justice

The 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 the incident. The victims, identified as Austin and Ayo, were reportedly shot […]

A 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 times. Nyoka was an active member of the […]

PRETORIA, 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 demanding justice for the child known as Cwecwe. NPA spokesperson Mthunzi […]

Helen 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 Security boss, late last year. The raids, which took […]

A court in South Africa’s North West province has handed down life sentences to three people involved in a contract killing sparked by romantic jealousy. The High Court in Klerksdorp found that Maseiso Clementinah Kokama, 64, paid 20,000 rand (£850) to have her ex-partner’s new girlfriend killed in what judges described as an “egregious” crime. […]

In a significant development, the Western Cape High Court has handed down a combined sentence of 117 years to Gcinilelitha Ngcobelothe, a longtime gardener, and his accomplice Lwazi Ntsibantsiba. The duo was convicted for the brutal murder of 82-year-old pensioners Rugeya and Riedwaan Addinall in their Ottery home on January 5, 2019. The elderly couple’s […]

In a significant turn of events, the High Court has acquitted opposition Transform Zimbabwe party leader, Jacob Ngarivhume, of charges related to inciting public violence. Ngarivhume had been facing these charges after he called for nationwide anti-government protests in July 2020. Ngarivhume had previously been convicted and sentenced to four years in prison by the […]

HARARE, Zimbabwe – Former detective, Jaison Muvevi, who is accused of killing three people in Wedza last week, has been further detained by the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) for further investigations. The investigating officer, Pisai Chikara, requested more time with the suspect, stating that they intend to take him to Wedza for further investigations before […]

HWEDZA, Zimbabwe – The triple homicide suspect, Jaison Muvevi, who allegedly shot and killed three people in Hwedza last Friday before fleeing the country, has been extradited back to Zimbabwe. Muvevi had skipped the border into Mozambique, where he was arrested by Mozambican police officers after creating more dramatic scenes. A source close to the […]

MUTARE, Zimbabwe – Victims of triple murder suspect Jaison Muvevi may have to wait for many months, or even years, to see justice served, as Mozambican authorities have announced they will try him on gun charges. Muvevi had been on the run since January 13, when he shot and killed three people in Wedza and […]