Xolile Mtembu

Digital Journalist, IOL News

Watch Video'What could've my sister's child done to deserve being shot and burned?' - Aunt of murdered e-hailing driver

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Family devastated by the brutal murder of e-hailing driver Siyanda Mvelase in Maponya Mall, as they struggle to comprehend the senseless violence against drivers ...

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla appears in court wearing ‘Modern Day Terrorist’ shirt amid terrorism charges

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Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, daughter of former president Jacob Zuma, faces serious allegations in court related to her social media activity during the July 2021 unrest. ...

Watch VideoWATCH | Gayton McKenzie demands race sensitivity training for Open Chats podcasters

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Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has called for Open Chats podcasters to undergo race sensitivity training.

Gayton McKenzie says he will subject himself to an investigation following uproar over use of K-word

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Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie has denied being racist but admitted to posting "insensitive, stupid and hurtful" remarks.

Fur real? Denmark zoo asks pet owners to donate healthy animals to feed its predators

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"Aalborg Zoo in Denmark has ignited a fierce debate by encouraging pet owners to donate animals like chickens and rabbits for use as food for its predators.

Zuma demands Ramaphosa resign by Friday or face court showdown

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Former President Jacob Zuma's legal team has issued a strong demand for President Cyril Ramaphosa to resign, citing alleged constitutional violations and questionable ...

Afrikaans News on SABC2 gets the chop — demands for urgent explanation grow

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DA and AfriForum raise alarms over the sudden disappearance of the Afrikaans news segment from SABC, demanding immediate clarification and restoration.

ANC to blame for Trump's tariffs on SA, says AfriForum, ignoring global trade policy

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AfriForum's Kallie Kriel holds the ANC accountable for Donald Trump's punitive tariffs on South Africa, urging a change in direction to protect the nation's interests. ...

Justice for Cwecwe: Nation calls for law enforcement to act with urgency

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Six months after seven-year-old Cwecwe was raped at Bergview College, the Uyinene Mrwetyana Foundation is demanding justice as officials revoke the school's license ...

Zanzou nightclub director Neo Moela denies torture knowledge, pledges full cooperation

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In a dramatic development, Zanzou nightclub director Neo Moela, accompanied by prominent attorney Zola Majavu, has publicly addressed the shocking torture allegations, ...

Angie Motshekga, 69, advocates early retirement for government officials to reduce costs

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The minister added that defunding of the department has had a negative impact and has put it in a tough situation in many ways.

Matric learner ‘forced to sit out finals to save school pass rate’

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A KwaZulu-Natal woman claims that she was forced to not register for the final exams.

Your ultimate five-month guide to acing final Matric exams

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Matric exams are essential because they determine your overall academic performance and can have a significant impact on your future educational and career opportunities. ...

Stepfather gets life imprisonment for raping 14-year-old stepdaughter

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The man raped his then 14-year-old stepdaughter in Galeshewe between 2017 and June 22, 2020. He initially threatened to kill her and her mother if she reported the ...

Ratepayers halt municipality's upgrade of informal settlement in Durban suburb

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The struggle over this land reportedly dates back more than 30 years, and throughout that time the informal settlement continued to grow.

South African youth cannot go an hour without smartphones, says survey

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92 percent feel they could not go more than 24 hours without having their mobile device close by, revealed the survey.

‘Free PR’ MK Party happy over ConCourt’s decision over Jacob Zuma

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South Africans have not held back on their opinions on MK Party and Constitutional’s Court decision.

‘Gym bro’ dies after lifting his body by chin in bizarre exercise

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The human neck can only hold up to 25kg according to experts, however, this man lifted his whole body.

How to save money based on your star sign

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Do you believe in zodiac signs? Well, your financial fate could be written in the stars.

Marital rape and child marriages considered legal in some African countries - family law study

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According to the research, regulations in Cameroon, Nigeria, Senegal, South Sudan, Sudan, and Tanzania continue to allow child marriage.

WATCH: 26-year-old woman says she has not eaten or drunk anything for 16 years

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This woman has baffled scientists and ordinary people alike with her claim that she has not had a morsel to eat nor a drop of anything to drink for 16 whole years. ...

African women still face widespread discrimination in family laws, study suggests

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Discriminatory family laws can have serious consequences for women and girls, increasing their vulnerability to sexual and gender-based abuse.

Lab-grown diamonds are cheaper, ethical and changing the game

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Under the correct conditions, a lab-grown diamond may grow around a millimetre in diameter per day, whereas wild diamonds take millions of years to form.

Against all odds: Student born without arms graduates with cum laude

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Kgosatsana Sithole, who was born with phocomelia, an uncommon disorder marked by shortened or absent upper or lower limbs, has achieved an extraordinary feat by ...

Homeless woman lives in supermarket sign for a year before being found out

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Police ended up nicknaming her the ‘roof ninja’ for her stealthy approach to entering and exiting the rooftop sign unseen.