Xolile Mtembu

Digital Journalist, IOL News

Mechanics Gang members receive six life sentences for brutal murders

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TWO men linked to the notorious Mechanics Gang have been sentenced to six life sentences for their roles in a drive-by shooting that claimed three lives

'Defending constitutional rights': picket planned at golf club over Palestinian flag incident

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The ANC has planned to picket at the Houghton Golf Club on Friday after a man displaying a Palestinian flag on his vehicle was ordered to leave. The club deemed ...

Golf club condemned after 'barring' visiting golfer displaying Palestinian flag on his vehicle

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Louis Seeco said the confrontation happened while he was preparing for a round of golf. He said the flag was not a spur-of-the-moment decision but a long-standing ...

NPA condemns threats against prosecutors in Julius Malema case

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The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has condemned alleged threats directed at prosecutors handling the Julius Malema matter.

Viral TikTok dance on Checkers checkout counter sparks outrage

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A TikTok video showing a woman dancing on a Checkers checkout counter has gone viral, sparking outrage and a formal response from the retailer

Umzinyathi woman seeks help after husband allegedly dies fighting in Russia-Ukraine war

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The wife requested MEC Siboniso Duma's assistance to ensure the repatriation of her husband's remains. .

Child, 8, threatened she would 'see a ghost' if she told anyone about being raped

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The abuse was reported after a neighbour visited the home and directly asked the girl if she was being raped.

Two men sentenced to life plus 15 years for murder of businessman in Umhlanga

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Following their conviction, both accused refused to enter the dock for sentencing proceedings.

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

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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. ...

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

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

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, ...

Your ultimate five-month guide to acing final Matric exams

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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

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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

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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

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

‘Free PR’ MK Party happy over ConCourt’s decision over Jacob Zuma

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South Africans have not held back on their opinions on MK Party and Constitutional’s Court decision.

‘Gym bro’ dies after lifting his body by chin in bizarre exercise

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The human neck can only hold up to 25kg according to experts, however, this man lifted his whole body.

How to save money based on your star sign

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Do you believe in zodiac signs? Well, your financial fate could be written in the stars.

Marital rape and child marriages considered legal in some African countries - family law study

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According to the research, regulations in Cameroon, Nigeria, Senegal, South Sudan, Sudan, and Tanzania continue to allow child marriage.

WATCH: 26-year-old woman says she has not eaten or drunk anything for 16 years

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This woman has baffled scientists and ordinary people alike with her claim that she has not had a morsel to eat nor a drop of anything to drink for 16 whole years. ...

African women still face widespread discrimination in family laws, study suggests

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Discriminatory family laws can have serious consequences for women and girls, increasing their vulnerability to sexual and gender-based abuse.

Lab-grown diamonds are cheaper, ethical and changing the game

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Under the correct conditions, a lab-grown diamond may grow around a millimetre in diameter per day, whereas wild diamonds take millions of years to form.

Against all odds: Student born without arms graduates with cum laude

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Kgosatsana Sithole, who was born with phocomelia, an uncommon disorder marked by shortened or absent upper or lower limbs, has achieved an extraordinary feat by ...

Homeless woman lives in supermarket sign for a year before being found out

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Police ended up nicknaming her the ‘roof ninja’ for her stealthy approach to entering and exiting the rooftop sign unseen.

Use these essential natural hair tips to make your afro flourish this winter

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With proper care, your hair can be healthy in every season.