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Fate of possible “Cat” Matlala plea deal rests with magistrate: NPA

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) says the magistrate presiding over the case involving alleged underworld kingpin, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala, has yet to consider a proposed plea agreement. According to the NPA, any potential plea deal will only proceed once the magistrate has applied their mind to the agreement and determined whether it is in the interests of justice. Matlala appeared briefly in the Pretoria Magistrates Court today in connection with […]

todayJune 24, 2026 45

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Madlanga Commission | IPID director says Aeroton drug-bust file went missing

Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) Assistant Director of Investigations, Takalani Zelda Maphosho, says she discovered that Pretoria Directorate for Priority Crimes and Investigations (DPCI/Hawks) Lieutenant-Colonel, Lesley Maluleke, had opened an enquiry file linked to a suspected drug-carrying shipping container in July 2021. Maphoso resumed her testimony before the Madlanga Commission on Tuesday, where she revealed that she was later informed the file had gone missing after her enquiry into it. […]

todayJune 9, 2026 156

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Keppler family hopes for closure as accused killer proposes surprise plea deal

After nearly 18 months of delays, the family of murdered Gauteng traffic warden, Chesney Keppler, says it hopes the case will finally reach a conclusion following an unexpected plea proposal from the man accused of killing her. The murder trial of former police constable, Mandla Buthelezi, took a dramatic turn in the Johannesburg High Court on Tuesday when the defence proposed a plea agreement before a single witness could testify. […]

todayJune 9, 2026 64

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Brown Mogotsi denied bail as court finds state has strong case

Alleged political fixer, Brown Mogotsi, will remain behind bars after the Johannesburg Magistrate's Court denied his bail application, finding that he failed to show that the interests of justice favoured his release and that the State had presented a strong case against him. Delivering judgment on Thursday, Magistrate Annelise Thlapi, raised concerns over conflicting residential addresses provided by Mogotsi and his wife, as well as evidence suggesting investigators struggled to […]

todayJune 4, 2026 112

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SIU uncovers R8.3 million in irregular spending in Free State bursary scheme

Millions of rands intended to help young people access higher education in scarce skills fields were allegedly diverted to government officials, their relatives, foreign nationals and even deceased beneficiaries in a shocking bursary scandal uncovered by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU). The SIU says its investigation into the Free State Provincial Government’s bursary scheme exposed widespread maladministration, policy violations and irregular expenditure amounting to more than R8.3 million. The scheme […]

todayJune 2, 2026 230

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Joe Sibanyoni extortion case back on court roll

Taxi tycoon, Joe Sibanyoni, and his co-accused are expected to hand themselves over to police on Thursday before appearing in the Delmas Magistrate’s Court. This comes after the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) re-enrolled the extortion case against the accused. The matter was struck off the roll last week in the Kwaggafontein Magistrate’s Court after the state prosecutor failed to appear, sparking widespread public criticism and renewed concerns over the handling […]

todayMay 27, 2026 111

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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 […]

todayMay 27, 2026 45

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TRC inquiry hears ANC prosecution fears may have delayed Apartheid cases

The TRC Cases Inquiry has heard that fears of possible prosecutions against senior African National Congress (ANC) leaders, including former president Thabo Mbeki, may have contributed to resistance within the South African Police Service (SAPS) to pursue apartheid-era investigations. Retired General, Raymond Lalla, returned to the inquiry on Thursday for cross-examination over allegations of interference and delays in unresolved TRC prosecutions. Families of apartheid victims, represented by Advocate Howard Varney, […]

todayMay 21, 2026 72

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Court fiasco in Sibanyoni case sparks concern from Justice Minister

Justice Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi, has urged the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) to ensure that what unfolded in the Joe Sibanyoni case in the Kwaggafontein Magistrates' Court does not happen again. The taxi tycoon and his three co-accused walked out scot-free from the extortion case yesterday after the state prosecutor failed to appear in court, despite having informed the court on Friday that he would not be available yesterday. Jubilation broke […]

todayMay 19, 2026 48