Xolile Mtembu

Digital Journalist, IOL News

Watch Video'What could've my sister's child done to deserve being shot and burned?' - Aunt of murdered e-hailing driver

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Family devastated by the brutal murder of e-hailing driver Siyanda Mvelase in Maponya Mall, as they struggle to comprehend the senseless violence against drivers ...

E-hailing crisis: 13 drivers killed in two weeks

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South Africa grapples with a wave of violence against e-hailing drivers, as the brutal killing of Siyanda Mthokozisi Mvelase at Maponya Mall raises alarm.

Mandla Mandela to join Greta Thunberg in global mission challenging Gaza siege

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Mandla Mandela, grandson of Nelson Mandela, joins Greta Thunberg and global advocates in mission to break Israel's siege on Gaza.

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

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

ARVs in the water: Department of Health calls for serious action

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Researchers at North West University have uncovered alarming concentrations of antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) in South Africa's water resources, raising critical questions ...

Watch Video'Cyril Must Go': Durban crowd demands action, not inquiries, after Mkhwanazi allegations

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Durban residents gathered for the Hands Off Mkhwanazi march, passionately chanting for President Cyril Ramaphosa to resign.

Heading to the Durban July? Here’s what police want you to know

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Get ready for the Hollywoodbets Durban July this weekend! With thousands expected to attend, police have announced robust security measures to ensure a safe and ...

Angie Motshekga, 69, advocates early retirement for government officials to reduce costs

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The minister added that defunding of the department has had a negative impact and has put it in a tough situation in many ways.

Matric learner ‘forced to sit out finals to save school pass rate’

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A KwaZulu-Natal woman claims that she was forced to not register for the final exams.

SA man serving in Israeli Sniper Unit accused of killing civilians

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Bayhack was allegedly part of a battalion that fired at civilians, men, women, children, the elderly, and the wounded indiscriminately in Gaza.

Your ultimate five-month guide to acing final Matric exams

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Matric exams are essential because they determine your overall academic performance and can have a significant impact on your future educational and career opportunities. ...

Stepfather gets life imprisonment for raping 14-year-old stepdaughter

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The man raped his then 14-year-old stepdaughter in Galeshewe between 2017 and June 22, 2020. He initially threatened to kill her and her mother if she reported the ...

Ratepayers halt municipality's upgrade of informal settlement in Durban suburb

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The struggle over this land reportedly dates back more than 30 years, and throughout that time the informal settlement continued to grow.

South African youth cannot go an hour without smartphones, says survey

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92 percent feel they could not go more than 24 hours without having their mobile device close by, revealed the survey.

‘Free PR’ MK Party happy over ConCourt’s decision over Jacob Zuma

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South Africans have not held back on their opinions on MK Party and Constitutional’s Court decision.

‘Gym bro’ dies after lifting his body by chin in bizarre exercise

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The human neck can only hold up to 25kg according to experts, however, this man lifted his whole body.

How to save money based on your star sign

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Do you believe in zodiac signs? Well, your financial fate could be written in the stars.

Marital rape and child marriages considered legal in some African countries - family law study

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According to the research, regulations in Cameroon, Nigeria, Senegal, South Sudan, Sudan, and Tanzania continue to allow child marriage.

WATCH: 26-year-old woman says she has not eaten or drunk anything for 16 years

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This woman has baffled scientists and ordinary people alike with her claim that she has not had a morsel to eat nor a drop of anything to drink for 16 whole years. ...

African women still face widespread discrimination in family laws, study suggests

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Discriminatory family laws can have serious consequences for women and girls, increasing their vulnerability to sexual and gender-based abuse.

Lab-grown diamonds are cheaper, ethical and changing the game

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Under the correct conditions, a lab-grown diamond may grow around a millimetre in diameter per day, whereas wild diamonds take millions of years to form.

Against all odds: Student born without arms graduates with cum laude

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Kgosatsana Sithole, who was born with phocomelia, an uncommon disorder marked by shortened or absent upper or lower limbs, has achieved an extraordinary feat by ...

Homeless woman lives in supermarket sign for a year before being found out

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Police ended up nicknaming her the ‘roof ninja’ for her stealthy approach to entering and exiting the rooftop sign unseen.

Use these essential natural hair tips to make your afro flourish this winter

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With proper care, your hair can be healthy in every season.

R3 million worth of dagga and mandrax seized from truck driver

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Police arrested a man who was carrying nearly R3. 5 million worth of drugs in a truck.