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# ![@Newzroom405 Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::1085786884566118400.png) @Newzroom405 Newzroom Afrika

Newzroom Afrika posts on X about breaking news, van der, murder, south africa the most. They currently have XXXXXXX followers and XXX posts still getting attention that total XXXXXXX engagements in the last XX hours.

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**Social topic influence**
[breaking news](/topic/breaking-news) #226, [van der](/topic/van-der) #159, [murder](/topic/murder) #649, [south africa](/topic/south-africa) #252, [to the](/topic/to-the) 2.6%, [head coach](/topic/head-coach) #448, [donald trump](/topic/donald-trump) #2947, [chicago fire](/topic/chicago-fire) #21, [education](/topic/education) #2476, [zimbabwe](/topic/zimbabwe) #595

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### Top Social Posts
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""We're gonna need a commission for local government." Tshwane Mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya says municipalities have been turned into a mafia state with senior officials not being held accountable. Watch:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1996122896406581255)  2025-12-03T07:42Z 901.2K followers, 56.3K engagements


"WATCH Speaking at the YES XXX XXX jobs milestone event President Cyril Ramaphosa says that when he opens Parliament next year he intends announcing a comprehensive solution for youth employment stressing that SA cant delay meaningful interventions any longer. #Newzroom405"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1996654374459002987)  2025-12-04T18:54Z 901.2K followers, 39.7K engagements


"BREAKING NEWS Alex Taxi Association chairperson Vusi Mayaba killed in Woodmead north of Joburg two days after two other officials were shot dead. #Newzroom405"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1996840200966934573)  2025-12-05T07:12Z 901.2K followers, 34.4K engagements


"Its day two of the Competition Tribunals hearings into alleged tender collusion in the mining sector. Two companies Fraser Alexander and Paragon Tailings are accused of working together to fix prices in a tender worth R83 million from Sibanye-Stillwater. The work was meant for a tailings dam in Rustenburg to manage mining waste. @NtoksKhumalo has more"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1983073964818645023)  2025-10-28T07:30Z 901.2K followers, 2515 engagements


"On XX October security officer and bodyguard Thembinkosi Ntuli was shot and killed in Marlboro during the assassination of ARMSTA chairperson Victor Moekeletsi. While the incident made headlines Ntulis own story went untold. He leaves behind a six-year-old daughter and a partner who depended on him. His family says his employer Adams Close Security and Protection Services has refused to submit the required COIDA and PSIRA reports needed after a security officer dies on duty leaving them without support. Ntulis widow Dineo Lichaba and his brother Lindokuhle Ntuli have more. Watch: #Newzroom405"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1994784153452110333)  2025-11-29T15:02Z 901.2K followers, 180.3K engagements


"BREAKING NEWS SAPS spokesperson Athlenda Mathe confirms that a case of conspiracy to commit murder has been registered and is under investigation in relation to the #SenzoMeyiwaTrial. #Newzroom405"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1995830077628862724)  2025-12-02T12:19Z 901.2K followers, 322.9K engagements


"BREAKING NEWS King MisuZulu kaZwelithini has re-appointed Prince Thulasizwe Buthelezi as the AmaZulu Traditional Prime Minister. #Newzroom405"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1996073923440468366)  2025-12-03T04:28Z 901.2K followers, 34.6K engagements


"BREAKING NEWS Two men believed to be escorting Katiso 'KT' Molefe have been arrested for the possession of unlicensed firearms. #Newzroom405"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1996162256661328041)  2025-12-03T10:19Z 901.2K followers, 110.6K engagements


"Department of Basic Education chief directorEnoch Rabotapisays they will not renew the contracts of about4000Grade R teachers who don't have matric and are not eligible to enrol in higher education institutions to upgrade their qualifications. Watch:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1996474328477790420)  2025-12-04T06:59Z 901.3K followers, 46.3K engagements


"WATCH "I don't want the names to be exposed. There are X of them." Minister Senzo Mchunu says - "for confidentiality" - he met some of the people who lodged complaints against the PKTT alone. However he discloses that Mary de Haas also lodged a complaint. #MadlangaCommission"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1996538269404934459)  2025-12-04T11:13Z 901.2K followers, 71.9K engagements


"Russian authorities are allegedly recruiting foreigners such as in SA to join the war against Ukraine. In Zimbabwe a narrative is apparently spreading that fighting for Russia will earn youth instant citizenship and large sums of money. Zimbabwean journalist Zenzele Ndebele has more. Watch: #Newzroom405"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1996625457966354835)  2025-12-04T16:59Z 901.3K followers, 30.3K engagements


"BREAKING NEWS Madlanga Inquiry witness D has been shot dead. The witness testified in November and implicated suspended EMPD Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi. Tune into #Newzroom405 for more developments on this story"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1997040507151675733)  2025-12-05T20:28Z 901.3K followers, 11.8K engagements


"The Khayelitsha Wetlands Park once a vibrant hub for paddling tourism and community recreation has come to a standstill. The Khayelitsha Canoe Club founded more than a decade ago to teach water safety and offer young people a safe outdoor escape has halted operations after the fast spreading invasive water hyacinth completely took over. Newzroom Afrika reporter @Nasiphi_Same filed this report"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1997548362829095148)  2025-12-07T06:06Z 901.2K followers, 2363 engagements


"What should dominate discussions at the ANCs 5th National General Council"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1997880394386190364)  2025-12-08T04:06Z 901.3K followers, 20.9K engagements


"Dullah Omar Institute's Dr. Johandri Wright says that despite Marius van der Merwe who testified as Witness D at the #MadlangaCommission having refused witness protection this did not absolve the state from its constitutional duty to provide him with protection still. Watch:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1997914617306075315)  2025-12-08T06:22Z 901.2K followers, 4062 engagements


"WATCH "Our door-to-door culture was not at its best"President Cyril Ramaphosa blames campaign for the party's poor election performance. #Newzroom405"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1997991316173558156)  2025-12-08T11:27Z 901.3K followers, 3213 engagements


"Former ANC head of policy Jeff Radebe tells Vuyo Mvoko that despite losing electoral support the party is making strides to ensure it bounces back. Watch:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1998009245137039366)  2025-12-08T12:38Z 901.3K followers, 6419 engagements


"BREAKING NEWS AmaZulu king snubs Ingonyama Trust meeting aimed at resolving KZN land dispute. Watch:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1998016961213862145)  2025-12-08T13:08Z 901.3K followers, 9684 engagements


"WATCH National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola says one person has been taken in for questioning in connection with the murder of Marius van der Merwe "Witness D" at the Madlanga Commission. He says three people have been identified. #Newzroom405"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1998029011675722119)  2025-12-08T13:56Z 901.3K followers, XXX engagements


"WATCH National Police Commissioner Gen. Fannie Masemola is at the Brakpan home of slain Madlanga Commission witness Marius van der Merwe on the East Rand as investigations into the targeted killing intensify. Newzroom Afrikas @LindA_MniSii has more from the scene. #Newzroom405"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1998091382687179226)  2025-12-08T18:04Z 901.3K followers, 2927 engagements


"WATCH "On the South African side there needs to be an understanding that. during the struggle for South Africa countries including Zimbabwe hosted South Africans." - Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission chairperson Jessie Majome. #Newzroom405"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1952310518808519077)  2025-08-04T10:07Z 901.2K followers, 1.8M engagements


"For years tender tycoon Vusimuzi Cat Matlala has prowled around the centre of some of the countrys biggest procurement controversies. Now for the very first time Parliaments ad hoc committee has forced him out of the shadows and into the spotlight to tell his side of the story. #Newzroom405's Zoleka Qodashe has a wrap of the ad hoc committee. Watch:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1995925385653989755)  2025-12-02T18:37Z 901.3K followers, 84.2K engagements


"WATCH #SenzoMeyiwaTrial South Africa is a banana republic. They want to kill a judge - a sitting judge. -Judge Ratha Mokgoatlheng #Newzroom405"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1996907671161917614)  2025-12-05T11:41Z 901.3K followers, 37.7K engagements


"A study by the Human Sciences Reseach Council has found that more and more adults have reported bribery nepotism and sexual extortion in the public service and their workplace. The report also found that economically disadvantaged communities appeared to be disproportinately affected. Chief Research Specialist in the Development Capable and Ethical State division at the HSRC Dr Steven Gordon unpacks this further. Watch: #Newzroom405"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1997186330875285882)  2025-12-06T06:08Z 901.4K followers, 5010 engagements


"A manhunt continues for suspects who shot and killed Marius van der Merwe at his home in Brakpan on Friday night. Van der Merwe testified last month under the alias Witness D at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry investigating alleged interference and corruption in the criminal justice system. #Newzroom405"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1997222667477262712)  2025-12-06T08:32Z 901.3K followers, 13.6K engagements


"Former Western Cape head of detectives Jeremy Vearey says a proper risk analysis was never conducted to safeguard Witness D Marius van der Merwe who was assassinated last night. Vearey warns that the failure to protect key witnesses undermines both the Madlanga Commission and the broader fight against organised crime. #Newzroom405 Watch:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1997368039436612010)  2025-12-06T18:10Z 901.3K followers, 65.6K engagements


"WATCH A solemn vigil is underway outside the Brakpan home of Marius van der Merwe known as Witness D at the Madlanga Commission as community members gather to honour his life and call for justice. Newzroom Afrikas @QaanitahHunter has more. #Newzroom405"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1997698109149999247)  2025-12-07T16:01Z 901.3K followers, 18.1K engagements


"COSATU says it can't be expected to grow its membership in an economy crippled by high unemployment. South Africas largest trade union federation marked its 40th anniversary in Soweto yesterday as critics question its relevance. COSATU First Deputy President Mike Shingange says the moment calls for deep reflection. #Newzroom405 Watch:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1997726266200330261)  2025-12-07T17:53Z 901.3K followers, 15.2K engagements


"Political analyst Professor Bheki Mngomezulu says it's too late for the ANC to save its face ahead of the elections. He says the party is not performing well because of the calibre of its leadership. Watch:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1997912822504968520)  2025-12-08T06:15Z 901.4K followers, 21.4K engagements


"Police have identified three people of interest in connection with the murder of Madlanga Commission witness D Marius van der Merwe. National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola says one of two cars allegedly linked to the crime was found in Alexandra township. Newzroom Afrika's @LindA_MniSii has the latest update. #NewzroomAfrika Watch:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1998100325186547984)  2025-12-08T18:40Z 901.3K followers, 4607 engagements


"The National Consumer Commission has issued a recall notice for over XX thousand Kia and more than XXX Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The affected Kia models were sold nationally between 2009 and 2015 through approved dealerships. Affected cars may need an ABS fuse replacement. Public Affairs Manager At Motor Industry Ombudsman Of South Africa Lucious Bodibe weighs in. Watch:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1998269343805698435)  2025-12-09T05:51Z 901.3K followers, 2098 engagements


"BREAKING NEWS Loyiso Masuku beats Dada Morero for the ANC Joburg chairperson position. #Newzroom405"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1996882470722306369)  2025-12-05T10:00Z 901.4K followers, 159.6K engagements


"BREAKING NEWS President Cyril Ramaphosa condemns the killing of Marius van der Merwe who testified as 'Witness D' at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. #Newzroom405"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1997201868296958395)  2025-12-06T07:10Z 901.4K followers, 85.2K engagements


"The Border Management Authority says that due to lack of sufficient funding they will charge travellers for some services to generate revenue.@sholwana_zhas more. Watch:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1997579424858869890)  2025-12-07T08:10Z 901.4K followers, 38.7K engagements


"Political analyst Sandile Swana says the fights in the ANC are not about ideology but about "competing among themselves on who can loot the most in the shortest amount of time" -and they kill those who stand in their way. He says there's no ideology or political theory in the ANC only a "street fight" over state resources. Watch:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1997593790513664432)  2025-12-07T09:07Z 901.4K followers, 48.1K engagements


"WATCH Professor Bheki Mngomezulu says there's currently no political party to replace the ANC if it were to disappear. #Newzroom405"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1997907296383291789)  2025-12-08T05:53Z 901.4K followers, 29.4K engagements


"WATCH Former ANC KZN secretary BhekiMtolosays there needs to be more effort and work on the ground to resuscitate the party back to its glory in the province. @JuniourKhumalo_ reports. #Newzroom405"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1997994470776733772)  2025-12-08T11:39Z 901.4K followers, 18.4K engagements


"BREAKING NEWS DA informs Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi of its intention to seek an urgent interdict against the process to find a new NPA head. #Newzroom405"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1998677636067791175)  2025-12-10T08:54Z 901.4K followers, 29.6K engagements


"WATCH "The misinformation is driven by people here in SA who are Solidarity and Afriforum. We see now the King of AbaThembu has joined." Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says the EFF must articulate its position as a party because King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo is their member. #Newzroom405"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1998707461348298780)  2025-12-10T10:52Z 901.4K followers, 77.7K engagements


"WATCH ANC secretary generalFikile Mbalula describes the party's response to the recent electoral setback as a scientific political calculation that ensured policy continuity thus preventing reactionary forces from reversing democratic progress. #Newzroom405"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1998733075891601706)  2025-12-10T12:34Z 901.4K followers, 5262 engagements


"COMING UP Mamelodi Sundowns ladies midfielder Oratile Mokwena will be on #AMReport405 at 07H30"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1998975062691442914)  2025-12-11T04:36Z 901.4K followers, 2840 engagements


"BREAKING NEWS The Middelburg High Court has convicted eight men of two murders and attempted murder following the beating and torturing of three men in 2020 resulting in the death of Sifiso Thwala and Musa Nene. The convicted include farmers farm managers and security guards. #Newzroom405"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1999144512690483690)  2025-12-11T15:49Z 901.4K followers, 16.5K engagements


"WATCH Wits School of Governance's Prof. William Gumede says the BEE model has to be changed as it has benefitted few people most of which are connected individuals. #Newzroom405"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1927069778625061046)  2025-05-26T18:30Z 901.4K followers, 119.3K engagements


"BREAKING Tiger Brands recalls some batches of Benny beef and chicken stock cubes. #Newzroom405"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1958531235631824934)  2025-08-21T14:06Z 901.4K followers, 31.8K engagements


"WATCH South Africans right now you are Sodom and Gomorrah. You are heartless and have no conscience says former police minister Bheki Cele criticising some SA citizens for showing no sympathy following Nathi Mthethwas death. #Newzroom405"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1976340508990636221)  2025-10-09T17:34Z 901.4K followers, 747K engagements


"WATCH A heated argument ensues between Adv. Tembeka Ngcukaitobi and the legal team for former apartheid security police intelligence officer Craig Williamson. Ngcukaitobi wants Williamson to give names of the people he was involved in killing. His legal team fears he may implicate himself before the inquiry probing the deaths of Fort Calata Matthew Goniwe Sparrow Mkhonto and Sicelo Mhlauli"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1980575122709700943)  2025-10-21T10:01Z 901.3K followers, 831.6K engagements


"WATCH Senzo Mchunu admits that he does not have a recording of Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi threatening him. The ad hoc committee agrees to dismiss these allegations in the absence of the extract of threats from a recording of a conversation between Mkhwanazi and Cedric Nkabinde that was presented by Mchunu last week. #Newzroom405 #AdHocCommittee"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1980583038372216965)  2025-10-21T10:32Z 901.3K followers, 42.8K engagements


"BREAKING NEWS US' request to attend G20 closing ceremony rejected. Presidency calls It a breach of protocol. #Newzroom405"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1992176104572874840)  2025-11-22T10:19Z 901.4K followers, 1.5M engagements


"BREAKING NEWS US President Donald Trump says South Africa wont be invited toattend the 2026 G20 Summit. He alsoannounced that all payments and subsidies from the US to SA will be stopped with immediate effect. #Newzroom405"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1993779285434486845)  2025-11-26T20:29Z 901.3K followers, 477.3K engagements


"BREAKING NEWS President Cyril Ramaphosa to address the nation at 7PM. #Newzroom405"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1995120368961425477)  2025-11-30T13:18Z 901.4K followers, 627.2K engagements


"BREAKING NEWS Police launch a manhunt after the murder of a witness who testified at the Madlanga Commission. #Newzroom405"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1997157365712322899)  2025-12-06T04:13Z 901.4K followers, 18K engagements


"BREAKING NEWS XX people shot dead at Saulsville Hostel in Atteridgeville west of Pretoria. #Newaroom405"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1997187024034381938)  2025-12-06T06:11Z 901.4K followers, 136.8K engagements


"Justice Minister Mmaloko Kubayi says the public broadcasting of testimonies by whistle-blowers and witnesses puts their lives in danger. She suggests that the broadcast of the deceased Marius Van der Merwe testifying before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry might have led to his fatal attack. #Newzroom405"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1997253462627692631)  2025-12-06T10:35Z 901.4K followers, 511.4K engagements


"Amnesty International says conducting#MadlangaCommissiontestimonies in secret would have an impact on transparency. Following the killing of Marius Van Der Merwe who gave testimony as Witness D Amnesty International communications officer Genevieve Quintal says the commission should review its witness protection mechanisms. Watch:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1997552952341323827)  2025-12-07T06:25Z 901.4K followers, 26.3K engagements


"BREAKING NEWS Two police officers have died in a shooting incident at a police station in Tzaneen in Limpopo. #Newzroom405"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1997913813778080033)  2025-12-08T06:19Z 901.4K followers, 67.8K engagements


"WATCH "We fully support their protest." ANCYL president Collen Malatji says they are going to join the ANC members who will protest against the party over unpaid salaries. #ANCNGC2025"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1997950075075764680)  2025-12-08T08:43Z 901.4K followers, 32.1K engagements


"BREAKING NEWS National Consumer Commission recalls over XX XXX KIA as well as Jeepwrangler vehicles. #Newzroom405"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1997959310144688170)  2025-12-08T09:19Z 901.4K followers, 299.6K engagements


"WATCH Advocate Tembeka Ngcukaitobiquestions NPA head Advocate Shamila Batohi about the charges against Gauteng DPP Advocate Andrew Chauke at the Nkabinde Inquiry. #Newzroom405"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1997975523037958560)  2025-12-08T10:24Z 901.4K followers, 18.4K engagements


"BREAKING NEWS National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola says one person has been taken in for questioning in connection with the murder of Marius van der Merwe "Witness D" at the Madlanga Commission. He says three people have been identified. #Newzroom405"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1998031670767972396)  2025-12-08T14:07Z 901.4K followers, 14.2K engagements


"National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola briefed the media outside Marius van der Merwes Brakpan home confirming that police have located one of the two vehicles used in the murder and identified three persons of interest who may assist in solving the case. #Newzroom405 Watch:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1998095195447902379)  2025-12-08T18:19Z 901.3K followers, 3250 engagements


"WATCH "If the ANC was a corrupt party we would not be poor. We would be tapping into the resources of the state." - ANC spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu claims that other parties access the resources of the state when they come into power but the ANC cannot. #Newzroom405 #ANCNGC2025"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1998324345043567083)  2025-12-09T09:30Z 901.4K followers, 38.6K engagements


""You talk about 'No DNA just RSA'. the EU for Germany is our DNA." - German Ambassador to South Africa Andreas Peschke has slammed a techbillionaireforcalling for the dissolution of the EU. #Newzroom405"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1998348735827395007)  2025-12-09T11:07Z 901.4K followers, 152K engagements


"FNB senior economist Siphamandla Mkhwanazi discusses the outcomes of the fourth quarter consumer confidence index which reveals that sentiment has rebounded to -X index points. This marks the highest reading for the year with improvements in all three sub-indices. #Newzroom405 Watch:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1998436410941120590)  2025-12-09T16:55Z 901.4K followers, 1810 engagements


"WATCH Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni will brief the media today on the outcomes of last weeks Cabinet meeting. One of the key issues expected to be the focus is the murder of Marius van der Merwe identified as witness D at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry- along with several other urgent matters. @Vee_Makhoali has more"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1998664216719302793)  2025-12-10T08:00Z 901.4K followers, 2039 engagements


"WATCH Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says Cabinet has approved the draft revised White Paper on Citizenship Immigration and Refugee Protection. The paper aims to ensure adherence to the first safety country principle "which encourages refugees to seek protection in the first country they reach." #Newzroom405"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1998695296260301078)  2025-12-10T10:04Z 901.4K followers, 39.2K engagements


"WATCH What is he going to do in Chicago. It is not even a big team in that league - Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos criticises Mbekezeli Mbokazis recent move to MLS side Chicago Fire FC. #Newzroom405"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1998799618826715354)  2025-12-10T16:58Z 901.4K followers, 3499 engagements


"WATCH "The breach occurred at the Department of Basic Education's offices where question papers are set." Minister Siviwe Gwarube says the learners implicated in the exam breach in Gauteng admitted to have had prior access to exam question papers and the marking guidelines. #Newzroom405"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1999024834630619299)  2025-12-11T07:53Z 901.4K followers, 24.3K engagements


"BREAKING NEWS SIU and specialised police units execute search warrants in KZN and Gauteng in a R161-million UIF-TERS fraud syndicate investigation. #Newzroom405"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1999048005975232610)  2025-12-11T09:25Z 901.4K followers, 14K engagements


"WATCH "By the time she said 'we see you' the chickens were already stolen."EFF leader Julius Malema says the 2021 July unrest case against Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla is nonexistent. He says there are also no charges against her for taking people to Russia. #EFFPresser #Newzroom405"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1999078822155600351)  2025-12-11T11:28Z 901.4K followers, 30.6K engagements


"BREAKING NEWS The UDM have lodged a complaint with the SAHRC against Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos accusing him of racism and sexism for comments he made on Mbekezeli Mbokazi's signing for the US-based side Chicago Fire. #Newzroom405"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1999146967545286918)  2025-12-11T15:59Z 901.4K followers, 1016 engagements


"BREAKING NEWS The UDM has lodged a complaint with the SAHRC against Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos accusing him of racism and sexism for comments he made on Mbekezeli Mbokazi's signing for the US-based side Chicago Fire. #Newzroom405"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1999153823521104158)  2025-12-11T16:26Z 901.4K followers, 2574 engagements


"BREAKING NEWS ANC-SACP ties take a turn. SACP members who are part of ANC election strategy meetings have been asked to excuse themselvesfor now. Tune into#Newzroom405 for more"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1999155310825529488)  2025-12-11T16:32Z 901.4K followers, 7433 engagements


"WATCH"You are nothing but a dishonest thug making an illicit fortune by stealing from the poorest of the poor. shame on you sir" DA MP Glynnis Breytenbach tellsVusimuzi'Cat' Matlala during a robust cross-examination before the Ad Hoc Committee. #Newzroom405"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1994024430763147277)  2025-11-27T12:44Z 901.4K followers, 865.4K engagements


"Asijiki Coalition for the Decriminalisation of Sex Work's Constance Mathe says the recent raid of Ipi Intombi in Pretoria indicates why sex work should immediately be decriminalised. She says they're currently operating in a grey zone and left vulnerable. Watch:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1995025495050604972)  2025-11-30T07:01Z 901.4K followers, 86.8K engagements


"WATCH Adv. Sello Mahlape snaps at Julius Mkhwanazi. I have an official City of Ekurhuleni document detailing the tender and its scope. Am I supposed to ignore that and rely on your version because of your years at Ekurhuleni she asks. Please relax Mkhwanazi replies. #MadlangaCommission #Newzroom405"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1996263760101568663)  2025-12-03T17:02Z 901.4K followers, 97.9K engagements


"WATCH Julius Mkhwanazi admits that he has received money from Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala a number of times. #MadlangaCommission"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1996506572235649042)  2025-12-04T09:07Z 901.4K followers, 222.9K engagements


"BREAKING NEWS Former president Jacob Zuma seeks the removal of Justice Sisi Khampepe as chairperson of the inquiry investigating TRC cases. The retired Constitutional Court judge was appointed by President Cyril Ramaphosa to chair the inquiry in May 2025. #Newzroom405"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1996527730570195181)  2025-12-04T10:31Z 901.4K followers, 101.7K engagements


"WATCH City of Joburg officials have raided a Bryanston house believed to be hijacked and allegedly occupied unlawfully for more than five years. It is estimated that over XXX people live in the compound and some of them are in the country illegally. #Newzroom405 For more watch:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1996576177843064956)  2025-12-04T13:43Z 901.4K followers, 11.6K engagements


"Breaking news SA jazz legend Pops Mohammed (75) passes away. #Newzroom405"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1996866933309014137)  2025-12-05T08:59Z 901.4K followers, 17.8K engagements


"'Witness D' who testified at the #MadlangaCommission has been gunned down. The witness gave testimony about happenings at the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department. #Newzroom405's @ZiyandaNgcobo is at the scene in Brakpan for more details. Watch:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1997052367653453949)  2025-12-05T21:16Z 901.4K followers, 21.1K engagements


"Acting Gauteng Police Commissioner Freddy Kekana says Witness D was shot outside his home in Brakpan in the presence of his wife. Kekana says preliminary investigations as sourced from the cameras in the area reveal a white Nissan MP200 with a canopy. He adds that the police are aware of whats going on but are looking for the person who pulled the trigger. Watch: #Newzroom405 #MadlangaCommision"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1997064591264580050)  2025-12-05T22:04Z 901.4K followers, 194K engagements


"BREAKING NEWS Five accused for the recruitment of South Africans to fight in the Russia-Ukraine war granted bail. First accused gets R30 XXX second accused receives R15 XXX with the rest getting R5 XXX bail. #Newzroom405"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1998022589126750434)  2025-12-08T13:31Z 901.4K followers, 49.7K engagements


"WATCH "We are committed to doing what is correct." ANC spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu says there are negotiations with unions and ANC workers over unpaid salaries. #ANCNGC2025 #Newzroom405"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1998312642147225648)  2025-12-09T08:43Z 901.4K followers, 4663 engagements


"Newzroom Afrikas @Nasiphi_Same is at the Investec Early Stage Entrepreneur of the Year known as the Easies. The awards celebrate founders at the start of their journey - rewarding courage visibility funding - with a trip to the World Economic Forum in Davos. #Newzroom405 Watch:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1998489503523287144)  2025-12-09T20:26Z 901.4K followers, 2450 engagements


"BREAKING NEWS The Pretoria High Court has dismissed the MK Partys bid to set aside President Cyril Ramaphosas decision to place Senzo Mchunu on special leave. #Newzroom405"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1998492746605076853)  2025-12-09T20:39Z 901.4K followers, 92.8K engagements


"ANC NEC member Parks Tau says the analysis by the DA that the BBBEE has only empowered a few people is not correct. He highlights that the empowerment policies around BBBEE have led to enterprises gaining access and people gettting management opportunities. @QaanitahHunter reports #ANCNGC2025 Watch:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1998657092266143972)  2025-12-10T07:32Z 901.4K followers, 21.6K engagements


""We saved the ANC from the Zuma destruction. if we didn't stand firm there would be no ANC today" Gwede Mantashe tells #Newzroom405's @QaanitahHunter about his legacy in the party. Watch:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1998757520807178250)  2025-12-10T14:11Z 901.4K followers, 74.2K engagements


"WATCH "If you can't crack this case say the word Colonel. We were trained in Benghazi; we know how to use guns." Slain Alexandra Taxi Association chairperson Vusi Mayaba's relative Jabulani Mayaba says they would take matters into their own hands if they didn't respect law enforcement authorities. #Newzroom405"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1998769214438412643)  2025-12-10T14:58Z 901.4K followers, 489.9K engagements


"ON AIR Welcome to the Wednesday edition of #NewsAtPrime with @XoliMngambi. Coming up on the show this evening and the leading stories at this hour. - Afriforum takes on Brakpan murder case - Commissioners visit Witness D's home - Public interviews for next NDPP begin - Mantashe: We saved the ANC Tune into #Newzroom405 for more"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1998772366113911174)  2025-12-10T15:10Z 901.4K followers, 1881 engagements


"WATCH He Mbokazi told us that he missed his flight from Durban that is why he is late Im not pleased with what he did it's an unprofessional attitude. - Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos expressing his disappointment in Mbekezeli Mbokazis recent behaviour. #Newzroom405"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1998796420992692294)  2025-12-10T16:46Z 901.4K followers, 8593 engagements


"Live poll: SHOULD SOUTH AFRICA CONSIDER AN UNDER-16 SOCIAL MEDIA BAN Vote right now at:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1998969923381703030)  2025-12-11T04:15Z 901.4K followers, 31.7K engagements


"BREAKING NEWS Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube says several DBE officials have been suspended after three matric exam paperswere leaked. #Newzroom405"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1999014815117857045)  2025-12-11T07:14Z 901.4K followers, 2823 engagements


"Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies Midfielder OratileMokwena says the team is focused on winning more trophies. Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies are officially the Hollywoodbets Super League champions for the sixth consecutive season. Warch:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1999018972008890824)  2025-12-11T07:30Z 901.4K followers, 1405 engagements


"A KZN woman living with HIV alleges that she was coerced into sterilisation at a government hospital at the age of XX when she was due to give birth. She says she now lives with the trauma that she will never give birth again due to a decision taken by someone else. @SilethiweNdlovu has more. Watch:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1999035211191844883)  2025-12-11T08:35Z 901.4K followers, 145.2K engagements


"EFF OUTLINES ELECTION CAMPAIGN STRATEGY"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1999059378302071144)  2025-12-11T10:11Z 901.4K followers, 11.9K engagements


"WATCH "We don't think there's anything we've done that will worsen the situation between SA and a modern day Adolf Hitler called Donald Trump." - EFF leader Julius Malema #Newzroom405 #EFFPresser"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1999075264450744348)  2025-12-11T11:14Z 901.4K followers, 6668 engagements


"WATCH EFF leader Julius Malema says King Dalindyebo lost his membership when he went against the party's position on Israel. He stresses however that this does not jeopardisethe party's relationship with the royalfamily and the AbaThembu people. #Newzroom405"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1999089059793383435)  2025-12-11T12:09Z 901.4K followers, 11.9K engagements


"WATCH "He is going for the kill. He is going to emerge as president unless something drastic happens." EFF leader Julius Malema says ANC SG Fikile Mbalula will succeed Cyril Ramaphosa as ANC president. #Newzroom405"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1999098896560082950)  2025-12-11T12:48Z 901.4K followers, 22.7K engagements


"Adv. Menzi Simelane has addressed the Ginwala Report which made adverse findings against him. During questioning Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi asked him specifically about the reports reference to his dishonesty. Simelane responds: The inquiry was not about me; it was about somebody else. I came in as a witness. #Newzroom405"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1999169137914913274)  2025-12-11T17:27Z 901.4K followers, 13.4K engagements


"ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa praised delegates after a successful national general council meeting in Boksburg on Thursday. But the meeting took a sharp turn towards the end when Ramaphosa asked SACP members to recuse themselves from election strategy meetings. This comes after the SAPC announced that it will contest the polls separately. #Newzroom405"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Newzroom405/status/1999205172623417410)  2025-12-11T19:50Z 901.4K followers, XXX engagements