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 ...

Saulsville massacre suspect's criminal past prompts demands for parole system overhaul

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

ActionSA has condemned South Africa's justice system after police revealed the prime suspect in the Saulsville massacre that killed 12 people was released on parole ...

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 ...

R275 million boost for Gauteng hospitals amid critical linen shortage exposé

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

After The Star's investigation exposed critical linen shortages in Gauteng hospitals, the provincial health department has allocated R275 million to address the ...

Gauteng Health distributes more than 42,000 assistive devices on the International Day of People with Disabilities

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

The Gauteng Department of Health celebrates significant progress in disability support, having issued more than 42,000 assistive devices in just six months. This ...

Discovering the mysteries of soulful seafood through Kilchenmann's culinary vision

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

Shaped by her grandmother's Afrikaans cooking and formal training at the Institute of Culinary Arts, Chef Alet Kilchenmann has journeyed from fine-dining kitchens ...

Breakthrough in brutal Limpopo farm murder case: Police capture suspect, expand search

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

A 28-year-old suspect has been arrested and appeared in court following a brutal farm attack in Baltimore, Limpopo, that claimed the life of 77-year-old Attie Mahne. ...

Mystery Unravelled? Remains found on Limpopo Mountain could belong to long-lost woman

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

Police have opened an inquest after human remains were discovered at Mangwele Mountain in Limpopo's Vhembe District. The remains, along with personal belongings ...

Uproar as Parliament supports low matric standards – Is education failing our future?

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

Parliament has voted to retain South Africa's controversial 30% pass mark, rejecting BOSA's proposal to gradually raise educational standards to 50%. While BOSA ...

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 ...

Gauteng MEC criticises parents who drive luxury cars while avoiding school fees

Masabata Mkwananzi and Simon Majadibodu|Published

Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane has criticised parents who refuse to pay school fees at fee-paying schools while spending large sums on transport, school trips ...

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 ...