Biko, Gumede, Jub Jub and Peter Nonyane and other high-profile cases back in court today
Several high-profile and closely watched cases are returning to South African courts on Monday, 24 August 2026.
Three East London court officials get suspended sentences for fraud
The East London Serious Commercial Crime Investigation (SCCI) and the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) confirmed that Cynthia Nompumelelo Nobangule, Vuyolwethu Mashologu, and Nomathembe Gwanqana were convicted and sentenced.
Advocate Matshidiso Cordelia (53) was found guilty on charges of fraud
Advocate Matshidiso Cordelia (53) was found guilty on charges of fraud and contravention of the Municipal Finance Management Act 56 of 2023.
Canadian Daniel Louie gets R25 000 bail over US drug charges & ordered to remain in South Africa
After 10-year legal battle, R25 000 bail was granted to Canadian businessman Daniel Louie and he was ordered to remain in South Africa.
Bushbuckridge man arrested for allegedly stabbing his victim
Thabo Mabilane Dibakoane (45) appeared in the Bushbuckridge Magistrate's Court today, Thursday 18 December 2025, for murder that occurred around the Bushbuckridge area.
Police say jail time will serve as rehab for Shebeshxt
Lekompo artist Lehlohonolo “Shebeshxt” Chauke again appeared for a continuation of his bail hearing at the Polokwane Magistate court over allegations that he shot a fan while driving on a…
Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala’s company was evicted for overdue rental
Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala, who is a key figure in the state’s investigation into allegations of criminal infiltration in the South African Police Service (SAPS) has been orderd by the court…
A second suspect arrested in connection with a farm murder and robbery incident
A second suspect, aged 30, was arrested during the early hours of Thursday, 04/12, at Shongoane 01 in the Lephalale policing area in connection with the murder and robbery incident…
TVET student ‘killer’ to appear before Lenyenye Magistrate’s Court
A 35-year-old male suspect in connection with the murder of a 26-year-old Tzaneen TVET student.
University loses R1.5m on vacant student housing fraud
Motlatsi Nelson Khalane (31) made his first appearance before the Phuthaditjhaba Magistrates Court on Tuesday, 14 October 2025 where he was granted bail of R5 000 on charges of fraud.
Snyman gets eight years imprisonment and R25k fine
The Regional Court in Ladysmith imposed an eight-year imprisonment coupled with a R25 000 fine on a drug peddler.
Witness statements and evidence being gathered for Nolwazi Shange’s fraud case
The case against actress and Queen Modjadji casting director Nolwazi Shange has been postponed until 30 January 2025.
Man found guilty after defrauding money meant for a solar installation
Phillip Dickmann (33) has found guilty of fraud and money laundering by the Edenburg Regional Court. He was sentenced him to 10 years imprisonment, wholly suspended on both counts.
“She must be taken to the cleaners” – Music exec Vusi Leeuw weighs in on Ntsiki Mazwai and Themba saga
Leeuw believes the poet must pay for the allegations.
Former Municipal Manager gets R4000 bail for failure to pay pension over
The accused is alleged to have failed to pay over pension deductions of the period October 2019 to June 2022 over to Consolidated Retirement Pension Fund (CFR).
