Bidvest security clashes with defence in Matlala trial
Tempers flared in the Johannesburg High Court on Wednesday when state witness Mzamo Cele repeatedly clashed with defence lawyers during cross-examination. This pushed... Read more.
‘I won’t do favours’: Security guard clashes with lawyer in Cat Matlala trial
A tense exchange erupted in the Johannesburg High Court on Wednesday when Bidvest security guard Mzamo Cele refused a defence lawyer’s request to sketch the... Read more.
Why court paused Cat Matlala trial over isiZulu phrase used by state witness
Proceedings in the trial of alleged underworld kingpin Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala were briefly interrupted on Tuesday after a dispute arose over the meaning... Read more.
Gunfire, fear, courtroom clashes mark dramatic start to Cat Matlala attempted murder trial
The attempted murder trial of Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala got off to a dramatic start in the Johannesburg High Court on Tuesday. This after an emotional eyewitness... Read more.
Julius Mkhwanazi, witness K to return to court for bail hearing
Suspended Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi and a Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) inspector, identified... Read more.
Court orders forfeiture of R326m in assets linked to Morgan Maumela syndicate
The National Prosecuting Authority’s (NPA) Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) has obtained a final forfeiture order for assets worth approximately R326-million linked... Read more.
Limpopo teen arrested for rape of siblings
The police have arrested a 16-year-old suspect in connection with two counts of rape involving his younger siblings. It is alleged that the incidents occurred on... Read more.
Suliman Carrim postponement application deferred to next Friday after late filing
The Madlanga Commission has postponed the hearing of Suliman Carrim’s application for a postponement to next Friday after legal representatives argued that there... Read more.
‘Gavin Jacob overlooked specialist narcotics teams in 2021 cocaine operation’
A Hawks warrant officer told the Madlanga commission of inquiry on Friday that Lt-Col Gavin Jacob did not call on specialist narcotics investigators for a 2021 container... Read more.
EMPD boss Julius Mkhwanazi’s associate Witness K arrested over precious stones theft
An inspector from the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD), identified only as Witness K, has been arrested over the theft of precious stones worth... Read more.
