Jonisayi Maromo

Journalist

Lesotho insists its citizens undergoing military-style training to reclaim land in South Africa

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Authorities in Lesotho reveal credible evidence of Basotho undergoing military-style training in South Africa, intensifying the ongoing struggle for land rights ...

Controversial US bill targeting ANC leaders likely to pass, says former ambassador

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Former South African ambassador believes a controversial US bill aimed at sanctioning ANC leaders over foreign policy will likely pass, reshaping bilateral relations ...

Political fallout over Kenny Kunene's ties to suspect in DJ Sumbody's murder case

Jonisayi Maromo , Siyabonga Sithole and Thami Magubane|Updated

The DA demands the resignation of Johannesburg's MMC for Transport, Kenny Kunene, after he was spotted at the residence of DJ Sumbody's alleged killer, raising serious ...

SAPS officers arrested for stealing washing powder after delivery truck crashed

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Three Limpopo-based SAPS employees face theft charges after allegedly looting washing powder from a crash site, raising concerns about corruption within the police ...

From Wimbledon into Cabinet: How Cachalia ignored Ramaphosa's calls while watching tennis

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Discover how Professor Firoz Cachalia's missed calls from President Ramaphosa during the Wimbledon final led to his unexpected appointment as acting minister of ...

Inside South African prisons: How inmates use cellphones to continue crime behind bars

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Investigator Mike Bolhuis discusses the alarming reality of crime continuing from within South African prisons, as Vusumuzi 'Cat' Matlala is found with a cellphone ...

Ramaphosa disputes Trump claim: The 30% reciprocal tariff not an accurate representation of trade data

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa responds to Donald Trump's unilateral 30% trade tariff on South Africa, asserting that the tariff misrepresents trade data and emphasising ...

'Filthiest perpetrator': Judge berates rapist Musa Chabalala who assaulted 91-year-old gogo

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

In a landmark ruling, the High Court in Thohoyandou sentences Musa Walter Chabalala to life imprisonment for the brutal rape of a 91-year-old woman, with the judge ...

Limpopo man languishes behind bars after his mother's dismembered body found in buckets

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

A 40-year-old Limpopo man, Lesiba David Ledwaba, faces serious charges after the gruesome discovery of his 87-year-old mother's dismembered body in plastic buckets. ...

Outraged community kills seven puppies after vicious dogs fatally attack Ekurhuleni toddler

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Tragedy strikes in Ekurhuleni as a three-year-old girl is fatally mauled by a pack of dogs, leading to a furious community response that results in the death of ...

Should SAPS bosses undergo lifestyle audits? Ian Cameron reacts to arrest of crime intelligence boss Dumisani Khumalo

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

As Lieutenant General Dumisani Khumalo faces corruption charges, Ian Cameron calls for lifestyle audits on SAPS leadership. What does this mean for police accountability ...

Eastern Cape floods: Another body found as death toll rises to over 90

Jonisayi Maromo and Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

Another body was found on Wednesday in the Eastern Cape following the devastating floods that left more than 90 people dead and several missing.

‘We have transformed the matric pass rate’: Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s Youth Day message

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

In his Youth Day address, Deputy President Paul Mashatile reflects on significant educational advancements and the ongoing challenges faced by South Africa's youth, ...

‘If required, we will do it again’: SANDF Chief Rudzani Maphwanya welcomes troops from DRC mission

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

South African National Defence Force troops return home to a jubilant welcome at Waterkloof Air Force Base, as General Rudzani Maphwanya praises their service in ...

Hundreds of SANDF troops returning from DRC set to land at Air Force Base Waterkloof

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

A second contingent of 257 South African troops is set to return from a critical mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo, landing at Waterkloof Air Force Base ...

Eastern Cape floods: Tragic death toll rises to 88 as rescue efforts continue

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

Tragedy strikes as the death toll from the devastating Eastern Cape floods rises to 88, with search and rescue teams working tirelessly to find missing individuals ...

Occult Unit called in as 14-year-old Lukhona Fose found mutilated in suspected ritual killing

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

The SAPS occult unit investigates the gruesome murder of 14-year-old Lukhona Fose, whose mutilated body was discovered in Roodepoort. This case reveals a disturbing ...

Starlink orders ICASAsePush to halt operations in South Africa as regulator Icasa cracks whip

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

In a significant move, Elon Musk's Starlink faces regulatory challenges in South Africa, as authorities demand the cessation of operations, raising questions about ...

Brothers sentenced for stoning man to death at tavern

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Two brothers have received lengthy prison sentences for the brutal murder of a community member at a tavern.

Man raped and killed his 91-year-old mother after she could not give him money for alcohol

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

A Limpopo man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the horrific rape and murder of his 91-year-old mother, a crime that has shocked the community and raised ...

Johann Rupert, golfers Ernie Els and Retief Goosen join Ramaphosa in crucial Trump meeting

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa leads a high-profile South African delegation, including golfers Ernie Els and Retief Goosen, to meet US President Donald Trump in a bid ...

Why invest in a country experiencing genocide?: EFF to oppose Starlink in Parliament, courts and on the streets

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

The EFF is set to challenge any attempts to bypass South Africa's BEE laws for Elon Musk's Starlink launch, warning of serious implications for national sovereignty. ...

Phala Phala: R10 million theft case at President Ramaphosa's farm postponed

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Discover the latest developments in the Phala Phala theft case involving President Ramaphosa, as the trial is postponed until September 2025 due to medical reasons. ...

What if Trump does to Ramaphosa what he did to Zelensky? Expert weighs in

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

As President Cyril Ramaphosa prepares for a crucial meeting with US counterpart Donald Trump, experts warn of the challenges ahead in mending diplomatic ties and ...

NPA to proceed with appeal in Omotoso case despite his exit from South Africa

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

The NPA has announced plans to appeal the acquittal of Timothy Omotoso, despite his departure from South Africa.