Xolile Mtembu

Digital Journalist, IOL News

Impostor doctor detained at Eastern Cape hospital

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Security guards at Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital apprehend a man impersonating a doctor, raising alarms about safety in healthcare facilities.

Trump questions attending G20 summit in South Africa amid claims of 'white genocide'

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Trump's latest claims about South Africa's 'white genocide' and land grabs raise questions about his participation in the G20 summit.

Police arrest two men for horrific torture of minors at discipline camp

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Two men have been arrested by the SAPS for allegedly torturing underage children at a discipline camp in Secunda.

Women For Change demands national disaster status for gender-based violence and femicide

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Women For Change led a powerful march to the Union Buildings, urging the government to declare gender-based violence a national disaster.

Eastern Cape businessman arrested for R217,000 water tender fraud

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Thabo Caza, a businessman from the Eastern Cape, has been arrested and appeared in court over serious allegations of fraud related to a water tanker tender.

Capetonians willing to pay more for seawater toilet flushing

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Discover how a recent study reveals that Capetonians are willing to pay more for innovative seawater flushing solutions to tackle the city's water crisis

Tragic discovery: Body of missing KwaZulu-Natal woman found, suspected killer arrested

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After weeks of searching, the body of Coleen Thaver, a missing woman from KwaZulu-Natal, has been found, leading to the arrest of her alleged killer.

NPA reopens inquests into the deaths of Chief Albert Luthuli and Griffiths Mxenge

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The NPA announces the reopening of inquests into the deaths of Chief Albert John Mvumbi Luthuli and Mlungisi Griffiths Mxenge, following recommendations from the ...

Hawks arrest three for illegal trading of precious metals worth R10. 2 million

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Three individuals, including a father and son, have been arrested by the Hawks in Gauteng for allegedly trading precious metals.

Off-duty police officer shot dead during KwaZulu-Natal robbery

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n off-duty police officer was shot and killed during a brazen robbery in Inanda, KwaZulu-Natal, as police launch a murder investigation.

Would Capetonians pay more for seawater toilet flushing?

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Discover how a recent study reveals that Capetonians are willing to pay more for innovative seawater flushing solutions to tackle the city's water crisis

Justice for Cwecwe | AfriForum demands apology from Police Minister Senzo Mchunu over Bergview College principal case

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AfriForum has accused National Police Minister Senzo Mchunu of remaining silent while ...

Justice for Cwecwe | Presence of SANDF at march in Matatiele raises alarm

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Political outrage erupts as the South African National Defence Force's unexpected presence at the Cwecwe march raises questions about government accountability and ...

SABC addresses controversy over Afrikaans news bulletin scheduling

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Amid public outrage, SABC acknowledges a scheduling error affecting the Afrikaans news segment and pledges to uphold language diversity in its broadcasting.

SABC AXE AFRIKAANS

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Outrage as national broadcaster cut Afrikaans bulletin

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 ...

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

Xolile Mtembu|Published

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 ...

Cultural appropriation or tradition? 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 ...

Residents near Vaal Dam advised to evacuate as water levels rise

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The Department of Water and Sanitation has issued an urgent evacuation notice for residents living within the floodline of the Vaal River due to rising water levels ...

National shutdown in South Africa demands justice for 7-year-old Cwecwe amid GBV outrage

Xolile Mtembu|Updated

Amid growing outrage over the alleged rape of 7-year-old Cwecwe, the Truth and Solidarity Movement has called for a national shutdown to demand the resignation of ...

Demands for urgent explanation as Afrikaans news segment on SABC2 is cut

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Following the abrupt cancellation of the Afrikaans news segment on SABC2, the Democratic Alliance and AfriForum are demanding immediate clarification from the broadcaster ...

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.

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.