Jolene Marriah-Maharaj

Senior Digital Journalist, IOL News

Doctor survives Westville shooting en route to work

Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published

A Durban doctor survived after being shot multiple times while driving to work in Westville on Friday. Police are investigating a case of attempted murder.

Brutal Fruit advert iced over drinking in public by-law contravention

Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published

In its ruling the ARB said: “There is no doubt in the minds of the Directorate, having watched as a whole, that the commercial condones and in fact encourages bringing ...

Govender brothers' bail application, defence calls for fairness in court

Nomonde Zondi and Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published

Lawyers for Ferrel and Darren Govender have urged the Durban Magistrates Court to not gloss over issues they have raised regarding the identification parade.

Police nab a suspected Phoenix drug dealer, with links to drive-by shootings

Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published

KZN police spokesperson Robert Nethsuinda said as police converged on a block of flats in Westham, the 26-year-old man attempted to flee from his home.

The Govender brothers tucked into a Nando’s meal after allegedly murdering Shailen Singh

Jolene Marriah-Maharaj and Thobeka Ngema|Published

The brothers have denied killing Singh and said they intended to attend their trial to clear their names.

Murder accused said he was not pointed out in iD parade

Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published

Ferrel Govender, a father of three minor children, said the single eyewitness during an identity parade did not identify him, which he believed would exonerate him. ...

Accused knifeman sent for evaluation

Jolene Marriah-Maharaj and Phindile Nqumako|Published

Grayson James Beare, 44, made his first appearance in the Durban Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday facing a charge of murder and two counts of attempted murder.

Storm wreaks havoc in KZN

Gcwalisile Khanyile and Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published

KwaZulu-Natal Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs spokesperson Siboniso Mngadi said the information in their possession showed Tongaat was the hardest ...

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.

Ad regulator rules Mr D’s watermelon advert was misleading after shopper’s complaint

Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published

The Complainant stated that the app showed a picture of a large watermelon slice, and he received a watermelon slice slightly bigger than his hand

All systems go! IEC assures voters that their safety is of utmost importance ahead of elections on May 29

Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published

All area managers, presiding officers and their deputies, who are co-managers of voting stations, have been vetted and those found with criminal records have been ...

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 ...

MultiChoice advert showing young black man sneaking into his car to watch soccer, not offensive

Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published

The Advertising Regulatory Board found that there is nothing in the advertisement that suggests that the young man deserted his work simply because he is black, ...

Take Note! RSV infections are peaking, Covid-19 circulating at low levels, here’s what you can do

Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published

National spokesperson for the Department of Health, Foster Mohale said Covid-19 continues to circulate at low levels, while the influenza virus infections are starting ...

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. ...

Powerball Plus jackpot winner to travel to the US to meet his grandchild for the first time

Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published

A Powerball Plus jackpot winner plans to use his part of his money to visit his daughter in the United States of America.

Explainer: What is cloud seeding and did it cause the floods in Dubai? Experts weigh in

Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published

South Africa has also conducted cloud seeding in certain parts of the country to promote rainfall, two experts said this week as the debate on whether cloud seeding ...

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

Another three people have won Powerball jackpots! Here’s how much each person won

Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published

Another three people have become millionaires in this week’s Powerball and Powerball Plus jackpot.

Do I really need that couch? Facebook Marketplace is a playground for criminals, say crime experts, following death of two ...

Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published

In a tough economy, people are looking for quick turnarounds to buy and sell goods, but the stakes are high, and experts are warning consumers to think twice before ...

‘Dedicated’ medical doctor among five who collected Powerball jackpot winnings

Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published

One of the winners of the R17 million Powerball Plus jackpot is a dedicated doctor who doesn’t plan on quitting his day job, but he will renovate his home.

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.

AutoTrader forced to drop chauvinistic ‘blessee’ ad promoting sexy cars as key to getting girlfriends

Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published

A consumer complained to the Advertising Regulatory Board that an advert by AutoTrader was offensive and perpetuated gender stereotypes.