[File Image] Accused 1, 2 and 3, Muzi Sibiya, Bongani Ntanzi, and Prince Mncube seating in the dock at the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial in Pretoria. The North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria is expected to hear whether the defence in the Senzo Meyiwa trial will proceed with the application for the dismissal of charges…
Murder accused Zacharia Olivier, Rudolf De Wet and William Musora appear before the Mankweng Magistrate’s Court in Limpopo on 10 September 2024. Pre-trial proceedings in the pig farm murder trial are expected to be finalised in the High Court in Polokwane in Limpopo today. Lawyers representing Zacharia Olivier, Rudolf De Wet and William Musora are…
The High Court in Pretoria is set to hear when the defence will move to have charges dropped against the five men accused of killing soccer star Senzo Meyiwa. The State wrapped up its case in the soccer star’s murder in July – marking a pivotal moment in the protracted trial. Live stream:
Journalist at a story The South African National Editors’ Forum (SANEF) has warned journalists against finding themselves on the wrong side of the law. SANEF’s warning against brown envelope journalism comes after serious allegations that suspended Independent Development Trust (IDT) Chief Executive (CEO) Tebogo Malaka sought to bribe Daily Maverick journalist, Pieter-Louis Myburgh. The incident…
Police in uniform at a crime scene. Police are investigating an incident in which one person was axed to death and two others seriously wounded in KwaSobabili near Estcourt in the KwaZulu-Natal midlands. A 35-year-old man who is believed to be mentally ill is alleged to be the attacker. Area ward councillor Saziso Shabalala says,…
Storm clouds with lightning Gauteng authorities have urged residents to remain vigilant after the South African Weather Service issued a warning for severe thunderstorms in most parts of the province. The extreme weather conditions could result in localised flooding especially in low-lying areas. Very cold temperatures, hail and strong winds are expected to continue until…
FILE | Lusikisiki mass murder suspects The trial of six men accused of the murder of 18 people in the Ngobozana village in Lusikisiki last year, is expected to continue in the High Court in Mthatha sitting in a local magistrate’s court in the Eastern Cape today. The accused are facing charges including, murder, attempted…
Gavel and judge’s chair The trial of a former pre-school teacher is expected to start in the High Court in Johannesburg this morning. Amber Lee Hughes is facing two counts of rape and one count of murder. She has confessed to killing her ex-boyfriend’s four-year-old daughter but pleaded not guilty to the rape charges. The…
Rain droplets. The Emergency Services in Johannesburg says it remains on high alert, monitoring the seven regions of the city for any fire incidents among other eventualities. This comes after the South African Weather Service issued a Yellow Alert Level 3 for severe thunderstorms in Gauteng with a 60% chance of rain occurring in Tshwane….
Stock image of an accident scene. Two major multi-vehicle crashes brought traffic to a standstill on the N3 Toll Route on Wednesday night. The first, a pileup involving four trucks, forced the complete closure of Van Reenen Pass near Windy Corner, a critical freight artery between Gauteng and Durban. Hours later, a second crash blocked…
