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Mabuyane formally lays defamation charges against Malema

10 hours ago2 mins

Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane. Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane has formally instituted legal proceedings against Economic Freedom fighters (EFF) leader, Julius Malema, in the High Court in KuGompo City. This follows Malema’s allegation that Mabuyane fraudulently obtained his master’s degree from Fort Hare University. The application is seeking orders declaring Malema’s allegations false and defamatory. Premier’s spokesperson, Sonwabo Mbananga, says the courts are the appropriate platform to resolve…

NPA to add more charges against ‘Witness D’ murder accused

11 hours ago3 mins

Matipandile Sotheni, who is accused of killing whistle-blower Marius van der Merwe The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) in Gauteng is expected to add more charges against the man accused of killing whistle-blower Marius van der Merwe, also known as Witness D. Matipandile Sotheni appeared briefly in the Brakpan Magistrate’s Court on Friday, and the matter…

Phala Phala accused lose bid to have charges dropped

11 hours ago1 mins

File: Phala Phala farm in Limpopo The Modimolle Regional Court in Limpopo has dismissed the defence lawyers’ application to have charges against the three accused in the Phala Phala case dropped. Magistrate Peter Manthata has ruled that the accused have cases to answer. He’s also questioned how one of the accused, Imanuwela David, amassed wealth…

Gauteng Traffic Police urge caution as rainy long weekend looms

12 hours ago3 mins

Rainy weather image. Gauteng Traffic Police have urged motorists to remain vigilant ahead of the long weekend as rainy weather conditions persist across the province. The weekend includes Freedom and Workers’ days. High traffic volumes are expected on major routes, including the N1, N3 and N12, as travelers make their way to various destinations. N3…

Victim in Mugabe, Matonhodze case paid R250k: Investigating officer

14 hours ago2 mins

Bellarmine Mugabe and Tobias Matonhodze appear in the Alexandra Regional Court in Johannesburg. The Alexandra Regional Court in Johannesburg has heard that the victim in the case of Bellarmine Mugabe and co-accused was paid R250 000 in exchange for silence. The investigating officer says the man who had been shot and wounded in February was…

LIVE | Witness D murder accused appears in court

15 hours ago1 mins

Former South African Police Service (SAPS) Special Task Force member Mathipandile Sotheni, accused of Marius ‘Witness D’ Van der Merwe’s murder, is applying for bail at the Boksburg Magistrates Court. Live stream below:

Dhlamini’s brothers had close relationship with late taxi boss Msibi

15 hours ago3 mins

Deputy Chief of Police at the Tshwane Metro Police Department, Umashi Dhlamini Suspended Tshwane Metro Police Department Deputy Chief Umashi Dhlamini has told the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry that his brothers had a close relationship with the late alleged Big Five cartel leader, Jothan “Mswazi” Msibi. Dhlamini testified that he has known Msibi since childhood,…

LIVE | Senzo Meyiwa murder trial

15 hours ago1 mins

Former football star Senzo Meyiwa’s murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria. Live stream below:

Late Mabasa penalty denies Sundowns top spot

15 hours ago5 mins

Mamelodi Sundowns Midfielder Tsiki Ntsabeleng in action. A late penalty from Tshegofatso Mabasa denied Mamelodi Sundowns a return to the top of the Betway Premiership as Stellenbosch FC fought back to secure a 1-1 draw at Loftus Versfeld on Wednesday night. Sundowns looked set to capitalise on their game in hand over Orlando Pirates after…

Bellarmine Mugabe, Tobias Matonhodze to be sentenced

16 hours ago2 mins

Bellarmine Mugabe and Tobias Matonhodze appear in the Alexandra Regional Court in Johannesburg on March 24, 2026. Bellarmine Mugabe, the son of the late former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe and co-accused Tobias Matonhodze are expected to be sentenced in the Alexandra Regional Court in Johannesburg on Friday morning. The two appeared in court last week,…