Jonisayi Maromo

Journalist

'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.

Air Zimbabwe’s handwritten boarding passes spark fun and security concerns online

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Air Zimbabwe's recent use of handwritten boarding passes has sparked a lively debate among travellers and commentators, raising questions about operational efficiency ...

Nathi Mthethwa's final days in Paris: Details revealed on how the Paris hotel was booked

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

Discover the tragic circumstances surrounding Nathi Mthethwa's death in Paris, as new details emerge about his final hours and the investigation into his disappearance. ...

Lamborghinis, Bentleys, Mansions: 2 billion Tembisa Hospital looting exposed

Jonisayi Maromo and Xolile Mtembu|Published

The investigation reveals shocking details about luxury assets acquired with R2 billion allegedly siphoned from Tembisa Hospital.

China expresses strong backing for South Africa’s G20 presidency at National Day celebration

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Discover how China is reinforcing its partnership with South Africa as the nation prepares to host the first G20 Leaders’ Summit on African soil. What does this ...

Father insists the sex was consensual, sentenced for raping his biological daughter

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

In a shocking case of gender-based violence, a 66-year-old father has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for raping his biological daughter, highlighting the urgent ...

Roadside horror: Father charged with brutal murder his 10-year-old daughter

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

According to police, Nkosinathi Chauke had collected the girl from her grandmother’s home, claiming he was taking her to buy clothes.

Human placentas for sale: Hospital cleaner released on R10,000 bail

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Rose Mnisi, a hospital cleaner arrested for allegedly selling human placentas, has been released on bail. What led to her arrest, and what are the implications for ...

‘We will form coalition with DA': Gayton McKenzie's ultimatum to ANC over Kenny Kunene's reinstatement

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

Gayton McKenzie, leader of the Patriotic Alliance, warns the ANC of potential coalition withdrawals if his deputy, Kenny Kunene, is not reinstated as Johannesburg’s ...

'I knew he was innocent': Gayton McKenzie says Kenny Kunene cleared of any wrongdoing

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

Kenny Kunene, deputy president of the Patriotic Alliance, is back in action after being exonerated of all allegations by party leader Gayton McKenzie, following ...

Spanish interpreter required after five Mexicans and South African nabbed in multimillion-rand drug lab bust

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

Six suspects, including five Mexican nationals and a South African, face serious charges after a police raid uncovered a multimillion-rand drug lab in Mpumalanga. ...

Cele, Mashaba and Phalatse could have saved South Africa from Shadrack Sibiya fiasco, says official

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

A senior City of Joburg has outlined how he went out of his way to warn politicians including then police minister Bheki Cele over Shadrack Sibiya's controversial ...

Farm owner survives violent attack in Mpumalanga, Malawian suspect arrested

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

A farm owner in Chrissiesmeer is recovering in hospital after a brutal stabbing during a violent attack on his property. Police have arrested a 46-year-old Malawian ...

Watch Video'If you don’t believe me, ask President Ramaphosa': Helen Zille sets sights on Joburg

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Helen Zille, the DA's newly appointed mayoral candidate for Johannesburg, vows to transform the city and confront the ANC's governance ahead of the pivotal 2026 ...

Zimbabwe insists it has adequate condom stocks, refutes 'baby socks' usage reports

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Are reports of a condom shortage in Zimbabwe exaggerated? Authorities and health officials clarify the situation, asserting that adequate supplies are available ...

Helen Zille, 74, enters Joburg mayoral race for DA

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Helen Zille has been chosen as the DA's candidate for Johannesburg mayor in the upcoming 2026 local elections, a move that has sparked significant public interest ...

Ramaphosa to hold crucial trade and investment talks with 'key US decision makers' in New York

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to lead a South African delegation at the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, advocating for a just and equitable world while ...

What are we talking about? Cosatu criticises Ramaphosa's praise for DA-run municipalities

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Cosatu denounces President Ramaphosa's praise for DA-run municipalities in the Western Cape, calling his remarks 'unfortunate' and detrimental to the ANC's credibility ...

Tragic end to Mamelodi hostage standoff: SAPS constable and nephew found dead

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

A family dispute in Mamelodi East escalated into a tragic hostage situation, resulting in the deaths of Constable Thapelo Mashigo and his nephew after a day-long ...

South Africa seeks to postpone military exercise with China and Russia due to G20 summit

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

South Africa announces negotiations to postpone a trilateral naval exercise with China and Russia, originally set for next month, to avoid clashes with the upcoming ...