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Law Society tackles Judge Ratha Mokgoatlheng over racially charged courtroom outburst

The Law Society of South Africa is challenging Judge Ratha Mokgoatlheng after his racially charged outburst in court, raising concerns about judicial conduct and racial sensitivity in South Africa.

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Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Parliament demands Judge Ratha Mokgoatlheng to apologise for racial comment after advocate skips trial for Comrades Marathon

Judge Mokgoatlheng's racially charged comments spark outrage as Parliament demands an apology.

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Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

Judge in Senzo Meyiwa matter reprimands advocate for prioritising Comrades run over murder trial

Judge Mokgoatlheng expresses outrage in court over Advocate Mnisi's request to miss proceedings for the Comrades Marathon, highlighting the seriousness of the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial and the impact of delays on the victim's family.

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Hope Ntanzi|Published

'Unacceptable': Judge outraged as advocate skips Meyiwa trial for Comrades Marathon

Judge Mokgoatlheng expresses outrage in court over Advocate Mnisi's request to miss proceedings for the Comrades Marathon, highlighting the seriousness of the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial and the impact of delays on the victim's family.

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Hope Ntanzi|Published

How many more times is the State going to bungle the Senzo Meyiwa case? Twitterati fume

Daily News readers weigh in on the ongoing Senzo Meiywa murder trieal

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Senzo Meyiwa murder trial faces further delays in Pretoria High Court

Senzo Meyiwa was brutally killed on October 26, 2014, while in the company of his girlfriend and the mother of his child, Kelly Khumalo, in Vosloorus.

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Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Senzo Meyiwa murder trial postponed again: What’s next for the accused?

The trial has struggled to resume following the death of defence advocate Thulani Mngomezulu, who died in December 2024.

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Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Lawyer in Senzo Meyiwa murder trial hints at abandoning client as Judge Mokgoatlheng refuses further delays

Advocate Charles Mnisi told the court that he would drop Muzi Sibiya as a client if Judge Ratha Mokgoatlheng does not give a longer postponement, a request declined by the judge.

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Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Senzo Meyiwa murder trial resumes in Pretoria High Court

The decade-long search for justice in former Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Senzo Meyiwa's murder continues as five accused men return to the Pretoria High Court on Monday.

Saturday Star News
Staff Reporter|Published

Watch VideoMurdered ballers | The South African football stars we lost to violence

From national team captains to promising young talents, South African football has lost numerous stars to violent crime.

Sport Soccer PSL
Lunga Biyela|Published

WATCH: Kelly Khumalo’s latest concert is a testament to her unwavering support

Despite the controversies, Kelly Khumalo continues to get booked, and her supporters attend her events from far and wide, ready to sing and dance with their favourite artist.

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Lutho Pasiya|Published

Tributes pour in for Thulani Mngomezulu, lawyer of accused in Senzo Meyiwa murder trial

As the Senzo Meyiwa trial continues to unfold in the Pretoria High Court, the death of Thulani Mngomezulu, the lawyer representing one of the accused in the murder trial has sent deep sadness across the country.

The Star News
Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Stilfontein illegal miners should surface and face the law

The zama zamas at Stilfontein should be brought to the surface and made to face the music for their actions.

Cape Times Opinion
Kennedy Mudzuli|Published

JUST IN: Court orders Correctional Services to remove Senzo Meyiwa murder-accused from solitary confinement

Mthobisi Mncube’s legal team has recently told the court in the Senzo Meyiwa murder that the accused man has been kept in solitary confinement for four years.

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Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Kelly Khumalo embarks on a new journey as a certified healer

As she celebrated her birthday, the award-winning singer revealed that after 15 years she is now a certified traditional healer.

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Oluthando Keteyi|Published

Senzo Meyiwa’s family remains confident justice will be served, a decade later

Ten years after the tragic death of Bafana Bafana captain Senzo Meyiwa, his family speaks exclusively about their journey towards justice, their relationship with the Khumalo family, and their enduring hope for closure in the ongoing murder trial.

Daily News News
Zama Ngcoya|Published

Ten year anniversary: A decade without justice for the murder of Senzo Meyiwa

Its been exactly 10 years since football star Senzo Meyiwa was gunned down in an alleged contract killing in Vosloorus, yet, no one has been convicted for his murder.

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Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

‘I don't know who killed Senzo’: Chicco Twala breaks silence on Senzo Meyiwa’s case

Sello ‘Chicco’ Twala discussed the unresolved murder case of footballer Senzo Meyiwa, nearly a decade after his death.

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Cebolethu Shinga|Published

Senzo Meyiwa’s family say ‘everything will be revealed’ about his killing

The Meyiwa family said the State is failing to place the five men accused of killing soccer star Senzo Meyiwa at the crime scene.

Sunday Tribune News
Nomonde Zondi|Published

Longwe Twala finally in court, on theft case

It is alleged that the duo broke into their father’s studios while on drugs and stole equipment worth thousands of rand.

The Star News
Siyabonga Sithole and Sipho Jack|Published

Police arrest Longwe Twala for alleged theft from his father, Chicco Twala

Longwe Twala is alleged to have stolen music equipment worth thousands.

News Crime and Courts
Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Disbarred Teffo fights suspended jail sentence while in Sun City prison

The complaints against Teffo to the council came before he took on the Meyiwa case as legal counsel for several of the accused.

Pretoria News News
Zelda Venter|Published

Watch VideoKelly Khumalo distances herself from Senzo Meyiwa case, drops new music video

Khumalo recently released the visuals for her latest song, ‘Uyathandwa’.

Sunday Tribune Entertainment
Bernelee Vollmer|Published

DA calls for Cold Case Unit to take over search for Joshlin Smith

The Democratic Alliance is calling for the Cold Case Unit to take over the search for missing Saldanha Bay six-year-old, Joshlin Smith.

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Se-Anne Rall|Published