Jonisayi Maromo

Journalist

South Africa raids centre processing US-bound refugee applications, arrests seven Kenyans

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

Seven Kenyan nationals were arrested in South Africa for illegally working on US-bound refugee applications, highlighting ongoing concerns over immigration laws ...

'A price was put on his head': DJ Warras had five protection orders before his murder in Joburg

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

Johannesburg Public Safety MMC Mgcini Tshwaku says the killing of DJ Warras was a targeted hit, revealing the slain building caretaker had obtained five protection ...

Zimbabwe blocks foreigners from taxi, bakery and salon businesses, reserves sectors for locals

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Zimbabwe has gazetted new indigenisation regulations barring foreign participation in everyday businesses such as taxis, hair salons and bakeries, while forcing ...

Armed robbers dressed in SAPS uniform shot dead after high-speed chase

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

Two suspected blue light robbers were fatally wounded during a police operation in Parys after a high-speed chase and shootout on the R59.

R500,000 fraud at the pump: Petrol attendant arrested by Hawks for cloning fuel cards

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

How a petrol attendant's fraudulent scheme led to nearly R500,000 lost by unsuspecting motorists in Mpumalanga.

How SAPS cracked a vehicle-smuggling chain moving cars from KZN to Mozambique

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Police in northern KwaZulu-Natal are making significant strides against vehicle smuggling syndicates, recovering dozens of stolen cars and arresting suspects in ...

Let's work with China: Julius Malema labels Donald Trump ‘Adolf Hitler’, calls for closer bond with Beijing

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

Julius Malema, leader of the EFF, challenges South Africa's relationship with the US, urging a pivot towards China, as he labels Trump a 'modern-day Adolf Hitler'. ...

Rats and fake money seized: Ugandans arrested for defrauding Limpopo residents in prophetic scam

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Three Ugandan nationals have been arrested in Limpopo for a shocking scam that exploited vulnerable community members using counterfeit money and rats, raising concerns ...

‘South Africa is our enemy’: US Senator John Kennedy pushes for Pretoria’s removal from AGOA

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

US Senator John Kennedy told a Senate hearing that “South Africa is our enemy right now,” with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer agreeing as both men discussed ...

R50 bribe: Traffic cop gets five-year sentence after demanding 'cold drink' from undercover agent

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

A Mpumalanga traffic officer has been handed a wholly suspended five-year prison sentence after demanding a R50 bribe from an undercover police agent, following ...

Murdered inside police station: Limpopo sergeant kills female constable before dying by suicide

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

Limpopo's Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe expresses deep sorrow over the tragic murder-suicide involving a police constable and her partner, highlighting the urgent ...

Tragic N12 crash: Seven lives lost as vehicle veers into oncoming traffic

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

Seven lives were tragically lost in a horrific crash on the N12 between Ogies and Emalahleni, as a sedan collided with a light delivery vehicle. Authorities are ...

LOOK: Swazi national caught with R17.4 million illicit cigarettes hidden in water tanks

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

A 43-year-old Swazi national was arrested in Delmas after police uncovered R17.4 million worth of illicit cigarettes hidden in water tanks, showcasing the ongoing ...

AfriForum agrees with US Secretary Marco Rubio, says it wants to help repair US–SA relations

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

AfriForum aligns with US Secretary Marco Rubio's sharp critique of South Africa's policies, arguing that dismissing the diplomatic rift as mere 'disinformation' ...

Farm murder: Second suspect arrested in brutal killing of 77-year-old Limpopo farmer Attie Mahne

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

A second suspect has been arrested in the shocking murder of 77-year-old farmer Attie Mahne in Limpopo, following a coordinated police operation just days after ...

Mother and daughter granted bail after R4 million Pam Golding payment scam

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

A mother and daughter, Zandile and Pulane Muthwa, have been granted bail after allegedly siphoning over R4 million from Pam Golding Properties through a fraudulent ...

President Ramaphosa highlights R160 billion investment by SA companies in Mozambique, creating 43,000 jobs

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

South African companies have invested over R160 billion and created 43,000 jobs in Mozambique, President Cyril Ramaphosa said during the 4th Bi-National Commission, ...

Marco Rubio: Policies of Mandela’s successors drove South Africa’s most talented citizens abroad

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has accused the successors of South Africa’s founding democratic president Nelson Mandela of abandoning reconciliation in favour ...

Suspended with full pay: Ekurhuleni legal chief in hot water as scandal over EMPD top cop Julius Mkhwanazi explodes

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

Advocate Kemi Behari, Head of Legal and Risk Services for Ekurhuleni, has been suspended amid serious allegations against EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi, raising ...

Katiso ‘KT’ Molefe: Court appearance as State seeks to merge several high-profile cases

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Katiso ‘KT’ Molefe and his co-accused face serious allegations in court today. Will the State's push to consolidate multiple murder cases lead to a breakthrough ...

‘Returning G20 to its core mission’: US flexes as it takes over presidency from South Africa

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

The United States has officially taken the helm of the G20 for 2026, promising to refocus the group on driving economic growth and prosperity while navigating diplomatic ...

‘Utter rubbish': Deputy Minister Joe Phaahla refutes allegations of plotting to remove President Ramaphosa

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Deputy Minister Joe Phaahla vehemently denies allegations of plotting to unseat President Cyril Ramaphosa, labelling the claims as ‘utter rubbish’ and calling for ...

PICS: Greyhound bus overturns, killing five near Amsterdam, Mpumalanga

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

A Greyhound bus overturned on the R33 in Mpumalanga, resulting in five fatalities and multiple injuries. Authorities are investigating the cause, with wet road conditions ...

'Not our ship': Eswatini denies ownership of vessel seized by Iran, claims illegal use of its flag

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Eswatini's government firmly rejects claims of maritime involvement after Iran seizes a vessel allegedly flying its flag, asserting that no ships are registered ...

Limpopo farmer, 77, killed in brutal farm home invasion — manhunt launched

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

A 77-year-old farmer was brutally murdered during a home invasion in Limpopo, prompting a manhunt as police seek justice for the victim and safety for the community. ...