Masabata Mkwananzi

Senior Multimedia Journalist at The Star

Court setback for cancer patients as Gauteng radiation backlog order overturned

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

The Johannesburg High Court has set aside an urgent order that would have forced the Gauteng Department of Health to address critical backlogs in radiation oncology ...

Unprecedented political fallout: What king Dalindyebo's Israel trip means

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo's visit to Israel and subsequent defense of Israeli actions in Gaza has created a political storm in South Africa, with one expert warning ...

Police clarify viral Seshego assault claims involving boiling oil

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

Limpopo police have condemned the spread of 'distorted and misleading' social media claims regarding a domestic violence incident where a woman allegedly poured ...

Parents alarmed as security withdrawal leaves Gauteng schools vulnerable

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

The Gauteng Department of Education is under fire for removing security guards from high-risk schools despite recent violence, with MEC Matome Chiloane admitting ...

Five trucks only: Embattled Emfuleni's waste management hits crisis level

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

The Emfuleni Local Municipality faces mounting criticism as its waste management system collapses, with only five operational trucks serving two major areas. Residents ...

Former SRC member arrested for R14,000 NSFAS allowance scam

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has commended law enforcement after a former Student Representative Council member was arrested for allegedly defrauding ...

Scandal rocks Vaal University: Uncovering the degree-selling syndicate allegations

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

The Vaal University of Technology has launched an independent forensic investigation following explosive allegations of a degree-selling syndicate, while denying ...

Public outcry: Petition launched against controversial, 'job-killing' Business Bill

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

The Democratic Alliance has launched a national petition against the draft Business Licensing Bill, warning it will drown small businesses in red tape and stifle ...

ActionSA caucus opposes 'anti-poor' electricity fees for Johannesburg residents

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

ActionSA's Johannesburg Caucus has committed to voting against the controversial R230 fixed electricity surcharge, calling it 'unjust' and 'anti-poor'. The party ...

DJ Nastor uses a TikTok dance challenge to introduce a new Amapiano song called '40 percent' for the holiday season

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

Amapiano producer DJ Nastor is revolutionising music marketing with a new track called '40 percent' created in partnership with MiWay. Instead of traditional release ...

Kemi Behari, Head of Legal and Risk Services at Ekurhuleni, is suspended with full pay

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

The City of Ekurhuleni has placed its Head of Legal and Risk Services, Kemi Behari, on precautionary suspension with full pay following allegations that she helped ...

Tembisa hospital corruption case: officials to apply for bail following bribery charges

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

Hawks member Papie Tsie and hospital official Zacharia Tshisele will apply for bail on Tuesday following their arrest for allegedly offering a R100,000 bribe to ...

Mafoko Security refutes claims of R330 Million provident fund theft

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

Mafoko Security has responded to allegations made by SAFTU and the DA regarding unpaid provident fund contributions, explaining that they switched providers due ...

STADIO school of fashion celebrates 30 years with sustainable 'worn & reborn' showcase

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

STADIO School of Fashion marked its 30th anniversary with the innovative Worn & Reborn showcase, where students transformed waste materials into high-fashion collections. ...

From township kitchen to top chef: Zinhle Skosana's culinary journey

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

At just 25, Zinhle Skosana has risen from humble beginnings in Mamelodi to become a Senior Head Chef and rising star in South Africa's culinary scene. Her journey ...

Soweto Marathon 2025 commemorates the township's rich history with record attendance

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

The 2025 African Bank Soweto Marathon welcomed 18,000 participants from across South Africa and beyond, with Joseph Seutloali and Margaret Jepchumba claiming victory ...

A manhunt has been launched following the fatal farm attack in Limpopo

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

Limpopo's Provincial Police Commissioner has launched an all-out manhunt after a 77-year-old farmer was fatally assaulted during a farm attack near Baltimore. The ...

Limpopo police intercept stolen R600,000 Toyota at border checkpoint

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

A collaborative operation between SAPS and private security partners intercepted a stolen R600,000 Toyota Corolla Cross GR in Limpopo, arresting two foreign nationals ...

Sixty-three murders committed daily; political parties slam delayed release of South Africa's shocking statistics

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

Recently released crime statistics reveal that 63 South Africans are murdered daily, with ActionSA and RISE Mzansi warning that police services are struggling to ...

Limpopo and Tshwane police intercept dangerous explosives in high-stakes operations

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

Police have intercepted explosives worth over R2.5 million in two separate operations in Limpopo and Tshwane, arresting three suspects. The unrelated incidents highlight ...

Gauteng Education Department warns matric students against risky 'Pens Down' parties

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

Although the end of an exam is typically an exciting time, the Gauteng Department of Education warned that the festivities have turned into dangerous events characterized ...

Over 100 SA police stations are 'uninhabitable': R305 million set aside for critical upgrades

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

After years of neglect, the government has allocated R305.7 million to repair 118 'uninhabitable' police stations across South Africa. Rise Mzansi's Makashule Gana ...

Charlotte Maxeke Hospital food crisis: Health Department responds to hunger claims

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

The Gauteng Department of Health has activated contingency plans after closing its Masakhane Cook Freeze Factory due to E. coli contamination, while refuting claims ...

Local hero seeks support to represent SA at the international figure skating championships

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

Shiven Bodasing - SPCA inspector, candidate attorney, and South Africa's top adult figure skating champion - needs public support to represent the country at the ...

Doccie: How football fans were empowered to have a say when Soweto Giants play

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

Carling Black Label's groundbreaking documentary 'Champions Call' reveals how South African football fans transformed from spectators to decision-makers over 14 ...