Masabata Mkwananzi

Senior Multimedia Journalist at The Star

Outrage as R24 million spent on 30 shack-like toilets in Emfuleni, each costing R800 000

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

A R24 million sanitation project in Emfuleni has come under scrutiny after residents and the DA exposed crumbling communal toilets costing R815,000 each. Despite ...

City of Johannesburg teeters on the edge of financial collapse as Treasury warns to freeze funds

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

A leaked letter from Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to Mayor Dada Morero reveals a municipality drowning in debt, with R25.2 billion owed to creditors and only ...

Emfuleni's R6.6 million mayoral bursary programme under fire for lack of transparency

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

Emfuleni Local Municipality is under scrutiny after refusing to release the names of bursary recipients, citing lack of consent, while admitting it cannot determine ...

Constitutional Court poised to deliver verdict on the Phala Phala matter

Masabata Mkwananzi and Simon Majadibodu|Updated

The Constitutional Court will deliver judgment on May 8 in the EFF’s bid to revive the Phala Phala case, a ruling that could have far-reaching implications for President ...

HONOR 600 Lite: The stylish smartphone that delivers premium features at an accessible price

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

The HONOR 600 Lite stands out in a crowded mid-range smartphone market with its stylish design, 108MP AI camera, and practical features built for everyday use. While ...

Security guard shot dead protecting Johannesburg power supply infrastructure

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

A 33-year-old security guard was shot dead while protecting electricity infrastructure at the Shalazile Microgrid, with City Power Johannesburg urging residents ...

Health authorities on high alert as MV Hondius cruise ship passengers suffer severe respiratory illnesses

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

Health authorities are investigating a cluster of severe respiratory illness cases linked to passengers aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius, after multiple deaths ...

Swift police action leads to recovery of stolen vehicle in Mpumalanga

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

Police in Mpumalanga recovered a stolen Toyota Fortuner within hours of it being taken from a Nelspruit hospital, tracing it through coordinated tracking operations ...

ActionSA names mayoral candidates in Limpopo for high-stakes elections

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

ActionSA has unveiled its mayoral candidates in Limpopo ahead of the November 4 local government elections, as party leader Herman Mashaba positions the party to ...

Soldiers seize fake designer goods (sneakers, handbags, etc) worth R2 million near Ficksburg

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

South African soldiers have intercepted a suspected smuggling operation near Ficksburg, recovering counterfeit designer goods worth almost R2 million after suspects ...

Emfuleni municipality refutes pollution claims as municipal manager prepares for court

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

Emfuleni Local Municipality has rejected claims of worsening environmental pollution and defended its sewer infrastructure interventions, as Municipal Manager April ...

Gauteng Health moves to fill CEO vacancies as leadership gaps persist in hospitals

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

The Gauteng Department of Health says it will fill most vacant hospital CEO posts within two months, defending its reliance on acting leaders, while the DA warns ...

Police recover human remains from crocodile as acting national commissioner praises officer’s bravery

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

Police have recovered human remains believed to be those of a missing Gauteng businessman from a crocodile in Mpumalanga’s Komati River. Acting National Commissioner ...

The surprise return of Mazwi Mpumelelo Kubheka reveals shocking abduction details

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

Police are investigating after 27-year-old Mazwi Mpumelelo Kubheka reappeared at Vosloorus police station almost a month after he was reported missing on 2 April ...

Mazwi Kubheka found alive after 30 days, walks into Vosloorus police station

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

After nearly 30 days missing, Vosloorus businessman Mazwi Kubheka has been found alive after presenting himself at a police station. His disappearance, which sparked ...

Family fears grow as Vosloorus spaza shop dispute linked to missing Mazwi Kubheka

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

The Kubheka family in Vosloorus faces a heart-wrenching struggle as they search for 27-year-old Mazwi, missing for 21 days amid fears tied to local business disputes. ...

Political turmoil erupts as false arrest claims surround Emfuleni’s 'ghost fleet' scandal

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

False claims that Emfuleni MMC for Finance Hassan Mako was arrested have sparked a political storm, with Mayor Sipho Radebe dismissing the allegations as a coordinated ...

Gauteng's crackdown on unsafe taxis reveals alarming safety risks — over 100 vehicles taken off the road

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

A week-long enforcement blitz across Gauteng has exposed widespread violations in the transport sector, with over 100 taxis discontinued, hundreds of fines issued, ...

SIU probes multimillion-rand misuse of public funds, implicating senior media figure

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

A major investigation by the Special Investigating Unit reveals a concerning scheme involving the misuse, leading to significant allegations against a senior editor. ...

Public safety MMC condemns targeted killings in Johannesburg CBD

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

Two deadly shootings within 24 hours in Johannesburg’s CBD have raised alarm over targeted violence, prompting strong condemnation from city officials and mounting ...

Young girls in South Africa break barriers in tech innovation

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

The second annual Girls in ICT Day initiative, hosted by HONOR and ACT in Johannesburg, brought together young girls from township communities to build digital skills ...

Gauteng health officials sound alarm over alarming drop in childhood vaccinations

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

The Gauteng Department of Health has raised concern over declining childhood immunisation rates, warning that fewer children are being protected against preventable ...

Reflecting on Freedom Day: The enduring struggle for economic equality in South Africa

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

On this Freedom Day, we celebrate our past but confront the stark reality of ongoing economic disparities.

Three men gunned down in brazen McDonald's attack in Johannesburg

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

A devastating shooting inside a Johannesburg McDonald's has left three men dead, propelling police into action and igniting fear over escalating violence linked ...

Over R15 million spent on overtime as Emfuleni's refuse collection lapses

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

The Emfuleni Local Municipality is facing mounting scrutiny after more than R15 million was spent on overtime in February and March 2026 while refuse collection ...