A dispute over photographs has become a flashpoint in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, as prosecutors seek to use the images to question accused number three, Mthobisi Mncube. The case returned to the Pretoria High Court on Monday, 5 October, following a postponement that gave the judge and legal teams
The Knysna Magistrate’s Court has postponed the corruption case against former executive mayor Thando Matika, acting municipal manager Boy Manqoba Ngubo, and acting chief financial officer Busisiwe Lubelwana to Monday, 12 October 2026, for formal bail applications. The trio, who remain in custody, were arrested last week Thursday by the
Five female students from North-West University’s (NWU) Vaal Campus have been released on bail of R1,500 each following their arrest on a Schedule 5 murder charge. The accused—Masego Tswai, Nomathemba Motlomelo, Bonolo Motsela, Katlego Machobane, and Tebello Finger—appeared before Magistrate Norman Wessels at the Vanderbijlpark Magistrate’s Court. According to evidence
Dismissed Crime Intelligence deputy head Major-General Feroz Khan is due to appear before the #MadlangaCommission tomorrow Tuesday, with his evidence to be heard behind closed doors. Khan has been subpoenaed to appear at 9.30am on 6 October and remain until excused by commission chairperson Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga. The closed session
The trial of 10 accused in a multimillion-rand insurance murder case in Limpopo has been postponed after one of the accused died in custody. State prosecutor Advocate David Sebelebele told the Polokwane High Court today, Monday that accused number six, William Shokane, died on 19 September. Shokane was last seen
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has confirmed it will formally oppose the bail application of a KuGompo-based attorney accused of orchestrating a R5.2 million Road Accident Fund (RAF) fraud scheme. Precious Muleya, a Zimbabwean national who operated under the banner of Precious Muleya Attorneys, made a brief appearance in the
In a stunning legal development, the long-running 2018 “blue lights” fraud and corruption case involving high-ranking South African Police Service (SAPS) officials and a prominent businessman has been officially withdrawn. The matter was struck off the roll in the Palm Ridge Specialised Crimes Court, bringing an abrupt halt to the
The Thami Ndlala FoundaƟon has noted the developments following its previous statement and, inparƟcular, the urgent court proceedings arising from the publicaƟon of allegaƟons against Mr ThamiNdlala by Ms Mbombo. The FoundaƟon remains of the view that serious allegaƟons must be dealt with through evidence andproper legal processes, rather than
In a significant victory against gender-based violence, the Umzimkhulu Regional Court has handed down severe sentences to multiple sex offenders, including a serial rapist and a man who assaulted his toddler niece, the South African Police Service (SAPS) confirmed on Monday. On 30 September 2026, the court sentenced 33-year-old serial
The long-awaited trial of seven men accused of murdering rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and his friend Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane is expected to begin in the Durban High Court today, Monday, more than three years after they were shot dead outside a restaurant on Florida Road. Forbes and Motsoane were killed
