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Logistical delays stall sentencing in Hughes murder case

Logistical challenges have delayed sentencing proceedings in the murder trial of four-year-old Nada-Jane Challita at the Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg. The court had been expected to hear testimony from the child’s father, Elie Challita, as part of evidence in aggravation of sentence against convicted killer Amber Lee Hughes - a key stage that could influence the punishment Hughes ultimately receives. However, proceedings could not continue as planned on Thursday […]

todayMarch 12, 2026 45

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Disclosure disputes and withdrawal bid delay Matlala case

What was expected to mark a decisive step toward trial in the high-profile attempted murder case against alleged underworld figure, Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala, instead resulted in another procedural setback at the Johannesburg High Court on Thursday. Pre-trial proceedings were briefly stood down after one of Matlala’s co-accused changed legal representation at the eleventh hour - the latest development in a case already marred by delays. Matlala, his wife Tsakane, and […]

todayFebruary 26, 2026 93 1

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Amber Lee Hughes’ credibility challenged after admitting to lying during trial

Disclaimer: This article contains graphic details and may be distressing to some readers. Reader discretion is advised. Presiding Judge, Richard Mkhabela, openly challenged the credibility of convicted child killer Amber Lee Hughes during her sentencing at the Johannesburg High Court on Friday, after the 27-year-old admitted under oath that she had lied during her trial. Hughes, convicted of premeditated murder and rape for the drowning of 4-year-old Nada-Jane Challita in […]

todayFebruary 20, 2026 147

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Convicted child killer claims fear, denies romance as State exposes contradictions

Convicted child killer, Amber Lee Hughes, has told the Johannesburg High Court that she feared for her life and believed her ex-boyfriend, Elie Challita, could pay someone to have her killed, as the State intensified cross-examination during her sentencing proceedings. Hughes, who turned 27 on Thursday, returned to the witness stand where prosecutors challenged her claims of abuse and neglect and confronted her with WhatsApp messages, and highlighted contradictions in […]

todayFebruary 19, 2026 113

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Convicted child killer says she believed drowning four-year-old was the only way to “save” her

Convicted child killer Amber Lee Hughes has told the Johannesburg High Court she believed the only way to "save" her former boyfriend’s four-year-old daughter, Nada-Jane Challita, was to take her life. Hughes, 26, who was convicted six months ago of premeditated murder and rape, took the stand on Wednesday following two days of delays, delivering disturbing and emotional evidence about her mental state and actions on the day she drowned […]

todayFebruary 18, 2026 58

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Trial date set in Chesney Keppler murder case as family seeks closure

The Johannesburg High Court has scheduled the trial of former police constable Mandla Buthelezi, who is accused of killing Gauteng traffic warden Chesney Keppler in Eldorado Park. Buthelezi, 43, appeared in court on Tuesday alongside his co-accused, Llewellyn Meyers, where the state confirmed it is ready to proceed with trial. The matter is scheduled to run from 14 to 17 April. Keppler was fatally shot on Boxing Day in 2024, […]

todayFebruary 10, 2026 98

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Matlala’s bid to move from Kokstad prison stalls, hints at new bail bid

A pre-trial date in controversial businessman, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala’s, attempted murder case is expected to be set next Thursday, after the Johannesburg High Court postponed proceedings amid ongoing disclosure delays and concerns over restricted access to legal counsel. Matlala appeared in court on Friday alongside his four co-accused — his wife Tsakani Matlala, alleged hitmen Musa Kekana and Tiego Floyd Mabusela, as well as Mabusela’s daughter, Nthabiseng Nzama — in […]

todayFebruary 6, 2026 127

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DJ Sumbody murder case | State set to disclose full charges, case postponed to March

The case against Katiso "KT" Molefe and his co-accused has been postponed to 12 March 2026, for pre-trail procedings. Molefe, Michael Pule Tau, Tiego Floyd Mabusela and Musa Kekana made their first appearance in the Johannesburg High Court on Thursday, in connection with the 2022 shooting that claimed the lives of the popular club owner, DJ Sumbody, and his two bodyguards. The case was transferred from the Alexandra Magistrates’ Court […]

todayFebruary 5, 2026 94

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Transnet case | Gigaba maintains his innocence as case heads to High Court

Former Public Enterprises Minister, Malusi Gigaba, has maintained his innocence after his corruption case was formally transferred to the Johannesburg High Court. Gigaba returned to the Palmridge Magistrates’ Court on Friday in connection with the long-running case linked to Transnet’s multi-billion-rand locomotive procurement contracts. The former minister faces corruption charges relating to his alleged role in approving three controversial locomotive deals between 2010 and 2014, which form part of a […]

todayJanuary 30, 2026 110