Jonisayi Maromo

Journalist

Fourth suspect in Bolt driver murder case surrenders to police

Jonisayi Maromo and Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

The fourth and final suspect in the murder of 22-year-old Bolt driver Isaac Satlat has surrendered to police in Atteridgeville, completing the arrests in a case ...

‘Soldiers are trained to kill’: Ramaphosa unpacks SANDF deployment to Gauteng and Western Cape

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

President Cyril Ramaphosa elaborates on the SANDF's deployment to combat illegal mining and gang violence in Gauteng and the Western Cape, emphasising the urgent ...

Nigeria condemns Randburg murder, highlighting safety fears for its nationals in South Africa

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

Nigeria’s Consulate in Johannesburg says the killing of Emeka Clement Uzor during a Sizok’Thola-linked anti-drug operation in Randburg has raised questions about ...

Speaker Thoko Didiza on the R7 million SONA budget: The significant reduction explained

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Parliament Speaker Thoko Didiza says improved planning and the absence of last year’s weather disruptions have reduced the 2026 SONA budget to R7 million, down from ...

‘I am in agony’: Paul O’Sullivan's testimony cut short in Parliament

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Paul O’Sullivan’s testimony before Parliament’s ad hoc committee was adjourned on Wednesday evening after he complained of severe spinal pain, bringing to a close ...

Watch VideoPaul O’Sullivan reveals Ramaphosa's adviser consulted him on SAPS commissioner appointment

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Paul O’Sullivan reveals in Parliament that he was informally consulted by Ramaphosa's adviser Bejani Chauke during the process of appointing the national police ...

O'Sullivan brands police chiefs 'criminal gang' before parliament testimony

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Forensic investigator Paul O'Sullivan has accused South Africa's top police officials of criminal conduct, calling them a 'gang of three' who 'belong in prison.' ...

Watch VideoLIVE: Paul O’Sullivan testifies before Parliament under tight security

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

Forensic investigator Paul O’Sullivan testifies before Parliament’s ad hoc committee, saying police have provided him with additional protection amid the inquiry ...

It’s D-day: Paul O’Sullivan to testify before Parliament ad hoc committee under tight security

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

Paul O’Sullivan is set to testify before Parliament's ad hoc committee investigating serious allegations of corruption and misconduct within the South African Police ...

‘I’m back in SA and I have receipts’: Paul O’Sullivan to testify before Parliament

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Forensic investigator Paul O’Sullivan has returned to South Africa from London to testify in person before Parliament’s ad hoc committee, dismissing claims that ...

From SAPS reservist to suspect then suicide: Wiandre Pretorius was questioned for Witness D murder

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Police have confirmed that Wiandre Pretorius, who died by suicide in Brakpan, was questioned as a person of interest in the murder of Madlanga Commission witness ...

Wiandre Pretorius, implicated in Madlanga Commission, dies by suicide after surviving hit

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

Wiandre Pretorius, a police informant linked to the Madlanga Commission, has tragically died by suicide at a petrol station in Brakpan, just days after surviving ...

Hawks foil assassination plot: Prison warden arrested for conspiring to kill senior officials

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

The Hawks have arrested a 47-year-old prison warden for allegedly plotting to assassinate senior officials at the Waainek Correctional Centre, following an intelligence-driven ...

Tau signs landmark China–Africa trade deal granting South Africa duty-free access to Chinese market

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

Trade Minister Parks Tau's signing of the China–Africa Economic Partnership Agreement marks a pivotal moment for South African exports, granting duty-free access ...

'Ultimate sacrifice': Police constable drowns while swimming after alleged robber who fled into dam

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Constable Gift Mota, a dedicated police officer, tragically drowned while heroically pursuing a robbery suspect in North West. His bravery and commitment to serving ...

Ramaphosa calls for enhanced protection of whistleblowers after attempted hit

Jonisayi Maromo and Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Speaking to members of the media following an engagement with South African Revenue Service (SARS) Commissioner, President Cyril Ramaphosa stated: “Witnesses in ...

Pietermaritzburg High Court rejects Jacob Zuma and Thales' appeal in arms deal case

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

In a significant ruling, the Pietermaritzburg High Court has dismissed Jacob Zuma and Thales' appeal, paving the way for the long-awaited arms deal corruption trial ...

Movie-style Meyerton ambush leaves six Basotho dead as police arrest three assailants

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Six Lesotho nationals tragically lost their lives and 18 others were injured in a shocking ambush on the R59 near Meyerton. As police track down the assailants, ...

Stolen in 1993: Malawian and Zimbabwean men arrested as cops recover vehicles in Mpumalanga

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Two men from Malawi and Zimbabwe were arrested in Mpumalanga after police uncovered a haul of stolen vehicles, including one dating back to 1993, highlighting the ...

Gone bananas: SAPS officer arrested over alleged supermarket shoplifting

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

A 59-year-old SAPS officer was arrested in Barberton after allegedly adding extra items to a weighed purchase at a supermarket, with police confirming the member ...

No bail: Victor Majola to remain behind bars in DJ Warras murder case

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

Victor Mthethwa Majola, accused of orchestrating the murder of DJ Warras, has been denied bail by the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court, raising questions about the ...

Constitutional Court rules Bloemfontein court may try Moroadi Cholota, even after flawed extradition

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

Moroadi Cholota’s long-running legal battle took a decisive turn after the Constitutional Court ruled that the Bloemfontein High Court retains jurisdiction to try ...

Paul O'Sullivan says his testimony before Parliament will shock many

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Paul O'Sullivan, a forensic consultant, expresses his readiness to testify virtually before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee investigating serious allegations against ...

‘Very serious charges’: Scholar transport driver Ayanda Dludla elects to stay behind bars

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

After a horrific crash in Vanderbijlpark that claimed the lives of 14 learners, scholar transport driver Ayanda Dludla faces serious charges and remains in custody ...

Death toll rises to 14: Two more learners succumb to injuries in Gauteng scholar transport crash

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

Two more learners died in hospital after a scholar transport crash in Vanderbijlpark, bringing the death toll to 14, with the 22-year-old driver now facing multiple ...