Jonisayi Maromo

3 weeks ago | iol.co.za | Jonisayi Maromo

4minPresiding judge in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, Ratha Mokgoatlheng has sparked outrage following his court outburst. Image: Simphiwe Mbokazi/Independent NewspapersThe Law Society of South Africa is taking on presiding judge in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, Ratha Mokgoatlheng following his court outburst where he made several remarks with racial undertones.

3 weeks ago | iol.co.za | Jonisayi Maromo

6minThe Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission says during a recent tour of the Harare Remand Prison, it came across scores of South African citizens awaiting deportation, while others are on trial, while one South African woman was sentenced for dealing in drugs.

3 weeks ago | iol.co.za | Jonisayi Maromo

5minKutlwano Shalaba was murdered allegedly by her mother and a sangoma. Image: FacebookThe National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) has added its voice to the growing calls speaking against several recent reports of violence against children. Puleng Phaka, Numsa’s second deputy president, said it is ironic that some of the most horrific reports on crimes against children are emerging during Child Protection Week which is running from 29 May to 5 June.

3 weeks ago | iol.co.za | Jonisayi Maromo

2minPolice in Mpumalanga have launched a manhunt for two men after a 16-year-old was raped by unknown assailants. Image: Ayanda Ndamane/Independent MediaA 16-year-old girl from Mpumalanga was raped after she was picked by a vehicle on the road where she was hitchhiking. Provincial police spokesperson, Brigadier Donald Mdhluli said the teenager was given a lift by strangers. The incident is said to have occurred in Lydenburg on Sunday, at approximately 4pm.

3 weeks ago | iol.co.za | Jonisayi Maromo

6minIOL spent time with chairperson of the Commission for the Promotion of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities (CRL Rights Commission), Thoko Mkhwanazi-Xaluva at her offices in Braamfontein, Johannesburg. Image: Jonisayi Maromo/IOLSouth African communities have experienced various heinous crimes committed by perpetrators, including leaders of faith-based organisations—particularly sangomas and pastors.