DJ Sumbody murder trial postponed to July 2027 as judge demands continuous proceedings

DJ Sumbody murder trial postponed to July 2027 as judge demands continuous proceedings

The Johannesburg High Court has warned that the murder trial of musician and businessman, Oupa Sefoka, popularly known as DJ Sumbody, cannot be allowed to drag on for years because of scheduling conflicts between legal teams. Judge Thifhelimbilu Mudau postponed the trial involving businessman, Katiso "KT" Molefe and his three co-accused, to 19 July 2027, directing the legal teams to prepare for continuous proceedings to ensure the matter reaches finality. […]

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Carrim’s bail judgment postponed until next week

Controversial North West businessman, Suliman Carrim's, will have to wait until next week for a ruling on his bail application, with the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court expected to deliver its judgment on 28 October 2026. Both the State and the defence have concluded their arguments, leaving the court to decide whether Carrim should be released on bail or remain behind bars. Carrim was arrested last week after repeatedly failing to appear […]

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Taxi boss Joe Sibanyoni, co-accused granted R70,000 bail each

Mpumalanga taxi boss, Joe Sibanyoni and his co-accused, have been granted bail of R70,000 each in the connection with extortion-related charges. SIbanyoni, Mvimbi Masilela, Philemon Msiza and Bafana Oupa Sindane appeared in the Delmas Magistrates Court today after their extortion case was re-enrolled. The group faces allegations of extorting a mining businessman of more than R2 million between 2022 and 2025, as investigations into the matter continue. Former National Director […]

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