Masabata Mkwananzi

Senior Multimedia Journalist at The Star

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 ...

SA Artist Moonchild Sanelly champions LGBTQIA+ visibility through Spotify GLOW

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

South African artist Moonchild Sanelly takes centre stage as Spotify's GLOW ambassador for March, using her platform to amplify LGBTQIA+ voices and challenge societal ...

ActionSA demands answers over abandoned R3m Orlando West sewage project

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

ActionSA raises alarm over an abandoned R3m sewage project in Orlando West, Soweto, leaving residents exposed to health risks and businesses struggling. The project, ...

State-of-the-art police station brings relief to 36 Moletjie Villages

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has inaugurated a R42-million state-of-the-art police station in Ga-Phaudi, Limpopo, set to serve 36 villages across Moletjie. The new ...

Swift police action leads to recovery of hijacked vehicle and firearms in Tshwane

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

Temba police's quick response leads to the recovery of a hijacked Toyota Quest, arrest of one suspect, and seizure of illegal firearms. Two accomplices remain at ...

Operation Shanela: Tshwane police net 360 suspects in crime sweep

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

A major police operation in Tshwane's Akasia and Pretoria-North areas has led to the arrest of 360 suspects, including 113 for gender-based violence and 11 for murder. ...

Anti-Gang Unit scores double victory with murder suspect arrests and drug bust

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

Gauteng's Anti-Gang Unit demonstrates operational efficiency with two successful interventions, leading to the arrest of murder suspects and a significant drug seizure ...

Two powerful South African films make waves at 7th Joburg Film Festival

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

The 7th Joburg Film Festival spotlights two compelling South African films from The Ergo Company - 'Old Righteous Blues' and 'Black People Don't Get Depressed' - ...

Beloved Comedian Ebenhaezer 'Ebby' Dibakwane's family breaks silence on mental health struggle

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

The family of renowned South African comedian Ebenhaezer Dibakwane has confirmed his passing at 31, highlighting his battle with depression and mental health awareness. ...

From sewage spills to success: ActionSA reports on Tshwane's service delivery improvements

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

ActionSA Praises Tshwane's Progress in Service Delivery Transformation" (85%) "Tshwane Shows Significant Progress in Service Infrastructure Recovery - ActionSA" ...

The unsung heroes playing crucial role in success of Operation Vala Umgodi

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

South African Police Service's K9 unit emerges as a crucial force in Operation Vala Umgodi, helping arrest over 18,000 suspects and recover millions in illegal mining ...

Arts & Culture Trust pioneers AI-powered theatre technology in Ekurhuleni

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

The Arts & Culture Trust launches groundbreaking Smart Theatre Programme in Ekurhuleni, integrating AI, mixed reality, and virtual reality technologies to revolutionise ...

214 matric students hospitalised after food poisoning at Bloemfontein school camp

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

Over 200 Matric students from Kagisho Secondary School in Bloemfontein were rushed to hospital after a suspected food poisoning outbreak at a study camp. Health ...

Court orders Denise Zimba to send children back to Germany

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

South African media personality Denise Zimba faces a devastating court order to return her two young daughters to Germany following a Hague Convention case filed ...

Gauteng Education officials mourn after fatal scholar transport crash claims four kids

Masabata Mkwananzi and Simon Majadibodu|Updated

Four schoolchildren, including two brothers, lost their lives in a multi-vehicle collision involving a scholar transport vehicle on the N12 near Daveyton. A fifth ...

Hundreds arrested as Tshwane police operation targets GBV and other crimes

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

A coordinated law enforcement operation in Tshwane led to the arrest of 327 suspects, including 84 for gender-based violence. Operation Shanela saw the recovery ...