Xolile Mtembu

Digital Journalist, IOL News

Petition surpasses one million signatures, urging South Africa to declare GBV a national disaster

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Women For Change's petition for gender-based violence to be declared a national disaster has garnered over one million signatures, highlighting the urgent need for ...

Women For Change condemns government's dismissal of GBV as a national disaster

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The National Disaster Management Centre has declined to classify gender-based violence and femicide as a national disaster, despite calls from activist group Women ...

Alleged assassins of rapper AKA linked to financial transactions for 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 ...

South African government denounces US refugee programme linked to 'white genocide' claims

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" The South African government has condemned the United States' new refugee programme for Afrikaners, labelling it as based on false claims and a threat to constitutional ...

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 ...

SA Sunday School teacher among four worshippers killed in US mass shooting

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South African-born Thelma Rina Armstrong, 54, was among four people killed when a gunman opened fire at a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the US. ...

Unions back Cachalia warning: Tembisa Hospital corruption may plague other public institutions

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The Public Servants Association (PSA) has joined Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia in warning that the R2 billion looting scandal at Tembisa Hospital is only ...

Mandla Mandela's emotional return: Activists recount being called terrorists by Israel

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Mandla Mandela shares his harrowing experience alongside fellow activists who were detained by Israeli forces, highlighting their emotional return to South Africa ...

‘Tell my kids daddy is coming home’ following Israeli detention - Mandla Mandela

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Mandla Mandela and five other South African activists are returning home after being detained in Israel following their participation in the Gaza-bound Global Sumud ...

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

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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

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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 ...

Government confirms release of South Africans detained during flotilla mission

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South African citizens involved in the Global Flotilla Initiative in Israel are confirmed for release and repatriation, as the government expresses gratitude for ...

Nelson Mandela Foundation condemns Israeli seizure of Global Sumud Flotilla

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The Nelson Mandela Foundation has strongly condemned the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla by Israeli forces, urging for the immediate release of detained ...

Israeli forces intercept Global Sumud Flotilla, taking Mandla Mandela

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Mandla Mandela, grandson of Nelson Mandela, has been kidnapped by Israeli forces while participating in the Global Sumud Flotilla, which aims to deliver humanitarian ...

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

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

Cape Town properties tied to Tembisa Hospital corruption scandal

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Three luxury properties in Cape Town have been linked to a massive money-laundering scandal involving Tembisa Hospital.

Mandla Mandela leads Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza to break the siege

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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 ...

Zuma demands Ramaphosa resign by Friday or face court showdown

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

Teachers targeted by extortionists at Eastern Cape school

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An investigation is underway by the Eastern Cape Organised Crime Unit after a threatening note demanding a monthly 'protection fee' was discovered at Dalibhunga ...

E-hailing giants Uber and Bolt address driver concerns ahead of NEFSA strike

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Uber and Bolt South Africa are addressing the concerns of drivers as tensions rise ahead of a planned nationwide strike by the National E-Hailing Federation of South ...

Child predator among three South Africans apprehended in the USA

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Three South African men have been apprehended in the US for committing heinous crimes, including rape. One of them, Barrett Preston Busschau, was deported after ...

Seeking justice: The Bell family's fight after Paige's murder aboard a luxury yacht

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Paige Bell's family flew to the Bahamas for court proceedings in murder case.

'Phansi ngo Cyril Phansi! Crowd demands action after Mkhwanazi allegations

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Residents of Durban gathered to support KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi during the Hands Off Mkhwanazi march, voicing their concerns over police ...

Watch VideoTax Season | How to effortlessly file your SARS return in 20 minutes

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It's officially tax season in SA. Here's a comprehensive guide to filing your taxes in no time!

Act now: Sassa demands document submission from grant recipients

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The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) is urging grant recipients flagged for potential income non-disclosure to submit essential documents or face the ...