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Defence challenges State witness’s account in Matlala trial

The defence in the attempted murder trial of alleged underworld kingpin, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala, spent Wednesday systematically challenging the credibility of the State's first witness, questioning everything from the layout of the crime scene to whether he may have accidentally shot the alleged victim himself. Proceedings in the Johannesburg High Court centred on the testimony of security guard, Bethwell Cele, who was on duty when taxi boss, Joe "Ferrari" Sibanyoni, […]

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Impeachment committee extends search for evidence leader as legal battle looms

Parliament’s Section 89 Impeachment Committee has extended the deadline for nominating an evidence leader after more than half of the senior advocates initially proposed indicated they were unavailable to take on the role. The committee, which is probing whether President Cyril Ramaphosa has a case to answer over the 2020 Phala Phala scandal, agreed on Wednesday to give political parties until Friday to submit additional nominations and work towards consensus. […]

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Triple murder accused Tshuma abandons bail bid

Triple murder accused and British national, Ndodana Tshuma, has abandoned his bid for bail. Tshuma appeared in the Johannesburg Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, where the State confirmed he is in the South Africa illegally and is considered a fugitive. He appeared in connection with two separate matters, the extradition proceedings following a request by United Kingdom authorities and the unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition. Tshuma was arrested in […]

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Banyana settle in Morocco, focus on Tanzania

Banyana Banyana have settled in Casablanca, Morocco where they will compete in the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations. South Africa have been drawn in Group B alongside Tanzania, Cote d’Ivoire and Burkina Faso. The tournament also offers a route to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil, with the four semi-finalists securing automatic qualification. Despite the stakes, striker Hilda Magaia, believes they cannot afford to think too far […]

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Madlanga Commission | Johnson says she received death threats over Khumalo investigation

Embattled Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) head, Senior Advocate Andrea Johnson, says she received death threats while investigating senior South African Police Service (SAPS) officials. Testifying before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on Tuesday, Johnson insisted investigations into several senior police officers had begun before she took office at IDAC, and rejected claims that she specifically targeted Crime Intelligence head, Lieutenant-General Dumisani Khumalo. She also dismissed allegation by KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) […]

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Godongwana confident Joburg can turn finances around

Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, says he is optimistic that the City of Johannesburg can reverse its financial decline following high-level talks aimed at stabilising the metro’s finances and restoring public confidence. Godongwana met with Johannesburg Mayor, Dada Morero, National Treasury officials, Deputy Water and Sanitation Minister, David Mahlobo, Gauteng Cooperative Governance MEC, Jacob Mamabolo, and senior city officials on Tuesday to assess the municipality’s financial position and recovery plan. The […]

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Witness’s memory tested as court blocks CCTV evidence in Matlala trial

The credibility of the State's first witness in the trial of alleged underworld kingpin, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala, came under intense scrutiny on Tuesday, as the Johannesburg High Court refused to allow CCTV footage to be played, until it is properly authenticated. Defence lawyers also challenged the witness's recollection of key details surrounding the 2022 attempted murder of taxi boss, Joe "Ferrari" Sibanyoni. Security guard, Bethwell Cele, spent hours in the […]

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Witness K lawyer shocked by Mkhwanazi’s lovers’ quarrel claims

The legal representative of Witness K in the precious stone theft case says he was shocked by embattled Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) Deputy Chief, Julius Mkhwanazi's, claim that the matter stemmed from a lovers' quarrel gone wrong. Mkhwanazi and Witness K returned to the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday on charges linked to the alleged theft of precious stones worth R14.9 million during a bogus raid in Killarney in […]

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Boks turn attention to Greatest Rivalry

Following a blistering start to the inaugural Nation's Championship, Springbok wing Kurt-Lee Arendse, says there is no time to relax as the two-time World Champions shift their focus to their upcoming clashes. Arendse was once again among the standout performers in Saturday’s 43-0 win over Wales at Kings Park in Durban, taking his tally to 25 tries in 32 Tests. The Boks now have a two-week break before a 26-man […]

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Senzo Meyiwa Trial | Defence witness gives conflicting evidence

Defence witness, Qiniselani Buthelezi, has given evidence that appears to contradict accused number three, Mthobisi Mncube's, over where a photograph presented in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial was taken. Buthelezi testified on Monday after initially indicating that he no longer wished to take the stand, claiming his statement was not drafted by him and that he should not be held responsible for its contents. After consulting an independent Legal Aid […]

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