Simon Majadibodu

Junior Multimedia Journalist

‘We’re here to win’: Shivambu’s Mayibuye Movement targets outright majorities in 2026 election

Simon Majadibodu|Published

Afrika Mayibuye Movement leader Floyd Shivambu says his party is “here to stay” and will contest the 2026 local elections to win outright majorities across the country. ...

‘I Haven’t Been Paid Either’: Mbalula confirms ANC salary backlogs but claims issue fixed

Simon Majadibodu|Published

ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula says salary delays at Luthuli House have been resolved, even as he confirmed that senior management - including himself - is ...

BMA seizes thousands of illegal goods and arrests 8,000 for border violations

Simon Majadibodu|Published

The Border Management Authority (BMA) has intensified its crackdown on illegal crossings and contraband, intercepting thousands of illicit items and arresting 8,000 ...

‘How do I say goodbye?’: Widow’s viral TikTok sparks fury after slain witness’ murder

Simon Majadibodu|Updated

A viral TikTok video tribute by Leanne van der Merwe, widow of slain Madlanga Commission witness Marius “Vlam” van der Merwe, has sparked national outrage and sympathy ...

SA pulls 90-day Palestinian visa waiver after charter-flight 'abuse' probe

Simon Majadibodu|Updated

South Africa has scrapped its 90-day visa exemption for Palestinian passport holders after intelligence investigations uncovered what officials described as a coordinated ...

Cosatu’s Losi rubbishes ‘small minds’ behind alleged plot to unseat Ramaphosa

Simon Majadibodu|Published

Cosatu President Zingiswa Losi has moved to shore up alliance unity, dismissing talk of an internal ANC plot to oust Cyril Ramaphosa and warning that the federation ...

Watch Video'I’ve been hiding since 2022': SAPS whistleblower fears for the lives of family after Witness D killed in police probe

Simon Majadibodu|Published

Whistleblower Patricia Morgan-Mashale has warned that witnesses and their families remain in grave danger after Marius “Vlam” van der Merwe, a key witness in the ...

Death toll at Atteridgeville hostel mass shooting rises to 12, police confirmed

Simon Majadibodu|Updated

Police have confirmed that the death toll from Saturday’s early-morning shooting at Saulsville Hostel in Atteridgeville, west of Pretoria, has risen to 12.

Legendary musician Pops Mohamed dies aged 76

Simon Majadibodu|Published

South Africa is grieving the death of Pops Mohamed, the celebrated multi-instrumentalist and cultural custodian whose five-decade career shaped the nation’s music ...

Concerns grow as over 7,000 Grade R teachers fail to meet qualification standards

Simon Majadibodu|Published

The Department of Basic Education has revealed that 7,294 unqualified Grade R practitioners are currently employed in public schools across South Africa’s nine provinces. ...

SAfm’s Nonkululeko Mantula, four others remanded over Russian military recruitment

Simon Majadibodu|Updated

Five suspects charged against the Regulation of Foreign Military Assistance Act appeared in the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court, and their case was postponed to ...

Connecting The Dots: Hangwani Maumela's hidden hand in South Africa's crime underworld exposed

Kamogelo Moichela and Simon Majadibodu|Published

Speaking from Kgosi Mampuru prison, Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala shocked MPs with allegations that he paid former Police Minister Bheki Cele R500,000 in cash.

Judges Matter urges suspension of Judge Phahlane after Hawks arrest

Simon Majadibodu|Updated

Phahlane was one of four people arrested by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) late Tuesday night in connection with a major corruption and ...

Nedbank quietly pays Transnet R600 million over its role in Gupta-linked state capture deals

Mthobisi Nozulela and Simon Majadibodu|Published

Nedbank agrees to a R600 million settlement with Transnet, avoiding admission of guilt in the Gupta-linked state capture scandal, raising questions about accountability ...

Mashatile blames water crisis on municipal mismanagement and corruption

Simon Majadibodu|Published

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has blamed failing municipalities for South Africa’s deepening water crisis, pointing fingers to corruption, poor governance and ...

Viral footage of Metro Police 'ignoring' armed gang at Durban mall sparks outrage

Simon Majadibodu|Published

Metro Police officers have come under fire from social media users for not engaging with an armed gang during a recent robbery.

Ntshavheni: 'It doesn’t change the price of bread' after Pandor US visa revocation

Simon Majadibodu|Published

South Africa has shrugged off a US decision to revoke former foreign minister Naledi Pandor’s visa, with Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni saying it ...

N14 Horror: Truck causes 33-car pile-up during G20 convoy

Simon Majadibodu|Published

A truck collided with 33 cars on the R28 in Krugersdorp on Saturday morning, causing major traffic delays amid G20 summit convoy movements.

SA Shines at G20: Steenhuisen praises summit success

Simon Majadibodu|Published

DA leader John Steenhuisen hailed South Africa’s G20 presidency, calling the first African G20 summit a success. He highlighted economic gains, support for farmers, ...

Over 3,000 new cops pass out on parade to bolster security for G20 Summit

Simon Majadibodu|Published

A total of 3,558 newly trained constables have completed their passing-out parades across the country, with a portion to be deployed nationally as part of strengthened ...

South Africa declares gender-based violence and femicide a national disaster

Simon Majadibodu|Updated

South Africa has declared gender-based violence and femicide a national disaster, amid mounting public pressure and nationwide protests.

54 million litres of jet fuel in place as SA airports gear up for G20 leaders

Simon Majadibodu|Published

Transport minister Barbara Creecy says South Africa’s aviation sector is fully primed for the influx of world leaders attending the G20 Summit

ANC hails corruption-accused Malusi Gigaba for stepping aside

Simon Majadibodu|Published

Former public enterprises minister and ANC NEC member, Mulusi Gigaba has voluntarily stepped aside from party activities as he faces corruption charges tied to Transnet’s ...

SAPS deploys hundreds of new constables ahead of G20: Here’s why it matters

Simon Majadibodu|Published

Over 3,500 newly trained police constables will be deployed nationwide to bolster security ahead of the G20 Leaders’ Summit, authorities confirmed.

Fikile Mbalula confirms Malusi Gigaba's step aside from ANC activities amid corruption charges

Simon Majadibodu|Published

The ANC has confirmed that senior party figure Dr Malusi Gigaba has been charged with corruption and will step aside from all party activities, secretary-general ...