Thembeka Dlamuka

I’m Thembeka Dlamuka, a journalist with a passion for telling stories that matter. At The Post News, I work to uncover the truth, shed light on complex issues, and give a voice to people and communities who are often overlooked. I hold a Diploma in Journalism and Media Studies from Damelin College. Integrity guides everything I do, from breaking news to in-depth investigations. For me, journalism isn’t just a career; it’s a commitment to keeping the public informed, engaged, and empowered.

2 Dead Newborns in Kraaifontein Leave Community in Shock Close-up of an infant’s feet wrapped in a soft pink blanket, used in reference to the tragic discovery of two dead newborns in Kraaifontein.

Close-up of an infant’s feet wrapped in a soft pink blanket, used in reference to the tragic discovery of two dead newborns in Kraaifontein.

2 Dead Newborns in Kraaifontein Leave Community in Shock

Thembeka Dlamuka September 25, 2025

(The Post News) – A deep sense of sadness has settled over the community after dead newborns...

Cape Flats Violence: 37-Year-Old Man Shot Dead Near School Yellow police tape reading "Crime Scene - Do Not Enter" blocks off an area, symbolizing the growing violence and tragedy linked to Cape Flats shootings.

Yellow police tape reading "Crime Scene - Do Not Enter" blocks off an area, symbolizing the growing violence and tragedy linked to Cape Flats shootings.

Cape Flats Violence: 37-Year-Old Man Shot Dead Near School

Thembeka Dlamuka September 25, 2025

(The Post News) – Communities continue to live under the strain of Cape Flats violence, with the...

Mabiletja: Her Appointment at 22 Has Sparked Controversy

Minister Sisisi Tolashe and Lesedi Mabiletja photographed together amid controversy surrounding Lesedi Mabiletja's Appointment as Chief of Staff at the Department of Social Development.

Mabiletja: Her Appointment at 22 Has Sparked Controversy

Thembeka Dlamuka September 25, 2025

(The Post News) – The appointment of 22-year-old Lesedi Mabiletja at the Department of Social Development has...

Bohlale Mphahlele Invention: 16-Year-Old’s revolutionary Tech Bohlale Mphahlele smiling proudly in front of her science expo display featuring the Bohlale Mphahlele invention, a life-saving alerting earpiece for women and children.

Bohlale Mphahlele smiling proudly in front of her science expo display featuring the Bohlale Mphahlele invention, a life-saving alerting earpiece for women and children.

Bohlale Mphahlele Invention: 16-Year-Old’s revolutionary Tech

Thembeka Dlamuka September 24, 2025

(The Post News) – A 16-year-old from Limpopo is making waves in the tech industry with her...

Managing Classroom Fear During Violence: 1 Powerful Strategy Grade R teacher Sinead Majiet comforts young learners at Yellowwood Primary School by playing calming music as they lie on the classroom floor, a powerful moment of managing classroom fear during violence.

Grade R teacher Sinead Majiet comforts young learners at Yellowwood Primary School by playing calming music as they lie on the classroom floor, a powerful moment of managing classroom fear during violence.

Managing Classroom Fear During Violence: 1 Powerful Strategy

Thembeka Dlamuka September 24, 2025

(The Post News) – At Yellowwood Primary School in Mitchells Plain, Grade R teacher Sinead Majiet showed...

KZN Heavy Rainfall Alert: Level 4 Warning Sparks Fear Raindrops on a car window with blurred traffic lights in the background during wet weather, illustrating the KZN heavy rainfall alert.

Raindrops on a car window with blurred traffic lights in the background during wet weather, illustrating the KZN heavy rainfall alert.

KZN Heavy Rainfall Alert: Level 4 Warning Sparks Fear

Thembeka Dlamuka September 24, 2025

(The Post News) – KZN has been warned to prepare for severe weather conditions accompanied by heavy rainfall,...

Duterte Charged Crimes Against Humanity for 78 Brutal Killings Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte, who is facing ICC charges for crimes against humanity, during his time in office.

Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte, who is facing ICC charges for crimes against humanity, during his time in office.

Duterte Charged Crimes Against Humanity for 78 Brutal Killings

Thembeka Dlamuka September 24, 2025

(The Post News) – Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been charged with crimes against humanity by...

Heritage Day: Celebrating Our Proud Past, Embracing a Bold Future Balungile Phungula, a proud Zulu woman, is wearing Swati traditional clothing on Heritage Day to celebrate and show respect for South Africa’s cultural diversity.

Balungile Phungula, a proud Zulu woman, is wearing Swati traditional clothing on Heritage Day to celebrate and show respect for South Africa’s cultural diversity.

Heritage Day: Celebrating Our Proud Past, Embracing a Bold Future

Thembeka Dlamuka September 24, 2025

(The Post News) – Heritage Day brings people together each year on 24 September. It is a...

Cell Phone Signal Blocking in Prisons: 5 Prisons Targeted Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis, who is advocating for cell phone signal blocking in prisons to help curb criminal activity by inmates.

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis, who is advocating for cell phone signal blocking in prisons to help curb criminal activity by inmates.

Cell Phone Signal Blocking in Prisons: 5 Prisons Targeted

Thembeka Dlamuka September 23, 2025

(The Post News) – Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis is calling for urgent action to stop inmates...

Child Sexual Assault Case: Shocking Attack on 8-Year-Old A young child sits alone in a dimly lit room, hugging their knees with their head down, reflecting the emotional impact of a child sexual assault case.

A young child sits alone in a dimly lit room, hugging their knees with their head down, reflecting the emotional impact of a child sexual assault case.

Child Sexual Assault Case: Shocking Attack on 8-Year-Old

Thembeka Dlamuka September 23, 2025

(The Post News) -Authorities are currently investigating a child sexual assault case involving an eight-year-old pupil at...

Trump and North Korea: 1 Bold Condition Kim Sets for Talks Trump and North Korea: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un speaks calmly at a podium with red flags behind him.

Trump and North Korea: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un speaks calmly at a podium with red flags behind him.

Trump and North Korea: 1 Bold Condition Kim Sets for Talks

Thembeka Dlamuka September 23, 2025

(The Post News) – US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un may be...

Church Robbery: Shocking Theft of 46 Phones During Prayer Church robbery: A crowd of people, including police officers and community members, stands outside a church at night after a robbery during a prayer service.

Church robbery: A crowd of people, including police officers and community members, stands outside a church at night after a robbery during a prayer service.

Church Robbery: Shocking Theft of 46 Phones During Prayer

Thembeka Dlamuka September 22, 2025

(The Post News) -Church robbery is becoming a disturbing reality in many communities. About 60 people attending...

Hospital Security Breach: 39-Year-Old Arrest Raises Alarm Hospital security breach: A photo of Rose Mnisi, a 39-year-old hospital cleaner, who was arrested after allegedly being found with human placentas in Lydenburg.

Hospital security breach: A photo of Rose Mnisi, a 39-year-old hospital cleaner, who was arrested after allegedly being found with human placentas in Lydenburg.

Hospital Security Breach: 39-Year-Old Arrest Raises Alarm

Thembeka Dlamuka September 20, 2025

(The Post news) – A hospital security breach has emerged in Lydenburg; this comes after Rose Mnisi,...

Injured Cape Town Traffic Officer Located After Frightening 3-Hour Hunt

Injured Cape Town traffic officer highlighted in recent events as law enforcement duties continue on city roads.

Injured Cape Town Traffic Officer Located After Frightening 3-Hour Hunt

Thembeka Dlamuka September 20, 2025

(The Post news) – An injured Cape Town traffic officer was found on Friday morning after a...

Khayelitsha residents march for electricity and sanitation in crisis

Khayelitsha residents march for electricity and sanitation, with a group of people holding flags, megaphones, and signs as they walk towards Parliament, demanding basic services such as electricity and safer sanitation.

Khayelitsha residents march for electricity and sanitation in crisis

Thembeka Dlamuka September 20, 2025

(The Post News) – Residents from Khayelitsha have marched for electricity and sanitation after living without these...

SA Arts Funding Cuts Threaten 5,000 Jobs South Africa arts funding cuts: Minister Gayton McKenzie speaks at a public event, holding a microphone and smiling, wearing a white and green jacket.

South Africa arts funding cuts: Minister Gayton McKenzie speaks at a public event, holding a microphone and smiling, wearing a white and green jacket.

SA Arts Funding Cuts Threaten 5,000 Jobs

Thembeka Dlamuka September 18, 2025

(The Post News) – The cuts to arts funding in South Africa are creating uncertainty across the...

Bullying Allegations at Paarl School Spark Shocking Clash Bullying allegations at Ebenezer Primary School in Paarl depicted in a reenacted image, showing a parent confronting a learner accused of bullying.

Bullying allegations at Ebenezer Primary School in Paarl depicted in a reenacted image, showing a parent confronting a learner accused of bullying.

Bullying Allegations at Paarl School Spark Shocking Clash

Thembeka Dlamuka September 18, 2025

( The Post News) – Bullying allegations at Ebenezer Primary School in Paarl have drawn widespread attention...

Coca-Cola South Africa Job Cuts: Massive 680 Jobs at Risk

Coca-Cola South Africa Job Cuts: Massive 680 Jobs at Risk

Thembeka Dlamuka September 18, 2025

(The Post News)– Coca-Cola job cuts in South Africa are creating uncertainty for hundreds of employees across...

Soshanguve Domestic Violence Case: 47-Year-Old Guilty of Horrific Act Soshanguve domestic violence: A close-up of a clenched fist raised in anger, with a woman sitting with her head in her hands, visibly distressed. This image reflects the harsh realities of domestic violence, illustrating the emotional and physical toll of abusive relationships.

Soshanguve domestic violence: A close-up of a clenched fist raised in anger, with a woman sitting with her head in her hands, visibly distressed. This image reflects the harsh realities of domestic violence, illustrating the emotional and physical toll of abusive relationships.

Soshanguve Domestic Violence Case: 47-Year-Old Guilty of Horrific Act

Thembeka Dlamuka September 18, 2025

(The Post News) -The Soshanguve domestic violence case has once again placed a spotlight on South Africa’s...

Operation Dudula March to SAHRC Exposes 1 Appointment

Operation Dudula March to SAHRC: A group of of operation dudula supporters march with banners displaying the group's name, slogans, and symbols, expressing views on immigration and economic concerns.

Operation Dudula March to SAHRC Exposes 1 Appointment

Thembeka Dlamuka September 17, 2025

(The Post News)– Operation Dudula’s march to the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) is set to...