Xolile Mtembu

Digital Journalist, IOL News

No threat of US invasion, says President Cyril Ramaphosa

Xolile Mtembu|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa reassures South Africans that there is no threat of a US invasion.

Matric 2026: Your complete guide to South Africa’s 26 universities

Xolile Mtembu|Published

South Africa is home to 26 public universities, each offering unique programmes and specialisations across the country’s nine provinces.

Mayor Mamdani pledges to reshape New York through Mandela's legacy and SA Freedom Charter

Sinenhlanhla Masilela and Xolile Mtembu|Published

Discover how New York's new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, draws inspiration from Nelson Mandela and South Africa's Freedom Charter to champion inclusivity and social justice ...

Father allegedly beats son to death with sjambok over use of bank card

Xolile Mtembu|Published

A 62-year-old man from Ngojini in Ngqeleni has been arrested and charged with murder following the death of his 14-year-old son.

UN Secretary-General alarmed as US captures Maduro, warns of dangerous precedent

Xolile Mtembu|Published

The United Nations has voiced deep concern over the United States’ military operation in Venezuela, which reportedly captured President Nicolás Maduro along with ...

'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 ...

Global outrage as US captures Venezuelan president, leaders call for UN Action

Xolile Mtembu|Updated

World leaders have condemned the United States’ military operation in Venezuela.

Dirco: US strikes in Venezuela a clear violation of UN Charter, global order at risk

Xolile Mtembu|Published

South Africa and the International Human Rights Foundation have strongly condemned the United States’ military operation in Venezuela.

'Are we back to law of the jungle now?' SA's head of diplomacy on Trump's attack on Venezuela

Xolile Mtembu|Published

South Africa has strongly condemned the United States’ military strikes in Venezuela, which reportedly captured President Nicolás Maduro along with his wife.

How X users can limit Grok’s access to their images amid AI abuse concerns

Xolile Mtembu|Published

X users are alarmed as Grok, the AI assistant, alters women's images without consent, raising serious concerns about non-consensual sexualised imagery and potential ...

Elon Musk's Grok AI sparks outrage: Users create non-consensual sexualised images

Xolile Mtembu|Published

The Grok chatbot, developed by Elon Musk's xAI, is under fire for enabling users to create non-consensual sexualised images of women.

Tragedy in the Free State: Pilot killed in light aircraft crash near Bloemfontein

Xolile Mtembu|Published

A light aircraft crash south of Bloemfontein in the Free State has claimed the life of the pilot.

New York mayor Mamdani invokes Madiba: 'City belongs to all who live in it'

Xolile Mtembu|Published

At his inauguration, New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani cited Nelson Mandela and the South African Freedom Charter to frame his administration’s mission of inclusion ...

Celebration turns fatal: Fireworks spark stabbing and arson in Rustenburg tavern

Xolile Mtembu|Published

A 38-year-old man was stabbed to death in Lethabong near Rustenburg after a New Year’s Eve tavern fight allegedly triggered by the reckless ignition of fireworks. ...

Decades of terror end: Serial rape suspect nabbed after 20-year crime spree in Free State

Xolile Mtembu|Published

A 55-year-old man believed responsible for a series of rapes and robberies spanning over two decades in Welkom, Thabong, and Bloemfontein has been arrested.

Gauteng teen still missing in Mozambique as family prays for miracle

Brandon Nel and Xolile Mtembu|Published

Exactly a fortnight since Rikus Kylander, 18, disappeared under the water while snorkeling in Mozambique, his heartbroken sister says the family is on their knees, ...

First half of New Year’s Day brings dozens of tiny arrivals

Brandon Nel and Xolile Mtembu|Published

On New Year's Day, a significant number of babies were born in South Africa, marking the start of 2026 with a noteworthy event.

Two arrested after viral video shows brutal assault of security guard in East London

Xolile Mtembu|Updated

Two suspects have been arrested after a video showing the assault of a security guard at eBuhlanti Marina Glen in East London went viral on social media, prompting ...

As unemployment and crime continue, Ramaphosa urges hope and unity as South Africa welcomes 2026

Xolile Mtembu|Updated

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on South Africans to embrace 2026 with hope, reflection and renewed resolve.

Makhadzi hospitalised after car crash en route to Johannesburg

Xolile Mtembu|Published

Award-winning South African artist Makhadzi was hospitalised on December 31, after a car accident while travelling from Limpopo to Johannesburg.

West Coast shellfish die-off raises health concerns from paralytic toxins

Xolile Mtembu|Published

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has confirmed a mass die-off of white mussels, whelks and other shellfish at St Helena Bay and Elandsbaai ...

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 ...

SAPS arrests over 16,000 suspects in a week-long festive season crackdown

Xolile Mtembu|Published

South African police have launched an aggressive festive season offensive, arresting 16,692 suspects in just seven days and seizing firearms, alcohol and contraband ...

WATCH: Anthony Joshua escapes death as two die in horror Nigeria road crash

Xolile Mtembu|Updated

Former heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua has survived a devastating car crash in Nigeria that claimed the lives of two people.

WATCH: Fists fly in wild Jeffreys Bay pub brawl

Brandon Nel and Xolile Mtembu|Published

Boxing Day lived up to its name in Jeffreys Bay when drunk rival bikers went at each other in a bare-knuckle brawl at a popular local pub. The fight got so out of ...