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Accused in Bouwer van Niekerk murder case abandons bail

The man accused of assassinating prominent Johannesburg attorney, Bouwer van Niekerk, has abandoned his bail application in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court. Twenty-nine-year-old, Mukelani Ntombela, who faces charges of murder, possession of an unlicensed firearm and unlawful possession of ammunition following Van Niekerk’s killing in September last year, appeared in court on Friday. Ntombela’s legal representative, Marius Van Wyngaar, told the court on Friday that the defence would no longer proceed […]

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DJ Warras murder case headed to High Court as State finalises investigations

The murder case involving media personality, Warrick "DJ Warras" Stock, is set to move to the High Court after the State confirmed that investigations into his killing have been completed. Victor Majola, believed to be the alleged mastermind, and Armando Pacula, accused of carrying out the fatal shooting, appeared briefly in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday in connection with Stock’s murder in the Johannesburg CBD in December last year. The […]

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NPA declines to prosecute in fatal Emmarentia road rage shooting – for now

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has, for now, declined to prosecute a 58-year-old man arrested in connection with a fatal road rage shooting in Emmarentia, Johannesburg. The suspect, who was expected to make his first appearance at the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, will not be formally charged at this stage as investigations continue. NPA spokesperson, Magaboke Mohlatlole, says the decision follows a review of the available evidence, with prosecutors […]

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DJ Warras murder case postponed to May as key evidence remains outstanding

The murder case of media personality Warrick "DJ Warras" Stock has been postponed to 27 May, after the State indicated that crucial parts of its investigation are still incomplete. Victor Majola, believed to be the alleged mastermind, and Armando Pacula, the alleged gunman, appeared in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday. The pair face charges of murder and conspiracy to commit murder. Stock was gunned down in December last year […]

todayApril 1, 2026 38

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Suspect in e-hailing driver’s murder was victim’s schoolmate

One of the suspects implicated in the murder of Nigerian e-hailing driver, Isaac Satlat, is understood to have attended the same primary school as the victim. Satlat, 22, was allegedly lured into a Bolt trip request before being robbed and strangled to death, with his vehicle later stolen in Pretoria West several weeks ago. The brutal attack sparked widespread outrage after dash-cam footage of the incident circulated widely on social […]

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Senzo Meyiwa Trial | Ntanzi claims police used his phone in custody

Accused number two in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, Bongani Ntanzi, has accused police of using his cellphone while he was in custody. Ntanzi testified before the Pretoria High Court on Monday, where he has also requested detailed records of the facilities where he was detained. He told the court he was rotated weekly between holding cells in Villieria, Moot and another police stations before being formally transferred to Rustenburg […]

todayMarch 2, 2026 174

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Three more suspects arrested in e-hailing driver murder case

Three more suspects have been arrested in connection to the murder case of e-hailing driver, Isaac Satlat, who was hijacked and murdered in Pretoria West after he responded to a trip request. Tumishang Mogau Mabutla (23) and his girlfriend, Ofentse Senwamadi (18), both from Atteridgeville, along with Thabang Kenneth Mothwa from Saulsville, appeared before the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday. They join three other accused — Dikeledi Tears Phela, Gositsiane […]

todayFebruary 18, 2026 72

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Fourth suspect in e-hailing driver murder case turns himself in

  A fourth suspect linked to the murder of a 23-year-old e-hailing driver in Pretoria has handed himself over to police. This comes as three of his alleged accomplices appeared before the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on Monday, where they all abandoned their bail applications. The matter has been postponed to 23 February. The victim, Isaac Satlat, was fatally attacked less than a week ago after the group allegedly lured him […]

todayFebruary 16, 2026 34