Jonisayi Maromo

Journalist

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 ...

Patriotic Alliance salutes President Donald Trump over US air strikes in Nigeria

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

The Patriotic Alliance has lauded President Donald Trump's military action in Nigeria, framing it as a necessary stand against the killing of Christians, while critics ...

‘A collapsing system’: Experts and civil society say SAPS failures are fuelling fear, corruption and vigilante justice

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

As trust in South Africa's police service plummets to a record low, experts warn that the consequences are dire for the nation's poorest communities, leading to ...

Flooded river claims life of SANDF soldier during Christmas Day border control operation

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Two SANDF soldiers were tragically swept away while on patrol during Operation Corona, as a military vehicle attempted to navigate a flooded river in Mpumalanga. ...

Seven killed in head-on horror crash on N4 Mpumalanga

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Seven people tragically lost their lives in a head-on collision on the N4 toll road in Mpumalanga, with one more seriously injured. Authorities urge motorists to ...

Man dragged to death during soccer match in Limpopo

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

A tragic incident during a soccer match in Limpopo leads to the arrest of a taxi owner after a spectator is dragged to death, sparking outrage and calls for justice. ...

The tragic murder of journalist Aserie Ndlovu and Zodwa Mdhluli: From disappearance to trial

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

The disappearance and murder of journalists Aserie Ndlovu and Zodwa Mdhluli in 2025 sparked a significant criminal investigation, leading to multiple arrests and ...

BMA intercepts 500 Zimbabweans attempting to leave South Africa illegally into Botswana

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

The Border Management Authority intercepted about 500 Zimbabwean nationals attempting to leave South Africa illegally via Botswana as intensified controls at Beitbridge ...

The fast and the furious: Porsche SUV driver from Gauteng arrested for clocking 179km/h in KZN

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

A Gauteng motorist was arrested for speeding at 179 km/h in a 120 km/h zone in KwaZulu-Natal, as authorities ramp up efforts to combat traffic violations during ...

The rising cost of deportation: South Africa's R80 million expenditure on undocumented immigrants

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Discover how South Africa's Department of Home Affairs has ramped up spending on deportations, reaching nearly R80 million in just one financial year.

Security fears mount as overwhelmed South Africa and Mozambique revert to manual processing at Lebombo

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

With over 30,000 travellers processed in just 24 hours, South Africa and Mozambique face a security crisis at the Lebombo Border Post as authorities revert to manual ...

'The numbers are overwhelming': Over 30,000 travellers crossed into Mozambique within 24 hours

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

Experience the festive rush as the Border Management Authority processes over 30,000 travellers heading to Mozambique in just 24 hours, marking a record peak during ...

Do not cross flooded rivers: Tractor driver swept away while crossing the river at Rankin’s Pass

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

A desperate search continues for a 40-year-old tractor driver swept away while trying to cross a flooded low-water bridge at Rankin’s Pass in Limpopo.

Hawks arrest third suspect in murder of Gqeberha prosecutor Tracy Brown

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

The Hawks have arrested a third suspect in the shocking murder of Gqeberha public prosecutor Tracy Brown, raising concerns about the safety of legal professionals ...