Media to record court proceedings in Ndlovu murder case
The order was granted by the KwaMhlanga Magistrate’s Court on Monday.
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Police Ministry condemns rape of 18-year-old in KZN
Following his first appearance in the Hlanganani Magistrate’s Court last Friday, the suspect was remanded in custody until Monday, 12 May, when he was expected to make a formal bail application.
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NPA says its ready to appeal Timothy Omotoso acquittal
The NPA has announced it will appeal Timothy Omotoso’s acquittal in a sex trafficking case, a move that could impact his pending deportation over immigration violations.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: Here’s what happened on Day 37
The court set a timeline for sentencing in the Joshlin Smith trial, with victim impact statements and expert evidence to be presented later this month.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: What to expect on Day 37, how to watch live in South Africa [video]
The court will begin preparing for sentencing after convicting Kelly Smith, Jacquen Appollis, and Steveno van Rhyn of human trafficking and kidnapping.
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Two suspects due in court over murder of Grade 10 Musi High School pupil
Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of Grade 10 pupil Cebo Biyela following a violent altercation involving university students.
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AKA murder trial set for June 2025 — but there are caveats
The murder case of rapper AKA and Tebello Motsoane has been postponed to June 2025 for pre-trial, with defence readiness still in question.
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Wynberg court shooting: Fifth suspect to make first court appearance
A fifth suspect has been arrested and is expected to appear in court for the April murder outside Wynberg Magistrate’s Court.
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ConCourt decision on SA citizenship explained: Here’s what it means
The Constitutional Court has ruled that South Africans who lost their citizenship after acquiring another nationality without official approval will have their citizenship restored.
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Man last seen with Aserie Ndlovu and his partner due in court
One of the suspects arrested in the case of missing journalist Aserie Ndlovu and his partner Zodwa Mdhluli is expected to appear in the Mamelodi Magistrate’s Court following a 77-day-long investigation.
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No evidence that judge sent penis picture, tribunal hears
But the message could have been deleted.
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Senzo Meyiwa trial watch: Here’s what happened on Monday, 5 May 2025
The Senzo Meyiwa trial session focused on logistical updates, outstanding cross-examinations, and defence requests for key vehicle tracking data.
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Senzo Meyiwa trial watch: What to expect on Monday, 5 May 2025, how to watch live in South Africa [video]
The Senzo Meyiwa trial resumes today with advocate Charles Mnisi expected to update the court on his readiness to proceed as legal counsel for accused number one.
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WC High Court finds Kelly Smith and co-accused guilty in Joshlin Smith trial
All three accused in the Joshlin Smith case have been found guilty of kidnapping and trafficking the missing six-year-old by the Western Cape High Court.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: What to expect on Day 36, how to watch live in South Africa [video]
Judge Erasmus is expected to deliver judgment today in the Joshlin Smith case, with the focus on whether the court finds the accused guilty of kidnapping and trafficking.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: Here’s what happened on Day 35
Day 35 of the Joshlin Smith trial concluded closing arguments from all defence lawyers and the State, with Judge Erasmus confirming judgment will be handed down on Friday.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: What to expect on Day 35, how to watch live in South Africa [video]
The Joshlin Smith trial continues with closing arguments from the defence, as the court moves closer to delivering judgment on the fate of the accused.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: Here’s what happened on Day 34
Day 34 of the Joshlin Smith trial saw the State close its case with detailed arguments supporting convictions for human trafficking and kidnapping, while Jacquen Appollis’s lawyer launched a strained attack on the credibility of key witness Lourentia Lombaard.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: What to expect on Day 34, how to watch live in South Africa [video]
The Joshlin Smith trial enters its final stretch today as the court prepares to hear closing arguments from both the State and defence.
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Western Cape court suspends VAT hike: Here’s what it means
The Western Cape High Court has suspended the VAT hike until Parliament formally reverses it, giving the DA a major legal victory over Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s original plan.
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Free State asbestos case: Moroadi Cholota matter goes to trial-within-a-trial
The Free State High Court has ruled in favour of Moroadi Cholota’s plea for a trial-within-a-trial, raising legal questions about her extradition and liability in the R255 million asbestos case.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: Here’s what happened on Day 33
Day 33 of the Joshlin Smith trial featured video evidence from social media, Phumza Sigaqa’s withdrawal as a state witness, and the defence officially closing its case without presenting any witnesses.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: What to expect on Day 33, how to watch live in South Africa [video]
The court is expected to hear from Sgt Sangozi, who will explain why Phumza Sigaqa was withdrawn as a state witness.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: Here’s what happened on Day 32
Day 32 of the Joshlin Smith trial featured the continuation of DNA-related testimony from Captain Wesley Lombard, the formal withdrawal of Phumza Sigaqa as a state witness, and the admission of key warning statements and confession transcripts into evidence.
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Senzo Meyiwa trial watch: What to expect on Tuesday, 22 April 2025, how to watch live in South Africa [video]
After nearly four months of delays, the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial is expected to resume on Tuesday, with clarity pending on whether advocate Charles Mnisi will proceed as legal counsel for accused number one.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: What to expect on Day 32, how to watch live in South Africa [video]
The Joshlin Smith trial resumes today as the court expects the State to present its roadmap for the main trial following the judge’s ruling on the admissibility of statements by two accused.
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Court halts further work on luxury Stellenbosch mountain estate
Botsmaskop development stopped, pending a full court review
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Joshlin Smith trial: Judge rules Jacquen and Steveno confessions admissible in main trial
The judge ruled that the out-of-court statements made by Jacquen Appollis and Steveno van Rhyn are admissible in the Joshlin Smith trial.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: What to expect on Day 31, how to watch live in South Africa [video]
Final arguments in the trial-within-a-trial are expected as the court decides whether Jacquen Appollis and Steveno van Rhyn’s alleged confessions were made voluntarily.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: Here’s what happened on Day 30
Day 30 of the Joshlin Smith trial saw continued cross-examination of Steveno van Rhyn, with the state and judge scrutinising his version of alleged police torture and forced confession.