Court dismisses Dr Nandipha’s application for leave to appeal
Judge finds Nandipha’s appeal has no reasonable prospect for success
Crime
Crime
Kwanobuhle mass shooting: Alleged mass murderers identities unveiled
Five suspects accused of the Kwanobuhle mass shooting that killed six victims were unveiled in court, on Monday.
News
Chip factory workers will challenge dismissal in Labour Court
Frimax Foods in Durban fired the workers who downed tools in a unprotected strike in June
Crime
Remember this viral dress? – You won’t believe the dark truth behind it
Keir Johnston enjoyed a life in the limelight for his mother-in-law’s viral dress, what the world did not know, however, was his alleged abusive nature.
Crime
DIRCO ‘seriously concerned’ over arrest of two South Africans in Equatorial Guinea
The two engineers were employed in the offshore oil and gas industry and insist they are innocent.
Crime
Thabo Bester escape: Dr Nandipha says she did not consent to her extradition
‘She wanted to come home, she came home,’ argues police advocate
News
Jacob Zuma reportedly in Russia for ‘medical check-up’ amid ConCourt arrest ruling
Jacob Zuma has reportedly been in Russia since Monday, 10 July 2023, days before the ConCourt’s ruling on his medical parole.
Fashion
SHEIN embroiled in racketeering lawsuit: Here’s everything we know
Fast fashion retailer SHEIN finds itself entangled in a lawsuit filed on Tuesday, 11 July 2023 which accuses the company of operating an intricate scheme to steal the intellectual property of designers, regardless of their size, while employing a complex corporate structure to evade legal consequences. Unpacking the SHEIN racketeering lawsuit: Here’s what you must know As reported by Complex, independent designers Krista Perry, Larissa Martinez, and Jay Baron brought the lawsuit against SHEIN, alleging that the company systematically reproduces and sells exact copies of their creative works. The plaintiffs argue that such actions are an integral part of SHEIN’s design process and embedded within the company’s organisational DNA. Central to the allegations is
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Jacob Zuma faces prison once again after apex court throws out appeal
In a shocking ruling, the Constitutional Court declared Jacob Zuma must return to prison after failing to recognise his ‘medical parole’.
Crime
Questions on Nick Frischke disappearance linger as case against five suspects drags
Five suspects linked to the disappearance of German tourist Nick Frischke appeared in court on Tuesday. Here are the latest updates.
Crime
Simbongile Mancotywa: DNA bungling delays justice for family of slain mother
Simbongile Mancotywa, from Cofimvaba, Eastern Cape, was murdered on 9 May 2020. Three years later, her DNA results are still outstanding.
Cape Town Buzz
Burned toddler: Asanda Makaluza to appear in court on Friday, 14 July 2023
Asanda Makaluza, the 22-year-old Langa woman charged with the assault of four-year-old Unako Khala will return to court later this week.
Crime
Thabo Bester ex-G4S guards receive mixed bail outcomes
In the latest development in the Thabo Bester prison break, three former G4S guards received mixed bail outcomes.
Viral
Caster Semenya scores landmark ruling in European Court of Human Rights appeal
Caster Semenya scored a landmark ruling when the European Court of Human Rights declared she was prejudiced by the Swiss government.
Crime
Two suspects linked to Deon Nel disappearance to appear in court
Two suspects are due in court in connection with the disappearance of Wolmaransstad local, Deon Nel.
Crime
Mbuso Moloi: ‘Woolworths looter’ sentenced to three years – Here’s what you must know
Mbuso Moloi, the infamous ‘Woolworths looter’ from Durban’s 2021 July unrest, was sentenced to three years on Friday. Here’s what you must know.
News
Court orders Kevin Costner wife to move out of shared home by month end
Christine Baumgartner, wife of Kevin Costner, was told to move out of the family home by month end, months after she filed for divorce.
News
Aretha Franklin sons trial over two handwritten wills set for Monday, 10 July 2023
Late icon Aretha Franklin’s estate hinges on Monday’s trial, where her sons will argue over the validity of two handwritten wills.
News
Zandie Khumalo begs Ramaphosa to use ‘executive’ powers to speed up Senzo Meyiwa trial
Zandie Khumalo penned an impassioned letter to Cyril Ramaphosa, asking him to use his ‘executive’ powers to speed up the Senzo Meyiwa trial.
Crime
Sifiso Mkhwanazi: Accused serial killer faces additional rape charge
Sifiso Mkhwanazi, accused of being the serial killer behind the gory deaths of six Joburg sex workers, faces an additional rape charge.
News
Megan Thee Stallion reportedly subpoena’s Kelsey Harris boyfriend in 1501 lawsuit
Megan Thee Stallion is reportedly poised to subpoena Darien Smith, the boyfriend of her ex-bestie Kelsey Harris, in her trial against 1501 Certified Entertainment.
News
Motsoaledi to apply for leave to appeal ZEP permit rulings
Over 178 000 Zimbabweans in South Africa have the special permit allowing them to live and work in the country
Crime
Senzo Meyiwa trial: Judge Maumela retains case despite suspension
The Senzo Meyiwa trial is expected to resume as planned in mid-July with Judge Maumela presiding over the case, despite his suspension.
News
Jonathan Majors trial: Actor files counter-domestic complaint against accuser
Marvel lead villain Jonathan Majors filed a counter-domestic complaint against his ex, Grace Jabbar, ahead of his much-anticipated trial.
News
Lebohang Machaba: Lekau’s wife due in court for conspiracy to commit murder
Lebohang Machaba, the estranged wife of Drip owner Lekau, is due in court on Monday for charges related to conspiracy to commit murder.
News
Meagan Good attends Jonathan Majors court case as assault trial looms [video]
Meagan Good appeared alongside Jonathan Majors at his first court appearance, where a trial date for his assault charge was confirmed.
Crime
Thabo Bester case: New legal team, three more suspects and these latest updates
The Thabo Bester case took another unexpected turn on Tuesday, after a new legal team was introduced. Here’s an update on the case.
Crime
Dr Nandipha, Thabo Bester back in court: How to watch live in South Africa [video]
Dr Nandipha Magudumana, Thabo Bester and seven other co-accused are due in court today.
Crime
Limpopo family due in court for alleged farm murder
A Limpopo family, headed by a 42-year-old woman, is due in court on Monday, 19 June 2023, for a brutal farm murder.
News
Slowthai rape trial kicks off in 2024: Here’s everything you must know
Slowthai will fight for his life in his rape trial scheduled to kick off in mid-2024. Here’s everything you need to know.