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State alleges systematic cover-up as reopened Mabelane inquest begins

The Johannesburg High Court has heard allegations of a systematic cover-up in the way deaths in detention at the former John Vorster Square Police Station were investigated during apartheid, as the reopened inquest into the death of anti-apartheid activist Matthews "Mojo" Mabelane gets underway. The inquest is revisiting the circumstances surrounding the death of the 22-year-old activist, who died in police detention in February 1977, less than a year after […]

todayJune 1, 2026 99

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High Court declares Marble Towers structures illegal

The City of Johannesburg has scored a major legal victory in its fight against illegal structures in the inner city, after the Gauteng High Court ruled on Thursday that structures erected at Marble Towers in the Johannesburg CBD are unlawful. The court found that the owners, Goldenrod Group, failed to obtain approved building plans from the City and did not prove why an urgent interdict against the municipality should be […]

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Judgment reserved in Marble Towers demolition dispute

The Johannesburg High Court has reserved judgment in the legal battle between the City of Johannesburg and Marble Towers over the planned demolition of allegedly unlawful structures at the Johannesburg CBD building. Judge, Leicester Adams, heard arguments virtually on Friday before postponing the matter to next Wednesday for a written ruling. "The hearing is now concluded. I just need to mull over what was said. I know the matter is […]

todayMay 22, 2026 561

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Court halts Marble Towers demolition amid Joburg CBD crackdown

A last-minute court interdict has temporarily halted the City of Johannesburg’s planned demolition of alleged illegal structures at Marble Towers in the CBD, marking the latest development in the city’s intensified inner-city clean-up campaign. The urgent legal challenge delayed demolition efforts on Tuesday after city officials, backed by heavy law enforcement presence, descended on Marble Towers and surrounding areas as part of a broader operation targeting by-law violations, undocumented immigration […]

todayMay 19, 2026 250

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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, […]

todayMay 14, 2026 175

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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 […]

todayMay 12, 2026 127

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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 314

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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 130

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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 232