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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...