Jolene Marriah-Maharaj

Senior Digital Journalist, IOL News

Cape Town pensioner bags R13 million Powerball Plus jackpot

Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Updated

A Cape Town pensioner has won over R13million in the Powerball Plus jackpot from the November 19, 2025, draw.

Seven people shot in Wentworth, Durban

Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Updated

Two people lost their lives and five others wounded in a shooting incident in Hime Street in Wentworth on Friday morning.

R69m Powerball win in KZN leaves father in awe: ‘So many zeros in my bank account’

Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Updated

An Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal man has laid claim to the R69million Powerball jackpot from the September 23, 2025 draw.

‘Soul of SA storytelling’ – Nandi Nyembe dies aged 75

Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Updated

Legendary South African actress Nandi Nyembe has died at the age of 75. Celebrated for her powerful roles and deep impact on local storytelling, Nyembe was hailed ...

Dog euthanised after being thrown from third floor at OR Tambo airport

Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published

A French woman who allegedly threw her dog over a third-floor balcony at the OR Tambo International Airport is at a medical facility.

Controversial Mark Lifman killed in shooting

Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published

Lifman was due to return to the Western Cape High Court on Monday where along with Jerome “Donkie” Booysen, they face an array of charges including murder.

Arts teacher bags R43m jackpot

Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published

The winner plans to treat her family to a tropical island getaway, but her first purchase will be a grand piano.

Life sentence for gang who murdered five cops in Ngcobo police station attack

Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published

A group of suspects who stormed a police station in 2018 have been sentenced to life imprisonment.

Cop caught with bank cards to apply for bail

Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published

Makhaye had allegedly stolen a bank card from the hijacked vehicle after the crime.

Gauteng Grade 1 pupil in ICU after ‘food poisoning’

Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published

Three of the learners were from Karabo Primary School and one from Khauhelo Primary School, both located in Soweto.

Thoshan Panday to remain behind bars after courts throws out his appeal

Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published

Panday is also charged alongside nine accused currently appearing in the Durban High Court on fraud and corruption charges pertaining to an accommodation tender ...

Two more men test positive for Monkeypox

Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published

The Department said contact tracing and monitoring activities are ongoing in the affected communities in both provinces.

CA Man jailed for posting fake assassination plot on President Ramaphosa

Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published

A 38-year-old man has been sentenced to an effective five years behind bars for posting on social media that “some people” were planning to assassinate President ...

Size matters for miffed consumer

Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published

The man complained that the advertisements on the Mr D app did not match the items that he received.

Divorce Amendment Bill to recognise Muslim marriages given the green light by President Cyril Ramaphosa

Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published

The Presidency said the decision was taken in light of the importance of protecting Muslim women and children of Muslim marriages, particularly when a Muslim marriage ...

Labour Appeal Court rules in favour of woman fired over cannabis

Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published

A Gauteng woman filed an appeal against Barloworld South Africa’s decision to dismiss her on April 20, 2020, for going against their zero-approach to drugs and alcohol. ...

Wash your hands! 12 confirmed cases of Cholera in South Africa, as one person dies

Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published

A 48-year-old man has died five days after he was admitted to hospital with cholera. Picture: Armand Hough/Independent Media

Six busted for soccer ace’s murder: Fleurs’ ‘killers’ due to appear in court today

Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published

Police believe the six suspects linked to the hijacking and murder of Kaizer Chiefs defender Luke Fleurs are part of a syndicate.

BREAKING: Six people arrested for Kaizers Chiefs player Luke Fleurs murder

Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published

Police believe the six suspects linked to the hijacking and murder of Kaizer Chiefs defender Luke Fleurs are part of a syndicate.

Child killer Lauren Dickason to be sentenced later this year

Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published

This September will mark three years since Lauren Dickason killed her three daughters, weeks after the family moved for a new life to New Zealand.

Former AKA bodyguard among University of Fort Hare accused

Okuhle Hlati and Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published

To date, a total of 25 people were arrested linked to crimes at the University of Fort Hare, with some facing murder and attempted murder charges.

Child left orphaned after murder, suicide

Siphesihle Buthelezi and Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published

Children who witnessed parental homicide often endured severe trauma and deep emotional scars.

Chatsworth pastor accused of raping 14-year-old girl

Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published

The pastor was arrested in a joint operation by the South African Police Services and the Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigation.

Five men including a businessman and taxi boss remanded for the killing of ‘AKA’ and ‘Tibz'

Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published

Five men appeared in court yesterday for the murder of South African rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and his friend, celebrity chef Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane.

‘Bewitched’ man pleads guilty to killing mother, sister

Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published

“I admit that I suspected that they were at my place to bewitch me and I took my unlicensed firearm and followed them,” he said.