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 ‘Baby Nikita’ murder trial delayed again as court prioritises other case

The murder trial involving the parents of four-year-old "Baby Nikita" has been delayed yet again, with the Johannesburg High Court unable to proceed after another ongoing trial took priority. Judge William Karam told the court on Monday that a directive from the Acting Deputy Judge President required him to prioritise the part-heard matter involving four accused, which is expected to occupy the courtroom until 26 October. The latest postponement adds […]

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Chesney Keppler murder case postponed, family says it’s a ‘delay tactic’

The family of 22-year-old Gauteng Crime Prevention Warden, Chesney Keppler who was allegedly killed by her boyfriend, say the postponement of the case, is a delay tactic. Mandla Buthelezi, is accused of killing Keppler, after a dispute in December last year. The former police officer appeared briefly in the Johannesburg High Court on Friday for a pre-trial hearing, but proceedings were delayed due to administrative issues, as the 42-year-old finalizes […]

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