Xolile Mtembu

Digital Journalist, IOL News

'We will run the country': Trump declares US control over Venezuela after military operation

Brandon Nel , Xolile Mtembu and Yasmine Jacobs|Updated

Following a dramatic military strike in Venezuela, Donald Trump declares that the US will oversee a 'safe and proper' transition for the nation, igniting global ...

New Year horror: Gunmen storm home and kill four relatives in KwaZulu-Natal

Xolile Mtembu|Updated

Four members of the same family were brutally murdered in an armed attack at the Mdweshule area in KwaZulu-Natal.

Toddler shoved into washing machine as armed impostors posing as SAPS break into house

Xolile Mtembu|Published

A Hazelmere mother and her three young children were subjected to a brutal early-morning home invasion when four suspects posing as police officers raided her house ...

Aspiring restaurateur's dreams die with him in Free State N3 crash that killed newlyweds

Brandon Nel and Xolile Mtembu|Updated

20-year-old Ethan Lourens had big dreams. But, days after Christmas, those dreams died with him when he was killed in a fiery head-on car crash alongside his cousin, ...

Sold for R14 million? The shocking claims behind SA’s Russia–Ukraine recruit scandal

Xolile Mtembu|Published

Five South Africans accused of recruiting local men to fight in the Russia–Ukraine war are due to appear in the Kempton Park Magistrates’ Court,

Durban girl wakes from coma after twin brother dies in HOMii lift shaft fall

Xolile Mtembu|Published

Aphile Dlamini, an eight-year-old girl from Durban, has miraculously regained consciousness after a month-long coma following a tragic fall down a lift shaft, which ...

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

Xolile Mtembu|Published

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

Exclusive | 'I did the killing': Errol Musk opens up about deadly farm attack, Russia and the ANC

Brandon Nel and Xolile Mtembu|Updated

“I have fired back,” says Errol Musk, referring to an alleged Johannesburg farm attack during which he killed three men.

HOMii hands over lift shaft footage to police after Durban twins death sparks outrage

Xolile Mtembu|Published

Following the tragic death of eight-year-old Aphelele Dlamini, HOMii Lifestyle has handed over crucial CCTV footage to police, as public outrage demands accountability. ...

South African activists detained: EFF calls Israel's actions a direct attack

Xolile Mtembu|Published

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has condemned Israel's naval interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla, labelling it a direct attack on South Africa after the ...

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.

Farmworker finds live grenade in a discovered sugar cane plantation in KwaZulu-Natal

Xolile Mtembu|Published

A live grenade was discovered by farm workers at a sugar cane plantation in Blackburn, KwaZulu-Natal.

Live grenade discovered by farm workers in KwaZulu-Natal

Xolile Mtembu|Published

A live grenade was discovered by farm workers at a sugar cane plantation in Blackburn, KwaZulu-Natal.

'Deeply moved by your support,' says wife as family prepares memorial for pilot Andrew Blackwood-Murray

Xolile Mtembu|Published

Following the discovery of an unidentified body at a Durban beach, the family of pilot Andrew Blackwood-Murray holds onto hope for closure, as tributes pour in celebrating ...

Pretoria teen raises over R10,000 after plea for matric dance funds goes viral

Xolile Mtembu|Updated

Pretoria Grade 12 learner Arthur Mathebula, 19, asked for R2,500 through BackaBuddy to attend his matric dance, but South Africans donated more than R10,000.

Mike Sutcliffe named governance expert to rescue ailing uMsunduzi Municipality

Xolile Mtembu|Published

Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi has appointed Dr Michael Sutcliffe as the Governance Expert for uMsunduzi Municipality.

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla appears in court wearing ‘Modern Day Terrorist’ shirt amid terrorism charges

Xolile Mtembu|Published

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, daughter of former president Jacob Zuma, faces serious allegations in court related to her social media activity during the July 2021 unrest. ...

Watch VideoWATCH | Gayton McKenzie demands race sensitivity training for Open Chats podcasters

Xolile Mtembu|Published

Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has called for Open Chats podcasters to undergo race sensitivity training.

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

Xolile Mtembu|Updated

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

Fur real? Denmark zoo asks pet owners to donate healthy animals to feed its predators

Xolile Mtembu|Published

"Aalborg Zoo in Denmark has ignited a fierce debate by encouraging pet owners to donate animals like chickens and rabbits for use as food for its predators.

Zuma demands Ramaphosa resign by Friday or face court showdown

Xolile Mtembu|Updated

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

Security at Lt Gen Mkhwanazi's home beefed up amid explosive allegations

Xolile Mtembu|Published

Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, the KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner, has heightened security at his residence following serious allegations against high-ranking ...

Bottom of the bottle: SAPS vows action after drunk-on-duty allegation goes viral

Xolile Mtembu|Published

The SAPS has launched an urgent investigation into a viral TikTok video showing a uniformed officer allegedly under the influence of alcohol while on duty.

'Sizekhaya won on merit, not politics' - Moses Tembe slams 'unfounded' Lottery licence allegations

Xolile Mtembu|Published

Moses Tembe, chairman of Sizekhaya, firmly rejects allegations of political favouritism in securing the fourth national lottery licence.