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ZimbabweGuruve Man Confesses to Killing Relatives in Chikurubi Prison
South AfricaFourth suspect in Isaac Satlat murder goes to court on Wednesday- South AfricaThabo Bester’s Lawyers Seek Urgent Prison TransferLawyers representing convicted killer and rapist Thabo Bester have argued for an urgent transfer from Ebongweni prison, citing the necessity of his involvement in ongoing legal proceedings. Bester, who was recently moved to the country’s only super-maximum security facility, has approached the…February 10, 2026
- ZimbabweHigh Court to Hear Owen Muteeri’s Appeal in Robbery CaseAn MSU student jailed for a robbery he insists he did not commit has been granted the right to appeal to the High Court, intensifying public scrutiny of a case that has sparked widespread concern. Owen Muteeri, 28, was handed a 17-year prison sentence following a 2023 incident in which armed…December 8, 2025
- South AfricaBatohi disputes terms of reference in Chauke inquiryIn a pivotal moment before the inquiry into Johannesburg Prosecutions Boss Andrew Chauke, the Head of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), Shamila Batohi, has firmly stated that she did not contribute to the final Terms of Reference adopted by President Cyril Ramaphosa. The phrase “NPA head…December 8, 2025
- South AfricaMurder of 'witness D' intensifies need for whistleblower protectionThe murder of Marius van der Merwe, a key witness before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, has renewed national debate over the urgent need to strengthen whistleblower laws in South Africa. Van der Merwe, who had exposed corruption networks and illegal mining operations, was fatally shot outside…December 8, 2025
- South AfricaANC Councillor granted R10,000 bail in attempted murder caseANC Ward 29 councillor Dumisane Masilela has been granted bail of R10,000 by the KaNyamazane Magistrates’ Court following his appearance on two charges of attempted murder. The 34-year-old councillor faces allegations arising from a shooting incident involving a grieving father and a neighbour…November 25, 2025
- South AfricaAndrew Chauke says charges against him are ‘vague and unfair’Johannesburg prosecutions boss Andrew Chauke has firmly rejected the charges levelled against him at a presidential inquiry examining his fitness to remain in office. The inquiry, established by President Cyril Ramaphosa, is scrutinising a series of prosecutorial decisions made during his tenure…November 18, 2025
- South AfricaKZN Police Deny Docket Tampering in Durban Twin TragedyDURBAN, 27 October 2025- KwaZulu-Natal police have dismissed allegations that a statement is missing from the official case docket related to the Durban twin shaft tragedy, which claimed the life of a young boy and left his twin sister critically injured. The tragedy occurred a week ago when…October 27, 2025
- South AfricaFraserburg Man Gets Four Life Terms for Raping StepdaughterFRASERBURG, South Africa- The Fraserburg Regional Court sentenced a 43-year-old man to four life terms on Wednesday for repeatedly raping his stepdaughter, starting when she was 10 years old. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said the crimes occurred between 2015 and 2019 in Fraserburg…September 4, 2025
- CrimeNiDCOM Demands Justice for Slain Nigerian TradersThe Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has strongly condemned the killing of two Nigerian traders in Durban, South Africa, describing the act as "intolerable and senseless." NiDCOM Chairman, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, called for the culprits to be brought to justice, expressing deep concern over…July 24, 2025
- CrimeFormer Apartheid Police Officer Sentenced for 1987 MurderA former apartheid-era police officer, Johan Marais, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for the murder of 23-year-old student activist Caiphus Nyoka. The crime occurred on 24 August 1987, when Marais and a colleague broke into Nyoka’s home in Daveyton, Johannesburg, and shot him multiple…July 10, 2025
- South AfricaNPA abandons prosecution in Cwecwe rape case citing lack of evidencePRETORIA, South Africa – The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) announced Saturday it will not prosecute anyone in the alleged rape case of a seven-year-old girl from Matatiele, citing insufficient evidence to secure a conviction. The decision comes after months of public outcry and protests…May 17, 2025
- PoliticsHelen Zille under fire over pre-raid knowledge claimHelen Zille’s comments about having prior knowledge of recent raids on Cape Town Mayco members’ offices have sparked legal and political concerns. Zille, Chairperson of the Democratic Alliance (DA) Federal Council, revealed that she was informed about the raids by JP Smith, the city's Safety and…January 25, 2025
