Johannesburg, 18 May 2026, In a dramatic scene at Johannesburg High Court, the father of murder-accused Bafana Mahungela dismissed his Legal Aid lawyer and made serious allegations of evidence tampering, investigative failures, and unfair treatment in the high-profile case. Bafana Mahungela Senior stated that his son, who will now represent
Members of SAPS and Gauteng Traffic Wardens from the Eldorado Park Unit arrested multiple suspects for possession of a hijacked motor vehicle during crime prevention operations in Eldorado 🏞️ Extension 3. Officers were responding to a complaint of a shooting in the area when, while patrolling, they received information regarding
44-year-old Raymond Mnisi from Pretoria East briefly appeared before the Pretoria North Magistrate’s Court on a charge of murder following the death of 44-year-old Tshepo Edward Kabini. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson Lumka Mhanjana said it is alleged that on 08 May 2026, during the day, Mnisi went to
Former Special Task Force member Matipandile Sotheni appeared in the Brakpan Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 18 May 2026, for a formal bail application, as shocking new details emerged about the murder of Marius van der Merwe, better known as Witness D from the Madlanga Commission. According to evidence presented in
NPA spokesperson Lumka Mahanjana explains the proceedings following today’s brief court appearance at the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court. Three suspects accused of murdering e-hailing driver Isaac Satlat remain in custody and are facing serious charges, including murder and carjacking. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) provided details on the case status, legal
SEKHUKHUNE: Police in Mecklenburg have opened a murder case and two counts of attempted murder following a brutal panga-attack that claimed the life of a 43-year-old man and left two other victims injured at Modimolle Village, near Dophale, during the early hours of Sunday, 17 May 2026. According to preliminary
PRESS RELEASE 18 MAY 2026 Three South African Police Service (SAPS) officials stationed at Pretoria West Police Station appeared before the Pretoria North Magistrates’ Court on charges of corruption worth R10 000 and extortion. The accused, Constable Lionel Macoba (25), Sergeant Vincent Messiah Ndhlovu (44), and Sergeant Peaceful Evgenate Mnisi
A 48-year-old Malawian-born permanent South African resident, Fumu Mkalira Msiska, his 48-year-old wife, Gladness Msiska Mkhonto, and his 39-year-old brother-in-law, Bongani Zoran Mkhonto, appeared before the Middelburg Magistrate’s Court on Monday on charges related to alleged fraud involving the COVID-19 Temporary Employee Relief Scheme (TERS). Mpumalanga SAPS Spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel
The bail application for prominent Mpumalanga taxi boss Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni and his three co-accused stalled today, Monday morning at the Kwaggafontein Magistrate’s Court. State Advocate Adv Mkhuliseli Ntaba had not arrived by 10 a.m., despite proceedings scheduled for 9 a.m., prompting defense counsel, including Shaun Abrahams, to label the
A 32-year-old man who allegedly impregnated an 11-year-old girl is expected to appear in the Atlantis Magistrate’s Court on Monday. The suspect was arrested on Friday, 15 May. Western Cape police spokesperson, Captain Frederick van Wyk, confirmed that a warrant had been issued for the suspect’s arrest. “This office can
