Free State (UFS) has reached an agreement with student leadership to phase out provisional registration over the next two years following a week of violent protests across its three campuses. #UFS #StudentProtests #EducationReform Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1978793907832909911) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-16T12:03Z 718.4K followers, 1993 engagements


"How travel is helping a TikTok user bring joy back to her grandad after grandma's passing #GriefJourney #GrandadGoals #TikTokTravel"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1979006700444356910) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-17T02:09Z 718.4K followers, 1529 engagements


"In a decisive move that closes the chapter on one of South Africas most infamous corporate scandals Ibex Investment Holdings formerly Steinhoff International has sold its entire XXXXX% stake in Pepkor Holdings for about R28 billion. #news #corporate #SteinhoffInternational #IbexInvestmentHoldings #PepkorHoldings #scandal Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1949007931690590310) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-07-26T07:24Z 718.4K followers, 1550 engagements


"After the SIU raid netizens jaws dropped asking: why three blue Lamborghinis #SIURaid #LamboLoot #TembisaScandal #LuxurySeized #BlueLambos #Lamborghini Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1976584730989785365) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-10T09:44Z 718.4K followers, 1428 engagements


"President Cyril Ramaphosa and other dignitaries at the funeral of the late South African Ambassador to France Nathi Mthethwa at the Siyabonga Sangweni Sports Complex near his home in Mpangeni. 📷: Doctor Ngcobo/Independent Newspapers #CyrilRamaphosa #NathiMthethwa #funeral"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1977313451921047806) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-12T10:00Z 718.4K followers, 11.3K engagements


"The funeral service for Nathi Mthethwa former Police Minister and South African Ambassador to France was held at the Siyabonga Sangweni Sports Complex in KwaMbonambi Mpangeni. 📷: Doctor Ngcobo/Independent Newspapers #NathiMthethwa #ambassador #funeral"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1977384854749659331) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-12T14:44Z 718.4K followers, 11.6K engagements


"Fortress Real Estate Investments just crossed a clean energy milestone XXX million kWh generated since its first rooftop solar PV install in 2017. #CleanEnergyWin #SolarSuccess #FortressRealEstate #EcoLeadership #100MillionKWh #GreenGoals Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1977778849141096639) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-13T16:49Z 718.4K followers, 1665 engagements


"The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation also known as the Hawks has arrested a 48-year-old man believed to be part of a criminal syndicate behind a string of high-value coltan scams across Gauteng. #news #Hawks #arrested #criminal #syndicate #coltan #scams Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1977950334048682238) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-14T04:11Z 718.4K followers, 1700 engagements


"Eminem set to be a grandfather again as Alaina Marie Scott shares baby news #Eminem #BabyNews #AlainaMarieScott"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1978219513947766793) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-14T22:01Z 718.4K followers, 1128 engagements


"Hawks Nab Senior Maruleng Official in R770000 Fraud Scandal. #Hawks #Corruption #Limpopo #Fraud #MarulengMunicipality Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1978323699846861006) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-15T04:55Z 718.4K followers, 1747 engagements


"Luxury handbags and a Lamborghini from Durbans Shauwn MaMkhize Mkhize spark fierce bidding as her online auction nears its finale. #MaMkhizeAuction #LuxuryLifestyle #BiddersChoice #HighEndBidding Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1978396681222992348) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-15T09:45Z 718.4K followers, 3824 engagements


"Unregistered Township Businesses Locked Out of South Africas Formal Economy. #TownshipEconomy #SMEDevelopment #InclusiveGrowth Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1978419330481365076) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-15T11:15Z 718.4K followers, 3931 engagements


"BREAKING NEWS Authorities have confirmed a plane crash near Nottingham Road in KwaZulu-Natal. Picture: Midlands EMS Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1978476128567275835) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-15T15:00Z 718.4K followers, 3784 engagements


"The Public Servants Association of South Africa (PSA) has called for urgent and comprehensive investigations into corruption across all public hospitals and government institutions. #Cachalia #PSA #TembisaHospital #CorruptionProbe #PublicAccountability #HospitalCorruption Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1978768396930940968) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-16T10:22Z 718.4K followers, 1931 engagements


"King Misuzulu kaZwelithini calls historic royal family reconciliation meeting following Supreme Court affirmation of his kingship. #ZuluKing #RoyalReconciliation #HistoricMoment Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1978781718242099549) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-16T11:15Z 718.4K followers, 2571 engagements


"Kim Kardashian's faux pubic hair panties sell out but why #SKIMS #ControversialFashion #ViralMarketing"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1978791281443610830) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-16T11:53Z 718.4K followers, 1243 engagements


"The recent by-election results in South Africa reflect a notable shift in the countrys political landscape. #Politics #ByElections2025 #PatrioticAlliance #ANC #ElectoralShift #DemocraticProcess Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1978812770746298643) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-16T13:18Z 718.4K followers, 1211 engagements


"Senzo Mchunu defends disbanding the Political Killings Task Team citing the need for a more comprehensive crime-fighting strategy. #PublicSafety #CrimeStrategy #PoliceLeadership #CapeFlats #SouthAfricaSecurity Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1978832892638720122) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-16T14:38Z 718.4K followers, 2361 engagements


"The new Cape Winelands Airport precinct has received a boost as Growthpoint Properties made an initial investment with the right to co-invest and develop. #CapeWinelandsAirport #properties #investement Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1978855886861873614) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-16T16:09Z 718.4K followers, 1176 engagements


"BREAKING SAPS confirms their presence at Brown Mogotsi's business premises in Seweding Mahikeng. Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1978877861659345361) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-16T17:37Z 718.4K followers, 4133 engagements


"South Africa had a big advantage in Fifa World Cup qualifying says Benin coach #BafanaBafana #WorldCupQualifiers #FootballNews"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1978902010608128431) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-16T19:13Z 718.4K followers, 1462 engagements


"The KZN government has confirmed repatriation plans for the Indian pilot who tragically lost his life in a light aircraft crash near Nottingham Road. #KZN #PlaneCrash #Repatriation #NottinghamRoad #AviationTragedy #RestInPeace Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1978908576681693658) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-16T19:39Z 718.4K followers, 1441 engagements


"South Africas defence committees raise alarm over porous borders and minimal control citing urgent need for reform. #BorderSecurity #SouthAfrica #JSCOD #PCDMV #NationalSecurity #PolicyWatch #IllegalCrossings #Limpopo Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1978944041493409877) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-16T22:00Z 718.4K followers, 1895 engagements


"Violence and criminality expert Mary De Haas says she is ready to testify before the inquiry into alleged criminal infiltration of the SAPS. #MaryDeHaas #SAPS #UKZN #NhlanhlaMkhwanazi #SenzoMchunu Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1979047488280461539) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-17T04:51Z 718.4K followers, 2470 engagements


"The South African Weather Service has issued a Yellow Level X warning for severe thunderstorms expected on Friday. #WeatherFriday #SAWeather #SevereThunderstorms #StormWarning #YellowLevel2 Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1979050992369816052) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-17T05:05Z 718.4K followers, 1170 engagements


"China urges its nationals in Zimbabwe to strictly follow local laws and resolve disputes legally after a fatal shooting at a Chinese-owned mine. #China #Zimbabwe #DingZhou #Mutoko #ChineseInvestors #Mining Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1979068097295270354) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-17T06:12Z 718.4K followers, 1303 engagements


"Four suspects including a senior former official appear in court over Ba-Phalaborwa municipal fraud. #BaPhalaborwa #Limpopo #Hawks #FraudInvestigation #Corruption #MunicipalOfficials Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1979074899713954283) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-17T06:40Z 718.4K followers, 1295 engagements


"Siya Kolisi and the Springboks gear up for a historic 2026 home series against the All Blacks marking New Zealands first South Africa tour in XX years. #Springboks #AllBlacks #RugbyGreatestRivalry @IOLsport Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1979079933252243530) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-17T07:00Z 718.4K followers, XXX engagements


"South African markets surge in 2025 with the JSE hitting 111000 and equities up nearly XX% despite global trade tensions. #JSE #SouthAfricaMarkets #EquityGrowth #investing Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1979115165376229401) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-17T09:20Z 718.4K followers, 1048 engagements


"Kenya held a state funeral for revered opposition leader Raila Odinga in Nairobi on Friday a day after security forces opened fire on huge mourning crowds killing at least three. #RailaOdinga #KenyaMourns #StateFuneral Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1979118940270780546) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-17T09:35Z 718.4K followers, XXX engagements


"DRDGOLD shares soar over XXX% this year as record gold prices and global economic jitters fuel investor rush to safe-haven assets. #GoldRally #DRDGOLD #Markets #GoldPrice #SafeHaven #Investing Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1979138569559249239) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-17T10:53Z 718.4K followers, 1226 engagements


"Devastation swept through Cape Town as organisers cancelled the Sanlam Marathon at the last minute due to strong winds with no refunds for runners. #SanlamMarathon #CapeTown #MarathonCancellation Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1979822291707113573) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-19T08:09Z 718.4K followers, XXX engagements


"In an effort to make the Zulu king and the royal family truly independent King Misuzulu kaZwelithinis advisors have proposed a monthly R10 contribution by every Zulu person in South Africa and the rest of the world. #news #zuluroyal #kingmisuzulu #zulu #royalindependency Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1957059996564197872) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-08-17T12:40Z 718.4K followers, 824.5K engagements


"A Mozambican man was sentenced for the brutal killing of a protected Spotted Eagle Owl in Cape Town sparking public outrage. #AnimalCruelty #SPCA #CapeTown #SpottedEagleOwl Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1975234595097571638) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-06T16:20Z 718.4K followers, 46.3K engagements


"The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has launched a major R820 million asset recovery operation raiding the luxury Sandton home of businessman Hangwani Maumela. High-end vehicles and artwork were seized linked to widespread looting at Tembisa Hospital. Pictures: Supplied/SIU Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1976257968904560919) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-09T12:06Z 718.5K followers, 308.1K engagements


"Former Prasa CEO Lucky Montana is currently holding a press briefing amid escalating tensions with the South African Revenue Service (SARS) as both sides continue to clash publicly over his disputed tax bill. Just last week Montana filed a case against the SARS Commissioner further intensifying the standoff. 📷: Thabo Makwakwa/IOL #LuckyMontana #SouthAfricanRevenueService #tax"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1977688643809534193) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-13T10:51Z 718.5K followers, 2775 engagements


"LISTEN 🚨 This is the recorded call between Lt Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi and Cedrick Nkabinde Senzo Mchunu's chief of staff which has been presented to the ad hoc committee by the suspended minister. Mchunu claims the audio shows that the KZN police general made threats against him saying he should reverse his decision to disband the Political Killings Task Team"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1979154675770495162) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-17T11:57Z 718.5K followers, 412.7K engagements


"Lumka Oliphant exits Social Development after claims she leaked Minister Tolashes R3m NYC trip. #PublicService #SisisiTolashe #LumkaOliphant Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1979223284110577752) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-17T16:29Z 718.5K followers, 17.7K engagements


"The Labour Court in Johannesburg has dismissed a R45 million claim by former Nedbank employee Erwin Meth. #nedbank #labourcourt Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1979262738703749374) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-17T19:06Z 718.5K followers, 1479 engagements


"Western Cape Mobility Minister Isaac Sileku moves to prolong route closures by XX days citing success in stabilising public transport. #WesternCape #PublicTransport #IsaacSileku #MobilityUpdate #TaxiRoutes #TransportSafety Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1979265187778826757) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-17T19:16Z 718.5K followers, 1404 engagements


"AGSA flags critical gaps in South Africas correctional system including parole for repeat offenders lack of rehabilitation for remand detainees and missing psychological services while wasteful spending hits R13.87 million. #AGSA #DCS #Parole #Rehabilitation #CorrectionalServices Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1979477949087654261) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-18T09:21Z 718.5K followers, 1519 engagements


"Electoral Commission of SA (IEC) chairperson Mosotho Moepya and his nephew are embroiled in a nasty legal tussle over serious allegations of being an adulterer a rape apologist and covering up for rapists and abusers. #MosothoMoepya #IEC #SouthAfrica #LegalTussle #Scandal #AbuseCoverUp Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1979531787085701174) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-18T12:55Z 718.5K followers, 10.6K engagements


"Over 24000 runners from around the world were left disappointed as the 2025 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon was abruptly cancelled this morning following severe overnight winds that made the XXXX km route unsafe. #CapeTownMarathon #MarathonCancelled #SevereWinds #CTMarathon2025 @IOLsport Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1979797919432675688) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-19T06:33Z 718.5K followers, 2900 engagements


"WATCH: Chaos and Heartbreak as Severe Winds Cancel 2025 Cape Town Marathon #CapeTownMarathon #CTMarathon2025 #MarathonCancelled #severewinds"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1979807657042292949) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-19T07:11Z 718.5K followers, 2711 engagements


"Shattered Sanlam Cape Town organisers said they had no comment on costs lost with the 11th-hour cancellation of the marathon. #CapeTownMarathon #CTMarathon2025 #MarathonCancelled #SevereWinds #RunnersInShock @IOLsport Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1979835850445008975) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-19T09:03Z 718.5K followers, 1801 engagements


"Durban City head coach Gavin Hunt remained calm after a painful defeat to AmaZulu in their first Durban Derby insisting the result wont derail their progress or Cup focus. #DurbanDerby #GavinHunt #AmaZuluVsDurbanCity @IOLsport Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1979899080794058796) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-19T13:15Z 718.5K followers, 1263 engagements


"Sanlam offers all 2025 Cape Town Marathon entrants a sponsored entry for 2026 or 2027 after the race cancellation due to high winds. #SanlamCapeTownMarathon #MarathonSupport #RunForCapeTown @IOLsport Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1979901353334886510) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-19T13:24Z 718.5K followers, 1525 engagements


"Breast cancer cases in South Africa surge nearly XX% in two years underscoring the urgent need for early detection and awareness. #BreastCancer #EarlyDetection #HealthAlert Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1979902856250470654) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-19T13:30Z 718.5K followers, 1411 engagements


"Hugo Broos joins elite ranks set to lead Bafana Bafana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after historic qualification. #BafanaBafana #FIFA2026 #hugobroos @IOLsport Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1979910405901484443) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-19T14:00Z 718.5K followers, 1049 engagements


"Former Nedbank employee sues bank and Sun City for R45m after video of alleged golf event misconduct goes viral. #Nedbank #SunCity #GolfControversy #LegalBattle Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1975931689588105602) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-08T14:30Z 718.4K followers, 1434 engagements


"A former Nedbank employee has taken the bank to the Labour Court in Johannesburg seeking to overturn a mutual separation agreement (MSA) he claims was unfairly imposed. #Nedbank #LabourCourt #EmployeeRights #WorkplaceDispute #officeromance Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1976171575478231318) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-09T06:23Z 718.4K followers, 1159 engagements


"The G20 Ministerial Nuclear Energy Conference discussed the recognition of nuclear energy not just as an alternative but as a cornerstone of a sustainable energy future. #NuclearEnergy #SustainableFuture #G20Energy #CleanEnergy Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1976392230467408226) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-09T21:00Z 718.4K followers, 1219 engagements


"Cameroons Paul Biya who is the worlds oldest leader at the age of XX has been president of the Central African nation for XX years. #news #politics #Cameroon #PaulBiya #oldest #leader Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1977289489572905039) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-12T08:25Z 718.4K followers, 3702 engagements


"Walt Disney World celebrates cultural diversity with its first-ever Diwali festival #DisneyWorld #Diwali #FestivalOfLights"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1978235116691579291) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-14T23:03Z 718.4K followers, 2101 engagements


"South African farmers can now export apricots peaches nectarines plums and prunes to China for the first time boosting the countrys fruit trade. #SouthAfrica #China #DepartmentOfAgriculture #SAFarmers #FruitExports Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1978738936198660222) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-16T08:25Z 718.4K followers, 1304 engagements


"A new era of inclusivity: Highlights from the 2025 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show #VSFS2025 #AthleteAngel #NewEra"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1978961401986322531) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-16T23:09Z 718.4K followers, 1363 engagements


"There is growing confusion over the plan by the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) to offer pensions to Amakhosi. #AmakhosiPension #KZNPolitics #TraditionalLeadership Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1979086224573845609) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-17T07:25Z 718.4K followers, 1591 engagements


"KZN MEC Buthelezi urges urgent collaboration to strengthen municipal governance and accountability citing only XX% of municipalities achieving clean audits. #ThulasizweButhelezi #COGTA #KZNMunicipalities Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1979151244670202079) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-17T11:43Z 718.4K followers, 1178 engagements


"Laura Wolvaardts unbeaten XX leads Proteas Women to a commanding ten-wicket win over Sri Lanka signaling the teams rise to peak form. #LauraWolvaardt #TazminBrits #ProteasWomen #SriLankaVsSouthAfrica #womenscricket Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1979497686127837308) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-18T10:40Z 718.4K followers, XXX engagements


"Corruption in the South African Police Service has eroded public trust left victims without justice and is now under scrutiny by the Madlanga Commission and Parliaments Ad Hoc Committee. #SAPS #MadlangaCommission #PoliceCorruption #JusticeDelayed Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1979078674843664621) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-17T06:55Z 718.4K followers, 1892 engagements


"Political fixer and controversial businessman Brown Mogotsi has threatened to reveal the names of other individuals who allegedly received money from attempted murder accused tenderpreneur Vusimuzi Cat Matlala. #BrownMogotsi #CatMatlala #PoliticalFixer #TenderScandal #CorruptionClaims #MoneyTrail #SAPolitics Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1979129510038589865) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-17T10:17Z 718.4K followers, 6033 engagements


"A 52-year-old KwaZulu-Natal security company owner has been arrested for the murder of a primary school teacher who was shot and killed on February XX 2022. #murder #shooting #SAPS #crimeandcourt Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1979206242246471967) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-17T15:21Z 718.5K followers, 1260 engagements


"A bloody massacre has left the Philippi East community reeling after seven men were shot dead and their bodies partially set alight inside a house on Friday night. #PhilippiMassacre #CapeTownViolence Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1979535183314612239) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-18T13:09Z 718.5K followers, 1235 engagements


"😭😭😭😭😭😭 Bafana Bafana have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. #FIFAWorldCup2026 #FIFAWCQ2026 #FIFAWCQ"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1978158125115941244) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-14T17:57Z 718.5K followers, 11.7K engagements


"MPs express uncertainty over whether Advocate Norman Arendse SC will be covered under the Powers Privileges and Immunities of Parliaments and Provincial Legislatures Act. #ParliamentDebate #LegalUncertainty #NormanArendseSC Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1979967028200140938) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-19T17:45Z 718.5K followers, 1223 engagements


"In KZN the March and March movement demands IDs at Addington Hospitals public gates unjustly blocking presumed undocumented patients. Some locals applaud while opponents like former academic Crispin Hemson refuse facing assaults. Despite Constitutional mandates SAPS and the KZN Health Department have done little to curb this alarming behaviour. Is this the new South Africa #Section27 #HealthIsAHumanRight #SAConstitution #HandsOffHospitals"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1948993939580879160) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-07-26T06:29Z 718.4K followers, 47.1K engagements


"A Cape Town teenager who was on the brink of losing her sight now has a new lease on life and her first order of business is to dominate the upcoming Miss SA Teen competition. #news #CapeTown #teenager #blindness #MissSATeen #TashneyBrandt Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1972969371615338932) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-09-30T10:18Z 718.4K followers, 9266 engagements


"A man who was convicted for raping his ex-wife has been released from prison after the North West High Court found that he was falsely accused. #news #NorthWest #HighCourt #prison #release #false #accusation Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1977596542417801429) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-13T04:45Z 718.5K followers, 44K engagements


"President Cyril Ramaphosa says it was nothing more than a walk. A coincidence. Just a casual stroll that happened to place him outside the multimillion-rand Sandton mansion of Hangwani Maumela the man accused of siphoning hundreds of millions from Tembisa Hospital. #news #CyrilRamaphosa #coincedence #HangwaniMaumela #TembisaHospital #looting Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1977605375743410181) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-13T05:20Z 718.5K followers, 129.7K engagements


"President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep condolences to the nations of Zimbabwe and Malawi after a horrific bus crash near Makhado (formerly Louis Trichardt) Limpopo claimed XX lives. #news #CyrilRamaphosa #Zimbabwe #Malawi #bus #crash #Limpopo Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1977646285155967015) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-13T08:03Z 718.5K followers, 114K engagements


"Operation Dudula has accused former President Thabo Mbeki of weak border controls and a lack of decisive leadership during his tenure saying this led to a large influx of migrants into South Africa and has called on him to fix his mess. #news #OperationDudula #ThaboMbeki #weak #bordercontrol #migrants #influx Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1978015133076001267) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-14T08:28Z 718.5K followers, 49K engagements


"Durban businesswoman Shauwn Mkhizes luxury handbags and luggage including Louis Vuitton pieces with bids up to R6500 are up for auction following a massive asset seizure. #ShauwnMkhize #LuxuryAuction #DesignerDeals @IOL_Lifestyle Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1978343543929217513) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-15T06:13Z 718.5K followers, 13.9K engagements


"The U.S. is revoking visas of foreign nationals including South African media personality Nhlamulo 'Nota' Baloyi for publicly celebrating Charlie Kirks assassination. #CharlieKirk #NhlamuloNotaBaloyi #USVisaRevocation Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1978359435526562081) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-15T07:17Z 718.5K followers, 32.8K engagements


"Artificial pubic hair thongs Kim Kardashian's latest Skims drop leaves fans speechless #SkimsBush #KardashianKontroversy #UltimateBush"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1978552205948158439) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-15T20:03Z 718.5K followers, 2263 engagements


"😂SENZO MCHUNU IS IN COMBAT MODE 🔥🚨 A fiery Senzo Mchunu showed he was in combat mode when he misconstrued a request for a comfort break thinking it was the end of his presentation at the Ad Hoc Committee. "From the 6th of July I am smelling General Mkhwanazi" he protested. The suspended police minister is expected to resume his testimony shortly. #AdHocCommittee :"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1978830320750223732) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-16T14:28Z 718.5K followers, 81.8K engagements


"Kim Kardashian on her 'toxic' marriage to Kanye West and his mental health struggles #KimKardashian #KanyeWest #MentalHealth"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1978944289615839596) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-16T22:01Z 718.5K followers, 2697 engagements


"Why Selena Gomez struggles to embrace happiness: the fear of it being 'too good to be true' #SelenaGomez #MentalHealth #FearOfJoy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1978975998151696500) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-17T00:07Z 718.5K followers, 1417 engagements


"Rampant corruption within the South African Police Service (SAPS) is eroding public trust weakening community policing and making crime prevention nearly impossible according to members of community police forums (CPF) criminologists and residents across several provinces. #SAPS #Corruption #PublicTrust #CommunityPolicing #CrimePrevention Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1979054767369556244) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-17T05:20Z 718.5K followers, 3345 engagements


"Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has admitted he instructed his Chief of Staff Cedrick Nkabinde to record Lt Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. The minister presented a XX minute call between Mkhwanazi and Nkabinde wherein he claims the police general requested the withdrawal of the letter disbanding of the Political Killings Task Team. He claims part of the audio included a threat from the KZN top cop. This was not evidently audible in the presented audio"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1979146116802208008) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-17T11:22Z 718.5K followers, 126K engagements


"President Ramaphosa calls for urgent collective action on social justice food security and peace at Cape Towns 7th Annual Social Justice Summit. #SocialJustice #FoodSecurity #Peace #SouthAfrica #NDP2030 Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1979154641905426616) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-17T11:56Z 718.5K followers, 1077 engagements


"Johnson & Johnson baby powder contained asbestos - thousands take legal action over links to cancer #TalcLawsuits #AsbestosCrisis #CorporateLiability"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1979171789352915182) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-17T13:05Z 718.5K followers, 1702 engagements


"When political ambition collides with national sport who really loses #FIFA#BafanaBafana #SportAndPolitics #GaytonMcKenzie #SAFA #WorldCup2026 @IOLsport Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1979213457397301285) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-17T15:50Z 718.5K followers, XXX engagements


"When political ambition collides with national sport who really loses #FIFA #BafanaBafana #SportAndPolitics #GaytonMcKenzie #SAFA #WorldCup2026 @IOLsport Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1979216146227249365) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-17T16:01Z 718.5K followers, 3088 engagements


"Fans eager to see new soccer kits following the SAFA and adidas partnership announcement #SAFA #Adidas #NewKits"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1979354493210005939) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-18T01:11Z 718.5K followers, 1717 engagements


"Virginia Giuffre's explosive memoir: Prince Andrew's controversial comments #RoyalScandal #GiuffreMemoir #PrinceAndrew"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1979399287982170292) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-18T04:09Z 718.5K followers, 1815 engagements


"Western Cape police have launched a large-scale manhunt following the deadly shooting of seven men in Philippi East on Friday night. #PhilippiEast #WesternCape #MassShooting #PoliceManhunt Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1979443085156200491) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-18T07:03Z 718.4K followers, 2693 engagements


"The Department of Transport has confirmed that the Limpopo bus crash which claimed XX lives and left dozens injured on the N1 North was caused by a combination of speeding mechanical failure and overloading. #LimpopoBusCrash #N1North #Limpopo #BusCrash Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1979469538014990364) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-18T08:48Z 718.5K followers, 1751 engagements


"South Africas elite crime unit the Hawks faces fierce scrutiny over massive R1.2 billion fraud investigative failures. #DPCI #Hawks #FraudScandal #R1point2Billion #OrganisedCrime Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1979550540469313937) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-18T14:10Z 718.5K followers, 2247 engagements


"Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) leader Velenkosini Hlabisa has called for the immediate deportation of undocumented foreign nationals. #IFP #VelenkosiniHlabisa #UndocumentedImmigrants Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1979653713909240004) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-18T21:00Z 718.5K followers, 2110 engagements


"Award-winning South African musician Kaylow has confirmed that he survived another car crash and is recovering in the hospital. #Kaylow #SouthAfricaMusic #CarCrashSurvival @IOL_Lifestyle Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1979858463070322855) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-19T10:33Z 718.5K followers, 1377 engagements


"WATCH Senzo Mchunu confirms Ramaphosa approved PKTT disbandment and Mkhwanazi threats under scrutiny. Mchunu is set to return on Tuesday as the Ad Hoc Committee prepares for a critical follow-up over Mkhwanazi's recorded call. #SenzoMchunu #Ramaphosa #PKTT #AdHocCommittee #ParliamentUpdate #Mkhwanazi"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1979865111486406999) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-19T11:00Z 718.5K followers, 1011 engagements


"Stellenbosch FCs coach Steve Barker displayed a resolute optimism despite a goalless draw against XX de Agosto de Akonibe in their CAF Confederation Cup second preliminary round first leg tie. #StellenboschFC #CAFConfederationCup #SteveBarker @IOLsport Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1979887756819173717) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-19T12:30Z 718.5K followers, 1136 engagements


"It was a triumphant weekend for South African MMA as Nkosi Ndebele and Justin Clarke secured their spots in the PFL Africa Finals after standout performances in Kigali Rwanda. #MMA #NkosiNdebele #PFL #JustinClarke #Kigali #Rwanda Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1979933054618489249) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-19T15:30Z 718.5K followers, 1177 engagements


"Sanlam offers all 2025 Cape Town Marathon entrants a sponsored entry for 2026 or 2027 after the race cancellation due to high winds. #SanlamCapeTownMarathon #MarathonSupport #RunForCapeTown @IOLsport Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1979982127878799723) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-19T18:45Z 718.5K followers, 1204 engagements


"A 50-year-old man from Verulam in KwaZulu-Natal found himself facing the wrath of a sex worker who accused him of short-paying for her services. #news #southafrica #kwazulunatal #verulam #sexworker Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1857712583127519272) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2024-11-16T09:09Z 718.5K followers, 5348 engagements


"Seven teenagers have been arrested in connection with the brutal murder of 16-year-old Micah Klaasen in the Eastern Cape. #news #teenagers #arrested #murder #EasternCape Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1975530907517026598) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-07T11:57Z 718.5K followers, 3510 engagements


"President Cyril Ramaphosa's spokesperson said a video showing him outside the Sandton home of Hangwani Maumela - a central figure in a massive corruption scandal involving the looting of over R2 billion from Tembisa Hospital - is purely coincidental. #news #CyrilRamaphosa #HanganiMaumela #corruption #TembisaHospital #looting Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1977411486277369939) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-12T16:30Z 718.5K followers, 220.1K engagements


"Suspended Deputy Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya has revealed explosive details about his fallout with KZN Police Commissioner Lt-Gen. Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi claiming their once-solid relationship collapsed after the arrest of suspects in the music star AKA's (Kiernan Forbes) murder case. #ShadrackSibiya #NhlanhlaMkhwanazi #AKA #MadlangaCommission Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1977735996331475075) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-13T13:59Z 718.5K followers, 50.5K engagements


"Disbarred South African attorney Peet Viljoen who was removed from the court roll in 2011 has resurfaced in the United States offering legal services to South Africans. #PeetViljoen #LegalScandal #SouthAfrica Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1978757405908312532) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-16T09:38Z 718.5K followers, 11K engagements


"A Sandton neighbour claims President Ramaphosa frequents the home of Hangwani Maumela recently raided by the SIU over the R2bn Tembisa Hospital scandal. #SIU #TembisaHospital #Ramaphosa #Sandton #CorruptionWatch #SouthAfricaNews Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1978912170768212006) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-16T19:53Z 718.5K followers, 558.8K engagements


"Shoprite CEO Pieter Engelbrecht is laughing all the way to the bank having reportedly received a staggering R87 million in total pay for the 2025 financial year. #Shoprite #CEOIncome #R87Million Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1979107647518326808) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-17T08:50Z 718.5K followers, 2457 engagements


"Bafana Bafana jersey samples spark division in Mzansi: what fans are saying #BafanaBafana #MzansiFootball #KitLeak"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1979160236352045270) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-17T12:19Z 718.5K followers, 24.7K engagements


"Mzansi celebrities come out at Netflix's 'Bad Influencer' launch event #MzansiMagic #NetflixSA #BadInfluencer"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1979266413534536077) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-17T19:21Z 718.5K followers, 1626 engagements


"Pam Andrews shocks Mzansi with open marriage confession: 'My husband eats like a king' #PamAndrews #OpenMarriage #MzansiDrama"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1979271950016114780) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-17T19:43Z 718.5K followers, 31.2K engagements


"Rock legend Ace Frehley iconic KISS Guitarist dies at XX #AceFrehley #KISS #RockLegend"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1979276982295892084) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-17T20:03Z 718.5K followers, 1623 engagements


"Ekta Somera XX poet editor and community advocate from Umkomaas is inspiring South Africas next generation of writers through her poetry literary leadership and dedication to empowering women. #EktaSomera #SouthAfricanPoets #WomenInLiterature Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1979291333358424370) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-17T21:00Z 718.5K followers, 1429 engagements


"South Africa drives Africas automotive future linking local production investment incentives and AfCFTA market access. #AfricaAutomotive #AfCFTA #InvestSA Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1979298878869397974) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-17T21:30Z 718.5K followers, 1584 engagements


"WATCH Suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu told the SAPS Ad Hoc Committee that President Cyril Ramaphosa agreed to the disbandment of the Political Killings Task Team and raised questions about alleged threats involving Mkhwanazi. #SenzoMchunu #CyrilRamaphosa #SAPS #PoliticalKillings"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1979455851615134005) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-18T07:53Z 718.5K followers, 3030 engagements


"A fifth suspect in the murder case of Jacob Khoaele who was the regional manager at the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has been arrested by the police. #JacobKhoaele #PRASA #MurderCase Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1979507545493360993) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-18T11:19Z 718.5K followers, 2532 engagements


"The 2025 PFL Africa semi-finals in Rwanda received a shake-up following Fridays weigh-ins with four athletes failing to make weight. #PFLAfrica #WeighInDrama #FightNightShakeUp @IOLsport Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1979555567216587236) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-18T14:30Z 718.5K followers, 1330 engagements


"Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) leader Velenkosini Hlabisa has called for the immediate deportation of undocumented foreign nationals. #IFP #VelenkosiniHlabisa #UndocumentedImmigrants Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1979574441874223331) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-18T15:45Z 718.5K followers, 101.4K engagements


"A fifth suspect in the murder case of Jacob Khoaele who was the regional manager at the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has been arrested by the police. #JacobKhoaele #PRASA #MurderCase Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1979597091144876364) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-18T17:15Z 718.5K followers, 2639 engagements


"South Africas elite crime unit the Hawks faces fierce scrutiny over massive R1.2 billion fraud investigative failures. #DPCI #Hawks #FraudScandal #R1point2Billion #OrganisedCrime Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1979638616507761148) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-18T20:00Z 718.5K followers, 4308 engagements


"ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has apologised to Patrice Motsepe over remarks he made in the past about the billionaires possible political ambitions for the presidency of the African National Congress. #FikileMbalula #PatriceMotsepe #ANC #Apology #Politics Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1979843434111177105) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-19T09:33Z 718.5K followers, 1309 engagements


"The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has rejected claims made by a man in a viral TikTok video believed to be a soldier alleging manipulation within the military and the use of weak weapons by its troops. #SANDF #TikTokClaims #MilitaryIntegrity #SouthAfrica Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1979906631145296044) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-19T13:45Z 718.5K followers, 1544 engagements


"Civic movement #StandUpSA together with the youth-led movement Enough Is Enough will lead the Ramaphosa must go march in Pretoria on Monday calling on President Cyril Ramaphosa to step down from his role. #Ramaphosa #ANC #StandUpSA #EnoughIsEnough #March #Pretoria Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1979921730102603872) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-19T14:45Z 718.5K followers, 1544 engagements


"The South African Democratic Teachers Union (SADTU) has urged education authorities to tighten security ahead of the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams to prevent paper leaks. #NSC2025 #ExamSecurity #SADTU Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1979959479027290427) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-19T17:15Z 718.5K followers, 1294 engagements


"ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has apologised to Patrice Motsepe over remarks he made in the past about the billionaires possible political ambitions for the presidency of the African National Congress. #FikileMbalula #PatriceMotsepe #ANC #Apology #Politics Read on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IOL/status/1980001003706683891) [@IOL](/creator/x/IOL) 2025-10-19T20:00Z 718.5K followers, X engagements