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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 95

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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 59

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Court dismisses bid to delay Bushiri-linked R102m racketeering trial

The Pretoria High Court has refused a bid to delay the R102 million racketeering, fraud, and money laundering trial linked to self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri’s alleged financial empire. Bushiri's co-accused Willah Joseph Mudolo and his five co-accused appeared in court on Monday and will continue standing trial, with the matter adjourned until Tuesday after the defence application for a postponement was dismissed. The matter relates to self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri’s […]

todayMay 18, 2026 275

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Joe Sibanyoni extortion case struck off roll after prosecutor no-show

The extortion and money laundering case against taxi tycoon, Joe Sibanyoni, and his three co-accused has been struck off the roll. The group appeared in the Kwaggafontein Magistrates’ Court today for what was expected to be a bail hearing, but proceedings could not continue after the state prosecutor failed to appear in court, despite reports that he did inform the court about his unavailability. The prosecutor found guilty of contempt […]

todayMay 18, 2026 172

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“There is a greater motive” – Masemola claims witch-hunt against him

Suspended National Police Commissioner, Fannie Masemola, says he believes there is a witch-hunt aimed at tarnishing his reputation. Masemola made the remarks after appearing in the Pretoria Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, where he faces charges linked to the alleged unlawful awarding of a R360 million SAPS tender to Medicare24 in 2024. Speaking outside court, Masemola suggested a smear campaign is being orchestrated against him. Masemola maintains that there is more […]

todayMay 13, 2026 71

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Senior cops, businessman granted R20K bail in precious metals case

Two senior police officers, Feroz Khan and Ebrahim Kadwa, along with businessman Tariq Downes, have each been granted R20 000 bail in connection with an alleged illegal precious metals syndicate. Khan, a Senior Crime Intelligence officer, and Kadwa, the Hawks head in Gauteng, were arrested over the weekend. The trio made their first appearance in the Kempton Park Magistrates’ Court on charges of contravening the Precious Metals Act and defeating […]

todayMay 11, 2026 150

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Simelane rejects interference claims in TRC prosecution fallout

Former National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) head, Advocate Menzi Simelane, has rejected claims that internal decisions, including the removal of senior prosecutor Anton Ackerman, derailed Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) prosecutions. Testifying under cross-examination at the ongoing inquiry, Simelane said there was no concrete evidence against Ackerman and no external interference in prosecutorial decisions. His testimony addressed the long-standing allegations by victims’ families that key TRC cases were deliberately stalled. Simelane, […]

todayMay 5, 2026 67

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Ackerman under pressure as contradictions and tampering claims dominate TRC Inquiry

Allegations of political interference in apartheid-era prosecutions, contradictions in testimony, and possible document tampering have taken centre stage at the TRC cases inquiry, as former Priority Crimes Litigation Unit head, Anton Ackerman, faces intense cross-examination. Ackerman returned to the stand on Thursday following explosive testimony last month, during which he accused authorities of failing victims of apartheid-era crimes by prioritising reconciliation over justice. His latest appearance has seen multiple lines […]

todayApril 23, 2026 92

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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 […]

todayApril 21, 2026 441