Xolile Mtembu

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All 23 South Africans stuck in Venezuela confirmed safe

Xolile Mtembu|Updated

South Africa has confirmed that all its nationals in Venezuela are safe and accounted for amid heightened tensions following recent United States military action. ...

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.

N3 Toll Concession urges caution as return traffic builds on major route

Xolile Mtembu|Updated

Expect heavy traffic on the N3 Toll Route as holidaymakers return to Gauteng.

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 ...

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.

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.

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, ...

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.

Bypassing the system: How an Afrikaner’s asylum claim led to over 100 days behind bars in the US

Xolile Mtembu|Updated

A 59-year-old white South African man has been held for nearly 100 days in a US federal detention centre after attempting to claim asylum on arrival using a tourist ...

Brace for a stormy Christmas and New Year: SAWS warns weather could disrupt festive travel

Xolile Mtembu|Updated

The South African Weather Service has issued a comprehensive warning for the 2025/26 festive season, citing a weak La Niña pattern that is expected to bring above-normal ...

Level 4 warning issued as severe thunderstorms set to batter large parts of KZN on Saturday

Xolile Mtembu|Updated

The South African Weather Service has issued a Level 4 warning for severe thunderstorms across KwaZulu-Natal, effective Saturday.

From rags to carcasses: The mess that forced the closure of two Umhlanga beaches

Xolile Mtembu|Updated

Two major Durban beaches were abruptly closed after a pump station failure exposed severe sewer blockages caused by foreign objects.

Booted out of Australia: What we know about Matthew Gruter's return to SA

Xolile Mtembu|Updated

A civil engineer deported from Australia after appearing at a neo-Nazi protest has returned to South Africa insisting he was unfairly targeted.

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.

Watch Video'Rogue act of piracy' - Palestine Solidarity Campaign demands release of activists abducted by Israel

Xolile Mtembu|Updated

The Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) has condemned the Israeli interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla, describing it as a violation of international law and ...

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.

Preserving Zulu heritage: The stories, symbols and traditions that refuse to fade

Xolile Mtembu|Updated

Delve into the vibrant traditions of Zulu culture, where age-old practices such as tossing milk teeth and smearing cow dung on homestead floors are vital for preserving ...

Watch VideoWhy Durban taxis went on strike — and what it means for commuters

Xolile Mtembu|Updated

Commuters in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, are facing significant disruptions as taxis remain absent due to a strike.

NGOs warn of setback in battle against HIV, Aids due to US funding cut

Thami Magubane and Xolile Mtembu|Published

Non-governmental organisations express grave concerns over US funding cuts, warning that the decision could reverse two decades of progress in the fight against ...

SA man serving in Israeli Sniper Unit accused of killing civilians

Xolile Mtembu|Published

Bayhack was allegedly part of a battalion that fired at civilians, men, women, children, the elderly, and the wounded indiscriminately in Gaza.

Your ultimate five-month guide to acing final Matric exams

Xolile Mtembu|Published

Matric exams are essential because they determine your overall academic performance and can have a significant impact on your future educational and career opportunities. ...

Stepfather gets life imprisonment for raping 14-year-old stepdaughter

Xolile Mtembu|Published

The man raped his then 14-year-old stepdaughter in Galeshewe between 2017 and June 22, 2020. He initially threatened to kill her and her mother if she reported the ...

Ratepayers halt municipality's upgrade of informal settlement in Durban suburb

Xolile Mtembu|Published

The struggle over this land reportedly dates back more than 30 years, and throughout that time the informal settlement continued to grow.

South African youth cannot go an hour without smartphones, says survey

Xolile Mtembu|Published

92 percent feel they could not go more than 24 hours without having their mobile device close by, revealed the survey.