Jonisayi Maromo

Journalist

‘Returning G20 to its core mission’: US flexes as it takes over presidency from South Africa

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

The United States has officially taken the helm of the G20 for 2026, promising to refocus the group on driving economic growth and prosperity while navigating diplomatic ...

AfriForum’s Kallie Kriel to President Ramaphosa: Condemn the ‘kill the boer’ chant

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

AfriForum CEO Kallie Kriel has slammed President Cyril Ramaphosa for dismissing land-rights concerns as “misinformation”, accusing him of denialism and ignoring ...

No arrests after 14-year-old disabled girl was raped and impregnated in Limpopo

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Police in Limpopo are investigating a harrowing case involving a 14-year-old disabled girl who was allegedly raped and impregnated by a family member.

Police warn Limpopo residents after alleged thief fell from ceiling and was beaten to death

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

Police in Limpopo have opened a murder case following the death of an alleged thief, who was beaten by community members after falling from a ceiling. This incident ...

'Cat still gets his cream': DCS says Matlala will eat well even while meeting with Adhoc Committee

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

The Department of Correctional Services confirms that Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala will receive his meals as normal while testifying before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee, ...

South Africa pays tribute: National flag to honour Sunny Girja Singh at half-mast in KZN

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

In a heartfelt tribute, President Cyril Ramaphosa has approved a special provincial official funeral for anti-apartheid veteran Sunny Girja Singh, with the national ...

What Deputy President Mashatile's meeting with China's Premier Li Qiang means for South Africa

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Deputy President Mashatile's meeting with China's Premier Li Qiang in Sandton marks a significant step in strengthening South Africa's political and economic ties ...

White House slams Ramaphosa for ‘running his mouth’ over Trump’s last-minute G20 U-turn

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has slammed President Cyril Ramaphosa for “running his mouth” after he revealed that the US has shifted its stance on ...

'We don't want any further flights': South Africa halts charter flights bringing Palestinians

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

South Africa's Minister of International Relations, Ronald Lamola, announces a ban on charter flights carrying Palestinians, citing human trafficking fears linked ...

Pretoria attorney charged with defrauding clients of R8.3 million in property deals

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

Discover how Pretoria attorney Pretus Thobejane allegedly defrauded clients of R8.3 million through bogus property deals. What led to his arrest and what are the ...

LOOK: Drug traffickers hide crystal meth inside wrapped books — suspect arrested on N4

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

Police in Mpumalanga arrested a 41-year-old man after discovering crystal meth concealed in two decorative books along the N4. The arrest followed a tip-off about ...

Police confiscate Ford Ranger loaded with R240,000 in illicit cigarettes

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

During a recent operation, Limpopo police confiscated a Ford Ranger loaded with R240,000 in illicit cigarettes, launching a manhunt for the fleeing suspects.

Donald Trump Jr tours Zambia, meets President Hichilema as US skips G20 summit in South Africa

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema meets Donald Trump Jr during his private vacation, a moment that underscores Zambia's diplomatic efforts as the US opts out ...

'People have lost their sense of humanity': R30,000 ransom demand ends in murder of little Thando

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Police in Delmas are on the hunt for the suspects behind the tragic murder of seven-year-old Thandolwethu Mahlangu, whose disappearance led to a chilling ransom ...

‘South Africans must unite’: FW de Klerk Foundation rebukes Donald Trump’s Afrikaner claims

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

FW de Klerk Foundation calls for South African unity in response to Donald Trump's claims that Afrikaners are being persecuted, urging citizens to reject falsehoods ...

'Borderline idiotic': Stuart Scharnick opens cases against SAPS Crime Intel boss Dumisani Khumalo

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

Controversial businessman Stuart James Scharnick has opened a defamation lawsuit against SAPS Crime Intelligence head Lieutenant General Dumisani Khumalo, following ...

Back home: Ndimande brothers arrive in South Africa to face AKA and Tibz murder charges

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

The extradition of the Ndimande brothers from Eswatini marks a pivotal moment in the investigation of rapper AKA's shocking murder, as they prepare to face serious ...

Political Heat: Mchunu continues ANC duties as probe looms

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

The ANC has decided to keep suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu in his organisational role despite ongoing corruption investigations. Discover the details behind ...

Minister Lamola challenges US Secretary Marco Rubio's claims on Afrikaner persecution ahead of G20 Summit

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

International Relations Minister, Ronald Lamola, challenges US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's claims of Afrikaner persecution, labelling them politically motivated. ...

Cyril Ramaphosa assumes SADC chairmanship as bloc congratulates Tanzania’s Samia Suluhu

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa steps into the interim chairmanship of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) amid Madagascar's political turmoil, ...

South Africans trapped in Ukraine: Pretoria probing how they were lured to join mercenary forces

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

Seventeen South African men are trapped in the war-torn Donbas region of Ukraine after being misled into joining mercenary forces with promises of lucrative jobs. ...

WATCH: Donald Trump insists South Africa should not be in G20, says he will skip Joburg summit

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

US President Donald Trump has launched a scathing critique of South Africa, questioning its place in the G20 and announcing his absence from the upcoming summit. ...

High Court interdicts Operation Dudula from harassing foreign nationals, demanding documents

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

The High Court in Johannesburg has delivered a landmark ruling, interdicting Operation Dudula from harassing foreign nationals and ensuring their access to essential ...

Where is Brown Mogotsi? Police say Mogotsi will pay if attempted murder incident was staged

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

Police are searching for controversial businessman and Madlanga Commission witness Brown Mogotsi after he failed to report an alleged attempted hit on his life in ...

Police investigating attempted hit on controversial businessman Brown Mogotsi

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

Police are investigating a shooting incident involving businessman Brown Mogotsi in Vosloorus, raising concerns about his safety amid ongoing corruption probes.