Se-Anne Rall

Senior Digital Journalist, IOL News

From Wentworth to mayor of a US city: Durban's Benita Cotton-Orr elected in California

Se-Anne Rall|Updated

Benita Cotton-Orr, a Durban-born journalist, has made history by being elected as the mayor of Sky Valley, California.

Sona: Pledge to fix broken municipalities, overhaul funding model

Siyabonga Sithole , Se-Anne Rall and Mercury Reporter|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa highlights urgent service delivery issues and outlines a medium-term strategy to revitalise public services, amidst a water crisis and ...

National Prosecuting Authority drops Phala Phala robbery bombshell

Se-Anne Rall|Published

The NPA said Fraser requested the SAPS to investigate the conduct of the President and that of Major General Wally Roode, alleging that it amounted to money laundering ...

Hijackers preying on trucks, couriers

Se-Anne Rall|Published

According to the Tracker Vehicle Crime Index, while vehicle theft was at 46%, hijackings still dominated stats with a whopping 54%.

Instant porridge recalled after deaths of three children

Se-Anne Rall|Published

Namib Mills, has launched an investigation after three children died, allegedly after consuming its Top Score Instant Porridge, in the Eastern Cape.

School urged to face race issue head-on

Sipho Jack and Se-Anne Rall|Published

Twelve pupils suspended over alleged racism at Pretoria High School for Girls.

FAKE NEWS ALERT: Health department dismisses claims of new Covid variant

Se-Anne Rall|Published

The Department of Health has dismissed reports of a new Covid variant.

LOOK: KZN South Coast battered by heavy rains, gale winds

Se-Anne Rall|Published

Heavy rains and strong winds have battered parts of the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast including Margate and Uvongo.

EXPLAINED: Eskom rubbishes claims that SA could see Stage 16 load shedding

Se-Anne Rall|Published

Eskom has moved to allay fears that the country could experience Stage 16 load shedding.

Kaizer Chiefs defender Luke Fleurs shot dead in Honeydew botched hijacking

Se-Anne Rall and Michael Sherman|Published

Kaizer Chiefs defender Luke Fleurs was shot dead in a botched hijacking in Honeydew, Johannesburg, on Wednesday.

Traveller reunited with iPad, 10 years after it was stolen

Se-Anne Rall|Published

Exactly 10 years to the date, he received a phone call from a woman informing him that she had his iPad.

Unveiling South Africa's vulnerability: How the nation became a playground for cyber threats and hackers

Se-Anne Rall|Published

South African companies, both private-owned and those in the public sector, have been hit with an onslaught of cyber threats.

‘We had so much respect for him’ -Tributes pour in for former journalist and editor Tony Heard

Se-Anne Rall|Published

Tony Heard has been described as a fearless journalist and editor who has left a mark on the industry.

Markus Jooste the former Steinhoff CEO has died after reportedly shooting himself

Se-Anne Rall|Published

While details around Jooste's death remain the subject of a police investigation, it has been reported that Jooste shot himself.

Beware of fake political posts on social media, warns cybersecurity expert

Se-Anne Rall|Published

A cybersecurity expert has issued a warning to be cautious of highly realistic fake videos or images shared via social media that could sway voter opinion as the ...

Filipo now a post-tropical depression after losing tropical characteristics

Thobeka Ngema and Se-Anne Rall|Published

Filipo lost its tropical characteristics and moved into the post-tropical depression stage.

Durban’s dirty strike: eThekwini mayor details plans to clean up City

Se-Anne Rall|Published

The South African Municipal Workers Union has issued a notice to all striking staff to return to work.

Murder accused in AKA and Tibz case face additional charges of money laundering

Yogashen Pillay and Se-Anne Rall|Published

Apart from the money laundering charges, they are facing charges of conspiracy to commit murder, murder (Forbes), murder (Motsoane), unlawful possession of a firearm, ...

Health Department dismisses claims about deaths linked to Covid-19 vaccines

Staff Reporter and Se-Anne Rall|Published

The department said that there had been no deaths from the vaccines.

TIMELINE: Everything we know about the Thabo Bester and Dr Nandipha Magudumana saga

Se-Anne Rall and Sihle Mlambo|Published

For almost a year, the notorious Facebook rapist Thabo Bester lived the life of a free man in upmarket Joburg suburbs after escaping from the Mangaung Correctional ...

Health minister slams misleading social media post advocating activated charcoal as defence against Covid-19 vaccine

Se-Anne Rall|Published

The health department has rubbished claims made in a social media post about deaths linked to the Covid-19 vaccine.

Eskom implements Stage 2 load shedding until further notice

Se-Anne Rall|Published

Eskom said the return of additional generating units, adequate emergency reserves, and anticipated lower electricity demand necessitated the reduction in load shedding ...

Chatsworth Metro policeman still in hospital after being run-over by taxi driver

Se-Anne Rall and Zainul Dawood|Published

The police officer was rushed to hospital after he was knocked over by a taxi at the Moorton Shopping Centre.

Eskom shrugs off sabotage claims as it alternates between Stages 3 and 4 of load shedding

Se-Anne Rall|Published

Eskom has shrugged off allegations of sabotage after the country was plunged into Stage 3 load shedding just moments after President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the ...

Sona 2024: Ramaphosa zones in on plans to restore SA’s ports and rail network

Se-Anne Rall|Published

An international team has been appointed to help expand and improve the Port of Durban, which is expected to help alleviate the backlog of trucks and ships waiting ...