Jonisayi Maromo

Journalist

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 ...

Justice department says Booysens court shooting tied to ongoing murder trial

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Authorities are piecing together the circumstances behind the Booysens Magistrate’s Court shooting after it emerged that the lawyer and family members of a murder ...

Have you seen this man? VW Polo driver pointed firearm at school girls and raped them in car

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Police in Limpopo are urgently seeking public assistance to locate Bonginkosi Kgopotso Mazibuko (34), whose apprehension is required to assist ongoing investigations ...

Two dead, three injured in shooting outside Booysens Magistrate's Court

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

At least five people were shot, resulting in two fatalities, during a shocking incident at the Booysens Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday. The Ministry of Justice has ...

‘We are not sure where the child is from’: Scramble to identify one of 12 learners killed in Vaal crash

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Authorities in Gauteng are racing against time to identify one of the 12 learners tragically killed in the Vanderbijlpark scholar transport crash. Gauteng education ...

‘Scholar taxi was driving towards oncoming traffic’: Lesufi overwhelmed as Vaal death toll rises to 13

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

Tragedy strikes in Vanderbijlpark as 13 learners lost their lives in a scholar transport accident. Gauteng Premier Lesufi calls for urgent reforms in the unregulated ...

Day visits to Kruger National Park remain suspended as flooding forces camp closure

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Severe flooding has forced the indefinite suspension of day visits to Kruger National Park, impacting tourism and safety as infrastructure suffers extensive damage. ...

Angelo Agrizzi's pivotal role in the R600,000 corruption case against businessman Trevor Mathenjwa

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

In a critical moment for the Bosasa corruption case, Angelo Agrizzi's testimony sheds light on the alleged R600,000 bribe involving Trevor Mathenjwa. What revelations ...

Were Ramaphosa’s instructions on Iran’s participation in naval drill ignored? Motshekga orders probe

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

South Africa has initiated a formal inquiry into allegations that President Ramaphosa's directives regarding Iran's participation in a multinational naval exercise ...

What was he giving police? Video sparks probe after hawker filmed handing item to cops

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

A video circulating on social media has prompted an inquiry by the South African Police Service in Mpumalanga, as it allegedly shows an officer taking items from ...

President Ramaphosa hosts Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, President of Madagascar, after turbulent political transition

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa welcomed his Malagasy counterpart, Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, for a pivotal working visit in Pretoria, focusing on strengthening bilateral ...

Fast and Furious: Land Cruiser 300 driver released on bail after clocking 203km/h

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

A 41-year-old man was arrested for reckless driving after being clocked at 203km/h in a 120km/h zone on the N3 Toll Road. He was released on bail and is set to appear ...

'Learners who did not pass must not be written off': UDM welcomes matric results

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Following the announcement of a record 88% pass rate in the 2025 NSC examinations, the UDM warns against neglecting learners who fell short, calling for greater ...

Coming to Mzansi: Brent Bozell III sworn in as US ambassador-designate to South Africa

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Brent Bozell's swearing-in as US ambassador-designate to South Africa marks a pivotal moment in US-South Africa relations, with the embassy eager to advance American ...