# Pre-trial proceedings of former State Security minister Bongani Bongo has been postponed to 22 May in the High Court in Western Cape to allow him to pursue an appeal at the Constitutional Court against a Supreme Court of Appeal ruling. Bongo is accused of attempting to bribe a parliamentary legal advisor during a 2017 […]
# Nine police members have been granted three-thousand-rand bail by the Bultfontein Magistrate’s Court in the Free State on four counts of murder linked to a September 2024 shooting that left three civilians and one officer dead. They were arrested over the weekend following an Independent Police Investigative Directorate investigation into a domestic dispute call […]
# The Land Party has urged president Cyril Ramaphosa to investigate bribery allegations involving billionair Elon Musk and satellite company Starlink, saying the claims raise concerns about regulatory credibility in South Africa. Musk alleged officials demanded bribes for a licence and suggested compliance manipulation. The party says the accusations cannot be ignored and wants a […]
# The Brakpan Magistrate’s Court has postponed the bail application of former SAPS Special Task Force member Matipandile Sotheni, accused of murdering Madlanga Commission witness Marius van der Merwe known as Witness D, to next Friday for a formal hearing. He appeared with new legal representative Nthabiseng Mohomane after Eric Bryer withdrew when Sotheni said […]
# A Madlanga commission witness, North West businessman and ANC regional treasurer Suliman Carrim, has been rushed to Netcare Milpark Hospital in Johannesburg after suffering a suspected heart attack while exercising at a gym. His condition remains unconfirmed. Carrim was due to return to the commission on Thursday to testify on corruption allegations involving businessman […]
# Deputy president Paul Mashatile has welcomed findings by the Public Protector clearing him and Transport minister Barbara Creecy of wrongdoing in the appointment of South African Airways CEO John Lamola. Mashatile’s acting spokesperson Keith Khoza, says the findings dismiss claims of improper private interviews, reaffirming confidence in the integrity of the recruitment process within […]
# Gauteng organised crime sergeant Fannie Nkosi has denied multiple charges against him during his appearance at the Pretoria North Magistrate’s Court. He faces charges including theft, possession of unlicensed ammunition and grenades, and defeating the ends of justice. Nkosi’s lawyer, Thulani Mngomezulu, told the court his client will plead not guilty and argued for […]
# The Judicial Service Commission is conducting interviews in Johannesburg from today to Friday to fill 15 vacancies in superior courts. Thirty-one candidates are being assessed for roles in the Supreme Court of Appeal, Land Court and key leadership positions. A major focus is the Gauteng High Court Judge President post as Gauteng Deputy Judge […]
# The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau, says the launched InvestSA One Stop Shop in the Northern Cape aims to cut red tape and improve ease of doing business for investors. The launch is alongside the provincial Investment Conference which started today. The platform will serve as a central gateway for investment […]
