Crime And Courts
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State alleges threats against investigators in Joe Sibanyoni construction mafia case
The investigating team in the R2.2 million extortion case against taxi boss Joe Ferrari Sibanyoni has received threats, the Delmas Magistrate’s Court heard as bail conditions…
Tembe footprint found on hotel balcony railing, inquest hears
A senior police officer testified that a footprint believed to belong to Anele Tembe was found on the outer edge of a hotel balcony railing, as the inquest into her 2021 death…
Anele Tembe inquest resumes as more witnesses prepare to testify
The inquest into the death of Anele Tembe resumes at the Cape Town Magistrate's Court, with seven additional witnesses, including police and medical experts, set to testify.
Carrim bail postponed as state argues he is a flight risk
The Pretoria Magistrate's Court has postponed businessman Suliman Carrim’s bail application after the state opposed his release, labelling him a flight risk following his arrest…
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The Independent Directorate Against Corruption has provisionally withdrawn the R191 million blue-lights corruption case against former acting police commissioner Khomotso…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…