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WITNESS D KILLER BAIL APPLICATION | MATIPANDILE SOTHENI IN BRAKPAN COURT

MDNtv — Thu, 21 May 2026 07:33:08 +0000

Former SAPS Special Task Force member Matipandile Sotheni appears in the Brakpan Court for his bail application in connection with the murder of Marius van der Merwe, also known as Witness D at the Madlanga Commission.

Sotheni faces multiple serious charges including murder, conspiracy to commit murder, attempted murder, and unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition following a deadly drive-by shooting outside van der Merwe’s Brakpan home in December 2025.

The case has drawn national attention due to its alleged links to testimony connected to the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.

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BROWN MOGOTSI IN COURT AFTER SHOCK ARREST FOLLOWING MADLANGA COMMISSION TESTIMONY

MDNtv — Sun, 17 May 2026 17:09:37 +0000

Brown Mogotsi appears in court after being arrested shortly following his explosive testimony before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. Mogotsi was taken into custody on charges linked to allegedly defeating the ends of justice in connection with a suspected staged assassination attempt in Vosloorus.

The arrest has sparked major national attention, with questions now emerging about the timing of the arrest and the implications for the ongoing Madlanga Commission proceedings.

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NANDIPHA MAGUDUMANA ASKS CONSTITUTIONAL COURT TO DECLARE TANZANIA DEPORTATION UNLAWFUL

MDNtv — Wed, 13 May 2026 16:49:55 +0000

The Constitutional Court is set to hear arguments in Dr Nandipha Magudumana’s appeal regarding her deportation from Tanzania to South Africa. Magudumana argues that Tanzanian authorities and South African officials carried out a “disguised extradition” that violated her constitutional rights.

Her legal team says her arrest, deportation and return to South Africa were unlawful and unconstitutional. The apex court will now consider whether South African courts have jurisdiction to prosecute her.

Magudumana and Thabo Bester face dozens of charges including fraud, corruption, money laundering, assisting an inmate to escape, arson and defeating the ends of justice following Bester’s escape from Mangaung Correctional Facility.

The pair were arrested in Arusha, Tanzania, in April 2023 before being returned to South Africa.

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Father Sentenced To Five Years Imprisonment For Assualting His 11-Year Old Son

MDN tv — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 20:11:43 +0000

A 41-year-old man from Carnarvon in the Northern Cape has been sentenced to five years’ direct imprisonment for assaulting his eleven-year-old son.

The accused was found guilty by the Carnarvon Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, 4 February 2026.

The incident occurred at the family home in Carnarvon on Tuesday, 5 August 2025, between 20:00 and 20:30, after the minor requested his cellphone SIM card from his father.

What started as a minor argument quickly escalated into a violent assault. The accused repeatedly lashed the child with a belt, inflicting serious injuries and emotional trauma.

The victim initially managed to escape; however, the accused demanded that he return. Upon reaching him, the accused threw the child to the ground, sat on top of him, and assaulted him further.

The accused punched, kicked, and choked the victim before striking him with a knee to the ribs.

The victim cried out for help, which alerted his mother, who intervened and came to his rescue.

A case of Assault with Intent to Cause Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH) was subsequently opened at the Carnarvon Police Station, which led to the arrest of the accused on 11 August 2025.

On Wednesday, 4 February 2026, the accused was sentenced to five years’ imprisonment. The court also declared him unfit to possess a firearm.

Sergeant Marlon Eksteen of the Carnarvon Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit investigated the matter and ensured a thorough investigation in pursuit of justice for the victim.

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It’s D-Day For The Acid Attacker As She Will Be Sentenced Today

MDN tv — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 19:28:23 +0000

Justice will finally prevail for the acid survivor Mmapeu Neo Hlanga (27) who was allegedly attacked with acid by Ivyone Maja (25).

Mmapeu Neo Hlanga was allegedly dossed with acid by Ivyone Maja who accused her of dating her partner in October 2024.

The incident left her with injuries that need to be operated at cost of an estimated to be R300 000.

After the court found the perpetrator guilty of attempted murder on December 1, 2025, the matter was postponed to February 9, 2026, for sentencing.

The court’s decision was based on a disturbing sequence of events that revealed the premeditated nature of the crime.

The acid attack, which left Mmapeu with severe injuries and a long road to recovery, was captured on video footage.

The footage showed the accused displaying extreme anger and a refusal to accept the termination of her relationship, threatening to publish intimate images of Mmapeu, and boasting about having caused her to lose her job.

The video evidence clearly indicated premeditation and intent to harm.

The sentencing will take place atMokopane Magistrate’s Court today.

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LIVE | NKABINDE ENQUIRY PUBLIC HEARINGS RESUME | BATOHI TESTIMONY UNCLEAR | 26 JAN 2026

MDNtv — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 09:54:33 +0000

The Nkabinde Enquiry resumes public hearings on Monday, 26 January 2026, marking a critical phase in the inquiry into the fitness of Advocate Andrew Chauke to hold office. The hearings may include the return of National Director of Public Prosecutions Advocate Shamila Batohi, who remains under oath.

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LIVE | NKABINDE ENQUIRY PUBLIC HEARINGS RESUME | BATOHI TESTIMONY UNCLEAR | 26 JAN 2026

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Family Living In Fears As Murder Accused To Apply For Bail

MDN tv — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 19:26:12 +0000

Two murder accused are set to apply to be released on bail on the 27 January’ in the Ga- Rankuwa magistrate court in the North West while the family is leaving in fear after the gruesome murder of their daughter Lesego Masina.

Paulos Masina (not the biological father) who is the alleged mastermind and Maisela Freddy Kekana who is the lleged gunman appeared before the Ga-Rankuwa Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday.

It was confirmed in court that the accused intend to apply for bail.

Now the family of Lesego fears for its safety as the accused in her murder prepare to apply for bail, a move that has sparked anger, anxiety and renewed calls for justice from the community.

The family stated that it is strongly opposed to any bail being granted, citing serious safety concerns and saying they fear for their lives should the accused be released on bail.

Two other suspects linked to the case remain at large.

Ofentse Masina, Lesego’s younger sister, thanked the community for standing with the family.

“We appreciate the community for the prayers, messages of encouragement and the presence of supporters at court. We feel protected and uplifted by the unity shown by the community,” she said.

Ofentse further said: “We call on the community to remain united, calm and vigilant as the case continues. Our focus remains on justice, accountability and safety, while allowing the legal process to take its course.”

The Masina urged the community to come out in numbers and that transport will be provided when the accused appears in court again on 27 January.

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SENZO MEYIWA MURDER TRIAL RESUMES | POLICE OFFICERS RETURN TO THE STAND | 19 JAN 2026

MDNtv — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 07:51:13 +0000

The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial resumes today at the Pretoria High Court, with police officers involved in the investigation and arrests expected to take the witness stand once again.

The trial into the 2014 killing of Senzo Meyiwa continues to draw national attention as the court examines police conduct, investigative processes, and key testimonies that could shape the outcome of the case.

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TRC CASES INQUIRY ORAL ARGUMENTS | RECUSAL OF CHAIRPERSON SISI KHAMPEPE | 16 JANUARY 2026

MDNtv — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 07:44:23 +0000

Oral arguments are heard in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Cases Inquiry concerning an application for the recusal of the Inquiry’s Chairperson, Justice Sisi Khampepe.

The proceedings form part of the ongoing TRC Cases Inquiry, which is examining delays, failures, and challenges in the investigation and prosecution of apartheid-era crimes referred by the TRC.

This session focuses on legal submissions presented by counsel regarding the recusal application, addressing issues of impartiality, procedural fairness, and the integrity of the inquiry process.

Date: 16 January 2026
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Phalaphala theft case proceeding in Modimolle regional court

00524051746197 — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 06:25:11 +0000

Previously the prosecution brought an application to declare the state witness(one of the transporters) as hostile in the Phalaphala case. The judgement was not delivered due to unavailability of the interpreter.

Ndilinasho, accused 3 was not in court due to illness. Medical certificate was submitted to the court. Today we are expecting the judgement on trial within a trial. The state is ready to call three witnesses on the main trial.

The trial is scheduled to today(13), 16, 21, 23 January and 2,3, 16 February 2026 for further hearing.

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