Phala Phala trial adjourned due to investigator’s ill health
The accused in the PhalaPhala theft case Imanuwela David and the Joseph siblings – Floriana…
Phala Phala trial adjourned due to investigator’s ill health
The accused in the PhalaPhala theft case Imanuwela David and the Joseph siblings – Floriana and Ndilinasho The Phala Phala farm theft trial in the Modimolle Regional Court in Limpopo has been adjourned to Monday next week. This is due to the ill health of the investigating officer who was supposed to be cross-examined by…
Spain v Argentina Finalissima match in Qatar cancelled amid conflict
Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar The ‘Finalissima’ match between Spain and Argentina that was scheduled to be held in Qatar later this month has been cancelled due to the conflict in the Middle East, UEFA said in a statement on Sunday. The contest between European champions Spain and Copa America winners Argentina was scheduled for March…
Cosatu urges government to ramp up fight against illicit goods
File: Police seized counterfeit goods valued at more than R260 million The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) has urged government to drastically ramp up efforts to tackle the selling of illicit goods in the country and customs fraud. The labour federation welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s commitment in his State of the Nation Address…
SA to decide on further submissions after Israel’s response to ICJ
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) The government has said that it will consider Israel’s response to South Africa’s case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). It will then decide whether to request the court’s permission to submit further written replies, or to proceed directly to the oral phase of the proceedings. This after…
US seeks fresh legal ground to impose tariffs on partners
File: Container ships wait to load and offload goods in port during a 21-day nationwide lockdown aimed at limiting the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Cape Town, South Africa, April 17, 2020. Experts say the United States is pivoting to a new legal strategy to impose tariffs on its trade partners, following a significant…
Pirates held to 1-1 draw by Siwelele in title race blow
Orlando Pirates dropped crucial points after being held to a 1–1 draw by Siwelele FC Betway Premiership leaders Orlando Pirates title aspirations have suffered a major blow. The Buccaneers had to come from behind to play a 1-all draw with Siwelele F.C. Pirates dropped two valuable points, and now lead second-placed Mamelodi Sundowns by just…
NPA opposes bail for Madlanga Commission Witness D murder accused
The late Marius van der Merwe The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) says it will oppose bail for 41-year-old Matipandile Sotheni. Sotheni, a former member of the South African Police Service (SAPS) Special Task Force, is accused of the murder of Marius van der Merwe. DEVELOPING | SAPS spokesperson Brig. Athlenda Mathe says the evidence in…
Witness D’s murder case postponed to next week for bail hearing
Matipandile Sotheni, former police officer accused of killing Marius van der Merwe The matter against a former police officer accused of the murder of Marius van der Merwe has been postponed to next week Wednesday for a bail hearing at the Brakpan Magistrate’s Court, east of Johannesburg. 41-year-old Matipandile Sotheni faces charges of murder, attempted murder,…
Court to hear Cholota’s bid to appeal asbestos prosecution
Moroadi Cholota at the High Court in Bloemfontein. The Free State High Court will on Monday hear Moroadi Cholota’s application for leave to appeal the dismissal of her bid not to be prosecuted in the R255 million asbestos roof removal case. In February, the High Court found that the state had proven beyond a reasonable…
Security tight at court for Witness D murder accused appearance
A view of Brakpan Magistrate’s Court. Security has been tightened at the Brakpan Magistrate’s Court, east of Johannesburg, ahead of the first appearance of the suspect arrested in connection with the murder of Marius van der Merwe. Van der Merwe, known as Witness D at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, was shot and killed outside…
