High-profile media personality in KZN faces legal battle over illegal guns cache
A KZN media personality has been served with a summons related to illegal guns found on her property.
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International
Courtroom clash: ASAP Relli accuses ASAP Rocky of gun assault
ASAP Relli testified that ASAP Rocky threatened him with a gun before shooting him four times.
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Leaked document threatens witnesses in Senzo Meyiwa trial
A police witness in the Senzo Meyiwa trial expressed concern for the safety of witnesses after a leaked document was allegedly given to the accused.
Local
Jub Jub court saga continues amid serious allegations
The Johannesburg Magistrates’ Court has postponed Jub Jub’s case again, pending critical document reviews.
Crime
Judge demands disclosure in Senzo Meyiwa case: Sgt Mogane’s 12-hour investigation under scrutiny
The Gauteng High Court scrutinised Sgt Mogane’s actions during the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial. Here’s what you must know.
Crime
Dr Nandipha Magudumana’s bail appeal dismissed amid flight risk concerns
The Free State High Court upheld the denial of Dr Nandipha Magudumana’s bail, citing her potential as a flight risk.
Crime
Sibongile Mani sentence overturned: NSFAS misappropriation appeal successful
Sibongile Mani’s direct five-year jail sentence for NSFAS funds misuse was overturned in favor of a suspended sentence.
News
Court issues scathing order against PRASA over passenger safety
The passenger rail agency has until end of November to report back on the status of a new tender process for security contracts.
Crime
Pampierstad serial rapist handed life sentence
In Pampierstad, a serial rapist, Hans Appie, received a life sentence for a spate of violent crimes. Hans Appie: Notorious Pampierstad serial rapist gets life sentence In a statement, police spokesperson Sergeant Molefi Shemane, on behalf of SAPS, expressed his approval of the life sentence handed by the Taung Regional Court to the 50-year-old. On 17 October 2023, Appie was convicted on a litany of charges that included rape, attempted murder, and robbery. Appie’s arrest came as a result of multiple rape reports in Pampierstad, where he allegedly preyed on children heading to school and women commuting to work during the early morning and late evening hours throughout 2013 and 2014. His criminal activities
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Senzo Meyiwa trial-within-a-trial: Sangoma narrative back under the microscope
The focus was cast on Muzi Sibiya, who was alleged to have sought the guidance of a traditional healer surrounding the time of the crime.
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Sam Bankman-Fried epic fall from grace ends in guilty verdict: Here’s what to expect
FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried found guilty; a steep fall for the crypto tycoon.
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Ngizwe Mchunu cleared from inciting ‘Free Jacob Zuma’ riots
Ngizwe Mchunu was declared not guilty and acquitted from ‘Free Jacob Zuma’ riots charges.
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Senzo Meyiwa trial-within-a-trial: Arrest tactics used to detain Sibiya, Ntanzi come under scrutiny
The Pretoria High Court heard about the tactics police used when arresting Bongani Ntanzi and Muzikawukhulelwa Sibiya, two of five men accused in the 2014 murder of the late football star.
Viral News
Fake doctor Matthew Lani skirts fraud charges
Matthew Lani, known as the fake TikTok doctor on social media, avoided fraud charges in a Johannesburg court, on Tuesday.
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Criminal case against former PRASA director kicked down the tracks – again
Mthuthuzeli Swartz was arrested for the sale of 42km of railway line in January 2019
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Dr Nandipha scores rare win in her bid to declare Tanzania arrest unlawful
Dr Nandipha Magudumana gained a significant win as the Supreme Court of Appeal granted her leave to challenge the legality of her arrest in Tanzania. Will this affect her ongoing case?
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Senzo Meyiwa trial day ends in whimper on his ninth ‘deathivesary’
The Senzo Meyiwa trial made little headway on the ninth anniversary of his death, raising more questions about the validity of statements and the circumstances surrounding the case.
International
Jonathan Majors returns to court with alleged London assault lingering
Jonathan Majors faces ongoing domestic violence charges as new information about a London assault case comes to light.
Crime
Senzo Meyiwa trial-within-a-trial: State witness kicks off Muzi Sibiya case on shaky grounds
The Senzo Meyiwa trial-within-a-trial commenced with State witnesses questioned on the procedures and irregularities surrounding accused Muzi Sibiya’s detention and confession.
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Brits man appears in court for allegedly molesting one-month-old daughter
The Malawian national appeared in court for allegedly raping his one-month-old infant.
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Durban woman arrested for running ingenious R1.4 million licence fee scam
The suspect was employed in the Melmoth office and according to investigations, between the years 2016 and 2020, the suspect is alleged to have manipulated the department’s Enatis system.
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A crucial procedural mishap threatens State’s case in Senzo Meyiwa murder trial
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial took a crucial turn on Friday when Judge Ratha Mokgoatlheng ruled on the admissibility of Bongani Ntanzi’s recorded confession.
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‘Activist’ ordered to remove defamatory social media posts
‘Believing that one pursues a worthy cause in the public interest does not justify publishing false statements about another party.’
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Senzo Meyiwa trial-within-a-trial set for momentous conclusion on Friday, 20 October 2023
The Senzo Meyiwa trial-within-a-trial nears a critical conclusion on Friday, hinging on the contentious admissibility of an alleged confession recording
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Cape Town police arrest illegal foreigner with R19 million in counterfeit cash
An illegal foreigner was arrested in Cape Town, found with R19 million in counterfeit cash.
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Julius Malema firearms trial confirmed for 2024: Here’s everything you must know
The Julius Malema firearms trial, stemming from a 2018 incident, is set to resume in July 2024 after a failed attempt to dismiss the charges.
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Two City of Cape Town officials due in court for R900,000 Mfuleni public housing scam
Two City of Cape Town officials are due in court over a fraudulent scheme that deprived 11 prospective buyers of their hard-earned money.
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Senzo Meyiwa trial-within-a-trial: Admissibility of confession tapes take centre stage
The Senzo Meyiwa trial-within-a-trial witnessed a heated debate over the admissibility of confession tapes. Here’s a review of Wednesday’s proceedings.
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Senzo Meyiwa trial-within-a-trial: Senior magistrate rips into Bongani Ntanzi’s claims of a ‘forced’ confession
The Senzo Meyiwa trial-within-a-trial saw a senior magistrate critically examining Bongani Ntanzi’s claims of a ‘forced’ confession, with an audio recording playing a central role in the proceedings.
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Court error causes years of delay in prisoner’s appeal
Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services received 2,244 complaints from prisoners appealing their sentences. KZN accounted for nearly half of these.