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The Democratic Alliance (DA) demands vows to take the fight to its GNU partner, the ANC over tyhe budget impasse.
Emotional testimony from Nurah, the mother of slain 7-year-old Emaan Solomons, reveals the devastating impact of her daughter's murder as the convicted killers face sentencing.
The court must first determine whether confessions made by Van Rhyn and his co-accused were freely and voluntarily given before deciding whether they are admissible in the main trial.
In the ongoing Joshlin Smith disappearance trial, defence lawyer Nobahle Mkabayi presents video evidence showing Steveno Van Rhyn repeatedly falling asleep during his confession, arguing police proceeded despite his client being physically and mentally unfit following alleged torture and sleep deprivation.
During a trial concerning the kidnapping of Joshlin Smith, the accused's lawyer argues that her client was asleep when police took his confession, raising questions about the validity of the statement.
In a dramatic courtroom confrontation, defence lawyer Nobahle Mkabayi claims video evidence shows her client Steveno van Rhyn was asleep when police recorded his confession in the case of missing 6-year-old Joshlin Smith, challenging the admissibility of key evidence in the high-profile kidnapping trial.
Video evidence in the Joshlin Smith case reveals one accused 'limping and struggling to sit' during his confession, prompting a judge to question why police continued interrogating someone showing signs of physical distress and exhaustion.
Video evidence in the Joshlin Smith case reveals one accused 'limping and struggling to sit' during his confession, prompting a judge to question why police continued interrogating someone showing signs of physical distress and exhaustion.
Steveno van Rhyn claims police suffocated him with plastic and forced a false confession in the Joshlin Smith case, while Detective Sergeant Dawid Fortuin firmly denies all allegations of torture during the Western Cape High Court trial.
During the trial of those accused in the Joshlin Smith case, defence lawyer Nobahle Mkabayi challenges police procedures regarding the treatment of a visibly injured suspect and the explanation of constitutional rights.
In a tense courtroom exchange, defence lawyer Nobahle Mkabayi challenges police detective Fortuin for failing to provide medical attention to an injured suspect and not properly explaining constitutional rights during the high-profile Joshlin Smith kidnapping trial, with the judge himself questioning police conduct.
In a recent ruling, the Western Cape High Court denied Ruansa van Eeden's request to live in her deceased boyfriend's house, highlighting the lack of evidence supporting her claims.
During the Joshlin Smith trial, defence attorney Nobahle Mkabayi questions Detective Captain Wesley Lombard about inconsistencies in the evidence against her client, Steveno van Rhyn, who is accused of kidnapping and human trafficking.
Detective Captain Wesley Lombard's testimony reveals the troubling influence of social media on the investigation into Joshlin Smith's disappearance, as misinformation and community gossip compromised police efforts in this high-profile case.
Detective Captain Wesley Lombard's shocking court testimony reveals how TikTok influencers and community misinformation sabotaged the Joshlin Smith investigation, while the missing girl's mother disturbingly boasted, 'Joshlin made me famous. ' The Western Cape High Court heard how social media compromised police efforts in the high-profile kidnapping case.
Arms dealer tells court he sold guns to middleman, who committed suicide.
A mother from Lotus River testifies in the Western Cape High Court about the last moments of her son, Chad Julius, who was allegedly shot in a gang-related incident linked to illegal firearms sold by arms dealer Anderson Padayachee.
Former accused Lourentia Lombaard will continue her testimony on Monday, after which the defence will cross-examine her.
A state witness reveals chilling details about the disappearance of six-year-old Joshlin Smith, including allegations of her mother selling her for R20,000 and the child's last moments before getting into a white VW Polo.
A shocking testimony unfolds in the Western Cape High Court as former accused Lourentia Lombaard reveals disturbing details about six-year-old Joshlin Smith's disappearance, including allegations of her mother selling her for R20,000 and the child's final moments before getting into a white VW Polo.
A dramatic day in court as State witness Lourentia Lombaard revealed threatening behaviour by Joshlin Smith's mother, Racquel 'Kelly', including death threats against her boyfriend just hours before the six-year-old's disappearance. The testimony sheds new light on the events leading up to the child trafficking case that has gripped South Africa.
Desiree Martin, a client of Banxso, has accused Pierre Du Toit of Mostert and Bosman of obstructing all efforts to recover funds from Banxso - claiming that while they risked losing money, Du Toit stood to benefit from the company's liquidation
Clients accuse Mostert and Bosman of failing to disclose a significant R57m settlement offer from Banxso, raising questions about transparency in the ongoing liquidation battle.
This week, the Western Cape High Court will hear the case of Joshlin Smith, a young girl missing since February 19, 2024, as her mother and two others face serious charges.
Three members of the Junky Funky Kidz gang have been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of a rival gang member, highlighting the ongoing battle against gang violence in the Western Cape.