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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 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.
Two former apartheid-era police officers convicted of murdering anti-apartheid lawyer Griffiths Mxenge have requested the South African Police Service fund their legal defense in the reopened inquest.
ANC KwaZulu-Natal convenor Jeff Radebe reveals the party has always suspected apartheid-era assassinations in the deaths of anti-apartheid icons Chief Albert Luthuli and Griffiths Mxenge.
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.
A Nigerian scammer has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for defrauding an American homebuyer of over R3,2 million through a sophisticated cyber fraud scheme.
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.
A Nigerian scammer has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for defrauding an American homebuyer of over R3,2 million through a sophisticated cyber fraud scheme.
AfriForum has accused National Police Minister Senzo Mchunu of remaining silent while Bergview College principal was accused of raping a pupil, saying there would be grave legal consequences.
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.
ATM President Vuyo Zungula has accused the NPA of being deliberately 'dismantled' to serve political interests rather than deliver justice to ordinary South Africans. Speaking at a rally in Eastern Cape, Zungula cited the controversial Omotoso case acquittal as evidence of a failing justice system where 'it has become the norm' for criminals to walk fre
The State has come in for heavy criticism over their apparent inept prosecution of the Pastor Timothy Omotoso's matter.
Kuruman Regional Court's landmark ruling leads to the forfeiture of a Hyundai involved in the illegal pangolin trade, showcasing the fight against wildlife trafficking.
Timothy Omotoso's acquittal has ignited fierce outrage in South Africa, with advocacy groups like Women For Change condemning the government's failure to protect victims of gender-based violence. What does this verdict mean for the future of GBV in the country?
CRL Rights Commission criticises NPA for failing victims as Timothy Omotoso is acquitted by the High Court.
Seven SASSA officials among 11 suspects facing more than 1 300 criminal charges in a R260 million fraud scheme claim innocence at their bail hearing in Lenasia Magistrate's Court. One suspect pleads for bail to care for her cancer-stricken mother.
Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has taken legal action against individuals behind a smear campaign that falsely implicated her in a plot to prosecute Deputy President Paul Mashatile. The minister filed charges at Brooklyn Police Station after fake WhatsApp conversations were circulated, attempting to create division within government leadership. The National Prosecuting Authority has also dismissed these allegations as unfounded.
Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has taken legal action against individuals behind a smear campaign that falsely implicated her in a plot to prosecute Deputy President Paul Mashatile. The minister filed charges at Brooklyn Police Station after fake WhatsApp conversations were circulated, attempting to create division within government leadership. The National Prosecuting Authority has also dismissed these allegations as unfounded.
A Northern Cape teenager has been sentenced to 60 years in prison for the horrific rapes of three young boys, highlighting the urgent need for community awareness and prevention of child abuse.
A Northern Cape teenager has been sentenced to 60 years in prison for the horrific rapes of three young boys, highlighting the urgent need for community awareness and prevention of child abuse.
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, daughter of former president Jacob Zuma, faces unprecedented terrorism and public violence charges in the Durban High Court. The case, stemming from the devastating July 2021 unrest that caused billions in damages and claimed over 300 lives, moves to pre-trial proceedings this August
The Helen Suzman Foundation applied to be admitted as an ‘amicus curiae’ in the case brought by the families of the victims who were killed and disappeared during the apartheid era.
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and the SAPS have intensified their search for the final suspect in a R260 million SASSA fraud case, with ten others already in custody. The accused, including seven SASSA employees, face over 1,000 charges related to identity fraud and illegal withdrawals from SASSA pay points.
NPA head Shamila Batohi announces new state capture cases for 2025, but questions arise about the effectiveness of corporate accountability in South Africa