Groblersdal farmers under fire for brandishing ‘Vierkleur’ flag [video]
Groblersdal farmers supporting Piet Groenewald and his son, Stephen Grief, drew ire from social media for brandishing the ‘Vierkleur’ flag.
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Crime
Kelly Khumalo resurfaces in Senzo Meyiwa murder trial
Kelly Khumalo resurfaced as the alleged mastermind in the death of Senzo Meyiwa, during Wednesday’s proceedings.
News
Israel genocide case: Here’s when the ICJ will rule on South Africa’s application
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling on South Africa’s application accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza is expected in less than a week.
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Watch: Racial tensions escalate in Groblersdal over arrest of two farmers [video]
Tensions are boiling over in Groblersdal, where farmer Piet Groenewald and his son Stefan Greeff, are due in court for alleged assault.
Crime
Speaking from the grave: Bongani Ntanzi allegedly supplied guns to hitmen, Senzo Meyiwa trial hears
Bongani Ntanzi, implicated in Senzo Meyiwa’s murder, was allegedly a notorious hitman and gun supplier, according to a statement from the late Simphiwe Buthelezi
Crime
Senzo Meyiwa trial delivers shockers on its return
At the Senzo Meyiwa trial, Brigadier Bongani Gininda’s arrest warrant affidavit pointed to the death of the goalie as a planned assassination, not a robbery gone wrong.
Crime
Agnes Setshwantsho: Rosemary Ndlovu copycat loses bail bid
Agnes Segomotsi Setshwantsho, dubbed a Rosemary Ndlovu copycat, was denied bail. Here’s everything we know.
Crime
Muzi Sibiya: Accused in Senzo Meyiwa murder sentenced in separate case
Muzi Sibiya, one of the accused in the Senzo Meyiwa murder case, was sentenced for unrelated drug and ammunition possession charges.
Crime
Michael Jantjies: Date scammer cleared of 2015 St Helena Bay Hotel rape
Michael Jantjies, accused of stealing R50 000 in an online dating scam, was acquitted of rape charges stemming from a 2015 incident at St Helena Bay Hotel.
Crime
Nadine Terblanche murder: Boyfriend, Freddie Stapelberg, makes first court appearance [video]
Freddie Stapelberg, accused of the murder of Nadine Terblanche and her son Ruandré, made his first court appearance, on Monday.
News
South Africa presents its case at the ICJ: Here’s a summary of the merits
South Africa presented a compelling case at the ICJ. Here’s a summary of the merits.
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Deobra Redden: Las Vegas man who attacked judge gets four-year sentence
Deobra Redden, who attacked a Las Vegas judge during sentencing, has been sentenced to up to four years in prison, potentially paroled in 19 months.
News
These are the lawyers representing South Africa in the lsrael genocide case
Here’s the team of legal experts from South Africa challenging Israel at the ICJ over alleged genocidal acts in Gaza.
Crime
Rondebult triple murder: Man accused is a family member
Eugene Botha made his first court appearance for the Rondebult triple murder, facing charges for the deaths of his parents and sister.
International
Jeffrey Epstein names to be unsealed in New York: Here’s everything we know
The names of around 200 associates of Jeffrey Epstein will be unsealed in New York on Wednesday. Here’s what to expect.
International
Who is Trontavious ‘Tick’ Stephens? – Here’s what we know about testifying YSL associate
Trontavious Stephens, or ‘Tick,’ one of the founders of YSL, is on the stand testifying against Young Thug. Here’s everything we know about the YSL associate.
Local
Leeroy Sidambe reportedly wanted for failing to pay Land Rover instalments
Business magnate Leeroy Sidambe reportedly faces legal action from ABSA and SARS over unpaid Land Rover instalments and a massive R30 million tax debt.
Crime
Bafana Mahungela: Kirsten Kluyts murder-accused denied bail
Bafana Mahungela, accused of murdering Kirsten Kluyts, a Johannesburg teacher, was denied bail, on Friday.
Crime
Zola Martin Mnisi: High-profile cash-in-transit suspect exposes SA’s weak bail system
According to the Mpumalanga NPA office, Zola Martin Mnisi’s streak of luck does not necessarily suggest he has evaded justice, albeit, based on his criminal background, his propensity to commit violent offences while on bail is high.
Gaming
Arion Kurtaj: ‘GTA 6’ hacker smacked with life in hospital prison
Last year, Arion Kurtaj revved up the cyber world, breaking into Rockstar Games and leaking a trove of GTA 6 gameplay videos.
International
Jeffrey Epstein associates could be exposed after court rules to unseal names
The recent court decision to unveil names tied to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell may shine a new light on the high-profile sex trafficking case.
Crime
Cape Town cops in court for lending police vehicle to taxi boss
In a bizarre twist that sounds more like a buddy-cop movie plot, two Cape Town constables are in court for allegedly lending a police vehicle to a friend, blurring the line between public service and personal favours.
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Kirsten Kluyts murder: Closing arguments expected at Bafana Mahungela’s bail hearing [video]
The bail hearing of Bafana Mahungela, accused of murdering Johannesburg teacher Kirsten Kluyts, resumes with closing arguments expected.
Crime
Ruby Franke: Parenting advice YouTuber pleads guilty to aggravated child abuse
Prior to her arrest, Ruby Franke faced scrutiny over her parenting vlogs, with allegations of abuse from viewers.
Crime
Bafana Mahungela bail: Court hears Kirsten Kluyts was pregnant when murdered
In a shocking development surfacing from the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court, state prosecutors revealed Kirsten Kluyts was pregnant on the day she was killed, allegedly by Bafana Mahungela.
International
Jonathan Majors loses ‘Kang’ role after guilty verdict
After a guilty verdict on assault and harassment charges, actor Jonathan Majors has been dropped from his Marvel role as ‘Kang the Conqueror’.
Crime
Kirsten Kluyts murder: Bafana Mahungela alibi tested in heated bail application
The bail application of Bafana Mahungela in the Kirsten Kluyts murder case resumed on Monday, with the state pressing the 21-year-old on several aspects of damning evidence.
Crime
Kirsten Kluyts murder: State prosecutors add rape to Bafana Mahungela charge sheet
Bafana Mahungela, initially charged with the murder of Kirsten Kluyts, now faces additional rape and robbery charges.
Cape Town Buzz
Western Cape High Court declares Parliament arson suspect Zandile Mafe unfit for trial
Zandile Mafe, accused of setting fire to South Africa’s National Assembly, is deemed unfit for trial by Western Cape High Court. The court’s decision follows a psychiatric assessment revealing Mafe’s likely schizophrenia.
Crime
Hildegard Steenkamp handed 50 years imprisonment for R537 million embezzlement
Hildegard Steenkamp was sentenced to a 50-year prison term for embezzling R537 million from Medtronic.