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Sunday, June 8, 2025

Alleged gun-runner's home, businesses under restraint

Efforts by Cape businessman Irshaad Laher to try to get back his assets, which are currently under restraint, came to nought in the Western Cape High Court.

News
Fatima Schroeder|Published

Gang boss’ damages case against State stalls

A damages claim by the alleged Wonder Kids gang leader against two cabinet ministers has been plagued by technical hurdles.

News South Africa
Fatima Schroeder|Published

Accountant granted R1m bail in massive VAT fraud case

A Cape Town accountant who was arrested in connection with a multimillion-rand VAT fraud has been released on bail of R1 million.

News South Africa
Fatima Schroeder|Published

Council culpable for teen’s rape at resort

The Western Cape High Court has found the Witzenberg Municipality liable for the 2009 rape of a disabled teen at the Pine Forest Resort.

News
Fatima Schroeder|Published

WP Rugby acted in a 'disgraceful' manner

Scandalous allegations that WP Rugby faked bankruptcy for ulterior motives have emerged in an urgent high court application.

Sport Rugby Currie Cup
Fatima Schroeder|Published

'Loving' pit bulls are turned into killers

The pit bull trade is booming with backyard breeders selling puppies on the road for as little as R300. Fatima Schroeder reports

News South Africa Western Cape
Fatima Schroeder|Published

Axe-murder accused Van Breda wants expert analysis

Axe-murder accused Henri van Breda has hired experts to analyse the evidence the State has against him, the Western Cape High Court has heard.

News
Fatima Schroeder|Published

WP rugby in bleak financial situation

Details of WP Rugby’s dire financial state, including how it suffered an operating loss of more than R12m in 2015, have emerged.

Sport Rugby Super Rugby
Fatima Schroeder|Published

Slain lawyer’s widow recalls happy past

The widow of slain attorney Noorudien Hassan has described how her world was shattered when her greatest fear became a reality.

News
Fatima Schroeder|Published

Spat over transgender in hospital ward

A transgender patient’s battle to be recognised as a female at two state hospitals in Cape Town has sparked outrage amongst activists.

News South Africa Western Cape
Fatima Schroeder|Published

Advocate ‘bullied’ out of Cape Bar Council

A black female advocate has accused the council of bullying in a court application challenging the termination of her membership.

News South Africa
Fatima Schroeder|Published

Paedo to fight extradition

Paedophile Anthony Peter Freedendal, who faces 24 child sex charges in his Australia, will spend the festive season fighting an application for his extradition.

News
Fatima Schroeder|Published

Road Accident Fund is broke

The wheels have come off the Road Accident Fund. It's paying out more to accident victims than it's receiving from the fuel levy every month.

News South Africa
Fatima Schroeder|Published

Date set for Lamoer’s R1. 6m corruption case

The corruption trial of former Western Cape police commissioner Arno Lamoer is finally expected to be heard early next year.

News Politics
Fatima Schroeder|Published

Convicted paedophile to face extradition to Australia

Anthony Peter Freedendal, wanted on 24 child sex offences, faces five life terms plus 150 years behind bars in Australia.

News
Fatima Schroeder|Published

Camps Bay murder accused bids for his freedom

Murder accused Diego Dougherty Novella is offering R500K, electronic tagging and house arrest to secure his release from Pollsmoor Prison.

News
Fatima Schroeder|Published

Urinating ex-model to appeal sentence

Former model Djavan Arrigone wants to appeal the 200 hours of community service he was handed for urinating on a taxi driver.

News
Fatima Schroeder|Published

Man gets community service after urinating on taxi driver

A court has ordered Djavan Arrigone to do 200 hours of community service after urinating on a taxi driver from the balcony of a nightclub.

News
Fatima Schroeder|Published

Transformation row grips Cape Bar Council

Lobby goup Advocates for Transformation is shunning the Cape Bar Council by refusing to recognise it and urging AFT members not to apply to take silk.

News
Fatima Schroeder|Published

Muslim marriages case thrown out . . for now

Cape Town - Within minutes Western Cape High Court Judge Siraj Desai kicked out a controversial application aimed at expediting the passing of legislation which will give full recognition to Muslim marriages.

News
Fatima Schroeder|Published

'Lying' N2 cop killer’s last-minute confession

After denying the allegations for more than a year, a 21-year-old man had a sudden change of heart and apologised in court for killing a Hawks police officer.

Cape Argus News
Fatima Schroeder|Published

Bid to reform Muslim marriages law deferred

Consult crucial Chapter 9 institutions, judge orders​

Daily News News
Fatima Schroeder|Published

Money cannot compensate IDT, says judge

The damages claim of a little boy who developed cerebral palsy after state staff failed to diagnose that he had jaundice at birth, is set to be finalised.

News
Fatima Schroeder|Published

Franziska suspect ready to make deal

A man who was once adamant “possible video footage” could prove his innocence, is now prepared to accept a plea bargain in the case involving the murder, rape and robbery of Franziska Blöchliger.

News
Fatima Schroeder|Published

Women can’t ‘adapt Qur’an’

A senior attorney has accused a prominent women’s rights body of “using subtle means” to change what the Qur’an prescribes to Muslims

Daily News News
Fatima Schroeder|Published