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NPA says withdrawing case against 95 Libyans not a reflection of inability to prosecute crimes
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said withdrawing a case against 95 Libyans arrested at an illegal military camp in Mpumalanga…
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NPA welcomes life sentence handed to Paarl man who killed girlfriend
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) says the hefty sentencing of a Gender-Based Violence (GBV) perpetrator during Women’s Month is indicative…
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State withdraws charges against 95 Libyan nationals arrested at illegal training facility in Mpumalanga
The State has withdrawn charges against 95 Libyan nationals who were arrested at an illegal training camp in White River,…
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Ugandan boyfriend & alleged prophetess in court after Limpopo woman lost R650,000
A 27-year-old alleged romance scammer and his 32-year-old accomplice are on Wednesday appearing in court after they were arrested in…
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Moroadi Cholota believes NPA targeting her over refusal to serve as State witness
Ace Magashule’s former personal assistant believes the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) is targeting her because she refused to serve as…
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Man accused of killing 81-year-old Cullinan farmer abandons bail
A 37-year-old man accused of killing a farmer and injuring his wife abandoned an application for bail. Andries Komane Sello,…
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5 accused of stealing R350 million worth of precious minerals languish behind bars
Five accused perpetrators were remanded in custody when they appeared before the Tlhabane Magistrate’s Court in North West facing charges…
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State prosecutors arrested for allegedly obstructing the administration of justice get R1 000 bail each
Two State prosecutors, Tshikani Golden Rikhotso and Mikhalani Patrick Chauke, have made their first appearance before the Rustenburg Magistrate’s Court.…
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Ex-City of Joburg project manager found guilty of R1 million diesel theft to payback using his pension fund
A former City of Johannesburg project manager has been sentenced to seven years imprisonment after being found guilty of stealing…
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KZN man linked to rape and murder of 7-year-old girl abandons bail application
The man linked to the disappearance, rape, and killing of a seven-year-old girl last week has abandoned his bail application.…
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Man who had been raping his niece since she was 7-years-old sent to jail
A rapist from KwaZulu-Natal has been sentenced by the Nkandla Regional Court to three life terms for continuously raping his…
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Life sentence for dismissed KZN farm worker who killed his paraplegic boss
A farm worker who killed his boss two weeks after he was dismissed has been jailed to life imprisonment. Bongani…
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Ex-Standard Bank team leader sentenced for stealing over R3 million from client accounts
A 32-year-old former Standard Bank employee has been sentenced to seven years in prison after being found guilty of defrauding…
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More charges will be added to case against 95 Libyan nationals, Mpumalanga MEC confident
Mpumalanga Community Safety MEC Jackie Macie said that he was confident that more charges would be added in the case…
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Justice Minister Thembi Simelane promises to reduce court backlogs
Newly appointed Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Thembi Simelane has pledged her commitment to reducing court backlogs during her term.…
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Kelly Khumalo ‘used the law’ to seek vengeance against baby-daddy Jub Jub
Well-known South African songstress, Kelly Khumalo’s legal case against her ex-boyfriend, Molemo “Jub Jub” Maarohanye, was dismissed by the National…
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‘Attempted rape victim deserves justice’: NPA speaks on trial of Luyanda Botha
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said that the trial of convicted rapist and killer, Luyanda Botha, was not a public…
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Ex-acting Mpumalanga NPA boss fired
Graft-accused former acting Director of Public Prosecutions in Mpumalanga, Matric Luphondo has been axed. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) confirmed…
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NPA says accused in Grindr kidnappings also wanted in Gauteng for similar crimes
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said that the three men implicated in the abduction and extortion of gay men in…
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NPA to oppose bail for man accused of killing Empangeni girl
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said it would oppose bail in the case of a man linked to the disappearance…
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Thief who robbed Bluff motorist at boom gate gets 8 years in prison
A Durban robber has been jailed to an effective eight years behind bars for stealing a woman’s handbag in Bluff…
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Criminal justice expert blasts SAPS after viral video of drunk cop
A policing and criminal justice expert has expressed disappointment over the Northern Cape police constable who was arrested for being…
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Case against 95 Libyans postponed as there was no Arabic interpreter in court
The case against the 95 Libyan nationals arrested at an alleged military training camp in White River, Mpumalanga, has been…
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Jub Jub lawyer’s says Masechaba Khumalo couldn’t have lost her v!rginity twice
The legal battle surrounding the alleged rape of former Metro FM presenter Masechaba Khumalo by musician Molemo “Jub Jub” Maarohanye…
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9 years later, George Bizos’ son Alexi convicted of assaulting his wife
The son of the late human rights lawyer, Advocate George Bizos, has been found guilty of assault with the intent…
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Ex-SARS auditor jailed to 20 years for fraud
A former auditor at the South African Revenue Service (SARS) has been jailed to an effective 20 years behind bars…
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NPA dismisses suggestions that its case against Zizi Kodwa is weak
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has dismissed claims suggesting its corruption case against former Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Zizi…
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Man jailed after in-law’s interference in his marriage leads to him killing his wife
A man from George in the Western Cape has been sentenced by the George Regional Court to 27 years direct…
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NPA welcomes 3 life sentences handed down to convicted rapist
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has reaffirmed its commitment to ensure perpetrators of gender-based violence are brought to book. It…
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AfriForum takes a swipe at the NPA for alleged reluctance to go after Malema & Shivambu
Lobby group AfriForum has accused the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) of being afraid to go after Julius Malema over his…
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Man accused of rape denied bail
The Heidelberg Magistrate’s Court on Friday denied bail for 38-year-old Thabiso Amos, who is facing charges on three counts of…
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Eastern Cape serial rapist gets life imprisonment
A seven-year reign of terror by a serial rapist who would break into women’s houses and rape them has ended…
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Suspected kidnapping syndicate targeting gay men facing more charges
An alleged kidnapping syndicate targeting gay men is facing more charges. The three suspects, from Soweto, in Gauteng, were arrested…
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Life in jail for KZN man who bashed his partner’s head against a brick wall, killing her
A KwaZulu-Natal man, who violently killed his partner in 2022, has been sentenced to life in prison. Mxolisi Mvula was…
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Carletonville crash: NPA says it had no grounds to oppose bail against accused
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said that it had no grounds to oppose bail in the culpable homicide case against…
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Kirsten Kluyts murder case moves to high court and set for pre-trial
The case against the man who allegedly kidnapped attempted to rape, and then murdered teacher Kirsten Kluyts has been moved…
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VW SA fleet administrator sentenced to 15 years for fraud and corruption
A former fleet administrator at Volkswagen South Africa, found guilty of fraud and corruption amounting to R12 million, has been…
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Eastern Cape man sent to jail this week for raping a minor in 1997
An Eastern Cape man found guilty of raping a minor 27 years ago has been sentenced to an effective 11…
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Joshlin Smith disappearance: DNA update to be heard as accused back in court
The State in the Joshlin Smith kidnapping case will on Monday morning give an update on DNA tests performed on…
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Shebeshxt pulls a no show at court for attempted murder
Controversial Mzansi musician Lehlogonolo Chauke known as Shebeshxt, who was recently involved in a car accident missed his pre-trial on…
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NPA threatens legal action after affidavit implicates Julius Malema & Floyd Shivambu in VBS Bank scandal
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has slammed the leaking of an affidavit pertaining to the VBS case. In the affidavit,…
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NPA: Qedani Mahlangu & Dr. Makgabo Manamela may face charges in Life Esidimeni case, depending on evidence
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) stated that it will only charge former Gauteng Health MEC Qedani Mahlangu and former head…
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R2 million corruption case against Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula postponed to October
Embattled former Speaker of Parliament, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has on Tuesday appeared before the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court, facing multiple charges of…
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KZN man gets life sentence for raping mentally disabled mother
The Ntuzuma Regional Court in KwaZulu-Natal has heard that a man who raped his mentally disabled biological mother several times…
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Man gets 2 life sentences for raping friend’s minor child
A man who betrayed the hospitality and trust of his friends by raping one of their minor children in their…
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NPA petitioned to probe ex-apartheid govt official for role in Rwandan genocide
Advocacy group Open Secrets has petitioned the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) to prosecute a former apartheid government official for his…
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Bail for Gauteng State Prosecutor accused of taking a bribe
A 31-year-old district prosecutor in Pretoria has been released on bail following her arrest on allegations of corruption, extortion, and…
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Prosecutor facing corruption charges for alleged R70 000 kick-back
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) asserted its commitment to fighting corruption at all levels by taking aim at one of…
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NPA says it has taken no-nonsense approach to corruption within criminal justice system
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) says it has taken a no-nonsense approach to corruption within the criminal justice system. This…
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Mossel Bay man jailed for continuing to rape 15-year-old girl after fatally strangling her
A Western Cape man who brutally raped and murdered a 15-year-old girl has been sentenced to effective life imprisonment. Johan…
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