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R198m Gauteng tender raises more red flags
Fresh concerns have emerged regarding the Gauteng e-government department's multi-million rand technology tender, following revelations that a bid evaluation chair was replaced…
DG Murray Trust warns provinces against extending liquor trading hours after Constitutional Court hearing
The DG Murray Trust warns that provinces extending liquor trading hours risk legal challenges, as the Constitutional Court considers the government's duty to mitigate…
Idac investigator allegedly attempts to take his own life days before Matlala was due to testify
Alleged kingpin Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala told the Madlanga Commission that Idac investigators coerced him into a plea deal to fabricate evidence against senior police generals,…
Matlala’s lawyer bashes NPA for leaking witness statement from botched plea deal to Madlanga
Advocate Annelene van den Heever has accused the NPA of violating rules by providing the Madlanga Commission with an unsigned statement from Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala’s collapsed…
Gauteng E-Government embroiled in fresh tender litigation
The Gauteng Department of e-Government faces fresh legal scrutiny after partially awarding an R80 million tender against internal audit advice, raising allegations of PFMA…
Parrot egg smuggler ordered to pay for wildlife rescue
A Thai national caught smuggling protected parrot eggs out of South Africa has been convicted and ordered to pay R300,000 towards the care of confiscated wildlife.
Helen Suzman Foundation wants Malema out of JSC
The Helen Suzman Foundation's legal bid to remove EFF leader Julius Malema from the Judicial Service Commission is set to be heard in the Western Cape High Court next week.
Court sets aside Sizekhaya’s National Lottery licence
The North Gauteng High Court has set aside the awarding of the Fourth National Lottery licence to Sizekhaya Holdings, ruling that Minister Parks Tau introduced an illegal…
Phala Phala thieves found guilty of stealing $580 000
The Modimolle Regional Court has convicted two accused individuals of housebreaking and stealing $580,000 from President Cyril Ramaphosa's Phala Phala wildlife farm in Limpopo.
Magistrate reads out judgement on Phala Phala stolen dollars used to buy luxury cars
The Modimolle Regional Court heard how $580,000 stolen from President Cyril Ramaphosa's Phala Phala farm was spent on luxury cars, jewellery, and property as judgment is handed…
AKA and Tibz murder trial continues as defence examines tracking evidence
The defence prepares to challenge vehicle-tracking evidence as the Durban High Court hears testimony detailing the movements of cars linked to the murders of Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes…
Retired isiZulu expert takes stand in Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla trial as Mpofu challenges evidence
An isiZulu language expert testified in the Durban High Court to interpret social media posts in Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla’s incitement trial, drawing pushback from advocate Dali…
CCTV footage takes centre stage in AKA and Tibz murder trial
The Durban High Court has examined surveillance footage from across 17 locations as the state reconstructs the final hours of Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes and Tebello 'Tibz' Motsoane.
KT Molefe murder trial postponed to July 2027
The murder trial of businessman Katiso 'KT' Molefe, linked to the high-profile deaths of DJ Sumbody, DJ Vintos, and Armand Swart, has been delayed to July 2027.
KT Molefe appears in court over DJ Sumbody, DJ Vintos and Armand Swart Murders
Businessman Katiso 'KT' Molefe and three co-accused face 35 charges in the Johannesburg High Court over high-profile killings, including those of DJ Sumbody and Armand Swart.