Businessman and attempted murder accused Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala’s legal team has threatened to withdraw from the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry if they are not given more time to prepare him. However, Matlala told the Commission that he had not yet decided whether he wanted his lawyers to withdraw. Commissioner Sesi Baloyi described the conflicting positions […]
Suspended police Sergeant Fannie Nkosi is expected back in the Pretoria North Regional Court on Wednesday. He faces charges of theft, fraud and defeating the ends of justice after police allegedly found firearms, ammunition, cash and official police dockets at his home. Nkosi, who was attached to the Organised Crime Unit, is also facing a […]
PRETORIA – The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial has been postponed until next Tuesday after accused number five, Fisokuhle Ntuli, was booked for surgery and declared medically unfit to attend court on Thursday and Friday. The postponement means accused number three, Mthobisi Mncube, could not continue his testimony. Five men are on trial for the 2014 […]
GAUTENG – Proceedings in the bail application of suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi and four co-accused began late at the Brakpan Magistrate’s Court. Mkhwanazi’s lawyer argued that the state has not provided enough reasons to justify opposing bail. The five accused face charges linked to the 2022 murder of Emmanuel Mbense, who […]
PRETORIA – Twelve years after the murder of former Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Senzo Meyiwa, his mother, Ntombifuthi Meyiwa, says the family is still waiting for justice. She says her only wish is for those responsible for her son’s death to be held accountable. Five men are currently on trial in the High Court in Pretoria […]
POLOKWANE – Prominent Limpopo lekompo musician Lehlogonolo “Shebe Maburna” Chauke has appeared in the High Court in Polokwane for a second bail application based on what his legal team says is fresh evidence. He remains in custody after previous bail applications were dismissed by both the lower court and the High Court. Chauke, who has […]
PRETORIA – North West businessman Suliman Carrim will testify in an open session before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria on Friday after his request for a closed hearing was rejected for the second time. The Commission ruled that no details about Carrim’s medical condition, treatment, healthcare providers or hospital may be mentioned during […]
JOHANNESBURG – The trial of businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala, his wife Tsakane, and three co-accused is set to run for 30 days in the Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg. The accused face 25 charges, including attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder, money laundering, fraud and defeating the ends of justice. Judge Cassim Moosa confirmed the […]
LIMPOPO – Suspended Organised Crime Sergeant Fannie Nkosi is expected to apply for bail at the Thohoyandou Magistrate’s Court on Thursday on charges of defeating the ends of justice. Nkosi is accused of removing a police docket and tampering with evidence in a 2022 drug-related case after allegedly posing as a colonel to demand the […]
PRETORIA – Businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala appeared before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on Wednesday, where his lawyer sought to postpone his testimony until after his criminal trial, arguing that testifying now could compromise his right against self-incrimination. The application follows Matlala’s rejection of a state plea deal. His testimony is expected to be key […]