Masabata Mkwananzi

Senior Multimedia Journalist at The Star

Ekurhuleni Municipality faces legal challenge over controversial appointment

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

The appointment of Phakamile Mbengashe as Divisional Head of Communications at Ekurhuleni Municipality has sparked legal action and internal outrage amid serious ...

Limpopo teacher on the run after allegedly raping 13-year-old learner

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

A 58-year-old primary school teacher has fled after allegedly raping a 13-year-old student multiple times over several months in Limpopo's Capricorn South Education ...

Free State ANC chair Victoria De Beer denies R400 000 bribery allegations

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

Victoria De Beer, ANC's Fezile Dabi Regional Chair and Ngwathe Mayor, vehemently denies allegations that she and her husband solicited a R400,000 bribe from a construction ...

Operation Shanela makes significant inroads against crime in Ekangala and Bronkhorstspruit

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

Police apprehended 351 suspects during Operation Shanela in Tshwane's rural precincts, including arrests for gender-based violence, murder, and armed robbery. The ...

GqomPiano queen TDK Macassette makes powerful comeback with 'Sorry Makhe'

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

South African artist TDK Macassette blends Gqom and Amapiano in her electrifying comeback single 'Sorry Makhe. ' Now an independent artist with international distribution, ...

Tshwane Police arrest over 300 Suspects in major Operation Shanela crackdown

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

The South African Police Service in Tshwane has arrested 312 suspects for serious crimes during Operation Shanela, targeting high-crime areas in Mabopane and Loate. ...

Silverton Police arrest four suspects with stolen firearm during routine patrol

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

Four suspects were arrested in Silverton after SAPS K9 Unit officers discovered an unlicensed firearm, ammunition, and housebreaking implements during a routine ...

Mampeule’s vision for affordable housing and job creation

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

A study by the World Bank on affordable housing in Africa highlights the importance of locally sourced building materials in reducing carbon footprints while fostering ...

Gauteng's R97 million housing project lies in ruins as residents wait for homes

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

ActionSA has condemned the abandonment of the R97 million Tembisa Mega Housing Project, which has stood unfinished for nearly five years. The development, intended ...

Swift recovery after simultaneous vehicle hijacking near Limpopo River border

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

Limpopo police have initiated a manhunt following a tactical carjacking of two Toyota vehicles at Madimbo village. The victim was lured through a fake call about ...

Four arrested in Limpopo for stolen vehicle as police condemn separate mob justice incident

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

Limpopo police have successfully arrested four suspects connected to a stolen vehicle case in Sekhukhune following an intelligence-driven operation. In a separate ...

Limpopo police launch manhunt after woman's body found in plastic bag

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

Police in Limpopo have launched a manhunt following the discovery of a woman's decomposed body wrapped in plastic under a bridge. The grim find was reported by a ...

Emfuleni Speaker slated for spending R600 000 on soccer amid service delivery crisis

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

The Democratic Alliance has condemned Emfuleni Municipality for spending over R600,000 on soccer tournaments while essential services deteriorate. Despite the municipality ...

Suspect arrested hours after brutal attack on elderly man in Sinoville

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

A 52-year-old suspect has been arrested just hours after allegedly shooting at and assaulting a 63-year-old man in what police suspect may be a road rage incident ...

Operation Vala Umgodi sees 33 undocumented foreigners, 3 illegal miners arrested in Limpopo

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

In a significant crackdown, Limpopo police arrested 33 undocumented foreign nationals and 3 illegal miners during Operation Vala Umgodi. The joint SAPS and SANDF ...

Fuming family demands justice after brutal killing of Johannesburg chef Zakithi Ndaba

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

The family of 27-year-old chef Zakithi Ndaba seeks justice after she was allegedly shot by her boyfriend in Sunninghill, Johannesburg. Despite confessing to the ...

FundMyPo launches innovative funding solutions for South African SMEs

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

FundMyPo introduces groundbreaking funding solutions designed to help South African SMEs overcome traditional financing barriers. Through innovative invoice financing ...

Woman escapes death as ex-boyfriend sets shack ablaze in Giyani

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

Terror struck in Homu Village as a woman fled her home moments before her ex-boyfriend allegedly torched it, despite an active protection order against him. The ...

Artist Tshepo Bopape explores water and African spirituality in solo exhibition

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

Award-winning artist Tshepo Bopape presents 'Sea-Crits In The Water', a profound exploration of water's spiritual significance in African culture. This solo exhibition, ...

Woman arrested in R1million investment fraudulent scheme

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

A 52-year-old woman has been arrested by the Provincial Commercial Crime Investigation Unit for allegedly defrauding an investor of over R1 million through a fraudulent ...

High-speed chase leads to major human trafficking bust in Limpopo; two injured

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

Limpopo's Anti-Smuggling Operation intercepts 20 Ethiopian nationals in dramatic high-speed chase, leading to arrests and the confiscation of a vehicle used in human ...

Limpopo farmer slain, two arrested over livestock theft as angry community riot

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

A 62-year-old Limpopo farmer's disappearance after discovering missing cattle leads to community unrest and the arrest of two suspects. The tragic discovery of David ...

Limpopo police operation nets nearly 1 000 suspects in major crime crackdown

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

A week-long joint operation by Limpopo law enforcement agencies has resulted in 949 arrests, with suspects charged for various serious crimes including murder, armed ...

SASSA officials visit vulnerable beneficiaries to assist with Gold Card migration

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

SASSA and Postbank launch home visit initiative to help bedridden beneficiaries switch from Gold to Black Cards before March 20 deadline. Medical verification required ...

Security guard wounded in Hammanskraal mall during ATM bombings

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

A gang of 30 suspects orchestrated a brazen attack on a Hammanskraal shopping mall, bombing five ATMs and engaging in a shootout with law enforcement. One security ...