Jolene Marriah-Maharaj

Senior Digital Journalist, IOL News

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.

A whopping R120 million Powerball jackpot is up for grabs this Friday

Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published

Here’s your chance to be a millionaire. The Powerball jackpot has rolled over for the 19th time.

Man in dock over murder of ANC councillor

Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published

At the time, police said the motive for the shooting was unclear and that Brigmohan had sustained fatal gunshot wounds to the head.

Life term for woman who hired hitmen to kill her mom

Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published

Nolufefe Jongwana has been found guilty of orchestrating the murder of her mother, Nomonde Jongwana, who was a teacher.

Family reeling in shock after loved ones tied up, shot and killed by thugs

Nomonde Zondi and Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published

David Brown and another unidentified man were found on the side of the road with multiple gunshot wounds. The family said their hands were tied with a black cable ...

The fall of the social media bogus ‘Dr Matthew Lani’

Jolene Marriah-Maharaj and Anita Nkonki|Published

According to the department, he then asked to use the bathroom and tried to flee through a bathroom window, but was caught.

12 Students arrested for violent protests at Fort Hare University

Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published

Police say a mob also damaged several surveillance camera systems and also looted the institution's cafeteria.

Woman flung out of taxi in ‘horror’ crash dies on scene, 15 others injured

Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published

A woman was killed after she was flung out of a taxi in the Pinetown area on Wednesday morning.

UKZN medical student finalist in global leadership awards

Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published

UKZN medical student Tivana Chellan said she is honoured to be a finalist in the Global Outstanding Leadership Awards.

PICS: Mancosa steps in to save KZN school from closing after devastating floods

Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published

On Monday almost 1 000 children returned to Dr Macken Mistry Primary School in Durban after the devastating floods in April.

Security guard shot outside KZN school, airlifted to hospital

Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published

A security guard was shot and wounded outside a school in Hammarsdale on Tuesday morning.

15-year-old KZN pupil allegedly stabbed by fellow pupil dies in hospital

Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published

Police are investigating a case of murder after a 15-year-old Pinetown pupil died in hospital on Friday evening, after he was allegedly stabbed by another pupil. ...

Pupils at AD Lazarus School in Durban displaying ’ancestral calling’ disrupt learning

Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published

Learning has been disrupted at a school in Durban after pupils began displaying “ancestral calling”.