Xolile Mtembu

Digital Journalist, IOL News

The legal consequences of wearing a police uniform without permission

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A viral video of a man in a police uniform prompts discussions on impersonation and its legal repercussions.

New Lotto boss, Moses Tembe, says the game’s back on — and this time, it’s for the people

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Sizekhaya Holdings chairman Moses Tembe expresses gratitude and outlines the consortium's vision to uplift communities in South Africa through enhanced lottery operations. ...

South Africans demand justice after Olorato Mongale's tragic death

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Following the shocking murder of journalism graduate Olorato Mongale, South Africans are united in their demand for justice, sparking a vital conversation about ...

What is the fuss with Starlink and what would it cost in South Africa?

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Why is Starlink's satellite internet service causing a stir in South Africa? Explore the government's proposed changes and the public's reaction.

Vaalharts learners to face disciplinary action after allegedly taking a teacher’s car for a joyride

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Police in the Northern Cape are investigating a incident where Grade 11 learners allegedly took a teacher's vehicle without permission, leading to a car crash. . ...

Is the bromance dead? Donald Trump gives Elon Musk the boot

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Elon Musk's political ambitions take a hit as he is reportedly ousted from the US Department of Government Efficiency.

Urgent appeal: Help find kidnapped newborns from Gqeberha hospital

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Police launched an urgent investigation following the kidnapping of two newborn boys from Dora Nginza Hospital in Gqeberha.

Watch VideoAfrikaner 'refugee' in the US: 'I left my five-bedroom house, dogs and mother behind'

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An Afrikaner man recounts the heart-wrenching decision to leave his mansion behind while fleeing racial persecution in South Africa.

Separating fact from fiction: Minister Dean Macpherson explains SA's Land Expropriation Act

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Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has expressed a unique take on the controversial Expropriation Act.

Moses Gqesha sentenced to eight life terms for the brutal rape of businesswoman Andy Kawa

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Moses Gqesha has been sentenced to eight life terms and 34 years for the horrific rape and assault of Gauteng businesswoman Andy Kawa.

Watch VideoElon Musk's AI Grok floods X with false white genocide claims in South Africa

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X's AI Grok has sparked outrage by repeatedly linking unrelated queries to claims of white genocide in South Africa, raising questions about AI ethics and its influence ...

How a night out ended in tragedy: Couple arrested after children die in shack fire

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A couple from the Petsana informal settlement in the Free State has been arrested after their two young children tragically died in a shack fire.

Mother rushed to hospital following carbon monoxide poisoning from generator fumes

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A mother was rushed to the hospital following carbon monoxide poisoning from generator fumes.

MacG faces backlash as foundation files complaint with SAHRC over Minnie Dlamini remarks

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Following MacG's offensive remarks about Minnie Dlamini, the Somandla Clothing and Nduzuzo Memela Foundation is set to lodge a complaint with the South African Human ...

Gqeberha father sentenced to two life terms and 3,713 years for sexual abuse of his daughter

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A Gqeberha father was sentenced to two life terms and 3,713 years for the sexual abuse and exploitation of his daughter.

Santaco defends Covid-19 relief fund payments to taxi operators

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Santaco responds to ongoing concerns about Covid-19 relief fund payments, clarifying the criteria for taxi operators and the importance of tax compliance.

Pepper-sprayed to death: Four warders arrested for the alleged murder of an inmate

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Four prison warders have been arrested in connection with the murder of inmate Mpho Mkhumbeni, who died from exposure to pepper spray at Mangaung Correctional Centre. ...

Proposed firearm regulations could endanger 500,000 jobs in South Africa's private security sector

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Ian Cameron warns that proposed amendments to the Private Security Industry Regulations could jeopardise the safety of communities and threaten the livelihoods of ...

South Africans slam 'offensive' Zulu parade in New Orleans

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A controversial 'Zulu' parade featuring blackface and stereotypical costumes at New Orleans' Mardi Gras has ignited fierce debate between South Africans condemning ...

Mzwanele Manyi sparks outrage by suggesting weekends should be working days

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Mzwanele Manyi, chief whip of the UMkhonto WeSizwe Party, faces fierce criticism after suggesting that weekends should function as regular working days, igniting ...

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.

BREAKING: Department of Health bans the making and selling of cannabis edibles in South Africa

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South Africa's cannabis industry faces unprecedented challenges as the Department of Health implements a sudden ban on edible products, contradicting government's ...

FW de Klerk Foundation condemns Trump's 'misguided' offer to white farmers

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The FW de Klerk Foundation has strongly condemned Donald Trump's claims about South Africa, calling his offer of citizenship to white farmers "fuelled by disinformation". ...

'You deserve it': Taxi driver attack raises concerns over male GBV stigma

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A viral video showing women attacking a Cape Town taxi driver has sparked controversy on social media, with police spokesperson Johan van Dyk highlighting the often-overlooked ...

South African Defence Force denounces misleading viral videos

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One such video that has gained traction online that may be one the force is disparaging is one where a woman reveals shockingly low salaries that are allegedly earned ...