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National Coloured Congress leader Fadiel Adams. (X/ @JustSecuCluster)

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

NCC leader Fadiel Adams.  (@CrimeWatch_RSA/X)

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

Businessman Thoshan Panday. (File photo)

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

Correctional Services commissioner Makgothi Thobakgale. (DCS)

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

: Convicted fraudster Johan Fouche, known as the Casanova fraudster for his smooth demeanour

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’

Putting on the dog: The charismatic and charming Johan Carel Fouche has allegedly conned tens of people out of their money.

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

(Mail & Guardian)

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

Former president Jacob Zuma. (EMMANUEL CROSET/AFP via Getty Images)

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…

(David Harrison/M&G)

Students demand presidential pardon for #FeesMustFall charges

Students who face years in prison for criminal charges related to #FeesMustFall protests are asking for amnesty

The trial has taken over two years owing to several postponements. (Rogan Ward)

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

Cut off: After violence broke out at Durban’s Westville Correctional Centre

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.