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South Africa - Cape Town - 11 September 2023 - A memorial service was held in Cape Town on Monday for businessman and philanthropist, Raymond Ackerman. The founder of the Pick ‘n Pay retail chain died last week at the age of 92. He has been described as a visionary entrepreneur, humanitarian and a great South African. 📹 Tracey Adams, IOL News

Vendors at the Kwa Mai Mai Traditional Market in the Joburg CBD reflect on the life of lat Zulu Prime Minister and former IFP President Mangosuthu Buthelezi who passed away on Saturday, September 9.

IFP MPL in the KwaZulu-Natal legislature, Mntomuhle Khawula is amongst those who have arrived at KwaPhindangene to mourn the passing away of Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi.

Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi says the legacy of the departed Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi speaks for itself and those trying to demonize him will fail. Video: Sihle Mavuso/IOL

People in Zebetiela, Limpopo voice their sadness at the passing of Mangosuthu Buthelezi. He died peacefully at his home, aged 95.

South Africa - Cape Town - 8 September 2023 - Frustrated Sassa pension grant recipients have been struggling and facing long queues and the various payout points in an attempt to draw their grants since Tuesday. A few people at Retreat and Kenilworth Post offices in Cape Town voiced their opinions and predicaments, due to the delay. 📹 Tracey Adams, IOL News

South Africa - Cape Town - 8 September 2023 - Frustrated Sassa pension grant recipients have been struggling and facing long queues and the various payout points in an attempt to draw their grants since Tuesday. A few people at Retreat Post office voiced their opinions and predicaments, due to the delay. 📹 Tracey Adams, IOL News

Head of its policy conference, ActionSA’s Chief Governance Director, Nasiphi Moya, says they are expecting more than 600 members from all over the country. Kamogelo Moichela/IOL

ActionSA’s National Chairperson Michael Beaumont outlines some of the key issues that their conference will focus on. Video: Kamogelo Moichela/IOL

Police Minister Bheki Cele briefing the media in Durban about the work the political killings task team is doing to end the scourge in KwaZulu-Natal where 52 councillors have been killed since 2021. Video: Sihle Mavuso/IOL Politics

South Africa - Johannesburg - 05 September 2023 - Firefighters and emergency services at the scene where Egoli gas truck had caught fire, the fire spread to a nearby building at the corner of De Korte and Bertha street in Braamfontein. Picture: Itumeleng English/African News Agency (ANA)

Suspended Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane arrived at her former offices after announcing that she’ll be returning to work. Mkhwebane says the sitting Public Protector should have kept quiet instead of exposing herself to be the “President Protector”

After arriving at the Johannesburg fire scene to deliver a prayer service, Bishop Malusi Mpumlwana, the general secretary of the South African Council of Churches (SACC), said they would go back to the drawing board to reflect on what they had seen, and heard and have a say on what should be done. “Part of that action will include engaging with the municipality (CoJ) about the kind of audit on the properties they have and conditions under which people live,” he said. He mentioned Usindiso building was not the worst according to the other buildings that people live in. Mpumlwana said they will engage with other foreign organisations and reach an agreement on how to help their people. “We can talk to them about how they find their people living under these conditions,” he said.

More than 100 residents who lived at the Usindiso for Women and Children building are still in the area hoping to get closure and some of their remains. Video: Kamogelo Moichela/IOL

Members of the K-9 dog unit entered the Usindiso for Women and Children building on Friday morning to do a final search of the body remains that could be under the rubble. Ten bodies were burned beyond recognition. Video: Kamogelo Moichela/IOL

Joburg fire: The Minister of Social Development, Lindiwe Zulu, says her department cannot be held responsible for the fire that engulfed Usindiso Ministries. “This building doesn’t belong to the department,” she says. She says they are only responsible for offering support to the affected people who need help. Video: Kamogelo Moichela/IOL

President Cyril Ramaphosa agrees that people have been complaining about the hijacked buildings and how threatening they are to their lives. He says they are not shifting the blame that people have died from the fire. “We should take responsibility for the deaths and not blame anyone,” he says.

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi speaks on the fire that gutted the Usindiso shelter for Women and Children building and left over 70 people dead and 43 injured. He passes condolences to the affected families. Video: Kamogelo Moichela/IOL

South Africans are set to brace themselves as power utility Eskom announced it will be implementing load shedding Stage 4 until 5am on Sunday, September 3. Thereafter, Stage 2 load shedding will be implemented until 4pm. Eskom spokesperson Daphne Mokwena said this was necessary due to the need to recover emergency generation reserves, and the generation maintenance to be implemented in preparation for the coming week. "Eskom will publish another update should any significant changes occur. Breakdowns are currently at 14,953 MW of generating capacity, while the generating capacity out of service for planned maintenance is 5,914 MW. "In the last 12 hours, a generating unit at Arnot and Kriel power stations were taken offline for repairs. Subsequently, a generating unit at Arnot, Duvha, and Tutuka power stations was returned to service," Mokwena said. She said the delay in generating units at Kendal and Tutuka power stations returning to service is also contributing to the current capacity constraints. "Eskom teams are working tirelessly to return these generating units to service. Eskom’s load forecast for the evening peak demand is 27,639 MW, and we appeal to the members of the public to continue reducing demand by switching off non-essential appliances," Mokwena said. The power utility is calling on residents to heed the call to use electricity sparingly and efficiently by switching off geysers and pool pumps from 5pm until 9pm as this lowers the demand and assists in alleviating the pressure on the power system.

Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni addresses the media in Johannesburg after a building was destroyed by fire leaving at least 73 people dead and more than 43 injured. She says the NGO sector has been negative on the issue of hijacked buildings as they took the government to court. She urges South Africans not to fall for hijacked builds as they pose a threat to their lives. Video: Kamogelo Moichela/IOL

The Johannesburg Emergency Management Services (EMS) spokesperson, Robert Mulaudzi, has confirmed that the latest death toll from the building that caught fire in the Joburg CBD was at least 64 (however, the latest figure has been confirmed to be at least 73). He said more than 43 others were injured and taken to hospitals for necessary treatment including the youngest, being a one year old child. He added that the cause of the fire is still unknown. Survivors, Malawian nationals, Doreen Kumwenda (26) and her relative Asha Amado (28) are stranded outside a store with luggage after their building was gutted by fire. Video and Pictures: Kamogelo Moichela/IOL

The City of Cape Town is proud to unveil the latest in its tech revolution as it follows international best practices for improved policing.

Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane talks about her time in office as her term soon comes to an official end on October 14. Mkhwebane says it was at times painful, stressful and difficult. Video: Kailene Pillay /IOL

South Africa - Cape Town - 25 August 2023 - Gale force winds across the Western Cape saw catastrophic damage done to properties in Phillians and Athry Walks, Hanover park, (among other areas) on Friday. Ebrahim Domingo, 91 recalls his traumatic experience - Video and pictures - Tracey Adams, IOL News

South Africa - Johannesburg - 25 August 2023 CCIFSA Joburg marching against copyright amendment bill Fair Use clause this bill would undermine the rights of artists and authors while failing to adequately safeguard their intellectual property. Video:Bhekikhaya Mabaso African News Agency (ANA)