South Africa courts Archives - MDNtv https://mdntvlive.com/tag/south-africa-courts/ MADE BY THE PEOPLE FOR PEOPLE LIKE YOU Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:29:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://mdntvlive.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/mdntv-icon.png South Africa courts Archives - MDNtv https://mdntvlive.com/tag/south-africa-courts/ 32 32 THABO BESTER LOSES COURT BID | JUDGE DISMISSES URGENT PRISON TRANSFER CHALLENGE https://mdntvlive.com/thabo-bester-loses-court-bid-judge-dismisses-urgent-prison-transfer-challenge/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=thabo-bester-loses-court-bid-judge-dismisses-urgent-prison-transfer-challenge Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:29:43 +0000 https://mdntvlive.com/thabo-bester-loses-court-bid-judge-dismisses-urgent-prison-transfer-challenge/ Convicted murderer and rapist Thabo Bester has suffered another legal setback after the Pretoria High Court dismissed his urgent application challenging his transfer from Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Centre to Ebongweni Super Maximum Prison. In a ruling delivered on 4 March 2026, the court found that Bester’s application to have the transfer declared unconstitutional lacked merit. [...]

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Convicted murderer and rapist Thabo Bester has suffered another legal setback after the Pretoria High Court dismissed his urgent application challenging his transfer from Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Centre to Ebongweni Super Maximum Prison.

In a ruling delivered on 4 March 2026, the court found that Bester’s application to have the transfer declared unconstitutional lacked merit. The decision means Bester will remain incarcerated at the high security Ebongweni facility, where he was moved following his dramatic escape from prison that shocked South Africa.

Bester, widely known as the “Facebook Rapist,” previously made headlines after faking his death in prison before escaping in 2022. His case has remained one of the most closely followed criminal justice stories in the country.

This latest ruling is another major blow in Bester’s ongoing legal battles as authorities continue tightening security around his detention.

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THABO BESTER LOSES COURT BID | JUDGE DISMISSES URGENT PRISON TRANSFER CHALLENGE

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]]> SENZO MEYIWA MURDER TRIAL | STATE CONTINUES CROSS-EXAMINATION OF GWABINI | 22 JANUARY 2026 https://mdntvlive.com/senzo-meyiwa-murder-trial-state-continues-cross-examination-of-gwabini-22-january-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=senzo-meyiwa-murder-trial-state-continues-cross-examination-of-gwabini-22-january-2026 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 22:06:49 +0000 https://mdntvlive.com/senzo-meyiwa-murder-trial-state-continues-cross-examination-of-gwabini-22-january-2026/ The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues in the Pretoria High Court as the State resumes its cross-examination of key defence witness known as “Gwabini”. The witness remains under intense questioning as prosecutors probe inconsistencies and challenge his version of events related to the 2014 killing of the former Bafana Bafana captain. Proceedings continue on 21 [...]

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The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues in the Pretoria High Court as the State resumes its cross-examination of key defence witness known as “Gwabini”.

The witness remains under intense questioning as prosecutors probe inconsistencies and challenge his version of events related to the 2014 killing of the former Bafana Bafana captain.

Proceedings continue on 21 January 2026.

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SENZO MEYIWA MURDER TRIAL | STATE CONTINUES CROSS-EXAMINATION OF GWABINI | 22 JANUARY 2026

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]]> SENZO MEYIWA MURDER TRIAL | STATE CONTINUES CROSS-EXAMINATION OF GWABINI | 21 JANUARY 2026 https://mdntvlive.com/senzo-meyiwa-murder-trial-state-continues-cross-examination-of-gwabini-21-january-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=senzo-meyiwa-murder-trial-state-continues-cross-examination-of-gwabini-21-january-2026 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 07:50:50 +0000 https://mdntvlive.com/senzo-meyiwa-murder-trial-state-continues-cross-examination-of-gwabini-21-january-2026/ The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues in the Pretoria High Court as the State resumes its cross-examination of key defence witness known as “Gwabini”. The witness remains under intense questioning as prosecutors probe inconsistencies and challenge his version of events related to the 2014 killing of the former Bafana Bafana captain. Proceedings continue on 21 [...]

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The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues in the Pretoria High Court as the State resumes its cross-examination of key defence witness known as “Gwabini”.

The witness remains under intense questioning as prosecutors probe inconsistencies and challenge his version of events related to the 2014 killing of the former Bafana Bafana captain.

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SENZO MEYIWA MURDER TRIAL | STATE CONTINUES CROSS-EXAMINATION OF GWABINI | 21 JANUARY 2026

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]]> SENZO MEYIWA MURDER TRIAL STATE GRILLS GWABINI IN CONTINUED CROSS EXAMINATION | 20 JANUARY 2026 https://mdntvlive.com/senzo-meyiwa-murder-trial-state-grills-gwabini-in-continued-cross-examination-20-january-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=senzo-meyiwa-murder-trial-state-grills-gwabini-in-continued-cross-examination-20-january-2026 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 22:46:46 +0000 https://mdntvlive.com/senzo-meyiwa-murder-trial-state-grills-gwabini-in-continued-cross-examination-20-january-2026/ The long running Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues today at the Pretoria High Court. Defence witness Sifiso Zungu, also known as Gwabini, has returned to the witness stand. Last year, the defence objected to the state cross examining him on his prior statement. However, presiding judge Ratha Mokgoatlheng has now ruled that the prosecution may [...]

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The long running Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues today at the Pretoria High Court.

Defence witness Sifiso Zungu, also known as Gwabini, has returned to the witness stand.

Last year, the defence objected to the state cross examining him on his prior statement. However, presiding judge Ratha Mokgoatlheng has now ruled that the prosecution may proceed with cross examination.

This ruling marks a significant development in one of South Africa’s most closely watched murder trials.

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SENZO MEYIWA MURDER TRIAL STATE GRILLS GWABINI IN CONTINUED CROSS EXAMINATION | 20 JANUARY 2026

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]]> Court refuses bail for Mike Sandlana in IPHC judge bribery case, next date set https://mdntvlive.com/court-refuses-bail-for-mike-sandlana-in-iphc-judge-bribery-case-next-date-set/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=court-refuses-bail-for-mike-sandlana-in-iphc-judge-bribery-case-next-date-set Mon, 22 Dec 2025 19:19:50 +0000 https://mdntvlive.com/?p=78244 IPHC faction leader Mike Sandlana denied bail in judge bribery case, court flags flight risk and false evidence The Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court has denied bail to Bhekumuzi Mike Sandlana, a senior figure linked to a faction within the International Pentecostal Holiness Church (IPHC), in a corruption case that has intensified scrutiny on both [...]

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The Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court has denied bail to Bhekumuzi Mike Sandlana, a senior figure linked to a faction within the International Pentecostal Holiness Church (IPHC), in a corruption case that has intensified scrutiny on both church leadership battles and the justice system.

Sandlana is among four accused facing 19 counts of corruption, linked to allegations that payments were made to benefit Gauteng High Court Judge Portia Phahlane in an attempt to influence rulings connected to the IPHC succession dispute.

Why the court refused bail

In her ruling, Magistrate Nicca Setshoga found Sandlana did not meet the legal threshold to show that his release would be in the interests of justice. The court cited several red flags, including:

High risk of evading trial, with the magistrate explicitly describing him as a likely flight risk.

Credibility concerns, after the court found he had presented false evidence during bail proceedings.

Disregard for legal processes, including criticism of an urgent High Court application that the magistrate viewed as part of a troubling pattern of conduct.

Threat allegations, with the court noting reports that some individuals had allegedly been threatened.

The postponement date

The matter has been postponed to 6 March 2026 for further investigation, and Sandlana is expected to appear again with his co accused on that date.

What the state and Hawks say

Following the ruling, Hawks representatives welcomed the outcome, saying investigators anticipated complications around the bail bid and worked to ensure opposition to bail was properly placed before court.

Why this case is drawing national attention

The allegations land in the middle of a long running IPHC leadership dispute, a conflict that has repeatedly spilled into the courts and divided congregations across factions.

If the state’s case proceeds as outlined, the spotlight will remain on two high stakes issues: judicial integrity and the alleged use of influence and money in battles for control of major religious institutions.

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