Theolin Tembo

Multimedia Journalist

DignitySA's landmark court challenge: A step towards legalising medically assisted dying in South Africa

Theolin Tembo|Updated

DignitySA's landmark court filing at the North Gauteng High Court marks a pivotal moment in the fight for medically assisted dying in South Africa.

Investigation launched: Airstairs vehicle hits FlySafair boeing at Cape Town International Airport

Theolin Tembo|Updated

An investigation is underway following a collision between an airstairs vehicle and FlySafair flight FA112 at Cape Town International Airport, resulting in a minor ...

Archbishop Thabo Makgoba sounds the alarm on online gambling: 'Pensioners and students at risk'

Theolin Tembo|Updated

Archbishop Thabo Makgoba's Easter sermon at St. George's Cathedral highlights the urgent need to address online gambling, corruption in South Africa, and the global ...

Gayton McKenzie: 'I was an armed robber, not a drug dealer'

Theolin Tembo|Updated

Gayton McKenzie confronts explosive drug trade allegations during a Facebook Live broadcast, asserting his innocence and challenging the claims made by inmate Jermaine ...

Fuel stock hoarding: Ramaphosa and Mantashe urged to intervene to ensure stability, prevent disruptions

Theolin Tembo|Updated

Premier Alan Winde raises urgent concerns over unethical fuel hoarding practices, and has written to the written to the Presidency and Minister of Mineral and Petroleum ...

Parliament's Mkhwanazi Committee debates whether President Cyril Ramaphosa should appear before it

Theolin Tembo|Updated

Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee deliberated whether President Cyril Ramaphosa should give a written response or appear in person.

Zille's view on a Motsepe-ANC leadership falls in line with the DA's big business stance, say analysts

Theolin Tembo|Updated

Political analysts say that DA chair Helen Zille's belief that billionaire Patrice Motsepe's election as ANC president could lead to a seamless transition of power, ...

New US Ambassador appointment may result in a more volatile diplomatic landscape in South Africa

Theolin Tembo|Updated

Brent Bozell III's swearing-in as the US ambassador-designate to South Africa signals a potential shift in diplomatic dynamics.

No arrests yet as police are still investigating firearm case of Bitou deputy mayor

Theolin Tembo|Updated

Police are investigating Bitou Deputy Executive Mayor Nokuzola Kolwapi after a video surfaced showing her discharging a firearm during a celebration. Kolwapi claims ...

Firearm experts say Bitou Municipality deputy mayor still broke the law even if it was a toy gun

Theolin Tembo|Updated

Experts warn that Bitou Municipality's deputy mayor, Nokuzola Kolwapi, faces serious legal repercussions after discharging what she claims was a toy gun in a viral ...

Bitou's deputy mayor says toy firearm used in viral video of her son's Xhosa initiation, was an act of women power

Theolin Tembo|Updated

Deputy Executive Mayor of Bitou, Nokuzola Kolwapi, defends herself against a backlash over a viral video showing her with what she claims is a toy-gun during her ...

Persisting tensions amid SA-US tiff over Kenyans deported for aiding in applications of Afrikaner 'refugees'

Theolin Tembo|Updated

Experts assert that South Africa faces no repercussions from the US following the deportation of Kenyan nationals involved in processing Afrikaner refugee applications, ...

Ramaphosa addresses Trump's misinformation on farm murders in Day of Reconciliation speech

Theolin Tembo|Updated

President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the misinformation spread by US President Donald Trump during the South African President's Day of Reconciliation speech.

DA gags Dion George and John Steenhuisen from public spat

Theolin Tembo|Updated

DA Chairperson Helen Zille reprimands party members for airing grievances publicly, following a fallout involving John Steenhuisen and Dion George.

Godongwana announces one-year extension of SRD grant

Theolin Tembo|Updated

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has announced a one-year extension of the Covid-19 social relief of distress (SRD) grant until March 2027.

'Culture of bullying' found within Milnerton High School

Theolin Tembo|Updated

After a viral bullying incident at Milnerton High School, Parliament' s oversight committees uncover a troubling culture of violence, prompting urgent calls for ...

Oversight inquiry into Road Accident Fund: 'We are here because there's a crisis'

Theolin Tembo|Updated

The SCOPA inquiry into the Road Accident Fund reveals alarming allegations of maladministration and financial mismanagement.

Anglican Church calls for SA sports and education bodies to cut ties with Israel, wants coal exports halted

Theolin Tembo|Published

In a bold move, the Anglican Church of Southern Africa urges sports bodies, schools, and universities to cut ties with Israeli institutions amid escalating conflict ...

Introduction of the remote working visa welcomed by City of Cape Town

Theolin Tembo|Published

The City of Cape Town has welcomed the introduction of the remote working visa after Home Affairs Minister Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi gazetted a new set of immigration ...

WATCH: George building collapse rescue process officially concluded after lasting for 260 hours

Theolin Tembo|Published

Local Government, Environmental Affairs, and Development Planning MEC Anton Bredell said: ‘Today we concluded the George building collapse rescue and recovery operation. ...

WATCH: President Ramaphosa offers condolences, compensation for George collapse victims

Theolin Tembo|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa offered condolences and said that there will also be compensation for those involved in the ‘catastrophic disaster’ of the George building ...

PICS: ‘World-class’ rescue and recovery efforts at George building collapse to enter 10th day

Theolin Tembo|Published

An estimated 2 500 tonnes of building rubble has been removed from the incident site, with approximately 500 tonnes still remaining.

President Ramaphosa to visit George building collapse site

Theolin Tembo|Published

Joining his ministers who have already been on site, President Cyril Ramaphosa will visit the George disaster site on Thursday.

Discovery of trapped worker found alive 116 hours after George collapse is a ‘miracle’

Theolin Tembo and Byron Lukas|Published

Premier Alan Winde has described the discovery of a trapped worker as a miracle. This after the man was found alive 116 hours after the George building collapse ...

George construction tragedy pics: Deadly collapse operation ‘going to take a few days’

Theolin Tembo and Byron Lukas|Published

Premier Alan Winde said the Western Cape had resources, which had come in yesterday and last night, to assist. Several other provinces were also offering their assistance. ...