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Judge criticises wealthy husband for prioritising revenge over maintenance in divorce case

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The Western Cape High Court has condemned a wealthy husband for his refusal to support his wife financially during divorce proceedings, highlighting issues of greed ...

Trial set for couple accused of heartbreaking murder of Lolitha Kowa, 7

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Lolitha's blood was found on the inside and outside of the home of the couple, according to the State.

Court case highlights environmental justice concerns

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Judgment is reserved in a landmark case where Aukotowa Fisheries and environmental organisations challenge Total Energies' drilling authorisation in the Deep Western ...

Family of slain toddler Orderick Lucas enter guilty plea over child neglect

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Orderick’s mother Davidene Lucas, his grandmother Cornelia Scheepers and grandfather Devon Scheepers pleaded guilty to child neglect, as the court examines the circumstances ...

Cape Town man handed 18-year sentence for brutal assaults on partner

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A Cape Town Regional Court has sentenced a 48-year-old man to 18 years in prison for a series of violent crimes against his common law wife, including rape, attempted ...

Western Cape High Court rejects child rapist's appeal, upholding life sentence

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The Western Cape High Court has denied Simphiwe Mdekazi's appeal, upholding a life sentence for the kidnapping and rape of a nine-year-old girl.

Western Cape High Court sentences two gang affiliates to life for murder of pregnant woman

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The two, affiliated to Ferodo’s criminal gang in Scottsdene, Kraaifontein, faced a slew of charges including murder, six counts of attempted murder, illegal possession ...

K9 Patrol Pet Army founder faces animal welfare charges over dog treatment

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Jamie Pieterse and Marizelle Swanepoel, founders of K9 Patrol Pet Army, face 11 criminal charges related to animal welfare violations, including fraud and contraventions ...

Western Cape High Court orders urgent review of twins' school placements

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The Western Cape High Court has intervened to ensure Grade 1 twins receive the education they deserve, ordering a review of their school placement as the WCED considers ...

Western Cape High Court intervenes to curb taxi violence in Atlantis

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In response to rising fears from taxi violence, the Western Cape High Court intervenes with an interdict against taxi associations, aiming to restore safety for ...

High Court examines naming rights of rape accused before plea

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The Western Cape High Court hears a case challenging the constitutionality of laws that criminalise naming rape accused before they plead.

Western Cape High Court upholds paedophile's eight-year sentence

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Theo Hartzenberg, a convicted paedophile and former Legal Aid lawyer, faces immediate incarceration after the Western Cape High Court rejects his appeal against ...

'Dead husband will fetch me': Smit waits for Valkenberg bed

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Zurenah Smit, who is yet to be further cross-examined by the State about the events that led up to and followed the shooting murder of her husband, will remain in ...

Worcester teacher acquitted of rape after proving traffic fine payment

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Emphasis was placed on the complainant's demeanor while giving testimony, overshadowing an analytical engagement with evidence before the court, the Western Cape ...

Mediclinic wins first round in renal dialysis service dispute against Life Healthcare

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The Competition Tribunal has ruled that Life Healthcare Group will not provide renal dialysis services at five Mediclinic hospitals, amid ongoing investigations ...

R3000 bail granted to Mossel Bay officer facing multiple fraud and corruption charges

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Mossel Bay police officer Lauriane Botha has been granted R3 000 bail with conditions that she must not be in contact with State witnesses

Mitchells Plain rail service finally resumes after six years

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PRASA Western Cape announced that it would officially reopen the line, reconnecting thousands of daily commuters to the rail service on the Mitchell’s Plain corridor. ...

Dismissal of Cape Town Law Enforcement officer goes up in smoke

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The learner Law Enforcement Officer in the City’s Law Enforcement Department, who pleaded guilty to the misconduct, will return to duty on March 2 after the Labour ...

Equality Court blow for businessman in R10 million claim

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The director of a financial services provider (FSP) company Lotterie Holdings Pty Ltd, had hauled the FSCA before the courts for an order to have it paying R10 million, ...

Family of murdered toddler Orderick Lucas to answer to child abuse allegations in March

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One-year-old Orderick went missing on March 25, 2019. His body was found in a stormwater drain by a group of children.

Mengo's legal team remains “deeply troubled" by Judicial Conduct Tribunal report

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Following a sexual harassment complaint against Eastern Cape High Court Judge Selby Mbenenge, Andiswa Mengo's legal team vows to fight for accountability and justice, ...

Uncle sentenced to nine years for nephew's murder

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A man has been sentenced to nine years behind bars for the brutal murder of his three-year-old nephew, following a court ruling that considered his lengthy pre-sentencing ...

Wesley Neumann fights for immediate reinstatement as Heathfield principal

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Wesley Neumann, will approach the Labour Court on Friday on an urgent basis where he will seek an enforcement order to compel the WCED to comply with the judgment ...

Man gets 30-year sentence for murdering ex-partner in front of her child

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During sentencing proceedings, State Advocate Leshnee Pillay argued that the murder of a woman by her intimate partner must never be treated lightly.

Zurenah Smit sent for mental evaluation after claiming murdered husband 'is fetching her'

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Zurenah Smit's bail is revoked as the court orders a 30-day mental observation.