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Durban mother sentenced to 20 years for the brutal murder of her daughter

A 35-year-old mother, Teneil Ursula Kok, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the murder of her three-year-old daughter, Fadillah.

Daily News News
Nomonde Zondi|Published

Durban mother sentenced to 20 years for the murder of her three-year-old daughter

A 35-year-old mother, Teneil Ursula Kok, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the murder of her three-year-old daughter, Fadillah.

News
Nomonde Zondi|Published

Community in mourning as tragic details emerge about 11-year-old Jayden-Lee Meek

One of the teachers at the Royal College in Florida has decried the tragic passing of 11-year-old Jayden-Lee Meek who lost his life under tragic circumstances this week.

News South Africa
Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Unpacking the High Court ruling in the Usindiso building fire case

The High Court of South Africa, Gauteng Division, has deemed the confession of Lawrance Sithebiso Mdlalose as admissible evidence.

News Crime and Courts
IOL Reporter|Published

Inquest into Chief Albert Luthuli's death: Mashatile speaks out

Deputy President Paul Mashatile discusses the recent departure of Afrikaners to the US and the reopening of the inquest into the mysterious death of anti-apartheid leader Chief Albert Luthuli.

News South Africa
Gcwalisile Khanyile|Published

Arrest warrant issued by Durban High Court for Folweni murder suspect

A warrant for the arrest of one of the 10 accused in the shocking Folweni murders has been issued by the Durban High Court, as the case heads towards a crucial pre-trial conference next month.

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Nomonde Zondi|Published

NPA rejects consolidation of Zibuse Mlaba's murder case with alleged killer

The National Prosecuting Authority has denied a request to consolidate the murder cases of former KZN MPL Zibuse Mlaba and hitman Mncedisi Gwala.

News
Nomonde Zondi|Published

Suspects in AKA's murder linked to taxi boss kidnapping and murder charges

As the murder trial of AKA and Tibz progresses, suspects face additional charges linked to a separate taxi-related murder.

Cape Argus News
Nomonde Zondi|Published

Men accused of AKA's murder also charged in taxi boss kidnapping case

Two men charged in the murders of rapper Kiernan AKA Forbes and chef Tebello Tibz Motsoane are charged with kidnapping and murder in another matter related to a taxi boss's death, with a pre-trial conference scheduled for June 12.

News
Nomonde Zondi|Published

Pre-trail hearing for 5 accused in the AKA's murder matter will commence in June

Advocate Simphiwe Mlotshwa is set to represent five men accused of the murder of South African rapper Kiernan AKA Forbes and his friend, chef Tebello Motsoane, as the case progresses in the Durban High Court.

Daily News News
Nomonde Zondi|Published

Advocate Simphiwe Mlotshwa to represent five accused in AKA's murder case

Advocate Simphiwe Mlotshwa is set to represent five men accused of the murder of South African rapper Kiernan AKA Forbes and his friend, chef Tebello Motsoane, as the case progresses in the Durban High Court.

News
Nomonde Zondi|Published

Joshlin Smith's disappearance exposes the vulnerability of South African children

One of the strong themes that emerged from the Joshlin Smith kidnapping trial was the vulnerability of South African children

Daily News News
Daily News Reporter|Published

ANC veteran Zibuse Mlaba's cousin charged with murder seeks bail

Duncan Patrick Mzamo Mlaba, cousin of slain ANC veteran Zibuse Mlaba, is facing multiple murder charges and plans to apply for bail in the case of a hitman he allegedly hired.

News
Nomonde Zondi|Published

Justice Minister condemns murder of prosecutor Elona Sombulula

The National Prosecuting Authority mourns the tragic murder of Elona Sombulula, a young prosecutor whose untimely death has sent shockwaves through South Africa's legal community, igniting calls for justice.

Cape Times News
Chevon Booysen|Published

NPA expresses outrage over the murder of promising Ngcobo prosecutor Elona Sombulula

The National Prosecuting Authority mourns the tragic murder of Elona Sombulula, a young prosecutor whose untimely death has sent shockwaves through South Africa's legal community, igniting calls for justice

News Crime and Courts
Chevon Booysen|Published

Digital evidence reveals chilling details of Sandra Munsamy's kidnapping

A digital forensic expert testified in the Durban High Court about the evidence collected from the cellphones of the accused in the kidnapping case of Sandra Munsamy, shedding light on the events surrounding her abduction.

News
Nomonde Zondi|Published

Justice served: Ex-cop receives 25-year sentence for raping 15-year-old girl

Frederick Soldaat, a disgraced former police officer, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for the rape of a 15-year-old girl, following a lengthy nine-year legal battle.

Cape Argus News
Theolin Tembo|Published

KZN’s call for stricter penalties against drunk driving sparks debate

KwaZulu-Natal MEC Siboniso Duma proposes a six-year prison sentence for drunk driving, sparking a debate on road safety and the effectiveness of harsher penalties.

News South Africa
Gcwalisile Khanyile|Updated

Disgraced ex-police officer sentenced to 25 years for raping 15-year-old teen

After a long nine-year battle for justice, Frederick Soldaat has been sentenced to 25 years for the horrific rape of a 15-year-old girl.

News Crime and Courts
Theolin Tembo|Published

GBV in South Africa: unpacking the failures of the justice system

If charges laid against a perpetrator are not sufficiently investigated,  evidence is tampered with, delayed or disappears, or the prosecutors are unable to prove the case, then the person reporting the crime remains vulnerable, says Dr Lubna Nadvi

The Post Opinion
Dr Lubna Nadvi|Published

Gang violence escalates as two more suspects charged in Wynberg court murder

Two new suspects have been charged in the Wynberg Magistrate’s Court murder case, intensifying concerns over gang violence in Cape Town.

News Crime and Courts
Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Cape Town abalone poacher sentenced after being caught with stash

Ernst Hendrik Theunis Muller, a 67-year-old abalone poacher, faces justice in the Khayelitsha Priority Court after being convicted of multiple charges related to illegal abalone possession and trafficking, raising concerns over environmental crime in Cape Town.

News Crime and Courts
Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Durban Customs Agent jailed for R2. 4 million tax fraud involving SARS and importers

A customs clearing agent will spend the next eight years behind bars after siphoning funds and defrauding Sars.

News Crime and Courts
Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Confession in Durban High Court: The Murder of Wandile Aphiwe Ngcobo

A State witness has told the Durban High Court that the first man accused of killing grade 11 pupil Wandile Aphiwe Ngcobo, confessed.

News
Nomonde Zondi|Published

R31 million spent on suspended magistrates sparks uproar

One magistrate has been on suspension with full remuneration since September 2018, having received over R8 million since then for doing nothing.

Cape Times News
Mashudu Sadike|Published