Xolile Mtembu

Digital Journalist, IOL News

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.

R3 million worth of dagga and mandrax seized from truck driver

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Police arrested a man who was carrying nearly R3. 5 million worth of drugs in a truck.

Graduate reveals how women in rural SA cope with the scourge of GBV

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Although gender-based-violence is a well-known epidemic in South Africa, women in rural areas face an added pressure of shame due to cultural belief. So, they are ...

Take a sneak peak inside the world’s largest floating book fair, the Logos Hope

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Calling all book worms, the world’s largest book fair is in Durban until June 2.

Cold-hearted child murderer? Nine-year-old allegedly stabs another boy (10) to death

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A nine-year-old boy went to his home to retrieve a knife and allegedly stabbed a 10-year-old boy to death.

Study tackles the ignored violence against Durban’s homeless people

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A recent Masters graduate study debunks the myth that homeless people are just criminals. She has experienced first-hand the marginalisation and maltreatment they ...

KZN Premier pledges aid and support for women affected by Zamimpilo Community Market fire

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The thriving market, which was built and maintained by local women, was burnt to the ground by a roaring fire early Wednesday morning.

How the 60/30/10 budgeting method can help you stretch your rands

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Struggling to stretch your money during this cost of living crisis? The 60/30/10 budgeting method might be the answer.

It’s never too late: 53-year-old graduates with master of commerce

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Delayed but not denied. This woman put her dreams on hold for 25 years but came back and reaped the benefits of her hard work.

How sustainable eating can save you up to 14% on grocery bills

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Sustainable eating isn't just beneficial for the earth; it could also save you a significant amount of money.

Stepfather arrested for allegedly raping 17-year-old stepdaughter

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When a stepdaughter was home alone with her stepfather, he allegedly raped her.

DA anticipates case against eThekwini Municipality over water and sewage

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DA KZN premier candidate Chris Pappas said since launching the case in February 2023, the African National Congress (ANC)-run eThekwini Municipality has done everything ...