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Matlala Trial | Judge dismisses Kekana lawyer’s objection over hospital security evidence

The Johannesburg High Court has dismissed an objection by Musa Kekana’s lawyer after Judge Cassim Moosa questioned evidence surrounding the accused’s hospital admission and security arrangements following his arrest. The objection was raised on Wednesday as the court heard that hospital staff had requested increased security around Kekana after suspecting that he might attempt to escape while under police guard. Kekana was admitted to Edenvale Government Hospital shortly after his […]

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DIRCO clears High Commissioner over Zuma’s India trip

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) says it has found no evidence that South Africa’s High Commission in India facilitated a meeting between former President Jacob Zuma and controversial businessman, Ajay Gupta, during Zuma's visit to India.  The department says the visit, which took place between 25 and 27 June, was supported through the "established protocol, administrative and logistical support ordinarily extended to former Presidents". This included airport […]

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Mogashoa daughter says parents’ killers must “burn in hell”

In a heartbreaking audio clip released by police, the four-year-old daughter of the murdered couple, Lucky and Sabeliwe Mogashoa, says she hopes those responsible for killing her parents "burn in hell". This comes as the High Court in Pretoria sentenced serial killer, Rassie Nkuna, and former SAPS member, Jacob Chego, to four life sentences each for their roles in the murder of the Mogashoa couple in 2022. The pair were […]

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Mosimane hoping second time’s a charm

New Bafana Bafana coach, Pitso Mosimane, has welcomed the challenge of leading the national team once again. The South African Football Association (SAFA) officially unveiled Mosimane as Bafana's new head coach on Tuesday at SAFA House. The 62-year-old returns to the job 14 years after he was sacked by SAFA following Bafana's failure to qualify for the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations. Speaking at the press conference to announce his […]

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Madlanga Commission | Khan’s health, Lebeya’s cocaine probe take centre stage.

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has postponed the testimony of suspended Crime Intelligence deputy head, Major-General Feroz Khan, to 28 September. This follows Khan’s failure to appear before the commission on Tuesday, amid reports that he was readmitted to hospital over the weekend. Khan was initially admitted to hospital in June, after he was shot on 3rd Avenue in Houghton, Johannesburg, just days before he was due to testify after […]

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Defence challenges paramedic’s testimony in Matlala trial

The defence has sought to challenge the testimony of a paramedic in the attempted murder trial of alleged underworld figure, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala, and his co-accused. Paramedic, Mary Nkgapele, took the stand in the Johannesburg High Court on Tuesday as the trial-within-a-trial continued to examine allegations that accused number one, Musa Kekana, was assaulted and suffocated by police following his arrest in April 2024. Nkgapele told the court that she […]

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Tupac murder | Ex-gang leader Keffe D found guilty of the 1996 murder

Nearly three decades after the Hip-Hop industry suffered a major loss, the conviction of former gang leader, Duane "Keffe D" Davis, in connection with the murder of Tupac Shakur, has come as no surprise to many, with some social media users saying that he effectively asked for it.  A Las Vegas jury found the 63-year-old, a former leader of the Southside Crips, guilty of murder with the use of a […]

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Erasmus opts for consistency ahead of third RGR Test

Springbok coach, Rassie Erasmus, has made four changes to his starting XV for Saturday's third Test against the All Blacks at the FNB Stadium in the third match of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry. The series is level at 1-1, after the All Blacks won the opening Test at Ellis Park, before the Boks responded with victory in Cape Town on Saturday. The fourth Test of the series will take place is […]

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Madlanga Commission | Khan expected to testify on Tuesday, criminal case opened against Carrim

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry says suspended Crime Intelligence boss, Major-General Feroz Khan, is expected to appear before the commission on Tuesday, 1 September. Khan previously failed to appear at the commission after he was shot on 3rd Avenue in Houghton, Johannesburg, in June, just days before he was due to testify after being implicated by previous witnesses. Khan, who spent time in hospital recovering from his injuries and was […]

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Teffo disrupts Matlala trial as court demands proof he can represent accused

The trial-within-a-trial in the case against alleged underworld figure, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala and his co-accused, took an unexpected turn at the Johannesburg High Court on Monday when struck-off advocate, Malesela Teffo, attempted to address the court. Teffo claimed he was appearing on behalf of all five accused through an entity he identified as the Malesela Teffo Probation Foundation, alleging serious constitutional violations against the accused. His appearance was immediately challenged […]

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