Who is Chong Cheng? Accused in Adelaide mass shooting due in court
Chong Cheng, the man accused of the Adelaide mass shooting, is set to appear in court following his arrest while attempting to flee the country.
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Eskom hauls City Power to court over R1.07 billion debt bill
Eskom has taken legal action against City Power, seeking a declaratory order for the payment of a R1.07 billion debt.
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SCA upholds NSFAS appeal in postgraduate LLB student funding saga
The Supreme Court of Appeals recently ruled in favour of NSFAS, affirming the decision to exclude postgraduate LLB student funding.
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Harvey Weinstein rape conviction overturned: Here’s what you must know
New York’s top court has overturned Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction, ruling that the trial was unfair.
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Senzo Meyiwa trial: Judge orders police protection for lawyer Thulani Mngomezulu
The judge in Senzo Meyiwa’s murder trial ordered police protection for Advocate Thulani Mngomezulu after threats to his safety.
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Lihle Zenzile murder: Suspect deemed fit to stand trial
The suspect in the murder of 10-year-old Lihle Zenzile has been declared fit to stand trial after a year’s delay.
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Teboho Joala murder suspects unmasked in court
The suspects involved in the murder of Rand Water executive Teboho Joala appeared in court, on Monday. Here’s the latest on the case.
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ANC loses MK Party trademark case: Here’s what it means for copyright law in South Africa
The Durban High Court has dismissed the ANC’s lawsuit to prevent MK Party from using its name and logo. Here’s what it means for trademark law in South Africa.
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Gupta gang extortionists handed seven life terms for 2020 Khayelitsha mass shooting
Two members of the Gupta gang were recently sentenced to seven life terms each for their roles in a mass shooting in Khayelitsha in 2020.
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Fidelis Moema hard luck worsens after exes agree to turn state
Fidelis Moema faces increased legal troubles as ex-girlfriends agree to testify against him in the KPMG R16.5 million fraud case.
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Ralph Stanfield: Alleged 28s boss granted bail but remains locked up – Here’s why
Ralph Stanfield, alleged boss of the 28s gang, was granted bail by the Wynberg Magistrate’s Court but remains in custody.
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City of Joburg scores appeal against estates ducking business tariffs
A High Court recently ruled in favour of the City of Joburg in its enforcement of business tariffs on residential estates with commercial operations.
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Jamiel ‘Charra’ Jacobs: Notorious Cape serial killer handed 120-year sentence
The Western Cape High Court has sentenced notorious gang leader Jamiel ‘Charra’ Jacobs to 120 years imprisonment for his involvement in a series of violent crimes in the Muizenberg area.
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Who is Moroadi Cholota? – Arrest of Magashule’s assistant in US delays asbestos trial
The arrest of Moroadi Cholota in the US has postponed the start of Ace Magashule’s asbestos trial.
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MK Party wants IEC Deputy CEO axed over claims of bias
The MK Party has demanded the resignation of IEC Deputy CEO Janet Love, citing bias ahead of upcoming elections.
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Six suspects accused of Luke Fleurs murder unmasked in court
Six suspects were unveiled in court, on Friday, where they face charges related to the murder of football player Luke Fleurs.
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Jacob Zuma cleared to stand for election as MK Party leader
The Electoral Court ruled that former President Jacob Zuma is eligible to contest in the upcoming elections as a candidate for the MK Party.
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Palesa Mofokeng murder: Court hears ex-husband planned the hit for seven months
The murder of Palesa Mofokeng, a teacher, was allegedly planned by her ex-husband for seven months before being executed as she was on her way to work.
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State Security report exposing US interference in SA politics must be unsealed, SCA rules
The document was intended to inform the Minister of State Security about the extent of the US’s interest in the ANC’s political dynamics, particularly focusing on the developments around the then-ANC Secretary-General Ace Magashule and his positioning against President Cyril Ramaphosa.
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Mapisa-Nqakula’s legal gambit falters: Court declines to block arrest bid
A Pretoria High Court ruling struck down Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula’s application to prevent arrest, escalating her legal and political challenges.
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Who is Mfundo Gcaba? – The alleged R800,000 link in AKA’s murder case
Taxi boss Mfundo Gcaba is at the centre of an R800,000 payment allegedly made to an account linked to the murder of rapper AKA.
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MK Party registration was ‘above-board’, Electoral Court rules – Here’s what this means
The MK Party scored a crucial victory over the ANC after the Electoral Court ruled their IEC registration was above-board.
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Joshlin Smith accused, Lourentia Lombard, back in court
The fourth suspect accused in the disappearance of Joshlin Smith, Lourentia Lombard, returns to Vredenburg Magistrate’s Court, on Monday.
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Elias Mkhize: Durban man sentenced to two life terms for beheading mom and sister
Elias Mkhize was sentenced to two life terms plus ten years for the murder and dismemberment of his mother and sister in December 2023.
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Nafiz Modack trial: Hitman received R5,000 for Nicolaas Heerschap murder
According to the hitman, the operation to kill Nicolaas Heerschap was priced at a mere R25 000—a fee for a life of which a fifth was his cut.
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Jacob Zuma arms deal case goes to pretrial: Here’s what you must know
A Durban court rejected Jacob Zuma’s attempt to remove prosecutor Billy Downer from the arms deal case, moving it to pretrial.
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AKA murder: Ndimande brothers back in court [video]
The Ndimande brothers face court again over the AKA murder. This article covers how to watch the proceedings live and South Africa’s extradition efforts.
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Nafiz Modack trial: ‘Mr A’ expected to resume testimony
The Nafiz Modack trial resumed on Tuesday, with the State’s first witness, ‘Mr A’ taking the stand. Here’s everything we know.
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Lourentia Lombard: Here’s what we know about the latest suspect in Joshlin Smith disappearance
Lourentia Lombard, the 32-year-old woman charged in the Joshlin Smith disappearance, made her first court appearance, on Monday.
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Joshlin Smith latest news: New suspect, a woman, set to appear in court
All eyes will be zoomed in at the Vredenburg Magistrate’s Court, on Monday, for a first glance at the latest suspect reeled into the Joshlin Smith disappearance.