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Zanzou alleged torture suspect granted bail
A bouncer linked to the alleged Zanzou torture case was granted bail, as questions around the nightclub and the death of Kamogelo Monkwe continue to swirl.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: What to expect on Day 26, how to watch live in South Africa [video]
Day 25 of the Joshlin Smith trial saw intense cross-examination of Sgt Fortuin over the police’s interrogation strategy, setting the stage for today’s focus on Captain Seekoei and the admissibility of key confession videos.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: Here’s what happened on Day 25
Day 25 of the Joshlin Smith trial focused on the cross-examination of Sgt Fortuin, with defence probing procedural flaws and police conduct during the alleged confessions of Jacquen Appollis and Steveno van Rhyn.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: What to expect on Day 25, how to watch live in South Africa [video]
The Joshlin Smith trial continues in Cape Town as police testimony on how confessions were obtained from two accused faces scrutiny in the court’s bid to determine the admissibility of key statements.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: What to expect on Day 24, how to watch live in South Africa [video]
The Joshlin Smith trial resumes with cross-examination of Captain Phillip Seekoei over a contested confession, as the court weighs whether statements from the accused were obtained lawfully.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: Here’s what happened on Day 23
Day 23 of the Joshlin Smith trial focused on video recordings of alleged confessions by Jacquen Appollis and Steveno van Rhyn, exposing disturbing claims about Joshlin’s disappearance and Kelly Smith’s alleged role.
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Court grants Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula access to State’s discovery in fraud case
The Gauteng High Court has ruled that former defence minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula is entitled to access key parts of the state’s sealed investigation docket in her fraud case.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: What to expect on Day 23, how to watch live in South Africa [video]
Day 23 of the Joshlin Smith trial resumes with cross-examination of Captain Seekoe, as the court focuses on the admissibility of video-recorded statements made by Steveno van Rhyn amid concerns over poor audio and incomplete transcripts.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: Here’s what happened on Day 22
Day 22 of the Joshlin Smith trial featured the state’s video evidence of Steveno van Rhyn’s alleged confession, which was criticised by the judge for missing crucial content and poor audio quality.
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Justice Minister issues scathing reaction to Timothy Omotoso ruling
The Justice Minister has called for a full report after the court cleared Timothy Omotoso of rape and human trafficking, while the NPA confirms he will be deported.
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Timothy Omotoso to be deported after skirting cult rape charges
After being found not guilty of rape and human trafficking, Timothy Omotoso will be deported from South Africa for being in the country illegally.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: What to expect on Day 22, how to watch live in South Africa [video]
Day 22 of the Joshlin Smith trial will focus on video evidence of Steveno van Rhyn and Jacquen Appollis’s confessions, as Colonel Clark returns to the stand to verify how the interviews were conducted.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: Here’s what happened on Day 21
Day 21 of the Joshlin Smith trial focused on questions over Ayanda’s role, challenges to the credibility of detention records, and testimony that scrutinised how confessions were obtained from the accused.
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Timothy Omotoso found not guilty: Here’s what the judge ruled
Pastor Timothy Omotoso and his co-accused have been found not guilty on all charges after years of trial and delays.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: What to expect on Day 21, how to watch live in South Africa [video]
Day 21 of the Joshlin Smith trial continues with cross-examination of Brigadier Leon Hanana, as the defence challenges whether confessions by Jacquen and Steveno were made voluntarily or under duress.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: Here’s what happened on Day 20
Day 20 of the Joshlin Smith trial revealed new information from Brigadier Leon Hanana and concluded Captain Lombard’s testimony amid allegations of torture against two of the accused.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: What to expect on Day 20, how to watch live in South Africa [video]
Day 20 of the Joshlin Smith trial will continue the trial-within-a-trial to determine whether statements by Jacquen Appollis and Steveno van Rhyn were made voluntarily or under coercion.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: Here’s what happened on Day 19
Day 19 of the Joshlin Smith trial revealed for the first time that Phumza Sigaqa, once an accused, is now a state witness linked to key claims about Joshlin’s disappearance.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: What to expect on Day 19, how to watch live in South Africa [video]
Day 19 is expected to focus on the legality of the police’s interview methods, especially concerning whether the suspects were properly informed of their rights before making statements. This will set the stage for a trial-within-a-trial, scheduled to begin next week.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: Here’s what happened on Day 18
Captain Lombard's shocking testimony was so incriminating, Kelly became ill and was rushed out of the courtroom. Here's what happened on Day 18 of the Joshlin Smith trial.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: What to expect on Day 18, how to watch live in South Africa [video]
The Joshlin Smith trial continues on Day 18 with more testimony expected from the lead investigator following shocking revelations about Kelly Smith’s statements to police.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: Here’s what happened on Day 17
On Day 17 of the Joshlin Smith trial, Lourentia Lombaard faced further scrutiny over inconsistencies in her testimony, while a police investigator revealed shocking statements made by Kelly Smith about her missing daughter.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: What to expect on Day 17, how to watch live in South Africa [video]
With cross-examinations still ongoing, today’s proceedings will likely see further scrutiny of Lombaard’s testimony, particularly regarding her timeline of events on 18 and 19 February 2024.
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Martin Kotze: Former Pretoria principal accused of child rape dies
Former Pretoria school principal Martin Kotze, who was facing multiple child abuse charges, has died by suicide ahead of his next court appearance.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: Here’s what happened on Day 16
The trial of missing six-year-old Joshlin Smith continued with intense cross-examinations, contradictions, and a tense courtroom exchange.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: What to expect on Day 16, how to watch live in South Africa [video]
The judge wants the defence to wrap up its cross-examination of Lourentia Lombaard today. Here's what to expect.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: Here’s what happened on Day 15
On Day 15 of the Joshlin Smith trial, Lourentia Lombaard was cross-examined by two defence lawyers and broke down recounting an alleged abduction, while the defence probed inconsistencies in her timeline of Joshlin’s disappearance.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: What to expect on Day 15, how to watch live in South Africa [video]
The Joshlin Smith trial continues with more contradictions from State witness Lourentia Lombaard, whose cross-examination raise serious doubts about her reliability.
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Edwin Sodi skirts attempted murder charges
The attempted murder case against businessman Edwin Sodi has been struck off the roll after complainants withdrew their statements.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: Here’s what happened on Day 14
On Day 14 of the Joshlin Smith trial, Lourentia Lombaard was grilled over inconsistencies in her confessions, with the defence challenging her credibility and timeline of events.
