Xolile Mtembu

Digital Journalist, IOL News

UPDATE: Alberton plane crash: Instructor and student survive after aircraft hits school tuckshop

Xolile Mtembu|Published

Emergency services are on the scene of a plane crash at a school in Florentia, Alberton, Gauteng.

The hidden struggles of South African women with gambling addiction

Gerry Cupido and Xolile Mtembu|Published

More South African women are turning to casinos and online betting for escape, comfort, and control. Experts warn that this growing addiction often begins with one ...

Disgraced South African attorney Peet Viljoen resurfaces in the USA offering legal advice

Xolile Mtembu|Updated

Disgraced former attorney Peet Viljoen, struck from the court roll in South Africa, has emerged in the USA, offering legal services to South Africans.

' Mthethwa was not depressed' - Paul Mashatile urges nation to wait for investigation to conclude

Xolile Mtembu|Published

Paul Mashatile calls for thorough investigation into Nathi Mthethwa's death.

South African activists abducted by Israel will arrive at OR Tambo Airport on Wednesday

Xolile Mtembu|Updated

Dirco has confirmed the safe arrival of South African activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla in Jordan

WATCH | Mandla Mandela: ‘Tell my kids daddy is coming home’ following Israeli detention

Xolile Mtembu|Updated

Mandla Mandela has been heard from after his abduction by Israeli forces during the Global Sumud Flotilla, sharing a heartfelt message of hope and reassurance for ...

' We will not rest until they are free' -Mandela family demands release of South Africans detained by Israel

Xolile Mtembu|Published

The Royal House of Mandela (RHoM) and South Africa’s feminist movement, the One in Nine Campaign, have jointly condemned the detention of South African nationals ...

UPDATE | ' A moment of deep grief': Ramaphosa pays tribute to Nathi Mthethwa following ' tragic' death in France

Xolile Mtembu|Updated

Nkosinathi Mthethwa, 58, has been missing in Paris since Monday afternoon, last seen near the Bois de Boulogne.

Lamborghinis, Bentleys, Mansions: 2 billion Tembisa Hospital looting exposed

Jonisayi Maromo and Xolile Mtembu|Published

The investigation reveals shocking details about luxury assets acquired with R2 billion allegedly siphoned from Tembisa Hospital.

Watch VideoCloudy with a chance of ascension: Social media buzzes worldwide over rapture

Xolile Mtembu|Published

South African 'messenger' Joshua Mhlakela has predicted that the Rapture will occur on September 23-24, sparking a viral worldwide social media frenzy.

AfriForum warns of ' identity attack' as EFF pushes to remove colonial and apartheid statues

Xolile Mtembu|Updated

AfriForum has vowed to fight the EFF's parliamentary push to remove apartheid and colonial statues, condemning the motion as a 'shameless attempt' to strip Afrikaners ...

Ramaphosa flip-flops: President says clean audits don’t equal good governance after praising DA

Xolile Mtembu|Updated

President Cyril Ramaphosa clarifies his controversial praise for DA-run municipalities.

Ernst Roets faces backlash for plans to report South Africans to their employers over negative Charlie Kirk posts

Xolile Mtembu|Published

South African think tank Lex Libertas, led by Dr Ernst Roets, has launched a controversial study into online incitement and the celebration of murder, vowing to ...

Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo claims 15 lives

Xolile Mtembu|Published

An urgent Ebola outbreak in Bulape, DRC, is straining resources as over 20 cases and 15 fatalities are reported, prompting calls for international support.

' Bad things happening in the US'- South Africans react to Charlie Kirk assassination

Xolile Mtembu|Updated

Charlie Kirk's assassination has ignited a wave of reactions from South Africans.

80-year-old Free State farmer arrested after decomposed body found on farm near Kroonstad

Xolile Mtembu|Published

An 80-year-old farmer has been arrested after the body of a young man was discovered buried on a farm between Kroonstad and Welkom.

Activists set sail for Gaza: Mandla Mandela leads the charge for South African flotilla

Xolile Mtembu|Updated

Mandla Mandela, grandson of Nelson Mandela, proudly joins Greta Thunberg and a diverse coalition of activists in the largest civilian flotilla to challenge Israel's ...

SABC pulls presenter off air after Ramphele Gaza-holocaust interview sparks backlash

Xolile Mtembu|Published

The SABC has suspended a news presenter after backlash over an interview with Dr Mamphela Ramphele, where Gaza–Holocaust comparisons were questioned.

Watch VideoIs Gayton McKenzie’s political career hanging by a thread after use of the K-word?

Xolile Mtembu|Published

Minister Gayton McKenzie is under fire for resurfaced posts where he used a racial slur. As the Patriotic Alliance faces mounting pressure, what does this mean for ...

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

Xolile Mtembu|Updated

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

Toddler found stuffed in suitcase on New Zealand bus - Woman, 27, arrested for child neglect

Xolile Mtembu|Published

A 27-year-old woman faces charges of child neglect after a two-year-old girl was discovered inside a suitcase on a long-distance bus.

Zuma demands Ramaphosa resign by Friday or face court showdown

Xolile Mtembu|Updated

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

Watch VideoIllegal ID checks at SA hospitals spark political outcry and government crackdown

Hope Ntanzi and Xolile Mtembu|Published

March and March Movement denies care to those without South African IDs at hospitals drawing condemnation from government and rights groups for violating constitutional ...

Is Ramaphosa’s appointment of an Acting Police Minister unconstitutional?

Xolile Mtembu|Published

Amidst fierce opposition from the EFF and MK Party, President Ramaphosa's appointment of Professor Firoz Cachalia as acting Police Minister raises serious constitutional ...

Bottom of the bottle: SAPS vows action after drunk-on-duty allegation goes viral

Xolile Mtembu|Published

The SAPS has launched an urgent investigation into a viral TikTok video showing a uniformed officer allegedly under the influence of alcohol while on duty.