Senzo Meyiwa trial: Judge Maumela retains case despite suspension
The Senzo Meyiwa trial is expected to resume as planned in mid-July with Judge Maumela presiding over the case, despite his suspension.
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Jonathan Majors trial: Actor files counter-domestic complaint against accuser
Marvel lead villain Jonathan Majors filed a counter-domestic complaint against his ex, Grace Jabbar, ahead of his much-anticipated trial.
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Lebohang Machaba: Lekau’s wife due in court for conspiracy to commit murder
Lebohang Machaba, the estranged wife of Drip owner Lekau, is due in court on Monday for charges related to conspiracy to commit murder.
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Meagan Good attends Jonathan Majors court case as assault trial looms [video]
Meagan Good appeared alongside Jonathan Majors at his first court appearance, where a trial date for his assault charge was confirmed.
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Thabo Bester case: New legal team, three more suspects and these latest updates
The Thabo Bester case took another unexpected turn on Tuesday, after a new legal team was introduced. Here’s an update on the case.
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Dr Nandipha, Thabo Bester back in court: How to watch live in South Africa [video]
Dr Nandipha Magudumana, Thabo Bester and seven other co-accused are due in court today.
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Limpopo family due in court for alleged farm murder
A Limpopo family, headed by a 42-year-old woman, is due in court on Monday, 19 June 2023, for a brutal farm murder.
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Slowthai rape trial kicks off in 2024: Here’s everything you must know
Slowthai will fight for his life in his rape trial scheduled to kick off in mid-2024. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Zanda Moyo: Ninth suspect in Thabo Bester escape appears in court
Zanda Moyo will join eight others in the Thabo Bester criminal trial on 20 June 2023.
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Tshireledzo Ndou: Here’s what we know about Thabo Bester lawyer’s rape case
Tshireledzo Ndou, the defence attorney representing Thabo Bester in his escape case, faces attempted rape charges. Here’s what you must know.
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Seven suspects in court for alleged R2 million UIF fraud
The suspects face 220 counts of theft, UIF fraud and money laundering while an eighth suspect is still being sought.
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Tory Lanez sentencing: Prosecutors demand 13 years for Megan Thee Stallion shooting
LA prosecutors want Tory Lanez to serve 13 years for shooting Megan Thee Stallion.
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Thando Thabethe fears ex Lunga Shabalala is a threat to her life
Thando Thabethe reportedly obtained a protection order against actor Lunga Shabalala. Here’s everything you must know.
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Karyn Maughan, Billy Downer defeat Zuma in court: Here’s a breakdown of the ruling
Zuma will be responsible for covering the attorneys’ and advocates’ fees for both Billy Downer and Karyn Maughan, totalling four counsels.
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Sky News courts backlash with cringe Prince Harry actor [video]
‘Sky News’ faced backlash for posting a video of an actor depicting Prince Harry on his first day of testimony in London’s High Court.
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Thembinkosi Lorch found guilty of assaulting ex, not Natasha Thahane
Thembinkosi Lorch was found guilty of assaulting ex-girlfriend Nokuphiwa Mathithibala, and not Natasha Thahane, as the internet claims.
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Dr Nandipha Tanzania arrest judgment: How to watch live in South Africa [video]
Will Dr Nandipha’s Tanzania arrest be ruled unlawful? Tune into the live stream when judgement is delivered, right here.
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Alleged Wynberg woman killers due in court on Monday, 5 June 2023
The four arrested suspects, aged between 24 and 33, are due to appear before the Wynberg Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 5 June 2023, where they will face a charge of murder.
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Will Dr Nandipha beat the SA govt? – Court to rule on Monday, 5 June 2023
Dr Nandipha’s lawyers insisted Dr Nandipha and Thabo Bester were secretly extradited and not deported, and according to top lawyer Advocate Anton Katz, there’s a clear difference.
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Dr Nandipha challenges Tanzania arrest: How to watch live in South Africa [video]
Dr Nandipha will challenge the Home Affairs and other respondents in her claim that she was ‘abducted’ and ‘unlawfully arrested’ in Tanzania
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Four Thabo Bester escape suspects denied bail: Here’s why Nastassja Jansen was released
Four of the five suspects charged with aiding in Thabo Bester’s escape were denied bail, while Nastassja Jansen was released. Here’s why.
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Thabo Bester suspects bail hearing: How to watch live in South Africa [video]
Senohe Matsoara, Teboho James Lipholo, Buti Masukela, Tieho Frans Makhotsa and Natassja Jansen will huddle at the dock for closing arguments, where the state will argue against their bail.
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WATCH LIVE: Dr Nandipha back in court to challenge Tanzania arrest
Dr Nandipha seeks to have her arrest and detention declared wrongful and unlawful. Watch the live proceedings right here.
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Fetty Wap handed six years imprisonment for trafficking drugs
Fetty Wap was handed a six-year prison sentence on Wednesday, as part of his plea deal for drug trafficking.
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Sicelo Zindela: Tongaat cash-in-transit bigwig handed 20 years imprisonment
Sicelo Zindela was sentenced to a concurrent sentence of 20 years for his role in the deadly 2020 Tongaat cash-in-transit heist.
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Home Affairs revokes Dr Nandipha passport ahead of court showdown
Home Affairs minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi blasted Dr Nandipha for claiming she was ‘abducted’ when South African authorities deported her from Tanzania.
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Thabo Bester escape: Lawyers challenge police officer’s objections to bail
Here’s a summary of events that unfolded during Friday’s bail hearing for five of the eight accused in the Thabo Bester prison escape.
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Zandie Khumalo kicks off testimony: Here’s what we know so far
Zandie Khumalo gave the defence interesting reference points in her first day of testimony. Here’s what you must know ahead of her return on Friday.
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Louis Tshakoane: Ex-Kaizer Chiefs spin doctor in court for R100m fraud
Ex-Kaizer Chiefs spin doctor Louis Tshakoane appeared in court alongside his wife and son over a sophisticated R100 million Ponzi scheme.
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Watch: Disbarred Malesela Teffo invades Senzo Meyiwa trial [video]
Disbarred advocate Malesela Teffo disrupted proceedings at the Senzo Meyiwa trial, on Wednesday. claiming he was there to represent the interests of Sifiso Meyiwa and Orlando Pirates management.