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There has been widespread uproar over suspended magistrates costing the taxpayer R31 million.
Two men accused of murdering a Durban schoolgirl during a robbery are pointing fingers at each other in court.
A second suspect linked to the shocking murder inside Wynberg Magistrate’s Court has appeared in court, raising serious concerns about safety in the judicial system.
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?
In the face of KwaZulu-Natal’s persistent and often overwhelming crime challenges, Lt-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has emerged as a pivotal figure in South Africa’s crime-fighting landscape, says Professor Nirmala Gopal
Ten community members from Folweni await trial for the alleged murder and arson of three individuals suspected of theft.
Six men have been charged in the murder of Alan Gordon, the owner of Etchings Gallery in Durban North.
Following the acquittal of Nigerian televangelist Timothy Omotoso, his victims, including Sarah Mofokeng, share their emotional testimonies and call for justice, highlighting the ongoing struggle against gender-based violence in South Africa.
The Cape Town High Court has dismissed the bail appeal of a man accused of raping his stepdaughters, highlighting concerns over witness interference and the seriousness of the charges
During the trial of two men accused of murdering 17-year-old Wandile Ngcobo, shocking testimonies reveal the events leading to her tragic death in uMlazi
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
The National Prosecuting Authority has presented evidence of an alleged apartheid-era conspiracy to cover up the true circumstances of Nobel Peace Prize winner Chief Albert Luthuli's death in 1967. New medical testimony suggests his injuries were inconsistent with being struck by a train and instead point to a possible assault.
Following the reopening of the inquest into the murder of anti-apartheid activist Mlungisi Griffiths Mxenge, his family called for his assassins to disclose who ordered the hit.
Following the reopening of the inquest into the murder of anti-apartheid activist Mlungisi Griffiths Mxenge, his family called for his assassins to disclose who ordered the hit.
A third suspect linked to a human trafficking ring in Plumstead has been arrested, with serious charges pending in the Wynberg Magistrate’s Court.
The family of late ANC president Albert Luthuli said it is relieved that the NPA will hold a new inquest into his controversial death.
Former president Thabo Mbeki and ex-Justice Minister Brigitte Mabandla are fighting to clear their names in a landmark R167 million lawsuit brought by apartheid victims. The pair, who claim the allegations of political interference in TRC prosecutions are 'highly defamatory', warn that false findings could expose them to personal liability and damage their constitutional rights.
In response to a recent shooting at the Wynberg Magistrate's Court, Justice Minister Mmamoloko T Kubayi announces plans to enhance security measures and consider virtual testimonies to protect witnesses.
Former president Thabo Mbeki and ex-Justice Minister Brigitte Mabandla are fighting to clear their names in a landmark R167 million lawsuit brought by apartheid victims. The pair, who claim the allegations of political interference in TRC prosecutions are 'highly defamatory', warn that false findings could expose them to personal liability and damage their constitutional rights. The case centres on why hundreds of apartheid-era crimes were never prosecuted despite TRC referrals.
The National Association of Democratic Lawyers (Nadel) has stepped forward to help rebuild the NPA's crumbling credibility while addressing systemic inequalities in the legal profession and implementing critical Zondo Commission recommendations. This comes amid high-profile case failures that have eroded public trust in South Africa's prosecuting authority.
The Road Accident Fund has welcomed a significant sentencing in the Eastern Cape, as a woman is convicted of defrauding the fund, shedding light on the ongoing battle against fraudulent claims.
Mohammed Ameen, 45, entered into a plea agreement with the State and was convicted in the Bellville Magistrate’s Court.
Discover how Mohammed Ameen was convicted of money laundering and contravening exchange control regulations, leading to a significant court ruling in the Western Cape.
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.
A 19-year-old uncle who repeatedly raped his 9-year-old niece has been sentenced to 18 years imprisonment by the East London High Court, with evidence showing severe psychological trauma to the child victim.