Alleged gun-runner's home, businesses under restraint

Fatima Schroeder|Published

Efforts by Cape businessman Irshaad Laher to try to get back his assets, which are currently under restraint, came to nought in the Western Cape High Court.

Council culpable for teen’s rape at resort

Fatima Schroeder|Published

The Western Cape High Court has found the Witzenberg Municipality liable for the 2009 rape of a disabled teen at the Pine Forest Resort.

Axe-murder accused Van Breda wants expert analysis

Fatima Schroeder|Published

Axe-murder accused Henri van Breda has hired experts to analyse the evidence the State has against him, the Western Cape High Court has heard.

Slain lawyer’s widow recalls happy past

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The widow of slain attorney Noorudien Hassan has described how her world was shattered when her greatest fear became a reality.

Paedo to fight extradition

Fatima Schroeder|Published

Paedophile Anthony Peter Freedendal, who faces 24 child sex charges in his Australia, will spend the festive season fighting an application for his extradition. ...

Convicted paedophile to face extradition to Australia

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Anthony Peter Freedendal, wanted on 24 child sex offences, faces five life terms plus 150 years behind bars in Australia.

Camps Bay murder accused bids for his freedom

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Murder accused Diego Dougherty Novella is offering R500K, electronic tagging and house arrest to secure his release from Pollsmoor Prison.

Urinating ex-model to appeal sentence

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Former model Djavan Arrigone wants to appeal the 200 hours of community service he was handed for urinating on a taxi driver.

Man gets community service after urinating on taxi driver

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A court has ordered Djavan Arrigone to do 200 hours of community service after urinating on a taxi driver from the balcony of a nightclub.

Transformation row grips Cape Bar Council

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Lobby goup Advocates for Transformation is shunning the Cape Bar Council by refusing to recognise it and urging AFT members not to apply to take silk.

Muslim marriages case thrown out . . for now

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Cape Town - Within minutes Western Cape High Court Judge Siraj Desai kicked out a controversial application aimed at expediting the passing of legislation which ...

'Lying' N2 cop killer’s last-minute confession

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After denying the allegations for more than a year, a 21-year-old man had a sudden change of heart and apologised in court for killing a Hawks police officer.

Bid to reform Muslim marriages law deferred

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Consult crucial Chapter 9 institutions, judge orders​

Money cannot compensate IDT, says judge

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The damages claim of a little boy who developed cerebral palsy after state staff failed to diagnose that he had jaundice at birth, is set to be finalised.

Franziska suspect ready to make deal

Fatima Schroeder|Published

A man who was once adamant “possible video footage” could prove his innocence, is now prepared to accept a plea bargain in the case involving the murder, rape and ...

Women can’t ‘adapt Qur’an’

Fatima Schroeder|Published

A senior attorney has accused a prominent women’s rights body of “using subtle means” to change what the Qur’an prescribes to Muslims

Pastor's R329m investments for public broke law

Fatima Schroeder|Published

Auditors have found more than R329 million in public deposits were made to Platinum Forex, allegedly run as a front for a Ponzi scheme by a Cape Town preacher.

Murder accused Henri van Breda bust for drugs

Fatima Schroeder|Published

Axe murder accused Henri van Breda, already charged in one of the most high-profile murder cases in SA, is in more trouble - he and his girlfriend now face drug ...

Cellphone thief fights 12-year sentence

Fatima Schroeder|Published

A Cape Town woman whose son was sentenced to 12 years in jail for stealing a cellphone has now set her sights on the Supreme Court of Appeal.

Susan Rohde’s friends speak out

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Those closest to Susan Rohde have broken their silence for the first time since her body was found at Spier Wine Estate.

UCT rape trial moved to high court

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THE trial of alleged UCT rapist Patrick Hlomane has been transferred to the Western Cape High Court.

Watch VideoRohde’s R100K bail paid in cold, hard cash

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Property mogul Jason Rohde paid his R100 000 bail in cold, hard cash and within 20 minutes of the order being granted.

Rohde freed on bail

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Paid R100 000 cash and R1m surety owing

‘12 years very harsh for stealing a phone’

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Robbing a fellow student of his smartphone has earned a man 12 years in jail. Now his mom is trying to find a way to fight the “harsh” sentence.

Youth gets 12 years for cellphone robbery

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​It's twice as much as Pistorius's six years for murder