Theolin Tembo

Multimedia Journalist

Crime stats 'does not reflect the daily reality' on the Cape Flats

Theolin Tembo|Updated

Do crime statistics truly reflect the reality of life on the Cape Flats? Civil society groups argue they do not.

16 Days of Activism: Western Cape, KZN and Gauteng account for over 60% of all child murders in SA

Theolin Tembo|Updated

Statistics from Action Society's latest report, reveal that over 60% of child murders in South Africa occur in just three provinces.

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.

MPs head to prison as Ad Hoc Committee relocates from Parliament to Kgoši Mampuru for Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala

Theolin Tembo|Updated

Members of Parliament will visit Kgoši Mampuru Correctional Centre this week to hear testimony from Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala, a key figure in a high-profile investigation ...

MPs express concerns over Nkabinde's supplementary statement and vague responses

Theolin Tembo|Updated

Members of Parliament voice their concerns about Cedrick Nkabinde's supplementary statement during an Ad Hoc Committee session, questioning the clarity and legality ...

MPs say they are disappointed with Mary de Haas' evidence

Theolin Tembo|Updated

ANC's Xola Nqola expresses disappointment over Dr Mary de Haas' testimony, which contradicted expectations during the inquiry into political killings in KwaZulu-Natal. ...

Local MMA fighters to prove their mettle at EFC Knox Legacy Series 2026 in Cape Town

Theolin Tembo|Updated

MMA fighters prepare for the Knox Legacy Series 2026, kicking off on 26 February at the GrandWest Grand Arena.

Become a councillor or maybe even mayor: Unite for Change opens applications for 2026 elections

Theolin Tembo|Updated

Unite for Change is calling on community leaders and citizens to step up as councillor and mayoral candidates for the 2026 Local Government Elections.

MP raises concerns over Mathale's lack of delegation powers in Parliament

Theolin Tembo|Updated

MP Xola Nqola expresses serious concerns regarding Deputy Minister of Police Cassel Mathale' s lack of delegation powers during a critical parliamentary hearing. ...

Capetonians rally in support of UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese

Theolin Tembo|Updated

UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese urges Capetonians to leverage their consumer power for justice in Palestine during a packed event at Groote Kerk.

MPs back evidence leader after Mchunu's chief of staff demands apology for 'defamation'

Theolin Tembo|Updated

Cedrick Nkabinde seeks an apology for remarks made, during the parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee, by Advocate Norman Arendse SC.

MKP promises 'robust' questioning of Mchunu to uncover truth about police corruption

Theolin Tembo|Updated

The MKP's Sibonelo Nomvalo promise rigorous questioning to ensure the truth prevails when they question suspended Police Minister Mchunu.

Ramaphosa and Hill-Lewis' spat over City of Cape Town service delivery 'misses the real point'

Theolin Tembo|Updated

Political parties criticise President Ramaphosa and Mayor Hill-Lewis as they clash over Cape Town's service delivery, revealing deeper issues of inequality and governance. ...

Anglican Church of Southern Africa calls on sports bodies, schools and universities to cut ties with Israel

Theolin Tembo|Updated

The Anglican Church of Southern Africa calls on sports bodies, schools and universities to sever ties with Israeli institutions.

National Dialogue: The good, the shortfalls and all the mounting criticism unpacked

Theolin Tembo|Updated

As South Africa's National Dialogue faces mounting criticism and calls for suspension, experts and civil society groups weigh in on its merits and drawbacks. What ...

Cape Town's street circuit or Kyalami's legacy: which will win South Africa’s Formula 1 bid?

Theolin Tembo|Published

Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie’s support for the Kyalami racing circuit has raised questions, particularly as Cape Town also pushes for a street ...

Introduction of the remote working visa welcomed by City of Cape Town

Theolin Tembo|Published

The City of Cape Town has welcomed the introduction of the remote working visa after Home Affairs Minister Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi gazetted a new set of immigration ...

WATCH: George building collapse rescue process officially concluded after lasting for 260 hours

Theolin Tembo|Published

Local Government, Environmental Affairs, and Development Planning MEC Anton Bredell said: ‘Today we concluded the George building collapse rescue and recovery operation. ...

WATCH: President Ramaphosa offers condolences, compensation for George collapse victims

Theolin Tembo|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa offered condolences and said that there will also be compensation for those involved in the ‘catastrophic disaster’ of the George building ...

PICS: ‘World-class’ rescue and recovery efforts at George building collapse to enter 10th day

Theolin Tembo|Published

An estimated 2 500 tonnes of building rubble has been removed from the incident site, with approximately 500 tonnes still remaining.

President Ramaphosa to visit George building collapse site

Theolin Tembo|Published

Joining his ministers who have already been on site, President Cyril Ramaphosa will visit the George disaster site on Thursday.

Discovery of trapped worker found alive 116 hours after George collapse is a ‘miracle’

Theolin Tembo and Byron Lukas|Published

Premier Alan Winde has described the discovery of a trapped worker as a miracle. This after the man was found alive 116 hours after the George building collapse ...

George construction tragedy pics: Deadly collapse operation ‘going to take a few days’

Theolin Tembo and Byron Lukas|Published

Premier Alan Winde said the Western Cape had resources, which had come in yesterday and last night, to assist. Several other provinces were also offering their assistance. ...

Tuks professor says the end to load shedding is 'unlikely'

Vernon Pillay and Theolin Tembo|Published

‘Minister of Electricity has admirable optimism but he’s also a master of spin’

Law enforcement cops bust cable theft suspects targeting Bishops Court area

Theolin Tembo|Published

Officers in the City’s Law Enforcement Metals Theft Unit followed up on information they received of cable theft suspects who were targeting the Bishops Court area, ...