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State opposes bail for MP and president of the National Coloured Congress Fadiel Adams
National Coloured Congress leader Fadiel Adams remains in custody after the state opposed bail, alleging he interfered in the investigation into the assassination of Sindiso Magaqa
MP Fadiel Adams remanded in custody as state opposes bail over ‘fugitive’ remarks
The state accused the National Cape Congress leader of abusing his parliamentary status and interfering with witnesses linked to the Sindiso Magaqa assassination case
Thoshan Panday granted R100 000 bail in tax fraud matter
The Umhlanga-based businessman will appear in the Durban High Court on 15 February on corruption and tax-related charges
Prisons commissioner orders inquiry in response to M&G ‘holidays in hospital’ exposé
A deputy commissioner will investigate claims that wealthy prisoners are buying themselves preferential treatment in jail
How Casanova’s partners stole someone’s home
A judge said a ‘scam’ by the sidekick of convicted fraudster Johan Fouche, Leonie Dempers, was ‘unconscionable, immoral and illegal’
Despite jail term for counts of fraud and theft, Johan Carel Fouche still ‘persuasive’ with new victims
Fouche was imprisoned in 2009 after pleading guilty to 70 counts of fraud and theft
Editorial: It’s done – but the Zuma saga will affect Ramaphosa’s long game
By the early hours of Thursday morning, Jacob Zuma was on one side of a cell door and the country he corrupted on the other. There is cause for reflection on both sides
Zuma goes to prison as the clock ran down on ConCourt order to effect warrant
In the absence of any ruling amending that of the apex court, the police minister and commissioner risked being in contempt too if they failed to detain the former president to…
Students demand presidential pardon for #FeesMustFall charges
Students who face years in prison for criminal charges related to #FeesMustFall protests are asking for amnesty
Bonginkosi Khanyile guilty of public violence, court finds
Khanyile, a #FeesMustFall activist, was found guilty of public violence, failing to comply with police orders and possession of a dangerous weapon
Prison gang war sparks lockdown
Westville jail inmates say they are being unlawfully punished for gang violence
Warlord’s role in Westville prison row questioned
The head of the Westville jail claims a notorius inmate has the ear of high-ranking officials.
Balfour ‘vindicated’ by Shaik reports
Ngconde Balfour felt ”vindicated” by reports that appear to clarify allegations that Schabir Shaik remained in hospital despite being discharged.
‘Son of God’ makes second bail application
A Durban man described by his co-accused as the ”Son of God” on Tuesday made another application for bail in the Pinetown Regional Court.