Theolin Tembo

Multimedia Journalist

He was only an acquaintance, Cele distances himself from Matlala friendship

Theolin Tembo|Published

Former Police Minister Bheki Cele clarifies his relationship with controversial businessman Vusimuzi ' Cat' Matlala, asserting they are mere acquaintances.

Bheki Cele adds to embattled Senzo Mchunu’s woes

Mayibongwe Maqhina and Theolin Tembo|Published

Bheki Cele' s testimony during the parliamentary inquiry reveals contradictions with Senzo Mchunu' s claims.

Wait your turn, MPs tell Mchunu' s chief of staff amid apology demand

Theolin Tembo|Published

Cedrick Nkabinde seeks an apology for remarks made, during the parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee, by Advocate Norman Arendse SC.

Gutted runners reflect on decision to cancel race

Theolin Tembo|Published

Runners were left stunned and disappointed as the 2025 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon was abruptly cancelled just hours before its start on Sunday due to severe winds, ...

SAPOA honours Cape Town as best-run metropolitan municipality despite legal action

Theolin Tembo|Published

Despite facing legal challenges over its budget, the City of Cape Town has been honoured as the 'Best Metropolitan Municipality' by SAPOA.

AKA murder case triggered tense stand-off between top cops, says Sibiya

Theolin Tembo|Published

During his testimony before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee, Sibiya explained that when the previous police Minister, Bheki Cele, had asked about a debrief on the ...

Top cop’s alarming links to ‘Cat’, Mogotsi

Theolin Tembo|Published

Members of Parliament were alarmed by the connections revealed in Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya's testimony, linking him to controversial figures like Vusimuzi ...

Suspended police boss Sibiya braces to face MPs

Theolin Tembo|Published

As Parliament investigates corruption allegations, all eyes are on Shadrack Sibiya, whose tensions with Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi are set to unfold in the parliamentary ...

DA hiding behind ' rhetoric' over policing failures, say opposition

Theolin Tembo|Published

In a heated political exchange, the ANC and GOOD Party respond to the DA's claims on crime and policing, igniting a debate on the future of South African law enforcement. ...

SAPS seeks public assistance to locate Cape Town teacher wanted for sexual offence case

Theolin Tembo|Published

Last week, the Provincial Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit called on the public’s help in seeking a school teacher after a warrant of arrest ...

Department of Water and Sanitation faces criticism over sexual harassment policies

Theolin Tembo|Published

The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) confronts the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) over its inadequate sexual harassment policies, demanding accountability ...

Property owners hit back at Cape Town mayor over fixed tariffs

Theolin Tembo|Published

The SA Property Owners Association (SAPOA) has strongly condemned Cape Town's Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis for allegedly misrepresenting property owners' financial situations. ...

Decision pending on Cape Winelands Airport' s environmental assessment

Theolin Tembo|Published

The Cape Winelands Airport awaits a crucial environmental approval.

De Lille ready to meet dissolved SA Tourism Board in court

Theolin Tembo|Published

Last week, the aggrieved board members approached the High Court to overturn De Lille’s decision and interdict her from appointing a new board.

Dial-a-Ride service to run until October after legal settlement

Theolin Tembo|Published

The City of Cape Town has paused its decision to cut the Dial-a-Ride service for disabled residents, following a legal settlement with the Western Cape Network on ...

Watch VideoBlood Moon: Redder moon during the total lunar eclipse to dazzle South Africans

Theolin Tembo|Updated

The South Africa Agency for Science and Technology Advancement (SAASTA), explained that a total lunar eclipse will be visible on Sunday night.

City accused of politicising affordable housing

Theolin Tembo|Published

The City defends its record on affordable housing amidst criticism from the GOOD Party, which claims repeated announcements about the redevelopment of the 'Fruit ...

Archbishop Makgoba says any politician who thinks they can control the National Dialogue ' is sorely mistaken'

Theolin Tembo|Published

Archbishop Thabo Makgoba calls on South Africans to reclaim the National Dialogue from political control, emphasising the importance of grassroots engagement in ...

Foundational learning and ECD centres in focus at G20 Provincial Education Indaba

Theolin Tembo|Published

The G20 Provincial Education Indaba was held under the themes ’Quality Foundational Learning – with emphasis on Early Childhood Development,’ as well as Educational ...

Cape Town set to welcome the World Mountain and Trail Running Championships in 2027

Theolin Tembo|Published

Cape Town will host the World Mountain and Trail Running Championships in 2027, marking a historic first for Africa.

Hill-Lewis hits back at property owners challenging City' s controversial fixed charges

Theolin Tembo|Published

The South African Property Owners Association (SAPOA) is challenging three items in the Budget; the Cleaning Tariff, the Fixed Water Charge, and the Fixed Sanitation ...

Ebrahim Rasool supports Ramaphosa' s cautious approach to US ambassador appointment

Theolin Tembo|Published

Ebrahim Rasool, former South African Ambassador to the US, argues that President Cyril Ramaphosa's cautious approach to appointing a new ambassador is wise, given ...

G20 Interfaith Forum: Archbishop Makgoba criticises government, declares ' Ubuntu is broken'

Theolin Tembo|Published

At the G20 Interfaith Forum in Cape Town, Archbishop Thabo Makgoba declared 'Ubuntu is broken' as he urged the government to address pressing global challenges. ...

Property owners challenge City’s new proposed fixed charges in court

Theolin Tembo|Published

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis believes that the court application is an attempt to go back to a system of regressive taxation which hits ordinary families, ...

Mbalula on why Senzo Mchunu will not ‘step aside’ amid serious allegations

Theolin Tembo|Published

Fikile Mbalula defends the ANC's step-aside rule, asserting its fairness amid growing allegations against Minister Senzo Mchunu, who faces serious corruption claims. ...