Watch: Thabo Bester gets into heated argument with magistrate
Thabo Bester clashes with a magistrate over his request for a laptop during his court appearance.
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Watch live: Thabo Bester in court over access to laptop
Thabo Bester heads to court to request access to a laptop, claiming it’s crucial for preparing his legal defence. Watch the live court proceedings here.
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Thabo Bester heads to court for access to a laptop: Here’s everything we know
Thabo Bester is back in court seeking access to a laptop, which the Department of Correctional Services has previously denied due to security concerns.
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Joshlin Smith latest news: State granted final postponment to explore ‘new evidence’
The state has been granted a final postponement in the Joshlin Smith case to investigate new evidence. If unprepared by the next court date, the case risks collapse.
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Watch live: Longwe Twala returns to court over theft case
Longwe Twala returns to the Randburg Magistrate’s Court in connection with a theft case involving his father, Sello Chicco Twala.
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Accused Kirsten Kluyts killer bail denied: Here’s the latest
Accused Kirsten Kluyts killer, Bafana Mahungela, lost his bail bid after presenting new evidence in court.
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Seven KZN officers charged with extortion unmasked in court
Eight suspects, seven of whom are SAPS officers, appeared in a Durban court on extortion charges after allegedly demanding R100,000 from a Phoenix shop owner.
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Deveney Nel murder update: Magistrate who ignored suspect’s psych evaluation in hot water
According to psychiatric evaluations, Deveney Nel’s alleged killer showed signs of cognitive retardation and a lack of respect for societal norms, leading experts to recommend that he be referred to the children’s court for further assessment. However, no such referral was made.
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Court asked to compel PRASA to return belongings of foreshore land occupiers
But PRASA denies it did anything.
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Pastor Mboro denied bail: Watch how he reacted in court [video]
Cameras captured the moment Pastor Mboro’s face fell as the judge announced the decision, which also denied bail for his bodyguard, Clement Camillot Baloyi.
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Deveney Nel accused killer assisted in teen’s search, court hears
The court heard shocking details from state prosecutors, who revealed that the accused had assisted in the search for Deveney before being arrested.
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Middelburg teen girl sentenced to 18 years for gutting pensioner to death
The teen, whose identity was sealed due to her age, was also handed a concurrent 10-year sentence for aggravated robbery.
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Who killed Deveney Nel? – Here’s what we can share about the suspect
The suspect, whose identity cannot be revealed due to his age, was reportedly known to Deveney.
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Moroadi Cholota bail conditions: Here’s what you must know
The decision came after the court determined that there was insufficient evidence to label her a flight risk, despite the State’s arguments to the contrary.
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Child killer Marius van der Westhuizen parole reversed
Marius van der Westhuizen shot each of his children in the head with a Z88 pistol at their home in Brackenfell, Cape Town.
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Cape Town’s most feared gangster evades mass murder charges
In a dramatic twist, Nyalara, one of Cape Town’s most notorious alleged gang leaders, was acquitted of mass murder charges by the Goodwood Prison Court on Tuesday, per reports from Daily Maverick.
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Financial investigations could bring more arrests in AKA murder
The State has indicated that the investigation into the murders of AKA and celebrity chef Tibz may lead to additional arrests.
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Estina Dairy Farm case stricken off the roll: Here’s what happens next
Judge Celeste Reinders ruled that the delays in the case were unreasonable, stating that the trial could not proceed under such circumstances.
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Senzo Meyiwa murder trial suffers another delay – Here’s why
Just when the pursuit of justice seemed to gain momentum, proceedings in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial were abruptly halted.
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Who is Axel Rudakubana? – Details emerge about Southport stabbing suspect
Axel Rudakubana is also accused of 10 counts of attempted murder and possession of a bladed article in a public place.
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Remember him? – Durban court hands Brighton Beach thief double karma
Sicelo Mpanza was granted leniency by the court and received an eight-year prison term, a deviation from the 15-year minimum for robbery.
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Thabo Bester trial date set: Here’s the latest
The trial is set to be one of the most anticipated legal proceedings in recent South African history.
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Tupac’s family retains lawyers to explore Diddy’s role in 1996 murder
The family’s decision comes in response to resurfaced allegations made by Duane “Keefe D” Davis, who claimed that Diddy offered him and his crew up to $1 million to kill Tupac.
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‘Libyan 95’ suspects to be prosecuted in SA: Here’s what we know
The suspects currently do not have any legal representation. The case will be enrolled on the criminal court roll, marking the next phase in the legal process.
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Suspects in Kriel high school kidnapping denied bail
The seven suspects, arrested for their involvement in the kidnapping of a high school learner, appeared in the Kriel Magistrates Court on Thursday.
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Senzo Meyiwa trial: Major cell data discrepancy casts new light on Kelly Khumalo
The defence aimed to challenge the integrity of the cell tower data, which previously suggested a link between one of Khumalo’s cell numbers and the suspects.
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Who is Brian Steven Smith? – Alaskan court hands SA-born serial killer 229 years for double murder
Brian Steven Smith, a South African-born man, was sentenced to 229 years in prison for the murders of two women in Alaska.
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Kyle Walker in court over Lauryn Goodman paternity scandal
Kyle Walker’s court appearance comes on the heels of England’s loss to Spain in the Euro 2024 final.
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Joshlin Smith latest news: Three new developments you must know about
Racquel ‘Kelly’ Smith, the disgraced mother of Joshlin, maintained her remorseless posture, albeit a little winded from her late gestation.
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Alec Baldwin scores crucial verdict on ‘Rust’ shooting case
Alec Baldwin was overcome with emotion as the judge announced the dismissal.