Jonisayi Maromo

Journalist

DJ Warras' murder: Police questioning two key individuals of interest

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

As the investigation into DJ Warras' murder intensifies, police have taken two individuals in for questioning, raising hopes for a breakthrough in this high-profile ...

‘That hooligan must be arrested’: Public outrage over Bitou Deputy Mayor Kolwapi's celebratory gunfire

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Outrage erupts as Bitou Deputy Mayor Nokuzola Kolwapi discharges a firearm during a celebration, prompting calls for her arrest and an investigation by the ANC.

'Not here to make friends': Analyst says US ambassador-designate Brent Bozell aims to extract concessions

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Brent Bozell, the newly confirmed US ambassador to South Africa, is set to navigate a complex diplomatic landscape, seeking significant concessions amid deteriorating ...

One dead, three missing after vehicle swept away in tragic KZN flash floods

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

One person has tragically lost their life, and three others are missing after severe flash floods devastated coastal KwaZulu-Natal, prompting urgent search efforts. ...

Coming to South Africa: US Senate confirms anti-ANC activist Leo Brent Bozell III as incoming ambassador

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Following a party-line Senate vote, Ambassador-designate Brent Bozell III officially shifts his " priority list" from campaign rhetoric to a confirmed mandate, preparing ...

ANC lashes Kallie Kriel and AfriForum, urges crackdown on groups ‘colluding with foreign forces’

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

The ANC urges the South African government to take decisive action against AfriForum and Kallie Kriel, accusing them of undermining constitutional institutions and ...

Tensions rise as South Africa defends deportation of Kenyans as US threatens 'severe consequences'

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

South Africa has defended the deportation of seven Kenyan nationals as lawful, rejecting allegations of misconduct, while the United States escalated tensions by ...

The dark underbelly of Johannesburg: DJ Warras' murder and the hijacked building crisis

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

DJ Warras' tragic murder has unveiled the sinister world of organised crime thriving in Johannesburg's hijacked buildings, raising urgent questions about safety ...

DJ Warras murder: SAPS denies reports of suspects questioned amid social media frenzy

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Amid a social media frenzy, Gauteng police have denied claims of arrests in the murder of popular DJ Warras, revealing ongoing investigations into his tragic death. ...

'South Africa, to a large extent, is safe': Minister Patricia de Lille reassures festive season tourists

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

As South Africa gears up for the festive season, Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille highlights enhanced safety measures for tourists, assuring that the country remains ...

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|Updated

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 ...