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Durban mother sentenced to 20 years for the brutal murder of her daughter

A 35-year-old mother, Teneil Ursula Kok, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the murder of her three-year-old daughter, Fadillah.

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Nomonde Zondi|Published

Pre-trail hearing for 5 accused in the AKA's murder matter will commence in June

Advocate Simphiwe Mlotshwa is set to represent five men accused of the murder of South African rapper Kiernan AKA Forbes and his friend, chef Tebello Motsoane, as the case progresses in the Durban High Court.

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Nomonde Zondi|Published

Five suspects appear for pre-trial hearing in AKA murder case

The five suspects accused of murdering Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes and Tebello 'Tibz' Motsoane are scheduled to appear in the Durban High Court for a crucial pre-trial hearing.

News South Africa
Se-Anne Rall|Published

Man found guilty of stabbing ex-girlfriend outside Gateway Mall over lay-by argument

After a thorough examination of evidence, the Durban high court has convicted Siphamandla Khumalo of murdering his ex-girlfriend, Nomfundo Msibi, at Gateway Mall. The case highlights the tragic circumstances surrounding domestic violence and the importance of justice for victims.

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Nelisani Mchunu|Published

Durban High Court's rationale behind denying Ferrel Govender's bail appeal

High Court Judge Mfuniselwa Nkosi upholds bail denial for security boss Ferrel Govender in the Shailen Singh murder case, citing unrecovered firearm and witness safety concerns.

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Nomonde Zondi|Published

Grandson accused of brutal murder seeks to plead guilty in Durban High Court

A 32-year-old Pinetown man facing charges for the brutal murder of his 80-year-old grandmother has indicated his intention to plead guilty at the Durban High Court. The case, which involves shocking details of the June 2024 incident, follows complex psychological evaluations and court proceedings.

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Nomonde Zondi|Published

Gumede corruption trial: defence grills witness over supply chain policies

Former eThekwini mayor Zandile Gumede's defence team challenges a State witness's understanding of crucial supply chain management policies, exposing potential contradictions in procurement procedures for the R300 million waste contract.

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Nomonde Zondi|Published

Durban High Court reserves judgment in Ferrel Govender's bail appeal

The Durban High Court has reserved judgment in the bail appeal of security boss Ferrel Govender, accused of murdering Shailen Singh amid allegations of infidelity.

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Nomonde Zondi|Published

‘We reject the narrative of a political score’: GOOD Party welcomes charges against Zuma-Sambudla

The GOOD Party welcomes Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla’s indictment for inciting the July 2021 riots, rejecting claims of political targeting and urging justice for all instigators of the devastating unrest.

News Politics
Hope Ntanzi|Published