Simon Majadibodu

Junior Multimedia Journalist

One of the Limpopo conjoined twins dies following groundbreaking separation surgery

Simon Majadibodu|Published

One of the conjoined twin boys separated in a landmark operation at a Limpopo hospital has died from organ failure, Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba confirmed on Friday. ...

More than 500 drivers caught drunk driving ahead of Easter

Simon Majadibodu|Published

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy said authorities have intensified road safety operations, resulting in a notable drop in crashes and fatalities this Easter period, ...

The Patriotic Alliance's Gayton McKenzie to sue eNCA over prison interview claims

Simon Majadibodu|Published

Patriotic Alliance (PA) leader Gayton McKenzie has vowed legal action after a prison interview alleged he sent mobile phones to an inmate, as authorities probe how ...

Controversial eNCA prison interview prompts investigation and legal action

Simon Majadibodu|Published

The fallout from an unauthorised prison interview has stirred controversy, with calls for accountability echoing across the halls of justice and media freedom in ...

Julius Malema criticises Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi: ‘I am not scared of you’

Simon Majadibodu|Updated

EFF leader Julius Malema has criticised KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, accusing him of being overly sensitive and unwilling to accept criticism. ...

Separate stabbing incidents claim lives of two Gauteng schoolboys

Simon Majadibodu|Published

Two pupils from Forest High School and Daleview Secondary School have died after being stabbed in separate attacks, the Gauteng Department of Education said.

Mugabe’s son back in court as plea deal talks advance

Simon Majadibodu|Published

Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe and his co-accused are expected back in court on Tuesday, with plea negotiations at an advanced stage in a case involving the shooting ...

KZN Premier expresses concern over Lt-Gen Mkhwanazi's contract renewal delay

Simon Majadibodu|Published

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli says he is worried that delays in confirming provincial police commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s second term ...

Mkhwanazi slams SAPS vetting unit as 'dirty,' says he’d fire all officials starting with Feroz Khan

Simon Majadibodu|Published

KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, whose security clearance expired in 2018, says the police vetting section is 'dirty'.

Mkhwanazi demands change: SAPS vetting system in spotlight

Mayibongwe Maqhina and Simon Majadibodu|Published

KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, whose security clearance expired in 2018, says the police vetting section is “dirty”.

Unmasking Witness D's alleged killer, the highly trained ex-police task force member

Simon Majadibodu|Published

A former police task force member, trained at a staggering cost, faces murder charges in the Madlanga Commission case. Discover the shocking details surrounding ...

Witness D shooter in court as police hunt second suspect

Simon Majadibodu|Published

The first arrest has been made in the murder of whistle‑blower Witness D, with Matipandile Sotheni appearing in court. The shooting followed testimony about corruption ...

Paul O’Sullivan denies ActionSA’s corruption claims, reveals he donated to the party

Simon Majadibodu|Published

Forensic investigator Paul O’Sullivan revealed to Parliament’s ad hoc committee on Thursday that he donated to ActionSA when it was former, because he supported ...

Death toll in Ormonde building collapse rises to nine as approval questions emerge

Simon Majadibodu|Published

The death toll in the Ormonde two-storey building collapse has risen to nine, this was confirmed by Deputy minister of Labour Jomo Sibiya.

Soweto mom wants answers as probe begins into Grade R son’s school death

Anita Nkonki and Simon Majadibodu|Published

Soweto community seeks answers as GDE launches investigation into Grade R boy’s death

Four children discharged, one remains critical after suspected food poisoning in Eastern Cape

Simon Majadibodu|Published

Seven children fell ill in Msintsi, near WS Fort Jackson, on Saturday. Four have been discharged in good health, one remains hospitalised, and tragically, two did ...

Two children dead, five hospitalised in Eastern Cape suspected food poisoning

Simon Majadibodu|Published

Two children have died and five others are receiving treatment in hospital after suspected food poisoning in the Eastern Cape, health authorities said.

Durban shopkeeper arrested after he allegedly lured girl, 8, and kissed her

Simon Majadibodu|Published

A Durban shopkeeper faces arrest after allegedly molesting an eight-year-old girl who went to buy snacks.

Heat, hunger and hope: Inside Home Affairs queues across SA

Brandon Nel , Simon Majadibodu , Wendy Dondolo and Xolile Mtembu|Published

An IOL investigation across nine Home Affairs branches reveals persistent long queues and delays, despite online booking systems and promises of improved service. ...

'I loved leading the DA': Steenhuisen bows out, calls tenure ‘mission accomplished’

Simon Majadibodu|Updated

DA leader John Steenhuisen has pulled out of the party’s leadership contest.

UPDATE | Joburg student and security guards suffer severe burns in transformer explosion

Simon Majadibodu|Published

A student and three security guards sustained third-degree burns following a fire at a student residence in New Doornfontein on Monday morning.

Inside DA's turmoil: Steenhuisen clash sparks Dion George’s departure

Manyane Manyane and Simon Majadibodu|Updated

Former Environment Minister Dion George has resigned from the Democratic Alliance and Parliament, accusing party leader John Steenhuisen of financial misconduct ...

DA civil war explodes as Dion George walks out after bitter fallout with Steenhuisen

Simon Majadibodu|Published

Former Environment Minister Dion George has resigned from the Democratic Alliance and Parliament, accusing party leader John Steenhuisen of financial misconduct ...

DJ Warras murder: Police say arrest of murder suspect’s girlfriend and alleged shooter imminent

Simon Majadibodu|Updated

The investigating officer in the DJ Warras murder case revealed in court that police are closing in on the alleged shooter and plan to arrest the girlfriend of murder ...

‘Here he is’: Victor Majola allegedly pointed out DJ Warras moments before the fatal shooting

Simon Majadibodu|Updated

A man accused of arranging the killing of DJ Warrick Stock, popularly known as DJ Warras, allegedly identified him to a gunman moments before he was shot dead, a ...