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Mahungela trial delayed again as State warns defence over more postponements

    The murder trial of 23-year-old, Bafana Mahungela, has been delayed once again in the Johannesburg High Court, despite both the State and defence indicating they could be ready to proceed next week. Mahungela is accused of murdering Johannesburg teacher, Kirsten Kluyts, whose body was discovered near George Lea Park in Parkmore in October 2023 after she participated in a MyRun event. The matter returned to court on Thursday, […]

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Mahungela trial postponed again over health concerns, missing transcripts

The murder trial of 23-year-old, Bafana Mahungela, has been postponed once again in the Johannesburg High Court due to outstanding court transcripts and concerns around the accused’s health. Mahungela is accused of murdering Johannesburg teacher, Kirsten Kluyts, whose body was discovered near George Lea Park in Parkmore after she participated in a MyRun event in October 2023. Proceedings were delayed after his Legal Aid representative informed the court that the […]

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Mahungela murder trial delayed again over outstanding court transcripts

The murder trial of 23-year-old, Bafana Mahungela, has once again been postponed in the Johannesburg High Court due to outstanding court transcripts and ongoing consultations between the defence and the accused. Mahungela appeared in court on Monday, where he stands accused of the murder of Johannesburg teacher, Kirsten Kluyts. Her body was discovered near George Lea Park in Parkmore after she participated in an athletics event in 2023. During the […]

todayMay 11, 2026 270

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State says 90% of evidence disclosed in Matlala case as defence prepares bid to compel records

  The State says it has now handed over most of the outstanding evidence requested by the defence in the case involving alleged underworld figure, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala and his co-accused, with prosecutors telling the Johannesburg High Court that only a handful of issues remain unresolved. Matlala and his co-accused appeared in court on Thursday in connection with multiple charges linked to alleged shootings between 2022 and 2024. According to […]

todayMay 7, 2026 116

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Amber-Lee Hughes sentencing delayed again as victim’s family slams justice system

The family of four-year-old, Nada-Jane Challita, says the justice system is failing them, as delays continue to stall sentencing proceedings for her convicted killer, Amber-Lee Hughes, in the Johannesburg High Court. Her father, Ellie Challita, was expected to take the stand on Wednesday, but the matter was postponed yet again due to the unavailability of the presiding judge. Despite both the State and the defence indicating they were ready to […]

todayApril 22, 2026 210

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Buthelezi murder trial delayed again as lawyer’s accident fuels family frustration

The trial of former police constable. Mandla Buthelezi, accused of killing Gauteng traffic warden Chesney Keppler, has been postponed once again - this time after his legal representative was injured in a car accident. Buthelezi briefly appeared in the Johannesburg High Court on Tuesday, where proceedings were expected to get underway alongside his co-accused, Llewellyn Meyers. However, the trial could not proceed after his lawyer, Sphamandla Madinane, was hospitalised following […]

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Mahungela murder trial postponed amid legal clash

The murder trial of 23-year-old, Bafana Mahungela, has been postponed to Wednesday following heated legal disputes between the State and the defence over procedure, witness consultations and legal standing. Mahungela, who appeared at the Johannesburg High Court, is accused of the kidnapping, robbery and murder of Johannesburg teacher Kirsten Kluyts, whose body was found along a jogging path in November 2023. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges. He […]

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Joburg on Edge | Workers fight to survive as DA warns of financial collapse in R10bn wage battle

Frustration, anger and desperation spilled into the streets of Johannesburg’s CBD as municipal workers shut down Pilchard Street, turning a wage dispute into a standoff over survival, politics and the city’s financial future. Scores of workers affiliated with the South African Municipal Workers’ Union (SAMWU) gathered outside the Gauteng High Court on Thursday, rejecting the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) urgent bid to block the implementation of a more than R10 billion […]

todayMarch 26, 2026 204

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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 […]

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