Masabata Mkwananzi

Senior Multimedia Journalist at The Star

Remembering the good works of Ramadan

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

On March 21, 2025, Human Rights Day, TTC’s distribution efforts in Diep Kloof gained significant attention with the participation of Gauteng’s MEC for Social Development, ...

Elderly man shot during informal settlement eviction in Limpopo

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

A routine eviction at Juju Valley informal settlement near Polokwane turned deadly when a 63-year-old man was fatally shot during clashes between residents and security ...

A 28-year-old Mpumalanga intern caught in fake jobs sting operation

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

A 28-year-old intern has been arrested in Mpumalanga for allegedly scamming vulnerable job seekers by demanding R6,500 bribes in exchange for fake traffic officer ...

Limpopo authorities crack down on sexual offences against minors

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

Limpopo Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe has issued a stern warning following several disturbing rape cases involving minors, including a ...

Stolen Toyota Fortuner worth R800 000 recovered in Limpopo during anti-smuggling operation

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

Limpopo's Anti-Smuggling Team has intercepted a stolen Toyota Fortuner valued at R800,000 on its way to the Beitbridge border, leading to the arrest of a 43-year-old ...

Man jailed to life for raping two teens in Limpopo

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

A 33-year-old man has been sentenced to life imprisonment by the Ritavi Magistrate's Court for raping a 15-year-old and a 19-year-old in separate incidents in Limpopo. ...

Political parties demand justice after brutal assault of seven-year-old Cwecwe

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

The brutal assault of seven-year-old Cwecwe at an Eastern Cape school has prompted political parties to demand immediate action from law enforcement. ActionSA and ...

Fugitive teacher apprehended in Limpopo rape case involving 13 year old

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

A 58-year-old teacher who allegedly raped a 13-year-old learner multiple times between November 2024 and March 2025 has been arrested after attempting to evade police. ...

Ekurhuleni Municipality faces legal challenge over controversial appointment

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

The appointment of Phakamile Mbengashe as Divisional Head of Communications at Ekurhuleni Municipality has sparked legal action and internal outrage amid serious ...

Limpopo teacher on the run after allegedly raping 13-year-old learner

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

A 58-year-old primary school teacher has fled after allegedly raping a 13-year-old student multiple times over several months in Limpopo's Capricorn South Education ...

Free State ANC chair Victoria De Beer denies R400 000 bribery allegations

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

Victoria De Beer, ANC's Fezile Dabi Regional Chair and Ngwathe Mayor, vehemently denies allegations that she and her husband solicited a R400,000 bribe from a construction ...

Operation Shanela makes significant inroads against crime in Ekangala and Bronkhorstspruit

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

Police apprehended 351 suspects during Operation Shanela in Tshwane's rural precincts, including arrests for gender-based violence, murder, and armed robbery. The ...

GqomPiano queen TDK Macassette makes powerful comeback with 'Sorry Makhe'

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

South African artist TDK Macassette blends Gqom and Amapiano in her electrifying comeback single 'Sorry Makhe. ' Now an independent artist with international distribution, ...

Tshwane Police arrest over 300 Suspects in major Operation Shanela crackdown

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

The South African Police Service in Tshwane has arrested 312 suspects for serious crimes during Operation Shanela, targeting high-crime areas in Mabopane and Loate. ...

Silverton Police arrest four suspects with stolen firearm during routine patrol

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

Four suspects were arrested in Silverton after SAPS K9 Unit officers discovered an unlicensed firearm, ammunition, and housebreaking implements during a routine ...

Mampeule’s vision for affordable housing and job creation

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

A study by the World Bank on affordable housing in Africa highlights the importance of locally sourced building materials in reducing carbon footprints while fostering ...

Gauteng's R97 million housing project lies in ruins as residents wait for homes

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

ActionSA has condemned the abandonment of the R97 million Tembisa Mega Housing Project, which has stood unfinished for nearly five years. The development, intended ...

Swift recovery after simultaneous vehicle hijacking near Limpopo River border

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

Limpopo police have initiated a manhunt following a tactical carjacking of two Toyota vehicles at Madimbo village. The victim was lured through a fake call about ...

Four arrested in Limpopo for stolen vehicle as police condemn separate mob justice incident

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

Limpopo police have successfully arrested four suspects connected to a stolen vehicle case in Sekhukhune following an intelligence-driven operation. In a separate ...

Limpopo police launch manhunt after woman's body found in plastic bag

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

Police in Limpopo have launched a manhunt following the discovery of a woman's decomposed body wrapped in plastic under a bridge. The grim find was reported by a ...

Emfuleni Speaker slated for spending R600 000 on soccer amid service delivery crisis

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

The Democratic Alliance has condemned Emfuleni Municipality for spending over R600,000 on soccer tournaments while essential services deteriorate. Despite the municipality ...

Suspect arrested hours after brutal attack on elderly man in Sinoville

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

A 52-year-old suspect has been arrested just hours after allegedly shooting at and assaulting a 63-year-old man in what police suspect may be a road rage incident ...

Operation Vala Umgodi sees 33 undocumented foreigners, 3 illegal miners arrested in Limpopo

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

In a significant crackdown, Limpopo police arrested 33 undocumented foreign nationals and 3 illegal miners during Operation Vala Umgodi. The joint SAPS and SANDF ...

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 ...