Theolin Tembo

Multimedia Journalist

Firearm experts say Bitou Municipality deputy mayor still broke the law even if it was a toy gun

Theolin Tembo|Updated

Experts warn that Bitou Municipality's deputy mayor, Nokuzola Kolwapi, faces serious legal repercussions after discharging what she claims was a toy gun in a viral ...

Wildfires take toll on already stretched Western Cape resources

Theolin Tembo|Published

While final figures were still being consolidated, early estimations show that several thousand hectares of agricultural, conservation and forestry land have been ...

Western Cape municipalities manage to contain fires, but SAWS warns of warm to hot temperatures this week

Theolin Tembo|Updated

Western Cape municipalities are making progress in containing fires, but residents must remain vigilant as warm temperatures are forecasted for the week ahead.

Proposed salary increases for top officials spark outrage among South Africans

Theolin Tembo|Published

Public office bearers in South Africa may see a 4.1% salary increase for the 2025/2026 financial year, sparking outrage among citizens and experts who argue it is ...

Severe fires in the Western Cape lead to property destruction and displacement

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Western Cape municipalities struggled to contain fires that have devastated properties and displaced residents over the weekend.

President Ramaphosa's Day of Reconciliation speech counters Trump’s claims

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President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses misinformation regarding farm murders and highlights South Africa's commitment to reconciliation in his Day of Reconciliation ...

Ramaphosa addresses Trump's misinformation on farm murders in Day of Reconciliation speech

Theolin Tembo|Updated

President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the misinformation spread by US President Donald Trump during the South African President's Day of Reconciliation speech.

SAPS CFO Dimpane disputes Mchunu's use of her note on PKTT

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SAPS CFO Puleng Dimpane expresses frustration over the misrepresentation of her comments regarding the disbandment of the Political Killings Task Team, clarifying ...

DA war deepens as Zille intervenes in Steenhuisen and George fight over misuse of party credit card

Theolin Tembo|Updated

DA Chairperson Helen Zille reprimands party members for airing grievances publicly, following a fallout involving John Steenhuisen and Dion George.

Relief for millions as Godongwana extends SRD grant

Theolin Tembo|Published

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has announced the extension of the Covid-19 social relief of distress grant until March 2027, aiming to alleviate poverty and support ...

SAPS faces criticism over postponed crime statistics release

Theolin Tembo|Published

SAPS has postponed the release of quarterly crime statistics, drawing sharp criticism from political parties and civil society.

G20 ministers unite for global food security solutions

Theolin Tembo|Published

The G20 Agriculture Ministers met in Somerset West for a landmark Agriculture Working Group Ministerial Meeting.

Rasool: 'Ramaphosa is correct to be cautious in appointing a new ambassador'

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Ebrahim Rasool, former South African Ambassador to the US, argues that President Cyril Ramaphosa's cautious approach to appointing a new ambassador is wise, given ...

ANC criticises Jacob Zuma for supporting Morocco in Western Sahara dispute

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ANC's Fikile Mbalula labels Jacob Zuma a 'sellout' for his controversial support of Morocco.

Mbalula defends ANC's step-aside rule from criticism amid Mchunu allegations

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Fikile Mbalula defends the ANC's step-aside rule, asserting its fairness amid growing allegations against Minister Senzo Mchunu, who faces serious corruption claims. ...

Watch VideoRamaphosa urged to make the allegations against Mchunu his top priority upon return from Brazil

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President Cyril Ramaphosa is urged to prioritise serious allegations against Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, made by KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner Nhlanhla ...

Watch VideoCorrectional Services minister expected to explain 'bring back corporal punishment' proposal to portfolio committee

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Minister Pieter Groenewald's controversial suggestion to revisit corporal punishment as a solution to prison overcrowding will be under scrutiny when he appears ...

Malatsi addresses Starlink concerns, insists the country’s data must be protected

Theolin Tembo|Published

Minister Solly Malatsi Malatsi, speaking on the sideline of the conference said the recent policy directive proposal to the Independent Communications Authority ...

High Court blocks analogue TV switch-off as digital migration fails millions

Theolin Tembo|Published

High Court suspends the March 2025 analogue TV switch-off that would have left over 12 million South Africans without television access, ruling the government's ...

Budget 2025: R266 billion will go towards crime-fighting, home affairs

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Of the R266,1bn in the 2025/26 Budget, R133. 4bn will go towards the police services, R60,8bn towards defence and state security, R58,1bn being allocated to law ...

Budget 2025: Reforms to local governments' revenue generating services underway

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Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced a significant R2,95 trillion allocation for provinces and municipalities, unveiling crucial reforms aimed at enhancing ...

e-Voting conference: Schreiber's plan to ditch green ID book

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Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber outlines ambitious plans to digitise South Africa's identification system, aiming to replace the green ID book and enhance ...

Magistrate criticises State over incomplete docket in Adetshina’s mother’s case

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Anabela Rungo, mother of former Miss South Africa contestant, Chidimma Adetshina faces two charges relating to contravening the Immigration Act, and a charge of ...

SA’s Formula 1 bid deadline extended to March 2025

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South Africa’s Formula 1 Bid Steering Committee has extended the deadline for proposals to 18 March 2025, allowing stakeholders more time to submit competitive bids ...

Helen Zille faces investigation for allegedly defeating the ends of justice

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Concerns were raised after Zille’s comments about the raids conducted at the offices of Safety and Security boss and DA deputy federal chairperson JP Smith, and ...