Simon Majadibodu

Junior Multimedia Journalist

Watch VideoWATCH: Memorial for 14 children killed in Vaal crash

Simon Majadibodu|Published

Anger remains high among some families of the 14 pupils killed in a scholar transport crash in Vanderbijlpark as a memorial service is set to be held on Friday.

'This was not a mistake - 14 children are gone,' says grieving family after Vaal crash driver abandons bail

Simon Majadibodu|Updated

A grieving family says watching the viral video of the Vanderbijlpark scholar transport crash has reopened their wounds, as the accused driver faces 14 counts of ...

Basic Education Minister praises parents and teachers for supporting Grade 12 learners

Simon Majadibodu|Published

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube praises the dedication of parents and teachers in supporting the Class of 2025 as they prepare for the release of their National ...

Investigation reveals DBE HR official's son as central figure in exam paper leak

Simon Majadibodu|Published

The National Investigative Task Team has confirmed that the son of a human resources employee at the Department of Basic Education was the key distributor of leaked ...

Watch VideoWATCH | Basic Education Minister Gwarube releases findings on the 2025 NSC exam leak

Simon Majadibodu|Updated

Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube is briefing the media to formally release an interim investigation on the 2025 NSC exam leak, after 40 learners at seven Pretoria ...

JSC rules against Judge Parker, finding him guilty of gross misconduct

Simon Majadibodu|Published

Western Cape High Court Judge Mushtak Parker has been found guilty of gross misconduct by the Judicial Service Commission, following serious allegations regarding ...

Investigation launched into EMS workers caught sleeping on duty in Nelson Mandela Bay

Simon Majadibodu|Published

A video showing Nelson Mandela Bay emergency workers asleep on duty has sparked an investigation by the Eastern Cape health department, raising concerns about professional ...

Masemola highlights urgent need to combat gun violence this festive season

Simon Majadibodu|Published

National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola highlights the rise in gun violence during the festive season and outlines intensified police operations to combat illegal ...

National Police Commissioner confirms case opened against Bitou deputy mayor over gun video

Simon Majadibodu|Published

National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola has warned that Bitou Deputy Mayor Nokuzola Kolwapi could face charges after a viral video appeared to show ...

Breakthrough in DJ Warras murder as two charged

Simon Majadibodu|Updated

Two people have been charged with the murder of DJ Warras and are expected in court on Christmas Eve.

‘How do I say goodbye?’: Widow’s viral TikTok sparks fury after slain witness’ murder

Simon Majadibodu|Updated

A viral TikTok video tribute by Leanne van der Merwe, widow of slain Madlanga Commission witness Marius “Vlam” van der Merwe, has sparked national outrage and sympathy ...

Concerns grow as over 7,000 Grade R teachers fail to meet qualification standards

Simon Majadibodu|Published

The Department of Basic Education has revealed that 7,294 unqualified Grade R practitioners are currently employed in public schools across South Africa’s nine provinces. ...

Western Cape ranks as South Africa's most violent province once again

Simon Majadibodu|Published

The Western Cape has again emerged as the country’s most violent province, with four Cape Town police stations ranking in South Africa’s top five for contact crimes ...

Crime falls across SA, but Cape Town and eThekwini remain the deadliest metros

Simon Majadibodu|Updated

The Western Cape has again emerged as the country’s most violent province, with four Cape Town police stations ranking in South Africa’s top five for contact crimes ...

'The president is above the law’: EFF marches to Constitutional Court over Phala Phala judgment

Simon Majadibodu|Updated

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) will march to the Constitutional Court on Friday to demand the release of the long-delayed judgment on Parliament’s handling ...

Judges Matter urges suspension of Judge Phahlane after Hawks arrest

Simon Majadibodu|Updated

Phahlane was one of four people arrested by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) late Tuesday night in connection with a major corruption and ...

South Africa declares gender-based violence and femicide a national disaster

Simon Majadibodu|Updated

South Africa has declared gender-based violence and femicide a national disaster, amid mounting public pressure and nationwide protests.

Ramaphosa fires Dion George, replaces him with Willie Aucamp as Forestry Minister

Simon Majadibodu|Updated

President Cyril Ramaphosa has removed Democratic Alliance (DA) MP Dr Dion George as Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, and has appointed Willie ...

Hlophe suspended as Zuma nullifies MKP leadership changes in Parliament

Simon Majadibodu|Updated

Former President Jacob Zuma’s uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) has suspended its Deputy President, Dr John Hlophe, with immediate effect, pending an investigation into ...

Brothers accused in AKA murder case abandon appeal against extradition

Simon Majadibodu|Updated

Two brothers accused of killing rapper AKA and his friend in Durban have abandoned their appeal against extradition from Eswatini and are likely to return to South ...

ANC leadership shake-up: Ebrahim Rasool to lead new team in the Western Cape

Simon Majadibodu|Published

Former South African ambassador to the United States, Ebrahim Rasool, could lead the ANC’s newly reconfigured leadership in the Western Cape, Secretary-General Fikile ...

Watch VideoWATCH| ‘Evils of BEE’: Zille unveils plan to replace policy with economic inclusion for all

Simon Majadibodu|Updated

DA will hold a media briefing to announce what the party calls a bold new initiative aimed at eradicating poverty and replacing BEE with a model of genuine empowerment ...

Education authorities prepare for 2025 NSC exams amid security concerns

Simon Majadibodu|Published

SADTU calls for enhanced security measures ahead of the 2025 National Senior Certificate exams, while Umalusi assures readiness despite concerns over potential irregularities. ...

SA Police send single officer to France for Mthethwa death probe

Simon Majadibodu|Published

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has scaled down its planned team of investigators sent to France to probe the death of Ambassador Nathi Mthethwa, with only ...

R13.3 billion NSFAS funding to support students struggling with financial barriers

Simon Majadibodu|Published

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has announced a R13. 3 billion funding initiative to assist students struggling with registration fees and accommodation ...