Chevon Booysen

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Sentencing proceedings commence in Joshlin Smith case

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The Western Cape High Court will begin sentencing in the high-profile Joshlin Smith case this week.

Fraudster gets eight years for house scam

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Riaan Dandrey Belelie has been sentenced to eight years in prison after defrauding a complainant of R300 000 in a fraudulent house sale.

Deadbeat dad’s failure to pay child support leads to imprisonment

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A father faces 240 hours of imprisonment for failing to pay R16 000 in maintenance for his two children, as the Western Cape High Court rules in favour of the mother. ...

Four sentenced to life for brutal murders of Cape Town law enforcement officers

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Four men have been sentenced to life in prison for the brutal murders of two law enforcement officers in Cape Town, a verdict officials said underscored the commitment ...

Omotoso appeal: Too little too late, say activists

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Gender rights activists fear further trauma for sexual violence victims as the legal battle continues.

Judicial Conduct Tribunal postpones hearing for Judge President Selby Mbenenge

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The matter was set down for further Tribunal hearing from June 30 to July 11.

CCTV footage controversy in sexual harassment case against Eastern Cape High Court Judge

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The Judicial Conduct Tribunal continues its hearing into sexual harassment allegations against Eastern Cape High Court Judge President Selby Mbenenge, focusing on ...

SCA reduces life sentence of rapist to ten years for assault on eight-year-old

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The Supreme Court of Appeal has reduced the life sentence of Charles Phogole, convicted of raping an eight-year-old girl, to ten years, citing procedural missteps ...

Former legal secretary testimony raises eyebrows over misplaced sexual harassment complaint

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The Judicial Conduct Tribunal continued to scrutinise Kutlwano Moretlwe's testimony regarding the misplaced sexual harassment complaint by Andiswa Mengo.

Emojis take centre stage at judge president’s sexual harassment hearing

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Dr Zakeera Docrat sheds light on the interpretations of emojis in a sexual harassment case involving Judge President Selby Mbenenge, revealing how seemingly innocuous ...

Cellphone evidence under scrutiny during Judge President Selby Mbenenge’s tribunal

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The first witness called on Monday, Francois Möller, gave evidence at the Tribunal hearing relating to forensic data retrieved from two cellphone devices.

Soweto commemorates reburial of anti-apartheid activists Moloise and Mngomezululu

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South Africa honours the legacy of anti-apartheid activists Benjamin Malesella Moloise and Abraham Zakhele Mngomezulu in a poignant reburial ceremony, symbolising ...

Justice Minister condemns murder of prosecutor Elona Sombulula

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The National Prosecuting Authority mourns the tragic murder of Elona Sombulula, a young prosecutor whose untimely death has sent shockwaves through South Africa's ...

Sexually abused daughter's resilience ensures dad's lengthy jail sentence

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A 56-year-old father has been sentenced to two life terms and an additional 3 713 years for the sexual exploitation of his daughter and other minors, following a ...

Concerns over Judge Mushtak Parker's silence amid misconduct allegations

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The Tribunal reserved its decision in the matter in which Parker is accused of bringing the judiciary into disrepute by committing the cardinal sin of lying under ...

Court shooting prompts urgent review of safety measures

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A fatal shooting inside Wynberg Magistrate's Court has exposed critical security failures, including non-functioning metal detectors that went unreported. Justice ...

SCA throws out WC Health’s ‘dead in the water’ appeal

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The Supreme Court of Appeal has dismissed the Western Cape Provincial Government's appeal regarding security services for 258 hospitals as 'moot,' with Judge Mbatha ...

Youth voices unite for children's rights

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Amid shocking cases of violence against children in South Africa, the Africa Children's Summit 2025 will bring 1300 young voices to Johannesburg this April. Under ...

How the State bungled the Timothy Omotoso rape trial

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In a stunning legal conclusion to an eight-year trial, televangelist Timothy Omotoso and his two co-accused were acquitted of all charges including racketeering ...

Investors' funds remain with liquidators as SCA rejects NDPP's Tariomix appeal

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The Supreme Court of Appeal has rejected the NDPP's late appeal to freeze millions in the Tariomix Ponzi scheme case, ruling that the funds should remain with liquidators ...

High Court blocks protests at Gugulethu Mall

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The Gugulethu Mall has been granted a court interdict against local residents and business groups who threatened to disrupt operations unless their demands for local ...

Ten train coaches gutted in railway blaze

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A fire destroyed 10 previously damaged train coaches between Woodstock and Cape Town stations, prompting a major emergency response and criminal investigation. This ...

Zimba to return to Germany as children's primary caregiver following court order

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Actress Denise Zimba prepares to return to Germany with her two young children following a High Court ruling in an international custody dispute. The South African ...

Chidimma Adetshina’s mom out on bail

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In granting R10 000 bail to Anabela Rungo, a magistrate has also critiqued law enforcement's random paper checks, likening them to the oppressive dompas laws.

Brother testifies against judge facing impeachment

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Irfaan Parker testified against his brother and through counsel requested for his face not to be shown during the virtual proceedings, “due to the sensitivity of ...