Jonisayi Maromo

Journalist

Afrikaners to the front: Trump prioritises South African refugees, closing doors for other nationalities

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

How will Trump' s new refugee policy, which prioritises Afrikaners from South Africa, reshape the landscape of humanitarian admissions in the US?

‘He told his uncle he killed them’: Man burns wife and kids to death before taking poison

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Police in Mpumalanga are investigating a tragic case where a man allegedly murdered his wife and two young children, setting their vehicle ablaze. The suspect later ...

Trump’s pick for ambassador to South Africa will intensify call for Afrikaners to ‘flee racial discrimination’

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Brent Bozell III, the US ambassador-designate to South Africa, has stirred diplomatic tensions by advocating for Afrikaners to relocate to the US, reviving contentious ...

How will Zimbabweans react? Zanu-PF moves to extend President Mnangagwa’s term to 2030

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu-PF party has initiated a controversial plan to extend President Mnangagwa's term by two years, potentially keeping him in power until 2030. ...

VIDEO: How a lion escaped from a moving truck — prompting government investigations

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

A lion's escape from a moving truck in North West has led to a government investigation, raising concerns about wildlife transport safety.

Phophi Ramathuba: DNC bus that killed 43 people was unroadworthy, overloaded and speeding

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Limpopo Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba has labelled the recent N1 bus crash that claimed 43 lives as a preventable disaster, attributing it to negligence and lawlessness ...

A nation of gamblers: Inside South Africa’s trillion-rand betting boom and its human cost

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

South Africa' s gambling industry has surged to R1.5 trillion in a year, raising concerns about addiction, debt, and the need for regulatory reforms.

Watch VideoCrisis of Credibility: SAPS, Madlanga Commission expose deep-rooted corruption

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

South Africans are fed up with a police force steeped in corruption, where every scandal deepens the chasm of trust. As damning testimonies and shocking revelations ...

Emmerson Mnangagwa: Zimbabwe to pay hospital bills and repatriate victims of Limpopo bus disaster

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Following the tragic DNC Coaches bus disaster in Limpopo, which claimed 43 lives, Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has pledged government support for the ...

Watch VideoPolice credibility in crisis as Madlanga Commission and SAPS inquiry expose deep rot

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

South Africans are increasingly weary of ongoing police corruption revelations, as explosive claims and testimonies reveal a deep-seated crisis in law enforcement. ...

How many people were on the doomed DNC 61-seater bus? Confusion mounts around Limpopo tragedy

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Confusion surrounds the tragic Limpopo bus crash, where at least 42 passengers died and dozens more were injured. While the Department of Transport reports 91 occupants, ...

‘We are sorry guys’ says DNC bus company after 42 passengers killed in Limpopo crash

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

The DNC bus company has extended heartfelt condolences to the families of 42 victims of a tragic bus crash in Limpopo, which has raised urgent questions about road ...

DNC bus disaster: President Ramaphosa mourns tragic loss of 42 Zimbabwean and Malawian nationals

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

President Cyril Ramaphosa expresses deep condolences following a horrific bus crash in Limpopo that claimed 42 lives, predominantly of Zimbabwean and Malawian nationals. ...

DNC bus horror: 42 Zimbabweans and Malawians dead, Limpopo premier Phophi Ramathuba visits scene

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

The death toll from the Limpopo bus crash has risen to 42, with the deceased confirmed to be Zimbabwean and Malawian nationals returning home.

'Child was shooting at guinea fowls': Father in court after 11-year-old kills farmworker

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

A father faces charges of firearm negligence after his 11-year-old son accidentally kills a farmworker while trying to shoot guinea fowl. The incident has sparked ...

Did you really need three blue Lamborghinis? Social media baffled after SIU's high-octane raid

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

The SIU's dramatic raid on Hangwani Maumela's mansion reveals three identical blue Lamborghinis and a trove of luxury assets, all linked to a staggering R2 billion ...

ActionSA denounces extension of Zimbabwe Exemption Permits, slams government’s ‘indecision’

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

ActionSA has condemned the government's extension of Zimbabwe Exemption Permits, labelling it a sign of indecision. What does this mean for South Africa's immigration ...

Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi: Nathi Mthethwa pushed SAPS to advertise in Gupta-owned newspaper

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi sheds light on alleged political interference in the SAPS, implicating the late Nathi Mthethwa and the Gupta family in a scandal that raises questions ...

Home Affairs minister extends Zimbabwe Exemption Permit, giving relief to thousands in South Africa

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber has granted a vital extension of the Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP) until May 28, 2027, providing crucial support for thousands ...

'They pose no security risk': United States deporting larger group of convicted criminals to Eswatini

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

Eswatini is set to receive another group of convicted criminals from the US, raising alarms in South Africa over regional security and immigration protocols. This ...

Women's bodies fed to pigs: Trial of farmer accused of double murder resumes

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

The Limpopo double murder trial resumes today, as farmer Zachariah Olivier and his employee William Musora face charges for the brutal killings of Maria Makgato ...

Fathers win: ConCourt ruling allows parents to share four-month leave, ending maternal bias

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Discover how South Africa's Constitutional Court has transformed parental leave rights, granting equal entitlements to all parents and paving the way for shared ...

A cap, a coat and a remote: Nathi Mthethwa's belongings returned to widow after Paris tragedy

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Discover the poignant details surrounding the tragic death of South Africa’s Ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa, as his widow receives his personal belongings ...

Robert Mugabe Junior drove against oncoming traffic, behind bars for drug possession

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Robert Mugabe Junior, son of the late Zimbabwean president, has been arrested in Harare for drug possession, drawing significant public interest due to his family's ...

How rapist lured 12-year-old boy using bicycle advert on Facebook, exploited child's trust

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

A Limpopo man faces life in prison for the horrific exploitation and rape of a 12-year-old boy, lured by a seemingly innocent Facebook bicycle ad.