Simon Majadibodu

Junior Multimedia Journalist

Over 7,000 SA grade R teachers lack the required qualification

Simon Majadibodu|Updated

The Department of Basic Education has revealed that 7,294 unqualified Grade R practitioners are currently employed in public schools across South Africa’s nine provinces. ...

SAfm’s Nonkululeko Mantula, four others remanded over Russian military recruitment

Simon Majadibodu|Updated

Five suspects charged against the Regulation of Foreign Military Assistance Act appeared in the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court, and their case was postponed to ...

Organised crime wearing designer suits, fueled by greed, says Cachalia | Crime Stats

Simon Majadibodu|Published

Acting police minister Firoz Cachalia has warned that organised crime networks are infiltrating state institutions while posing as legitimate businesspeople.

'The president is above the law’: EFF marches to Constitutional Court over Phala Phala judgment

Simon Majadibodu|Updated

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) will march to the Constitutional Court on Friday to demand the release of the long-delayed judgment on Parliament’s handling ...

MK Party lodges complaints against Mary De Haas and Paul O’Sullivan ‘over’ lies and ‘threats’

Simon Majadibodu|Published

uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) Party has opened criminal cases against academic Mary de Haas and forensic investigator Paul O’Sullivan, accusing them of misleading Parliament ...

Judge Phahlane granted R50,000 bail in church succession bribery case

Simon Majadibodu|Updated

Judge Portia Dipuo Phahlane walked out on bail on Wednesday after prosecutors alleged she took millions of rand in bribes to influence a ruling in the fiercely contested ...

Ramaphosa declares Gender-Based Violence a crisis as shutdown looms ahead of G20 Summit

Simon Majadibodu|Updated

President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared gender-based violence and femicide a national crisis, as nationwide protests by Women for Change loom ahead of the G20 Summit, ...

Ramaphosa fires Dion George, replaces him with Willie Aucamp as Forestry Minister

Simon Majadibodu|Updated

President Cyril Ramaphosa has removed Democratic Alliance (DA) MP Dr Dion George as Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, and has appointed Willie ...

Mchunu granted special leave as ANC moves to manage corruption fallout

Simon Majadibodu|Updated

The African National Congress (ANC) has granted suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu special leave from party activities as he faces a corruption probe and prepares ...

Controversy in MK Party: Dr John Hlophe suspended as leadership changes nullified

Simon Majadibodu|Updated

Dr John Hlophe, the Deputy President of the MKP, faces immediate suspension as the party investigates his conduct, following controversial leadership changes.

Ramaphosa admits he knows alleged Tembisa Hospital corruption figure Hangwani Maumela

Simon Majadibodu|Updated

President Cyril Ramaphosa has admitted that he knows Hangwani Maumela, the man accused of masterminding corruption at Tembisa Hospital, after meeting him outside ...

Mbalula supports Pandor's comments on ANC's decline

Simon Majadibodu|Updated

Fikile Mbalula, ANC secretary general, defends Naledi Pandor's comments on the party's decline, stating there is no need for reprimand despite her remarks about ...

Watch VideoNaledi Pandor: The ANC has lost its glory and people look at it with 'disdain, horror and shame'

Simon Majadibodu|Updated

The African National Congress (ANC) has lost its glory and is now viewed by many South Africans with “disdain, horror and shame”, says to party veteran Naledi Pandor. ...

KZN MEC visits family of slain e-hailing driver Siyanda Mthokozisi

Simon Majadibodu|Updated

KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Social Development Mbali Shinga says her department is not mandated to provide financial support for the funeral of Siyanda Mthokozisi Mvelase, ...

Watch VideoLIVE: Ramaphosa’s spokesperson briefs the nation on the president’s agenda amid National Dialogue backlash

Simon Majadibodu|Updated

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, will address the media on Thursday afternoon at the Union Buildings to provide updates on the President’s ...

Gupta compound in Saxonwold sold for R34.5 million

Simon Majadibodu|Updated

The Park Village Auctions (PVA) has confirmed that controversial Gupta family's Saxonwold compound has been sold to a single buyer for approximately R34. 5 million. ...

Community dialogues in every ward aim to reshape South Africa's future

Hope Ntanzi , Manyane Manyane and Simon Majadibodu|Published

National Convention spokesperson Rev Zwoitwaho Nevhutalu says the R700m dialogue budget is provisional, funded 60% by government and 40% by donors, with most funds ...

Watch VideoMkhwanazi’s claims trigger R147.9 million probe into SAPS political meddling

Simon Majadibodu|Published

The Department of Justice has confirmed a R147. 9 million budget for the six-month inquiry into allegations of political interference and corruption within SAPS. ...

Family mourns soldier on his ‘last deployment’ in the DRC

Simon Majadibodu|Published

A devoted father of three, was among the SANDF soldiers killed in a two-day clash with the M23 rebel group near the city of Goma last week

12 pupils killed in accident: Parents must verify vehicles’ safety – MEC

Simon Majadibodu|Published

Chiloane emphasised that the scholar transport vehicle did not meet adequate standards and urged parents never to allow their children to be transported in such ...

Miss XO warns young women pursuing lavish lifestyles about the price they pay with sugar daddies

Simon Majadibodu|Published

A viral video of social media influencer Xoli Gcabashe, also known as 'miss xo,' advising women of all ages to strive for financial independence, rather than relying ...

‘Mother of two loading,’ Metro FM news anchor Lindi Mtshali announces second pregnancy

Simon Majadibodu|Published

Lindi recently announced her second pregnancy on her Instagram account, where she shared charming maternity pictures from her recent photo shoot, and gently embraced ...

Seasoned actor Muzi Mthabela ventures into radio

Simon Majadibodu|Published

The station announced their 2024/25 line-up in a statement which is packed with seasoned favourites and new voices.

Mashoto Seropo, 16, pens a poetry book to soothe the hearts of those facing hardships in life

Simon Majadibodu|Published

At just 16 years old, one could be intrigued by what prompted the young, talented, and passionate poet to pen a poetry book.

Family of learner who died after eating food at school demand answers

Simon Majadibodu|Published

Mmachuene Cynthia Seema from the Raleledu Senior Secondary School at Mokopane, complained of stomach cramps and vomiting after eating chicken livers during lunch ...