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Minister Parks Tau. Image: Supplied/Facebook

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…

Cyril Ramaphosa’s farm, Phala Phala. (Leon Sadiki)

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.

Cyril Ramaphosa’s farm, Phala Phala. (Leon Sadiki)

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…

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla. (Photo: MK Party/X)

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…

Rapper Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, popularly known as AKA. Photo: Supplied

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.

Katiso Molefe was arrested on 6 December 2024 — a month before the task team was disbanded by suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu. (Screenshot)

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.

Katiso Molefe was arrested on 6 December 2024 — a month before the task team was disbanded by suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu. (Screenshot)

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.

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla back in court over 2021 unrest posts

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla has appeared in the Durban High Court facing charges of incitement to commit terrorism and public violence related to her social media posts during the…

Victory: Media houses have been granted access to documents in the case involving SSA’s former deputy director for counter-intelligence,Thulani Dlomo. Photo: GCIS

Open justice at stake in bid to close spy trial, says CFE

The Campaign for Free Expression has raised alarms over the State Security Agency’s attempts to secure a blanket ban on public and media access during the corruption trial of…

Interdict: Court order prevented the handover of six lease agreements for strategic state-owned coastal properties. Photo: South African Beaches / Amelia Bodenstein

Coast properties caught in court fight

The Durban High Court has halted the handover of six strategic coastal properties on KwaZulu-Natal's South Coast following an interdict obtained by Ray Nkonyeni municipality…

The trial over the alleged theft of R1-million of State Security Agency (SSA) funds by its former systems administrator, Thuso Oesi, was delayed by two weeks on his request for medical reasons.

Media wins sight of SSA’s secrecy application in R12 million state capture fraud trial

Media houses have obtained a redacted version of the State Security Agency's application to keep the R12 million fraud and corruption trial of former spies Patrick Mshothola and…

Mbali Shinga to appeal against NFP court ruling

KwaZulu-Natal Social Development MEC Mbali Shinga will approach the Supreme Court of Appeal after the Pietermaritzburg High Court dismissed her attempt to block her expulsion…

Lt Shadrack Sibiya. Image supplied/instagram

Sibiya denied bail as magistrate fears witness tampering

The Randburg Magistrate’s Court has denied bail to former deputy national police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya, ruling that his release poses a risk of witness tampering and…

Murdered: Elizabeth “Tsontso” Moselakgomo

Two granted bail in case involving slain runner’s smartwatch

Two men accused of possessing slain runner Elizabeth 'Tsontso' Moselakgomo's smartwatch have been granted bail, while a third remains in custody over pending immigration…

Rapper Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, popularly known as AKA. Photo: Supplied

AKA’s road manager recounts fatal shooting as bodyguard’s whereabouts come under scrutiny

Kiernan “AKA” Forbes' road manager, Siyabonga Mdluli, has described the fatal Florida Road shooting in court, as conflicting witness accounts emerge regarding the rapper's…

Mining companies have expressed concern that the ANC may decide to increase taxes on mines

Gupta-linked mine executives convicted of over R107.5m rehabilitation funds

Two directors and three companies connected to the Gupta-era acquisition of Optimum and Koornfontein coal mines have been convicted of fraud and money laundering after diverting…

Rapper Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, popularly known as AKA. Photo: Supplied

AKA and Tibz murder trial adjourned as defence challenges firearm evidence

Proceedings in the murder trial of Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes and Tebello 'Tibz' Motsoane have been adjourned in the KwaZulu-Natal High Court, with the defence disputing firearm…

Suspended Deputy national commissioner for crime detection Shadrack Sibiya. Photo: X

Recording played in Sibiya bail hearing raises questions about alleged criminal connections

A recorded conversation played during Shadrack Sibiya's bail hearing has introduced explosive claims involving businessman Serge Cabonge, connections to the Madlanga Commission,…

Socialite and businessman Thami Ndlala has been arrested

Businessman Thami Ndlala, husband to Metro FM presenter Lerato Kganyago, was arrested outside the Randburg Magistrates Court on charges of extortion and intimidation after…