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As the South African government allocates millions in COVID-19 relief funds to the taxi industry, BOSA raises concerns about transparency and accountability in the funding process.
Joshlin Smith's trial resumes this week in the Western Cape High Court. As the case unfolds, what new evidence will emerge in the search for the missing girl?
The National Prosecuting Authority reopens the inquest into Albert Luthuli's death, alleging that the original findings were predetermined and influenced by apartheid-era justice systems
KZN Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi outlines the police’s operational plan for the Easter holidays, focusing on crime prevention and safety measures as the province prepares for an influx of visitors.
Three constitutional bodies have launched a joint inquiry into claims of system failures in South Africa's justice system following the controversial acquittal of Nigerian pastor Timothy Omotoso on multiple charges of rape and human trafficking.
Three constitutional bodies have launched a joint inquiry into claims of system failures in South Africa's justice system following the controversial acquittal of Nigerian pastor Timothy Omotoso on multiple charges of rape and human trafficking.
In a recent court ruling, a father has gained invaluable access rights and secured his name on his daughter's birth certificate, amid allegations of parental alienation.
In a tense Western Cape High Court hearing, defence lawyer Nobahle Mkabayi exposed critical flaws in police detective Sergeant Fortuin's interview methods, challenging why he questioned suspect Steveno van Rhyn without reviewing prior statements in the 13-month investigation of six-year-old Joshlin Smith's disappearance.
During the ongoing trial of Steveno van Rhyn, the defence has raised concerns about police interviewing methods in the Joshlin Smith kidnapping case, questioning the validity of confessions obtained under duress.
A tense courtroom exchange unfolds as defence lawyer Nobahle Mkabayi aggressively challenges a detective's interview procedures in the Joshlin Smith case, questioning whether proper protocols were followed before her client allegedly confessed under duress.
Sergeant Dawid Johannes Fortuin's testimony in the Joshlin Smith trial reveals no evidence of assault or screams during police interviews, as accused Jacquen 'Boeta' Appollis and Steveno 'Steffie' van Rhyn claim coercion
Detective Andrian Pretorius reveals crucial details about Jacquen 'Boeta' Appollis' confession, shedding light on the mysterious disappearance of six-year-old Joshlin Smith.
In the ongoing trial-within-a-trial for the Joshlin Smith case, Judge Nathan Erasmus reviews critical footage of an alleged confession, raising questions about police conduct and the admissibility of evidence.
EFF leader Julius Malema warns Nigerian televangelist Timothy Omotoso to flee the country after his recent acquittal on serious charges, promising a fresh pursuit once the party takes power.
In the ongoing Joshlin Smith trial, the court reviews Jacquen ‘Boeta’ Appollis’s confession, raising critical questions about its validity and the potential impact on the case.
"This is such an important case. We are dealing with a child that went missing,” Judge Nathan Erasmus said.
The Gauteng Department of Health announced it would appeal a recent Johannesburg High Court judgment in favour of the Cancer Alliance over radiation oncology services.
What did Judge Nathan Erasmus reveal about the State's evidence gathering in the Joshlin Smith trial?
From recorded confessions to court disruptions because Kelly Smith was sick, here's what to expect in the Joshlin Smith trial on Friday.
Judge Nathan Erasmus's scathing remarks on the State's evidence gathering could change the course of the Joshlin Smith trial.
What did Judge Nathan Erasmus reveal about the State's evidence gathering in the Joshlin Smith trial?
Cancer Alliance is exploring legal responses after Gauteng Health appealed a High Court ruling that declared the department's failure to provide radiation treatment to 3 000+ cancer patients unconstitutional, despite having R784 million specifically allocated for this purpose since 2023.
Facing a pivotal moment, the DA plans to challenge the budget approval in court while deciding its future in the Government of National Unity.
Cancer Alliance is exploring legal responses after Gauteng Health appealed a High Court ruling that declared the department's failure to provide radiation treatment to 3 000+ cancer patients unconstitutional, despite having R784 million specifically allocated for this purpose since 2023.
A police sergeant has testified that accused Steveno van Rhyn told doctors his injuries came from falling off a bakkie, contradicting his claims of police torture and assault.