Prosecution wants defence case closed in Nafiz Modack trial
[File Image]: Nafiz Modack in the dock during a previous appearance. The prosecution in the…
Former senior prosecutor denies snubbing TRC prosecutions
Former senior National Prosecuting Authority official, Advocate Jacobus Pretorius, appears before the TRC Cases Inquiry on 18 May 2026. Former senior National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) official, Advocate Jacobus Pretorius, has denied allegations that he failed to properly pursue apartheid-era prosecutions. Pretorius appeared before the TRC Cases Inquiry in Johannesburg on Monday. He served as a…
DA slams Mpumalanga Roads Department over performance
A Democratic Alliance van pictured The Mpumalanga Department of Public Works Roads and Transport has been accused of poor performance by the Democratic Alliance (DA). The DA in the province says the department has spent more than R5,5 billion in the 2024/25 budget allocation, which is 96,4 % of the budget but infrastructural projects have…
SA’s Kuse to compete against Jerusalem for WBC mini-flyweight title
Boxing gloves. South African Siyakhohlwa Kuse is on the brink of making history. Kuse will battle for the World Boxing Council’s mini-flyweight title against the defending champion, Melvin Jerusalem, from the Philippines – the most sought-after belt in world boxing. The two will go toe-to-toe in a tournament dubbed “One way to redemption” in Kempton…
Prosecution wants defence case closed in Nafiz Modack trial
[File Image]: Nafiz Modack in the dock during a previous appearance. The prosecution in the trial of alleged underworld crime boss, Nafiz Modack has asked the court to exercise its powers and deem the defence’s case closed. The state and the defense on Monday presented heads of argument in the Western Cape High Court. Today…
Legal representative pushes for criminal case against Enyobeni owners
FILE | Crowd gathers as forensic personnel investigate after the deaths of patrons found inside the Enyobeni Tavern, in Scenery Park, outside East London in the Eastern Cape. The legal representative of the families in the Enyobeni inquest has requested the KuGompo City Regional Court seating in Mdantsane in the Eastern Cape, to refer the…
Firefighters still battling Bain’s Kloof mountain blaze
A blaze is seen at the mountain slopes near the Bain’s Kloof in the Boland in the Western Cape on 18 May 2026. Firefighters are still battling to contain the blaze on the mountain slopes near Bain’s Kloof in the Boland. The Cape Winelands District Municipality’s Fire Services say ground teams are making good progress…
Child neglect case against Limpopo toddler’s grandparents postponed
Defence lawyer briefs Omphile Sethole’s grandparents Vinolia Mabuela and Jacob Ledwaba during their court appearance. The paternal grandparents of a missing two-year-old Limpopo baby girl have appeared in the Mahwelereng Magistrate’s Court near Mokopane. The accused, Vinolia Mabuela and Jacob Ledwaba, had their case postponed to Monday next week for bail application. They have been…
Storm damage assessments continue in Little Karoo and Garden Route
A truck is submerged in water at Meiringspoort during harsh flooding conditions Damage assessments across the Garden Route and Little Karoo continue following back-to-back storms in the region which left three dead. Road closures and power outages persist and some people have been without electricity for 12 days. The Garden Route Disaster Management Centre says…
Warrant of arrest issued for prosecutor in Joe Sibanyoni case
Warrant of arrest issued for prosecutor in Joe Sibanyoni case
Modack’s lawyer claims he is prevented from consulting witnesses
[File image]: Nafiz Modack in a court room. Nafiz Modack’s lawyer, Advocate Bashier Sibda submitted to the court that he is unable to proceed because he still has to consult and verify the witnesses. He added that there’s detailed issues that he still has to go through with the witnesses before he can present evidence….
