Simon Majadibodu

Junior Multimedia Journalist

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 ...

Watch VideoHigher Education Minister warns of limited spaces for matriculants in 2026

Simon Majadibodu|Published

Higher Education Minister, Buti Manamela, reveals that only half of the 850,000 matriculants expected to sit for exams this year will find places in the post-school ...

Historic ruling allows South African men to adopt their wives' surnames

Simon Majadibodu|Published

South African husbands can now choose to adopt their wives' surnames following a landmark ruling by the Constitutional Court, which deemed existing laws discriminatory. ...

ConCourt says men can adopt wives’ surnames

Simon Majadibodu|Updated

The judgment was handed down on Thursday, September 11, by Justice Leona Theron, who delivered the unanimous ruling.

Treasury confirms National Dialogue cost cut from R740m to R441m amid criticism

Simon Majadibodu|Published

Treasury has reduced the National Dialogue budget from R740 million to R441 million, but critics argue that even this revised figure is excessive given the pressing ...

Outstanding R45 billion in student loans: NSFAS urges former beneficiaries to repay

Simon Majadibodu|Published

NSFAS CEO Waseem Carrim reveals R45 billion in outstanding student loans, urging former beneficiaries to repay their debts to support new students in need.

Caution: South African youth targeted by alleged job scams in Russia via social media

Simon Majadibodu|Published

The South African government has issued a warning to young women about fraudulent job offers in Russia circulating on social media, urging caution and verification ...

National Dialogue continues despite withdrawal of key legacy foundations

Simon Majadibodu|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa asserts that the National Dialogue will continue despite the withdrawal of several legacy foundations, emphasising the importance of inclusivity ...

State alleges KT Molefe a 'dangerous individual' tied to DJ Sumbody's murder, drug network

Simon Majadibodu|Published

The Alexandra Magistrates’ Court has heard for the first time that controversial businessman Katiso “KT” Molefe is allegedly linked to the drug trade and the murders ...

How Deputy President Mashatile's R65 million properties contradict his income

Simon Majadibodu|Published

Deputy President Paul Mashatile faces scrutiny over his recent declarations of luxury properties valued at R65 million, raising questions about public servants' ...

Watch VideoJudicial Commission of Inquiry into SAPS to cost R147.9 million

Simon Majadibodu|Published

The Department of Justice has announced that the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into allegations of political interference within the SAPS will cost R147. 9 million, ...

Emma Powell steps down as DA spokesperson following US trip controversy

Simon Majadibodu|Published

DA MP Emma Powell resigns from her role as spokesperson on International Relations following allegations of spreading disinformation during a controversial trip ...