Crime And Courts
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Shadrack Sibiya to remain in custody as bail judgment postponed
Former deputy national police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya will remain in custody after the Randburg Magistrate's Court postponed its decision on his bail application.
State raises witness safety concerns as Sibiya’s defence challenges detention
The state has opposed former deputy police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya’s bail release over witness safety fears, as his defence argues detention impacts his finances and trial…
Three accused face charges over the sale of Tsontso’s smartwatch
Three men have appeared in the Kempton Park Magistrates’ Court charged with money laundering and handling stolen goods linked to the resale of Elizabeth 'Tsontso' Moselakgomo’s…
Brown Mogotsi back in court as defence seeks more evidence before trial
Self-proclaimed political fixer Brown Mogotsi returns to the Johannesburg Magistrate's Court as his defence team demands crucial witness records and evidence before trial.
IDAC withdraws R191m blue-lights case against Phahlane
The Independent Directorate Against Corruption has provisionally withdrawn the R191 million blue-lights corruption case against former acting police commissioner Khomotso…
Mkhwanazi denied bail in Mbense murder case, remains behind bars
Julius Mkhwanazi and five co-accused will remain in custody after the Brakpan Magistrate’s Court denied their bail applications in connection with the murder of businessman…
Mkhwanazi granted R10 000 bail in one case but remains in custody while awaiting ruling on murder case
Suspended EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi has secured R10,000 bail in a blue-lights corruption case, but will stay behind bars pending a bail ruling in the Emmanuel Mbense…
Unpacking Mkhwanazi's many bail applications
Legal experts explain how South African courts evaluate bail when an accused faces multiple charges, following suspended EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi's latest court…
Witness D murder accused found with cellphone in custody
Matipandile Sotheni, the former police officer accused of assassinating state witness Marius van der Merwe ('Witness D'), was found with a cellphone in custody allegedly used to…
Witnesses heard screams, an argument and a loud bang before Anele Tembe's fatal fall from the hotel’s 10th floor
The inquest into Anele Tembe’s fatal fall from Cape Town's Pepperclub Hotel has commenced, with witnesses recalling screams, an argument, and a loud bang in the moments before…
Jub Jub’s arrest warrant struck off the roll after he appears in court
Musician Molemo 'Jub Jub' Maarohanye appeared in the Germiston Magistrate's Court, resulting in the cancellation of his outstanding arrest warrant in his ongoing firearm-related…
All charges formally withdrawn against Antonio Iozzo, Werner Roets and AJ van Rensburg after DPP review finds allegations false and baseless
Criminal charges against Alpha Founder Antonio Iozzo, CFO Werner Roets, and Abraham Johannes van Rensburg have been formally withdrawn after a DPP review confirmed the…
Jordaan fraud case back in court amid delay fight
SAFA president Danny Jordaan and his co-accused return to the Palm Ridge Specialised Commercial Crimes Court as the state pushes to advance the protracted R1 million fraud and…
Warrant issued for Jub Jub after missed court appearance
A warrant of arrest has been issued for TV presenter Molemo 'Jub Jub' Maarohanye after he missed his appearance at the Germiston Magistrate's Court.