Realistic severed hands found in Verulam confirmed as props
Post Reporter|Published

Realistic severed hands found in Verulam confirmed as props

Heartbroken Shallcross priest speaks out after temple's sacred mound was "set alight"

Monishka Govender|Published

A Shallcross priest is devastated after a sacred Amman puthu on his property was allegedly set alight by a vandal, prompting calls for justice and community support. ...

Mystery unfolds as severed human hands and animal tongue discovered near a primary school in Verulam

Nadia Khan|Published

A paper delivery man reported seeing animal or human limbs wrapped in a bloody white cloth.

Arkitha Massallia set to represent SA in the teen category of Miss India Worldwide pageant

Nadia Khan|Published

“I feel incredibly honoured and excited to represent my country. It is a dream come true and gives me the opportunity to not only showcase my culture and talents, ...

Illustration: Gazan Child Memorial
Special report

These are the names of the 18,000 Palestinian children murdered by Israel since October 7

South Africa, you have blood on your hands

Visvin Reddy|Published

The tragic murder of a four-year-old girl has exposed deep failures in South Africa's child protection systems, prompting urgent calls for reform, says Visvin Reddy. ...

Attracting love after 40: the secrets to finding your ideal partner

Kash Naidoo|Published

Rediscover the secrets of love after 40 with insights into personal healing, mutual connection, and the right mindset to attract your ideal partner.

Exploring the benefits of golf simulators with PGA professional Shahid Bux

Published

Join PGA professional Shahid Bux as he unveils the advantages of golf simulators, from year-round practice to accurate data analysis. Discover how these modern tools ...

Palestine's Murdered Children: 18,000 Names We Must Never Forget

IOL|Published

IOL and Independent Media pay tribute to the 18,000 Palestinian children murdered by Israel since October 7, 2023.

Celebrating success: Jennifer Reddy's journey to becoming Private Sector CEO of the Year 2025

Monishka Govender|Published

Jennifer Reddy, CEO of Morar Incorporated, celebrates her remarkable achievements as she wins the Private Sector CEO of the Year 2025 award while her company marks ...

PowerBall jackpot winner claims R124 million prize, shares life-changing story

Post Reporter|Published

"I wish my parents were still here. There’s so much I would have wanted to do for them. . . . " - winner

Challenges for Witteklip Secondary pupils as exams move to Westcliff

Monishka Govender|Published

Witteklip Secondary School pupils in Chatsworth are facing challenges as they are required to travel to Westcliff Secondary for their upcoming examinations, raising ...

Priest ‘killed’ after a neighbour suffered a 'mental breakdown' and went on a panga attack

Nadia Khan|Published

Heroic act: Guru Naidoo lost his life trying to save other lives

South African travel operators voice concerns over new Hajj directives

Nadia Khan|Published

South African travel operators raise alarrm over new Hajj directives from Saudi Arabia that could change the face of pilgrimages, putting personalised services at ...

Ungenaphi? Where to from here?

Shaakira Davood|Published

From inadequate housing to failing healthcare systems - where to from here, asks the writer.

Honouring a legacy: Dr Seshni Moodliar-Rensburg's memoir of her indentured great-grandmother

Nadia Khan|Published

Aimed at preserving the legacy of her great-grandmother, an indentured Indian, Dr Seshni Moodliar-Rensburg recently penned a memoir, Annamma Vather (Moodley): A ...

Elevate Her: Stand up for SA’s forgotten women this August

Lee Rondganger|Published

This Women's Month, IOL invites you to help restore dignity to the most vulnerable and overlooked groups of South African society.

A South African woman's call to action: defying the statistics, embracing our power

Pria Hassan|Published

In a nation battling deep-seated inequalities, South African women are rising as powerful change-makers, says advocate Pria Hassan.

Honouring Indian women’s invisible labour in apartheid South Africa

Dr Aradhana Ramnund-Mansingh|Published

Discover the incredible yet often unrecognised role Indian women played in shaping informal economies during apartheid South Africa.

Recording police in South Africa: legal rights and limitations explained

Nadia Khan|Published

Amid rising concerns over police misconduct, this article explores the legal rights of civilians to record police officers during their duties, highlighting expert ...

Police roadblock: 'Citizens have the right to question law enforcement'

Nadia Khan|Published

A Johannesburg High Court judge has ruled that the arrest of attorney Shaun Jacobs during a police roadblock was unlawful, awarding him R250 000 in damages. The ...