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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 104

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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 180

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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 260

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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 162

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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 67

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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 96

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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 60

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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 285

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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 180