Jonisayi Maromo

Journalist

No bail: Victor Majola to remain behind bars in DJ Warras murder case

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

Victor Mthethwa Majola, accused of orchestrating the murder of DJ Warras, has been denied bail by the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court, raising questions about the ...

Constitutional Court rules Bloemfontein court may try Moroadi Cholota, even after flawed extradition

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

Moroadi Cholota’s long-running legal battle took a decisive turn after the Constitutional Court ruled that the Bloemfontein High Court retains jurisdiction to try ...

Paul O'Sullivan says his testimony before Parliament will shock many

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Paul O'Sullivan, a forensic consultant, expresses his readiness to testify virtually before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee investigating serious allegations against ...

‘Very serious charges’: Scholar transport driver Ayanda Dludla elects to stay behind bars

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

After a horrific crash in Vanderbijlpark that claimed the lives of 14 learners, scholar transport driver Ayanda Dludla faces serious charges and remains in custody ...

Death toll rises to 14: Two more learners succumb to injuries in Gauteng scholar transport crash

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

Two more learners died in hospital after a scholar transport crash in Vanderbijlpark, bringing the death toll to 14, with the 22-year-old driver now facing multiple ...

Justice department says Booysens court shooting tied to ongoing murder trial

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Authorities are piecing together the circumstances behind the Booysens Magistrate’s Court shooting after it emerged that the lawyer and family members of a murder ...

Have you seen this man? VW Polo driver pointed firearm at school girls and raped them in car

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Police in Limpopo are urgently seeking public assistance to locate Bonginkosi Kgopotso Mazibuko (34), whose apprehension is required to assist ongoing investigations ...

Two dead, three injured in shooting outside Booysens Magistrate's Court

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

At least five people were shot, resulting in two fatalities, during a shocking incident at the Booysens Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday. The Ministry of Justice has ...

‘We are not sure where the child is from’: Scramble to identify one of 12 learners killed in Vaal crash

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Authorities in Gauteng are racing against time to identify one of the 12 learners tragically killed in the Vanderbijlpark scholar transport crash. Gauteng education ...

‘Scholar taxi was driving towards oncoming traffic’: Lesufi overwhelmed as Vaal death toll rises to 13

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

Tragedy strikes in Vanderbijlpark as 13 learners lost their lives in a scholar transport accident. Gauteng Premier Lesufi calls for urgent reforms in the unregulated ...

Day visits to Kruger National Park remain suspended as flooding forces camp closure

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Severe flooding has forced the indefinite suspension of day visits to Kruger National Park, impacting tourism and safety as infrastructure suffers extensive damage. ...

Angelo Agrizzi's pivotal role in the R600,000 corruption case against businessman Trevor Mathenjwa

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

In a critical moment for the Bosasa corruption case, Angelo Agrizzi's testimony sheds light on the alleged R600,000 bribe involving Trevor Mathenjwa. What revelations ...

Were Ramaphosa’s instructions on Iran’s participation in naval drill ignored? Motshekga orders probe

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

South Africa has initiated a formal inquiry into allegations that President Ramaphosa's directives regarding Iran's participation in a multinational naval exercise ...

What was he giving police? Video sparks probe after hawker filmed handing item to cops

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

A video circulating on social media has prompted an inquiry by the South African Police Service in Mpumalanga, as it allegedly shows an officer taking items from ...

President Ramaphosa hosts Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, President of Madagascar, after turbulent political transition

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa welcomed his Malagasy counterpart, Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, for a pivotal working visit in Pretoria, focusing on strengthening bilateral ...

Fast and Furious: Land Cruiser 300 driver released on bail after clocking 203km/h

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

A 41-year-old man was arrested for reckless driving after being clocked at 203km/h in a 120km/h zone on the N3 Toll Road. He was released on bail and is set to appear ...

'Learners who did not pass must not be written off': UDM welcomes matric results

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Following the announcement of a record 88% pass rate in the 2025 NSC examinations, the UDM warns against neglecting learners who fell short, calling for greater ...

Coming to Mzansi: Brent Bozell III sworn in as US ambassador-designate to South Africa

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Brent Bozell's swearing-in as US ambassador-designate to South Africa marks a pivotal moment in US-South Africa relations, with the embassy eager to advance American ...

The big guns have arrived: China-led naval Exercise Will for Peace starts in South African waters

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Today marks the beginning of Exercise Will for Peace 2026, a China-led multinational naval exercise involving BRICS Plus countries, taking place in South African ...

Is Donald Trump preparing the US for war by withdrawing from UN bodies? Experts weigh in

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

A sweeping White House directive has sparked debate over whether Trump's actions signal a shift towards a more aggressive US foreign policy, raising concerns among ...

‘We were misled’: Families speak as 14 South Africans detained in Thailand face deportation

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

Fourteen South Africans detained in Thailand after allegedly being lured by false job offers are set to be deported home, as families claim they were misled and ...

‘Very good chance of bail': Lawyer for DJ Warras murder accused Victor Majola says his client could walk

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Victor Majola, accused of murdering DJ Warras, is expected to be granted bail next week, according to his lawyer, who argues that the State lacks a strong case against ...

'The numbers keep coming': BMA processed over 30 buses by midday as Beitbridge peak continues

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

The Border Management Authority reports a dramatic increase in bus traffic at Beitbridge, processing over 30 buses by midday on Monday, as post-festive travel volumes ...

Dollar Man's downfall: Inside the SAPS operation that ended the Mozambican's reign

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

A dramatic police operation in September brought an end to the reign of notorious kidnapper Dollar Man, who was shot dead while officers rescued a businessman. This ...

Search intensified for SANDF soldier swept away during Christmas Day border operation

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

After a tragic incident on Christmas Day, the search for a missing SANDF soldier continues in Komatipoort, where community efforts and advanced technology are being ...