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A tense stand-off between ANC and IFP supporters in Mpembeni under the City of UMhlathuze in northern KwaZulu-Natal. The area is having fiercely contested by-elections which came after a councillor of the ANC survived a hit and resigned. Video: Supplied

This new mouthwatering flavour introduces an exhilarating twist to Dairymaid’s already impressive ice cream collection.

This new mouthwatering flavour introduces an exhilarating twist to Dairymaid’s already impressive ice cream collection.

From humble beginnings in a wendy house in Kommetjie, the Tennent family have been grooming dogs for almost half a century. The business has been going for 47 years, but Tennent’s Dog Salon, as we know it today, celebrated its 40th anniversary earlier this year under the ownership of the second Tennent generation.

Joburg’s William Nicol Drive in Sandton was officially renamed Winnie Mandela Drive on Tuesday morning. #WinnieMandela 🎥: Kamogelo Moichela/IOL

After storms wreaked havoc over the long weekend, the South African Weather Service (SAWS) advised that the rainfall over Cape Town had start subsiding on Monday night.

WATCH: Prince Simakade Jackson Zulu says under Buthelezi the Zulu royal house was taken care of. Video: Supplied

The Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has urged residents to stay home and safe, and to be cognisant of storm damage in their roads and surroundings following heavy downpours which caused massive damage across the city. Several homes have been flooded, roads have been closed, trees have been uprooted, and people have been evacuated from areas around the city to save lives. The South African Weather service issued a Level 9 warning on Sunday September 24. Mr Winde urged people to be patient as the Western Cape Government is pulling out all stops to mitigate the damage. If there are any concerns, questions or reports, the public can call 0860142142. Videos supplied.

King Misuzulu KaZwelithini has appointed Prince Vanana and Sipho Mhlongo as the replacement for the late Induna Mgiliji Nhleko. Nhleko was the famed commander of Zulu regiments. Video: Sihle Mavuso/IOL Politics

WATCH: King Misuzulu KaZwelithini has appointed Prince Vanana and Sipho Mhlongo as the replacement for the late Induna Mgiliji Nhleko. Nhleko was the famed commander of Zulu regiments. Video: Sihle Mavuso/IOL Politics

King Misuzulu KaZwelithini tells the annual commemoration of the King Shaka's day in KwaDukuza that the issue of the next traditional prime minister should be put on hold as the Zulu nation is still mourning the passing of Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi. Buthelezi died on September 9. Video: Sihle Mavuso/IOL Politics

A group of Zulu regiments arriving Stanger to take part in the annual King Shaka's day. King Misuzulu KaZwelithini will arrive later. Video: Sihle Mavuso/IOL Politics

Two suspects who allegedly sold muffins laced with dagga to 90 learners have been arrested

Rain and gales have not deterred the public from taking advantage of a week of free access to national parks during SA National Parks Week, which will end on Sunday. Residents can visit several Heritage sites and parks at no cost.

Narend Singh appeals for the public to come out in support of a benefit concert for Khanya Hospice on the KZN south Coast. Indian songstress Pratibha Singh Baghel will be performing with the KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic Orchestra in the concert called “Symphony of Love”.

SOUTH AFRICA - Cape Town - 20 September 2023 - NSRI were involved in a rescue at sea in Kommetjie, which involved a naval vessel and personnel. Credit - Colleen Radloff

South Africa - Cape Town - 21 September 2023 - high res images in Naviga - Kommetjie neighbours gathered where the bodies of mariners laid on Wednesday after their naval vessel got into trouble during a naval exercise at sea. The group laid wreaths in honour of the lives lost and those battling in hospital as well as their families. Video and pictures Tracey Adams, IOL News

The National Coloured Congress (NCC) went bos at a Mitchells Plain garage on Wednesday, demanding that the Indian owner employ coloured residents from the area.

World RX drivers Johan Kristoffersson and Klara Andersson speak ahead of the Killarney race on October 7 and 8.

The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) and a range of other emergency medical personnel rushed to Kommetjie in Cape Town after reports of naval mariners having difficulty in the water were reported on Wednesday afternoon. It is unclear which naval vessel - believed to be a submarine - the individuals were working on or whether this was just a naval exercise that went completely wrong. Speaking to IOL, Craig Lambinon, an NSRI spokesperson, said the scene was still active.

South Africa - Johannesburg- Third cbd fire in 3 weeks. 20 September 2023. Third fire in the Joburg CBD in 3 weeks is a building that's part of the SARS block. Everyone was evaluated when the fire started around 13h00. Noinjuries reported. Picture: Timothy Bernard/ African News Agency (ANA)

Four aspiring cops landed on the wrong side of the law when they were allegedly caught with live ammunition at the Philippi Police Academy over the weekend.

The family of a sick toddler from Grassy Park is calling on good Samaritans to help them cover his medical bills.

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has set aside R600 million to accelerate the recovery plan for the central line and to repair the damage caused to it by the illegal erection of shacks. The central line, a crucial rail network in Cape Town, is running at a reduced capacity as a result of informal settlements blocking the railway around Langa and Philippi. About 1254 people are now living in illegally built shacks over railway lines just meters away from Langa station on the railway line which carry trains to Khayelitsha and Kapteinsklip stations.

Police are on the hunt for brazen modern-day highwaymen, one armed with a rifle, who held up a packed bus and robbed its frightened passengers. Video: Supplied