Jonisayi Maromo

Journalist

Western Cape drug operation leads to Hawks securing R57 000 preservation order

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

The Western Cape High Court has frozen R57,000 in cash linked to a significant drug bust on the N7, as the Hawks' investigation continues to uncover the depths of ...

Wrong turn: Police officers arrested for trying to sell pangolin worth R160,000 to undercover cop

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

The four accused — Lesly Jan Moeng, Isaac Leatile Ntsibe, and Sun City police officers Mkhanyisi Samuel and Paulina Mokgaki — appeared in the Pretoria North Magistrate’s ...

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 ...

'I lost my temper': Life sentence for man who beat his 75-year-old mom to death in Daggakraal

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

A 43-year-old man from Mpumalanga has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the brutal murder of his elderly mother, highlighting the tragic consequences of domestic ...

SAPS on AKA alleged killers: ‘We must ensure they don’t kill more people in South Africa’

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

The South African Police Service dismisses safety claims from the alleged killers of rapper Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes, as they prepare for extradition from Eswatini to ...

Malusi Gigaba to hand himself over to police over Transnet corruption case

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

Former Public Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba is set to surrender to police as part of a significant corruption investigation at Transnet, raising questions about ...

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. ...

Nigerian interpreter and accomplice fined for bribery in Cape Town drug case

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

A Nigerian court interpreter and his accomplice have been sentenced for attempting to bribe a police officer in a drug-related case, raising concerns about corruption ...

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.

Midrand raid leads to seizure of R20 million cocaine bound for Cape Town

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

SAPS have seized R20 million worth of cocaine during a crime intelligence operation in Midrand, leading to the arrest of a suspect.

Did mom forget her child in the car? Three-year-old girl dies in locked vehicle

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

Following the heartbreaking death of a three-year-old girl found locked inside a car at Seshego Hospital, Limpopo police have launched a culpable homicide investigation, ...

Presidency takes Jacob Zuma to High Court to reclaim R28 million

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

High-stakes showdown looms in Pretoria as the Presidency and State Attorney aim to reclaim over R28 million spent on Jacob Zuma’s legal fees, following a Supreme ...

Gauteng woman defrauded of R1 million by lover in coltan scam

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

The Hawks have arrested a suspect linked to a multimillion-rand coltan scam, revealing a complex web of fraud that preys on unsuspecting victims.

President Ramaphosa expresses condolences after deadly bus crash in Limpopo

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa expresses deep condolences following a horrific bus crash in Limpopo that claimed 42 lives, predominantly of Zimbabwean and Malawian nationals. ...

Cape Town properties tied to Tembisa Hospital corruption scandal

Jonisayi Maromo and Xolile Mtembu|Published

Three luxury properties in Cape Town have been linked to a massive money-laundering scandal involving Tembisa Hospital.

Former bank employee embezzles R130,000 from clients

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

A former bank employee, has been arrested for fraudulently applying for loans in the names of unsuspecting clients, amounting to over R130,000.

Scammed: How a jailed rapist allegedly defrauded a woman by posing as Hawks captain

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

A convicted rapist, serving time, allegedly masterminded R41,000 scam from prison by impersonating a Hawks captain, targeting a woman with a dark past. What happens ...

Police launch murder investigation after fatal stabbing over shopping trolley

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Witnesses reported a heated argument leading to the fatal stabbing in front of a supermarket, and authorities urge anyone with information to come forward.

Watch VideoNPA calls for video removal after live-streaming of toddler drug case

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

The National Prosecuting Authority has expressed concern over the illegal live-streaming of court proceedings involving a mother and three others accused of child ...

Watch VideoJoburg mother faces arrest following viral video of toddler smoking

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Three individuals have been arrested in Johannesburg after a disturbing video surfaced, showing a young boy being encouraged to smoke drugs by his mother.

Fraud charges follow R100,000 loan scandal involving Limpopo woman

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Rose Lekhanya faces fraud charges after allegedly deceiving her employer for a R100,000 loan, with her case postponed for further investigation.

Watch VideoCourt denies bail to Tiffany Meek, accused of murdering her son Jayden-Lee

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Tiffany Nicole Meek, accused of murdering her 11-year-old son Jayden-Lee, was denied bail by the Roodepoort Regional Court. The court's decision follows public protests ...

Caught in the act: SAPS officers nabbed for looting washing powder from delivery truck crash

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Three employees of the South African Police Service have been arrested for their involvement in a theft incident following a delivery truck accident in Limpopo, ...

MK party sets deadline for Ramaphosa's resignation, threatens nationwide action

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

The MKP has formally demanded Cyril Ramaphosa's resignation, citing constitutional violations in his appointment of an Acting Minister of Police. The party warns ...