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Murder accused mother Tiffany Meek says she fears for her life in prison

  Murder accused mother, Tiffany Meek, has revealed that she was threatened while in custody, and that an attempt was made on her life. Meek appeared in the Roodepoort Magistrates Court on Wednesday, where her case was transferred to the Johannesburg High Court for pre-trial. The court also finalised the indictment, confirming that Meek plans to call witnesses in her defence. Her lawyer, Noven Naidoo, told the court that Meek […]

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High Court interdicts Dudula from targeting foreign nationals, group vows to appeal

Operation Dudula says it will appeal the Johannesburg High Court ruling that declared its attempts to prevent undocumented foreign nationals from accessing public healthcare and education unlawful. Speaking to YNews, the group’s spokesperson, Davis Magolego, described the judgment, handed down in their absence as "utterly unfair." The case was brought by the Socio-Economic Rights Institute of South Africa (SERI) on behalf of several human rights organisations, who argued that Operation […]

todayNovember 4, 2025 97

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Chesney Keppler’s alleged killer to reapply for bail, trial postponed to next year

Former police officer Mandla Buthelezi, accused of murdering Gauteng Traffic Warden Chesney Keppler, has told the Johannesburg High Court that he intends to apply for bail next month. The matter, which was set down for a pre-trial hearing on Tuesday, has now been postponed to January 19th next year, when the trial is expected to begin. Buthelezi appeared in court alongside his co-accused, Llewellyn Meyers, where his lawyer, Sphamandla Madinane, […]

todayNovember 4, 2025 63

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‘Cat’ Matlala to spend more time behind bars

Controversial businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala has once again lost his bid for freedom. The High Court in Johannesburg on Monday dismissed his application challenging the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court decision to deny him bail. Matlala, accused of orchestrating a botched attack on his ex-girlfriend and media personality, Tebogo Thobejane, which left her injured and a friend with a serious spinal injury — had requested R100,000 bail with house arrest conditions. The […]

todayOctober 27, 2025 194

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City of Joburg defends clean-up drive as court battle heats up

The City of Johannesburg says it needs more time to prepare its case in response to an urgent application filed by informal traders at the Johannesburg High Court on Tuesday. The traders are challenging the City’s ongoing by-law enforcement operations in the inner city, which have led to the eviction of many vendors from their trading spots over alleged non-compliance. Tensions were high at the Johannesburg High Court as informal […]

todayOctober 21, 2025 129

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Judgment looms in ‘Cat’ Matlala bail appeal

The Johannesburg High Court is expected to deliver judgment in controversial businessman, Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala’s, bail appeal either on Friday or Monday. Matlala turned to the High Court on Monday after the Alexandra Magistrates’ Court denied him bail last month, citing concerns that he might flee or interfere with witnesses. The 49-year-old tenderpreneur is accused of orchestrating the failed assassination of his former girlfriend, media personality Tebogo Thobejane, in 2023 […]

todayOctober 20, 2025 311

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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 […]

todayOctober 17, 2025 100

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High Court grants alleged kingpin Katiso ‘KT’ Molefe bail, NPA to study judgment

The Johannesburg High Court has granted controversial businessman Katiso “KT” Molefe bail of R400 000. Molefe had challenged the Alexandra Magistrates’ Court’s earlier decision to deny him bail, arguing the lower court erred in finding he had not shown exceptional circumstances for release. The 61 year old is accused of orchestrating the 2022 murders of popular musician and club owner DJ Sumbody — real name Oupa Sefoka — and his […]

todayOctober 10, 2025 249

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Molefe remains in custody as court reserves judgment in bail appeal

Controversial businessman, Katiso 'KT' Molefe, accused of orchestrating the murder of popular musician Oupa "DJ Sumbody" Sefoka, will remain behind bars after the Johannesburg High Court reserved judgment in his bail appeal. Molefe approached the court today in a bid to overturn an August ruling by the Alexandra Magistrates Court, which denied him bail. He faces five counts of murder, including the 2022 killing of nightclub owner Oupa John Sefoka, […]

todayOctober 2, 2025 149