Jonisayi Maromo

Journalist

R10 million theft case at Ramaphosa's farm postponed

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

The Phala Phala theft case involving President Ramaphosa faces another delay, now set for September 2025, as medical issues arise for one of the accused.

Watch VideoSuspect linked with missing journo, partner led police to bodies

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Police have found two bodies, believed to be missing community radio journalist Aserie Sibusiso Ndlovu and his partner Zodwa Precious Mdhluli who have been missing ...

Mantashe calls for unity and healing at Freedom Day in Ermelo

Jonisayi Maromo and Manyane Manyane|Published

The national Freedom Day celebrations were held at the AJ Swanepoel Stadium in Ermelo, Msukwaligwa Local Municipality within the Gert Sibande District Municipality ...

Families plead for safe return of missing Free State police officers

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

National police commissioner, General Fannie Masemola has announced a R350 000 reward for information which can lead to the missing police officers being found. ...

How US tariffs are prompting the Western Cape to seek new trading partners

Jonisayi Maromo and Lisa Isaacs|Published

Wesgro said exports to the US from the Western Cape totalled R16. 2bn in 2024, 8% of total Western Cape exports.

SAHRC investigates abuse at Pretoria's Zanzou nightclub

Xolile Mtembu and Jonisayi Maromo|Published

The SAHRC called on victims and other people who may have witnessed what occurred at the establishment to contact the SAPS and the Commission.

‘Mastermind’ widow nabbed for murder after husband shot

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Captain Magonseni Nkosi said the woman's vehicle, which is believed to have been used during the murder incident, has been seized for further investigations.

The door is open, Malema tells members

Mashudu Sadike , Kamogelo Moichela and Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Attacking his detractors, Malema asked why individuals would join a party that was created by a dictator.

SA back at ICJ in ongoing case against Israel’s Gaza ‘genocide’

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

The Presidency said the case will continue until the international court makes a finding.

SAPS vehicle inspector jailed for taking bribe

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

A former police officer has been found guilty and sentenced by the Ermelo Regional Court for contravening the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act. ...

Guests evacuated after fire at Kruger National Park rest camp

Jonisayi Maromo and ZamaNdosi Cele|Published

The fire is just one of two fire incidents reported to have occurred at the park on Tuesday

‘His brains were on the floor’: Soweto mum demands answers after her son dies in police custody

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Thapelo Modise’s mother Susan told IOL that when she saw her son’s lifeless body, he was sitting in a chair in the police station, but his brains and blood were ...

Mom, 56, and her 40-year-old son gunned down at their home

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Police were notified about the shooting incident and rushed to the scene, where they found the 40-year-old son lying down in a pool of blood inside the house, with ...

President Ramaphosa welcomes bid for arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas leaders

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Ramaphosa said South Africa’s intervention at the International Court of Justice seeks to restrain Israeli action and to protect Palestinian civilians and non-combatants. ...

Stolen goats in Mercedes-Benz: Four men arrested in Limpopo for stealing goats

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Provincial police spokesperson, Colonel Malesela Ledwaba said after a high-speed chase, the Mercedes-Benz was intercepted and the two stolen goats were found in ...

Suspect out on bail among two more arrested for murder of five-year-old Ditebogo Phalane

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

During the arrests on Monday, two unlicenced firearms were found. The Hawks believe one of the guns found, is the weapon used in the murder of Ditebogo Phalane Junior. ...

Mom reports teenage son after finding him assaulting 10-year-old cousin

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

In court, the 19-year-old Zimbabwean boy asked to be released on bail, stating that he is still a learner and further incarceration will affect him negatively, and ...

PICS: Bail denied for eight Nigerian nationals accused of assaulting SAPS members, damaging police station

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

The NPA said the case was postponed to 18 July and the eight accused will appear in court from prison through utilization of an audio-visual remand system (AVR). ...

LOOK: Two drivers killed in Ekurhuleni crash involving 11 vehicles

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

EMPD spokesperson Thabiso Makgato said two of the people who died in the horrific collision were drivers of the two of the 11 vehicles involved in the crash.

War crimes: ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ...

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Prosecutor Khan said on the basis of evidence collected and examined by his office, he has reasonable grounds to believe that Benjamin Netanyahu bears criminal responsibility ...

Police failed me dismally: Pretoria woman in road spiking incident says she frantically tried to stop police cars

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Lucy Tleane said after hitting the spikes and continued driving, she saw different marked police cars and tried to signal them to stop, but the SAPS cars just faded ...

Despite fake qualifications, woman earned more than R1,2 million working as a teacher

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Trouble started for Ntombelanga Labane when a whistle-blower who knew that the woman never passed matric reported the matter to the Public Service Commission offices ...

‘They were making noise’: Serial rapist, aged 24, slapped with three life terms, plus 65 years behind bars

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

In the first incident, Xolani Sebothoma confronted a group of women and accused them of making noise, before he grabbed one victim, dragged her to an RDP house and ...

Man sentenced to 15 years imprisonment on charges of kidnapping, murder, and dramatic escape from custody

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

After Polosho Milimi was arrested, he went out with police to find an accomplice but during the event, Milimi and an accomplice escaped by driving away in a police ...

Court stalls as Congolese man accused of scamming policewoman of lifetime’s savings wants interpreter

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

The policewoman receiving her pension money when she resigned from SAPS and she withdrew R500,000 and gave it to a man who vanished, and she transferred other money ...