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Murder and rape trial of 22-year-old Bafana Mahungela postponed to June
The Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg is set for a tense wait as the trial of 21-year-old Bafana Mahungela, accused of the murder and rape of his former teacher Kirsten Kluyts, has been postponed until June 12, allowing the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to consider the defense's request for withdrawal of charges.
Court orders R680K payout for unlawful arrest and malicious prosecution
In a significant ruling highlighting police accountability, a South African High Court has ordered authorities to pay over R680,000 in damages after finding both the arrest and subsequent prosecution of a man were unlawful. The case exposed serious procedural failures by law enforcement.
Paternity test results exclude Limpopo man, 28, as father of 13-year-old's baby
In a shocking turn of events, DNA tests have revealed that Ditebogo Frans Gololo, 28, accused of impregnating a 13-year-old Seshego girl, is not the father of the child.
US prosecutors ordered to drop New York mayor corruption case
In a stunning reversal, the US Justice Department has ordered prosecutors to abandon corruption charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams, marking a major victory for the Democratic leader who had faced allegations of fraud and bribery.
'This is politics, it’s a contest': MK Party supporters rally as Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla faces July unrest charges
Hundreds of MK Party supporters, dressed in party colours, have descended on the Durban Magistrate's Court where Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla faces terrorism incitement charges linked to the deadly July 2021 unrest.
Donald Trump would have been convicted if he was not re-elected as US president
US President-elect Donald Trump would have been convicted for his alleged effort to overturn the result of the 2020 election if he hadn't been elected four years later, said a report by then special counsel Jack Smith
US President-elect Trump to be sentenced for hush money conviction
Donald Trump will be sentenced on January 10, for covering up hush money payments to a porn star despite the US President-elect's last-ditch efforts to frustrate a process that would make him the first felon in the White House.
United Kingdom, Germany agree action plan to tackle migrant smugglers
Britain and Germany on Tuesday signed a joint action plan aimed at tackling migrant smuggling gangs, as European interior and migration ministers met in London to boost cooperation.
Trump calls Biden's decision to pardon his son Hunter 'miscarriage of justice'
US President-elect Donald Trump responded to US President Joe Biden's decision to pardon his son Hunter Biden, calling it an "abuse and miscarriage of justice".
Hunter Biden says his past mistakes were used for 'political sport' after being pardoned by his dad
Hunter Biden said that his past mistakes had been used to humiliate his family for "political sport," commenting on his father, outgoing US President Joe Biden’s decision to pardon him.
German police arrest teenage suspect over Islamist bomb plot
Police arrested a Syrian suspect over the attack that was claimed by the Islamic State group.
State vehicle stolen in Belfast: Two arrested in Mpumalanga
A bold hospital heist in Belfast ends with two suspects in cuffs and stripped state-owned vehicle parts recovered.
eThekwini urges business owners to renew licenses or face prosecution
Business owners in eThekwini must renew licenses promptly to avoid prosecution. Renewal is free and can be done online or at municipal offices.
‘You’re dismissed’: Home Affairs fires 18 officials for corruption, fraud and sexual harassment
The reasons for dismissals of the 18 officers differ, with four of them being fired for irregular ranting of ID documents, while six were dismissed for irregular solemnisation and registration of marriages.
DA unveils Anti-Corruption Bill to establish independent commission for high-level crime
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has announced the Constitution Twenty-First Amendment Bill, also known as the “Anti-Corruption Bill,” to Parliament.
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi introduces new AI-powered tool to tackle illegal land invasions
Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi has introduced an artificial intelligence (AI) driven tool called Land Invasion Monitoring and Inspection Tool (LIMIT), to combat illegal land invasion occupations amid increasing rates of illegal land invasion.
Hlophe criticises NPA’s Ramaphosa-Phala Phala decision: A justice system for the elite?
Dr John Hlophe said the National Prosecuting Authority’s decision to not prosecute President Cyril Ramaphosa over the Phala Phala scandal, shows that the justice system favours powerful people over ordinary people.
EFF slams NPA decision not to prosecute Ramaphosa over Phala Phala crimes
EFF condemns NPA's inaction on Ramaphosa, calling it a continuation of state protection for powerful individuals amid serious allegations.
Political parties react to former Steinhoff CFO Andries le Grange’s sentencing for fraud
ANC, EFF, and ActionSA call for tougher action following the sentencing of Steinhoff’s former CFO in a massive fraud case.
‘Don't ever compare yourself with Gayton McKenzie’: Social media reacts to Renaldo Gouws’ apology
Renaldo Gouws has apologised to Gayton McKenzie for judging him in the past, but social media had a field day heaping scorn on the fired DA politician.
DA welcomes SUI probe into Gauteng Department of Human Settlement tender scandals, urges swift action
The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to authorise the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate allegations of serious maladministration at the Gauteng Department of Human Settlements. File Picture Ayanda Ndamane / Independent Newspapers
Diepsloot rape case postponed due to victim moving to another province for safety
‘‘After all the trauma they endured, we are just grateful that they have been accepted into another school, even though the school year was about to end. ’’ - Victim’s aunt.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs denied bail despite offering $50 million bond
‘‘When it became apparent to his counsel that Mr. Combs would at some point soon be formally charged, he did something extraordinary: He left his home in Miami and travelled to New York, the very location of the prosecutors and agents investigating him. ’’
Police Minister has high praise for Hawks as former Prasa head Dan Mtimkhulu jailed
Daniel Mtimkhulu, former Prasa Engineering head, sentenced to 15 years for fraudulently inflating his qualifications and defrauding millions from the public funds.
Mboro causes drama in court, tells lawyers to back off!
Self-proclaimed prophet, Mapaseka Motsoeneng, known as Pastor Mboro, caused drama in court after telling his lawyers to leave him alone while speaking to the media.