Xolile Mtembu

Digital Journalist, IOL News

Lamola to Washington: Congrats on the G20 crown, try not to trip over the facts

Xolile Mtembu|Updated

South Africa's Justice Minister, Ronald Lamola, delivers a powerful rebuttal to US accusations of undermining consensus during the G20 Presidency, asserting that ...

G20 tensions erupt: US accuses South Africa of 'embedded racism' as Presidency fires back

Xolile Mtembu|Published

A diplomatic row has erupted ahead of the G20 summit after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio harshly criticised South Africa’s leadership, accusing the ANC-led government ...

ANC KZN slams 'racist and ignorant' TikTok video targeting Indian South Africans

Xolile Mtembu|Published

The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal has condemned a TikTok video suggesting South Africans of Indian descent " have another country to go to".

South African man who attended neo-Nazi demonstration booted out of Australia

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Matthew Gruter, a South African man, faces deportation from Australia after participating in a neo-Nazi protest.

Women For Change's petition: Over one million demand GBV be declared national disaster

Xolile Mtembu|Published

A national petition by Women For Change demanding that gender-based violence and femicide be declared a national disaster has surged past one million signatures. ...

Watch VideoG20 Summit on the horizon: Minister Ntshavheni defends South Africa amid US boycott

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Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni discusses South Africa's preparations for the upcoming G20 Leader's Summit, addressing concerns over the US boycott and highlighting ...

AKA murder trial: Alleged killers linked to business account used to pay hit squad

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The two brothers accused of murdering celebrated rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and his friend Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane appeared in the Durban Magistrate’s Court after ...

Women For Change slams government for 'insulting' rejection of GBV national disaster plea

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The National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC) has rejected Women For Change’s request to declare gender-based violence a national disaster, prompting fierce backlash ...

Why is everyone changing their profile pictures to purple?

Xolile Mtembu|Published

South African social media has been painted with purple profile pictures and individuals using purple hearts. What exactly is going on?

Dirco lashes out at AfriForum for backing US policy favouring Afrikaners

Xolile Mtembu|Updated

Dirco has condemned AfriForum for applauding US President Donald Trump’s decision to prioritise white Afrikaners under America’s 2026 refugee programme.

Allegations of nepotism and perjury in South African police leadership

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National Coloured Congress MP Fadiel Adams has accused Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola of nepotism and has filed perjury charges against KZN police commissioner ...

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

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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.