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Ziyambi Ziyambi Allegedly Took $75K Bribe to Defy Mnangagwa’s Halt on Magunje Cement Plant By Noko Mabofa Maleka | Insight Jozi News | 30 July 2025 insightjozinews.blogspot.com In a bombshell development that could shake the political and environmental landscape in Zimbabwe, Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi has allegedly accepted a $75,000 bribe from Chinese investors backing the controversial Magunje Cement Plant—a project that President Emmerson Mnangagwa has ordered to be stopped due to serious environmental concerns. The Allegation: Bribes, PR Stunts, and Political Maneuvers Sources who attended a closed-door meeting at Chinhoyi University of Technology say Ziyambi met with Chinese investors aligned with Thomas Chidzomba and allegedly accepted the bribe in exchange for influencing Mnangagwa to reverse his decision to halt the plant’s construction. At the meeting, Ziyambi reportedly proposed: Lobbying the Minister of Industry and Minister of Environm...

Ramaphosa Urges Diplomacy While America Tightens Its Grip – But South Africans Are Running Out of Patience By Noko Mabofa Maleka | Insight Jozi News President Cyril Ramaphosa has responded to growing US hostility with calm diplomacy, expressing hope that "discussions will be ongoing" and that the South Africa–US relationship can still be "enriched." But on the streets and across social media platforms, ordinary South Africans are not buying it — and many are asking whether the president is bending too far backwards in the name of diplomacy. The recent passage of the US-South Africa Bilateral Relations Review Act by the US House Committee on Foreign Affairs has sent shockwaves through South African political circles. Tabled by Republican Representative Ronny Jackson, the bill sets in motion a process that could see sanctions imposed on ANC leaders allegedly aligned with "America’s adversaries" — namely China, Russia, and Iran. It also allows for a swe...

 Drama Brews in Durban: Wendy Mbatha and Minnie Ntuli's Photo Sparks Outrage from Londie London’s Fans By Noko Mabofa Maleka – Insight Jozi News The Real Housewives of Durban ( RHOD ) never disappoints when it comes to drama — both on-screen and off. The latest scandal shaking the fanbase doesn’t come from a filmed confrontation, but from a single picture that lit up social media like wildfire. A recent photo showing media personality Wendy Mbatha and radio host Minnie Ntuli together has left fans of Londie London fuming, sparking new waves of speculation and loyalty wars among viewers of the hit reality series. The Photo That Reignited the Feud Shared on X (formerly Twitter), the image of Wendy and Minnie—smiling and seemingly unbothered—came shortly after Londie London filed a lawsuit against Minnie. The legal battle, still fresh in the minds of RHOD fans, reportedly stems from personal matters between the two public figures, though the exact details remain under wraps....

“Zuma’s Empire or South Africa’s Future?” – Former MKP Member Doesn’t Hold Back By Noko Mabofa Maleka | Insight Jozi News In a startling but unsurprising interview that aired recently, a former member of the MK Party laid it bare: Jacob Zuma, once revered as a man of the people, has allegedly betrayed both his most loyal allies and the very public he claims to fight for. The accusation? That Zuma is less interested in rebuilding South Africa and more obsessed with erecting a family empire—brick by brick, at the expense of public trust and national progress. The former MKP member, clearly disillusioned, spoke not from bitterness but from the heavy clarity of someone who’s seen the inside of a political machine veer off course. "We thought we were building a movement. Turns out we were building a monument—to Zuma's family." Let that sink in. This is not just political theatre. This is a hard look at a party that rose with the promise of radical reform but has since se...

Reatlegile Mosimane's Roma Trial & Kaizer Chiefs' Cape Town Raid Plans 🔥 Reatlegile Mosimane Trials with AS Roma as Kaizer Chiefs Eye Cape Town Duo By Noko Mabofa Maleka | Insight Jozi News Rome & Johannesburg – July 23, 2025 🇮🇹 Roma Roll Out Red Carpet for Mosimane Jr South Africa’s next potential football export, Reatlegile Mosimane – son of legendary coach Pitso Mosimane – has landed a trial with Italian giants AS Roma . The 14-year-old forward impressed scouts after netting an astonishing 38 goals during the 2024/25 Gauteng Development League season, earning him the top scorer award as Kaizer Chiefs U13 clinched the league title. This trial puts Mosimane Jr on the path to potentially follow the footsteps of nine-year-old Ikenna Tladi , a left-footed wonderkid from Wolmaransstad who recently signed terms with the Serie A outfit. Sources close to the Mosimane family confirmed that Reatlegile is already in Italy, training with t...

   Trump Claims Victory as Coca-Cola Swaps Corn Syrup for Cane Sugar – But There’s a Catch By Noko Mabofa Maleka | Insight Jozi News In a move that has stirred both nostalgia and controversy, Coca-Cola has announced plans to launch a version of Coke made with cane sugar in the United States – just days after Donald Trump claimed credit for the shift in a post on his social media platform, Truth Social . While the beverage giant insists the decision was part of broader product development plans, Trump and his Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have been vocal about their disdain for high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) , calling it a hidden health threat to Americans. But experts caution: while cane sugar may sound more natural, it does not make Coca-Cola any healthier . Trump: “It’s Just Better” On Truth Social , Trump wrote: “This will be a very good move by them – You’ll see. It’s just better!” His comment came after a campaign-style tour where he spoke abo...

11 Years Later: How Pallo Jordan Resigned with Honour After Fake PhD Scandal By Noko Mabofa Maleka | Insight Jozi News Journalist | Radio Presenter | Digital Media Strategist   In an era where most politicians dodge accountability, Pallo Jordan’s 2014 resignation from South Africa’s Parliament remains a rare act of political maturity and personal integrity. After it was discovered that he had falsely claimed to hold a PhD, Jordan stepped down without resistance , apologizing to the ANC and the nation. Eleven years later, South Africans still debate his legacy — but many agree: his graceful exit and public admission of guilt were revolutionary in themselves . The Scandal: A False PhD and a Historic Admission In August 2014, the Sunday Times exposed that Dr. Pallo Jordan , as he had long been called, held no academic degrees from institutions like the University of Wisconsin–Madison or the London School of Economics , which he had previously claimed. Instead of defle...

President Ramaphosa Reshuffles Higher Education Leadership: Manamela and Dube-Ncube Appointed 🖊️ By Noko Mabofa Maleka | Insight Jozi News 21 July 2025 In a strategic move to bolster South Africa’s higher education landscape, President Cyril Ramaphosa has exercised his constitutional powers to appoint a new leadership team to the Ministry of Higher Education and Training. This announcement, made via an official post by The Presidency on social media, marks a significant reshuffle within the national executive. According to the statement, Mr. Buti Kgwaridi Manamela has been appointed as the Minister of Higher Education and Training , while Dr. Nomusa Dube-Ncube takes the role of Deputy Minister . These appointments were made in accordance with Section 91(2) and Section 93(b) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, underscoring the President’s commitment to constitutional governance and accountability. Mr. Manamela, who is no stranger to the portfolio, returns wit...

From the Struggle to the Spotlight: The Inspiring Journey of Cookie Kgaphola-Maleka By Noko Mabofa Maleka – Insight Jozi News Behind the bold lipstick, high heels, and trending TV moments is a story of courage, resilience, and unmatched reinvention. Kukie Tjeo Kgaphola-Maleka , widely known as Cookie , is not just the stylish breakout star of Sugar Mamas Johannesburg on DStv Channel 157 – she is a woman who has lived many lives, each one shaped by history, heartbreak, and hope.  A Revolutionary at 17 Born on 24 December 1966 in Ga-Sekhukhune , Limpopo, Cookie carries royal blood. Her mother hails from the Nkadimaeng clan , a family with deep roots and cultural significance. But Cookie’s life was never about privilege – it was about purpose . At just 17 years old, her activism during apartheid made her a wanted youth. Hunted by the regime, she hid in the mountains for three months , surviving the wilderness with the will of a warrior. Reinvention in the City of Gold Escapi...

 Insight Jozi News By Noko Maleka Senzo Mchunu’s Future as Minister of Police Is in the Hands of Cupcake (Cyril Ramaphosa) Johannesburg — Fellow South Africans, all eyes are on President Cyril Ramaphosa — or as he’s sometimes affectionately or mockingly called, “Cupcake” — as the country braces for a highly anticipated national address scheduled for Sunday, 13 July at 7pm. The “family meeting” comes amid mounting pressure and public scrutiny following explosive allegations linking Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, senior SAPS leadership, and politically connected figures to a criminal syndicate with ties to drug cartels. The dramatic turn of events was sparked by a bombshell media briefing held on 6 July by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, who accused Minister Mchunu of executive overreach, going so far as to suggest that Mchunu deliberately shut down a high-level task team investigating organised crime. The Commissioner did not hold back — his r...

  South Africa has been sold a lie of freedom—a meticulously crafted illusion by the architects of apartheid. The release of Nelson Mandela, once heralded as the dawn of liberation, was a calculated move by a cunning apartheid regime. Mandela was paraded globally, not as a symbol of true emancipation but as a puppet of a more sophisticated system of oppression. The apartheid government knew their crimes. And  brutality was unsustainable in the face of growing international scrutiny. They needed a new strategy—a subtler form of control that would maintain their grip on economic power while pacifying the masses with the illusion of democracy. This strategy was executed with surgical precision. Mandela, the revered revolutionary, was systematically groomed and manipulated during his post-release world tours. By 1992, he stood at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, delivering a speech that was a far cry from his earlier socialist ideals. Overnight, the African Nationa...

Chris Hani Was a Sacrificial Lamb to the Illusion of Freedom Post-Apartheid By Noko Mabofa Maleka | Insight Jozi News In a democracy built on the graves of giants, it is perhaps the most bitter irony that justice still eludes the very people who paid the highest price for it. The recent release of Janusz Waluś, the convicted murderer of struggle icon Chris Hani, has left an open wound in the heart of South Africa — one that Limpho Hani, widow of the slain hero, refuses to let be glossed over. In a video that has been quietly swept under the carpet by mainstream media, Limpho Hani delivers an impassioned, heartbreaking address, denouncing the decision by the Constitutional Court to grant parole to her husband’s killer. It is more than the sorrow of a widow — it is a thunderous cry of betrayal, directed at a justice system she once believed in. "Chris was sacrificed to keep the illusion of peace alive… to sell us a dream of freedom that we never truly received," she laments, he...

All The Queen’s Men” is not just a show — it’s a slow, sinful striptease for the soul   🔥 Insight Jozi News – Entertainment Review Title: “All the Queen’s Men” Season 1 – Where Power, Pleasure & Pure Seduction Reign Supreme By Noko Maleka | 18+ Warning: This Review Contains Sexual Themes and Adult Content Created by Christian Keyes and brought to life under Tyler Perry Studios, All The Queen’s Men (BET+) delivers a molten-hot fantasy world where women call the shots and male exotic dancers obey… with sweat, abs, and full-thrust commitment. This isn’t just adult entertainment — it’s a sensual power trip dipped in luxury, danger, and endless temptation . Let’s break down Season 1 — episode by sexy, mouthwatering episode. Episode 1: “Mr. Right Now” From the jump, we’re thrown into Eden , the strip club where Madam (played flawlessly by the fierce Eva Marcille) rules with stilettos and ambition. The first performance sets the tone: slow undressing, rhythmic grinding,...

Mayibuye Takes Shape: Shivambu Launches National Consultation, Names Spokesperson By Noko Maleka | Insight Jozi News Former MKP secretary‑general Floyd Shivambu has launched a bold new initiative in his political re‑emergence: the Mayibuye Consultation Process. In a media briefing held in Midrand on July 4, Shivambu introduced a national task team and announced the party’s inaugural spokesperson—a pivotal step toward forming a fresh political movement.   🎯 A Nationwide Mandate Shivambu revealed that the Mayibuye team includes former members from the MKP and EFF—names like Patrick Sindane, Luther Lebelo, Menzi Magubane, Vusi Khoza, and Fana Mokoena now carry responsibility for community engagement across South Africa’s 4 634 wards. He will serve as the national convener, coordinating public consultations in all nine provinces.   He stressed this was no mere formality: “We will engage in public consultations, after which a national convention will decide the next...

  🇲🇼 Celebrating 61 Years: Malawi’s Journey from Nyasaland to Nationhood By Noko Maleka | Insight Jozi News 🏆 Wins Worth Celebrating 1. Sovereignty & Cultural Identity 2. Faith & Unity 3. Diplomatic Bonds ⚠️ Challenges Yet to Overcome 1. Moral & Social Foundations 2. Governance & Health of Leadership 3. Youth & Economic Volatility 🌅 A Profound Turning Point Malawi's 61st Independence Day isn't just a remembrance—it’s a reclamation . Independence from colonization—first under the British, then from political and social dependencies—is evolving into a quest for internal liberation . It’s about freeing collective spirit from entrenched vices, forging economic sovereignty, and weaving unity into the national fabric. 🔔 Key Takeaways Theme Insight Spiritual Revival National service highlighted faith as the compass of future nationhood. Regional Integration Botswana’s engagement signals diplomatic maturity and shared destiny i...

Mamkhize Accused of Forging Sister’s Signature in Family Property Dispute 📍 By Insight Jozi News | Source: Opera News | Original Writer: Sanele Mngadi South African businesswoman and reality TV star Shauwn “Mamkhize” Mkhize has found herself at the center of a brewing family dispute involving serious allegations of forgery. According to an article published by Opera News, written by journalist Sanele Mngadi, Mamkhize has been accused of forging her sister’s signature in a matter related to their late parents' estate. The report claims that Mamkhize allegedly acted without her siblings’ consent when handling the family property and signatures linked to official documents. The issue stems from the Mkhize family's estate matters, where Mamkhize’s sister has reportedly challenged the legitimacy of certain documents allegedly signed on her behalf. The article further suggests that the situation may escalate into legal proceedings if the dispute isn’t resolved internally. While Mamk...

  https://www.reuters.com/world/china/leaders-growing-brics-group-gather-rio-summit-2025-07-06/ Noko Mabofa Maleka  Insight Jozi news  🇿🇦↔️🇧🇷 Ramaphosa Touches Down in Rio: What It Means for South Africa and Global South South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on 6 July 2025, to attend the 17th BRICS Summit, held 6–7 July under the theme “Inclusive and Sustainable Global South” . His delegation includes Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni and Minister of International Relations Ronald Lamola . 🧭 Summit Context & Key Themes Key Aspect Details BRICS Expansion Now includes 11 countries—founded by B, R, I, C, S and expanded with Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, UAE   Host Nation Brazil — chaired by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva  Absent Leaders China’s Xi Jinping and Russia’s Vladimir Putin are only represented by their officials  Agenda Priorities Reform of global institutio...

Botswana President Duma Boko Delivers Live Speech in Malawi Botswana President Duma Boko Delivers Live Speech in Malawi Date: July 5, 2025 During an official visit to Malawi from July 5–7, Botswana’s President Duma Boko delivered a live speech broadcast on BTV and shared on his Facebook page, emphasizing deepened bilateral cooperation, regional integration, and shared economic growth. 📝 Key Highlights Arrival & Bilateral Engagements: President Boko was welcomed at Lilongwe’s Civic Offices by Malawi’s President Lazarus Chakwera and plans extensive bilateral talks and state ceremonies. 1 Boosting Educational Ties: Discussions will include joint initiatives aimed at enhancing education and youth development. 2 Agricultural & Economic Partnerships: Boko called for joint agribusiness ventures and trade cooperation to strengthen food security and regional markets. 3 Regional Integration & Governance: Emphasized...

By Noko Mabofa Maleka | Insight Jozi News Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi recently shared a Facebook post showing a picture of an undeveloped plot of land with the caption: “New City Loading.” The statement hinted at a future-ready smart city planned for the province. However, the post sparked polarized reactions across social media. 📸 A Vision for the Future Lesufi’s post shows no buildings or ongoing construction yet, only land — suggesting that the city remains in its conceptual or planning stage. 👍 Praise from Supporters Many social media users commended the Premier for his futuristic vision, calling it bold and much-needed for economic transformation in Gauteng. They applauded the prospect of job creation, smart infrastructure, and digital innovation. 💬 A Travel Blogger’s Concern Travel blogger Musa Mathebula commented on the post, asking: “Where exactly is this new city going to be built, Premier?” His concern was echoed by others, who expressed confusion and ske...

DopeFlop: From Thokoza to Stardom 🎤 DopeFlop: From Recording on Cellphones in Thokoza to Lighting Up National Charts By Noko Mabofa Maleka | Insight Jozi News Joy Mkhwanazi, better known by his stage name DopeFlop , is living proof that raw talent, relentless hustle, and faith can launch a dream from a township room to national airwaves. The rising star hails from Thokoza , a township in the East of Johannesburg, and began his music journey at just 12 years old—recording with nothing but his siblings’ phones: one to play beats, the other to capture his rhymes. 🔥 From Local Beats to Studio Booths DopeFlop's first studio break came in 2014, thanks to DJ Rough and DJ JackLove. That leap from home recordings to professional sound marked the beginning of a new era. And he hasn’t looked back since. 🤝 Collaborations That Shaped His Path His musical journey reads like a masterclass in connections and consistency. Working with MusiholiQ during the “Mat...