Jonisayi Maromo

Journalist

‘Soldiers are trained to kill’: Ramaphosa unpacks SANDF deployment to Gauteng and Western Cape

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

President Cyril Ramaphosa elaborates on the SANDF's deployment to combat illegal mining and gang violence in Gauteng and the Western Cape, emphasising the urgent ...

Nigeria condemns Randburg murder, highlighting safety fears for its nationals in South Africa

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

Nigeria’s Consulate in Johannesburg says the killing of Emeka Clement Uzor during a Sizok’Thola-linked anti-drug operation in Randburg has raised questions about ...

Three arrested on N4 with stolen Toyota Fortuner travelling from Pretoria to Mozambique

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

Three suspects, aged 28 to 32, were arrested after police intercepted a stolen Toyota Fortuner on the N4, en route from Pretoria to Mozambique. The operation, which ...

Paul O'Sullivan's two days of bombshell claims: Allegations across SAPS and Presidency

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

Across two days before Parliament’s ad hoc committee, Paul O’Sullivan levelled allegations against senior police officials, questioned political influence in the ...

Watch VideoWATCH | Paul O’Sullivan’s second day on the hot seat: MPs set to grill him over explosive claims

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

On his second day of testimony, forensic investigator Paul O’Sullivan faces tough questioning from MPs, including Julius Malema, over explosive allegations of corruption ...

Nigerian union in SA demands justice as Gauteng police probe fatal Sizok’Thola shooting

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

The Nigerian Union South Africa (NUSA) condemns the brutal shooting of Emeka Clement Uzor in Johannesburg, demanding accountability and a transparent investigation ...

Watch VideoCitizen of three countries, Paul O’Sullivan denies foreign agent allegations

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

Paul O'Sullivan, a forensic investigator, defends his citizenship status and denies allegations of being a foreign agent during a tense testimony before Parliament. ...

Watch VideoLIVE: Paul O’Sullivan testifies before Parliament under tight security

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

Forensic investigator Paul O’Sullivan testifies before Parliament’s ad hoc committee, saying police have provided him with additional protection amid the inquiry ...

Year of the Horse: China highlights growing ties with South Africa at grand Lunar New Year celebrations

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

China says a newly signed China–Africa Economic Partnership Agreement will unlock duty-free access to the Chinese market and boost investment into South Africa, ...

Lemons to lemonade: How Zimbabwe’s tourism minister drove 300km to win back South African tourists

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

A viral complaint by South African tourists over a police roadblock in Zimbabwe was turned into a feel-good tourism story after swift intervention by the country’s ...

'Prolonged exchange of gunfire': Two illegal miners killed in two-hour gun battle with SAPS

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

Two illegal miners were shot dead during a two-hour gun battle with police in Carletonville after officers were met with heavy gunfire while executing an intelligence-driven ...

Suspects in Emmanuel Mbense murder dying one by one, with Wiandre Pretorius the latest

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

The South African Police Service investigates a chilling pattern of deaths among suspects linked to the brutal murder of Emmanuel Mbense, raising questions about ...

Wiandre Pretorius suicide: Filling station workers clean bloodied Brakpan scene

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

Workers at a Brakpan filling station clean the scene of police informant Wiandre Pretorius's tragic suicide, raising concerns about the safety of whistleblowers ...

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 ...

OUT: Lieutenant General Khomotso Phahlane's dismissal from SAPS upheld by Labour Appeal Court

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

The Labour Appeal Court has upheld the 2020 dismissal of former acting national police commissioner and Lieutenant-General Khomotso Phahlane, confirming that his ...

No way out: Suliman Carrim fails in court bid to halt Madlanga Commission subpoena, must testify on Friday

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

Businessman Suliman Carrim will have to honour a subpoena and appear before the Madlanga Commission after the Gauteng High Court struck his urgent application off ...

Ten years later, the bodies of Yvonne Mnisi, Pretty Nkambule and Solomon Nyirenda remain trapped at Lily Mine

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

Marking ten years since the tragic collapse of Lily Mine, families of Yvonne Mnisi, Pretty Nkambule, and Solomon Nyirenda continue to fight for the recovery of their ...

Tshwane Metro Police crack down on pedestrians crossing highways, endangering drivers

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

The Tshwane Metro Police Department has arrested six men for unlawfully crossing the N4 highway, raising concerns about pedestrian safety and road traffic laws.

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 ...

'I rate Geordin Hill-Lewis very highly,' says Tony Leon amid uncertainty about Steenhuisen’s future

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

With John Steenhuisen's future as DA leader in question, former leader Tony Leon endorses Geordin Hill-Lewis, suggesting he could be the party's next effective leader ...

Nigerians react angrily after Tshwane mayor disconnects, restores electricity at High Commission

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya’s decision to publicly announce the disconnection and subsequent reconnection of electricity at the Nigeria High Commission sparked anger ...

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 ...

Judgment day for Victor Majola: Will he be granted bail in DJ Warras murder case?

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

Victor Majola awaits a crucial ruling in his bail application, facing serious charges linked to the shocking murder of DJ Warras. What will the court decide?

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 ...

Did Paul O'Sullivan ghost-write Jacques Pauw's 'The President's Keepers'?

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

Major General Prince Mokotedi alleges that Paul O’Sullivan ghost-wrote The President’s Keepers, igniting a fierce debate about authorship and integrity in South ...