Simon Majadibodu

Junior Multimedia Journalist

Soshanguve Murders: Marry Me Informal Settlement night patroller living in fear

Simon Majadibodu|Published

A night patroller at the Marry Me Informal Settlement in Soshanguve shares his deep fear for his life after five colleagues were killed in a brutal attack. The community ...

Mob justice | Man burned to death in Limpopo after alleged rape attempt on elderly woman

Simon Majadibodu|Published

Limpopo police are searching for community members who burned a man to death after he was allegedly caught naked attempting to rape an elderly woman in Tshalovha ...

Police Minister Mchunu condemns 'cold-blooded' murder of five Soshanguve night patrollers amid extortion claims

Simon Majadibodu|Published

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has strongly condemned the brutal killing of five night patrollers in the Marry Me Informal Settlement, Soshanguve, calling the victims ...

Extortion racket behind brutal murders of Soshanguve night patrollers - Premier Lesufi

Simon Majadibodu|Published

A deadly extortion scheme in Soshanguve's Marry Me Informal Settlement has claimed the lives of five night patrollers, with Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi revealing ...

Limpopo Nurse Morudi Frank Phetla found dead, son hospitalised after hearing the news

Simon Majadibodu|Published

A tragic incident in Jane Furse has left the family of 64-year-old male nurse Morudi Frank Phetla reeling, as he was found dead under suspicious circumstances. His ...

Truck driver nabbed for smuggling illegal cigarettes worth over R2 million at Beitbridge Port, Limpopo

Simon Majadibodu|Published

A routine truck inspection at the Beitbridge Port of Entry in Limpopo led to the discovery of 460 boxes containing illicit cigarettes, worth over R2 million and ...

‘No one should be denied jobs based on political affiliation’ | Macpherson vows to end political patronage in EPWP

Simon Majadibodu|Published

Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, promises to address allegations of political patronage and corruption within the Expanded Public Works ...

‘Joburg is not a failed city’ | Mayor Dada Morero defends city amid ongoing challenges

Simon Majadibodu|Published

Joburg Mayor Dada Morero is pushing back at claims that the city is failing, despite ongoing issues with power outages, water shortages, potholes and service delivery, ...

Deadly taxi violence claims four lives at Johannesburg's Jeppe Taxi Rank

Simon Majadibodu|Published

Two separate taxi violence incidents in Johannesburg this week have left seven people dead and multiple injured, including a university student waiting for a bus. ...

Double murder shock | Elderly couple discovered tied up in Ga-Kuranta in Limpopo

Simon Majadibodu|Published

In a disturbing discovery at Ga-Kuranta village, Limpopo police are investigating the brutal murder of an elderly couple found bound with ropes in their home. The ...

Ekurhuleni Metro Police strike | Mbalula condemns highway blockade amid salary dispute

Simon Majadibodu|Published

EMPD officers' illegal protest over salary cuts sparks major traffic chaos at OR Tambo, drawing fierce criticism from ANC's Mbalula as officers face potential disciplinary ...

'Abahambe': Gayton McKenzie demands deportation of illegal foreigners, citing VAT losses to SA's economy

Simon Majadibodu|Published

PA leader Gayton McKenzie insisted that undocumented immigrants working in restaurants and receiving healthcare services should leave, arguing that their presence ...

UGayton McKenzie uthi abemi bangaphandle mabahambe

Simon Majadibodu|Published

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Ekurhuleni Metro warns EMPD officers over illegal strike participation

Simon Majadibodu|Published

The city of Ekurhuleni has warned EMPD officers who participated in an illegal protest over overtime and salary adjustments that action will be taken against them ...

'Abahambe': Gayton McKenzie demands deportation of illegal foreigners, citing VAT losses to SA's economy

Simon Majadibodu|Published

PA leader Gayton McKenzie insisted that undocumented immigrants working in restaurants and receiving healthcare services should leave, arguing that their presence ...

Joel Pollak warns SA: Renaming Sandton Drive after Leila Khalid could lead to consulate closure

Simon Majadibodu|Published

Joel Pollak has raised alarm over the renaming of Sandton Drive to honor Leila Khaled, claiming it could lead to the closure of the U. S. consulate in Johannesburg. ...

Traffic chaos on the R21 near OR Tambo International Airport as EMPD officers participate in illegal strike action

Simon Majadibodu|Published

Significant delays on the R24 and N3 highways as metro police officers demand salary increases and block traffic in protest.

Investment fraud | Limpopo woman in court over R1 million Hyperfund scheme

Simon Majadibodu|Published

A 52-year-old Limpopo woman faces fraud charges after allegedly orchestrating a Hyperfund investment scheme that cost a victim over R1 million. The suspect, arrested ...

ANC and SACP push for alliance renewal after May 2024 election loss

Simon Majadibodu|Published

The ANC and SACP are set to reconfigure their alliance, aiming to fortify South Africa's national democratic revolutionary front in the wake of their May 2024 electoral ...

WHO chief urges Trump to reconsider cuts to global health funding amid warnings of crisis

Simon Majadibodu|Published

The WHO chief warned that US funding cuts, especially for HIV and Malaria programmes, could undo decades of global health progress and lead to millions of preventable ...

Snakes, collapsing roofs plague Limpopo school as parents demand urgent action

Simon Majadibodu|Published

Snake sightings, holes in the floors, and missing roofs and doors are just some hazards faced by learners at Mahlolwaneng Primary School in Limpopo, leaving parents ...

Improving country’s relationship with the US a priority, says CR

Simon Majadibodu and Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Ramaphosa said South Africa is engaged in ongoing discussions with the US.

US State Department: Rasool's remarks 'unacceptable to all Americans‘

Simon Majadibodu|Published

In a dramatic escalation of diplomatic tensions, US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce denounces SA Ambassador Rasool's remarks as 'unacceptable to all Americans,' ...

Ramaphosa confirms ongoing talks on 2025 National Budget pass as VAT increase faces opposition

Simon Majadibodu|Published

With the ANC seeking cross-party support to pass the 2025 national budget, the proposed 0. 5% VAT hike remains a key point of contention with several political parties. ...

'No value for human life': Stepfather charged with Grade 9 pupil Rebotile Moloto's murder

Simon Majadibodu|Published

In a horrific case of domestic violence, 14-year-old Rebotile Moloto was brutally murdered on her way to school, allegedly by her stepfather Andrew Mehlape. As the ...