Jonisayi Maromo

Journalist

Let's work with China: Julius Malema labels Donald Trump ‘Adolf Hitler’, calls for closer bond with Beijing

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

Julius Malema, leader of the EFF, challenges South Africa's relationship with the US, urging a pivot towards China, as he labels Trump a 'modern-day Adolf Hitler'. ...

NPA dealt a blow: High Court rejects bid to appeal Timothy Omotoso's acquittal

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

The National Prosecuting Authority faces a setback as its appeal against Timothy Omotoso's acquittal on serious charges is denied. What does this mean for justice ...

Visa fraud and human trafficking at OR Tambo International Airport, as 30 foreign nationals intercepted

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

Border Management Authority officials intercepted 30 foreign nationals at OR Tambo International Airport, uncovering attempts linked to human trafficking and visa ...

‘South Africa is our enemy’: US Senator John Kennedy pushes for Pretoria’s removal from AGOA

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

US Senator John Kennedy told a Senate hearing that “South Africa is our enemy right now,” with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer agreeing as both men discussed ...

Four police officers appear in court over alleged kidnapping of foreign national

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

Four police officers in Mpumalanga have been charged with kidnapping and robbery after allegedly targeting a foreign national during a roadside stop, as revealed ...

'We should not be having hostels': Saulsville massacre renews alarm over illegal liquor outlets and hostel violence

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

Community leaders and church bodies have urged police to intensify action against illegal liquor outlets and hostel-linked violence after 12 people were killed in ...

GERMANY ON G20: ‘Let’s not talk of problems that are non-existent’

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

Amidst South Africa's exclusion from the upcoming G20 summit, German ambassador Andreas Peschke calls for active engagement with the US to ensure Africa's representation ...

Drive-by shooting in Limpopo: Alleged killer tracked and arrested in Gauteng

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

A 36-year-old man has been arrested in Gauteng after allegedly shooting a 42-year-old resident of Limpopo in a shocking drive-by incident. The police's rapid response ...

EMPD constable sentenced for brutally killing cop wife, shooting four-year-old child

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (Ipid) has welcomed a significant 20-year prison sentence for Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department Constable Robert ...

AfriForum agrees with US Secretary Marco Rubio, says it wants to help repair US–SA relations

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

AfriForum aligns with US Secretary Marco Rubio's sharp critique of South Africa's policies, arguing that dismissing the diplomatic rift as mere 'disinformation' ...

Farm murder: Second suspect arrested in brutal killing of 77-year-old Limpopo farmer Attie Mahne

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

A second suspect has been arrested in the shocking murder of 77-year-old farmer Attie Mahne in Limpopo, following a coordinated police operation just days after ...

Marco Rubio: Policies of Mandela’s successors drove South Africa’s most talented citizens abroad

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has accused the successors of South Africa’s founding democratic president Nelson Mandela of abandoning reconciliation in favour ...

IPHC leader Mike Sandlana to remain in custody as bail application postponed until March 2026

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

Mike Sandlana, the leader of the International Pentecost Holiness Church, faces a significant setback as his bail application is postponed until March 2026, raising ...

Suspended with full pay: Ekurhuleni legal chief in hot water as scandal over EMPD top cop Julius Mkhwanazi explodes

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

Advocate Kemi Behari, Head of Legal and Risk Services for Ekurhuleni, has been suspended amid serious allegations against EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi, raising ...

IPHC leader Michael Sandlana returns to court for bail in a high-profile corruption case

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

Michael Sandlana, a prominent leader of the International Pentecost Holiness Church, faces a crucial bail hearing today as a corruption case involving him and a ...

Farm murder: 28-year-old man arrested for killing Limpopo farmer Attie Mahne

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

A 28-year-old man has been arrested following the brutal murder of 77-year-old Limpopo farmer Attie Mahne during a violent home invasion, highlighting the ongoing ...

Victims across South Africa speak out on migration scam after arrest of Vecco Lupa in Botswana

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

Victims across South Africa, many of whom are foreign nationals, recount their harrowing experiences with Evans Sivechere, aka Vecco Lupa, a migration consultant ...

‘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 ...

LOOK: Thief dumps R1.3 million Jeep Gladiator on N1 in Limpopo as police move in

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

Police in Limpopo are on the hunt for a thief after a stolen Jeep Gladiator was discovered abandoned along the N1 highway. What led to this dramatic turn of events? ...

Two Mozambicans arrested after firearms linked to police officers' murder found in Mamelodi

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

Two Mozambican nationals have been arrested following the recovery of firearms linked to the tragic murder of two police officers in Ivory Park, Johannesburg. An ...

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 ...

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 ...

Zuma family fallout escalates as SAPS confirms affidavit on Ukraine war claims

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

Nkosazana Bonganini Zuma-Mncube has filed an affidavit with the SAPS, alleging her sister Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla's involvement in the recruitment of South African ...

Watch VideoWATCH | ‘See you in the US’ – Ramaphosa closes G20 Summit with call to ensure no one is left behind

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

President Cyril Ramaphosa closes the historic G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg, urging world leaders to tackle pressing global challenges together and ensure ...

Stalemate: Ramaphosa refuses to hand over G20 presidency to US low-ranking chargé d’affaires

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

President Cyril Ramaphosa has rejected the US decision to send its chargé d’affaires to lead a low-level delegation to the G20 Summit, insisting he will not hand ...