May 19, 2023
South Africa: Inmate Teboho Molemohi Was Murdered in Mangaung Prison. His Mother Was Never Told What Happened
Six people were convicted for Teboho's murder, but no-one told his mother Read more »
May 18, 2023
South Africa: Siyaya Lawyer Agrees With the Defence At Judge Makhubele Tribunal
Transcripts from the Siyaya insolvency hearing show PRASA was bound to pay the corruption-accused company, argues Makhubele's advocate Read more »
South Africa: Can Journalists Publish 'Stolen' Information?
South African law says yes, if it is in the public interest - which is not the same thing as interesting Read more »
May 17, 2023
South Africa: Makhubele Hearing - Judge's Advocate Says PRASA Employees Made Major Concessions to Siyaya
Claim refuted by PRASA's lawyer Read more »
May 16, 2023
South Africa: Prasa Attorney Didn't Know About Concessions That Led to Siyaya Settlement, Tribunal Told
The attorney acting on behalf of PRASA says he could not determine whether concessions were made by PRASA employees as claimed. Read more »
South Africa: Thabo Bester Escape - Lawyer Asks Court to 'Satisfy Itself' That the Man in the Dock Is Indeed Bester
Bail hearing of five alleged conspirators to continue on Friday Read more »
May 15, 2023
South Africa: Women Beaten With Knobkieries in Battle Over Wild Coast Land, Court Hears
Amadiba Crisis Committee secures interim interdict against development Read more »
May 16, 2023
South Africa: Court Bid to Reform Political Party Funding
"We simply do not know if the ANC or the DA obtains the majority of its funds from small donors or the big corporates" says My Vote Counts Read more »
South Africa: Prasa Had No Leg to Stand On in Siyaya Matters, Tribunal On Makhubele Hears
Siyaya lawyer testifies on how R56-million settlement was reached Read more »
May 12, 2023
South Africa: Siyaya Was 'Stuck in Their Own Mud' Before Judge Makhubele Intervened, Tribunal Hears
Advocate argues it was not unusual for a PRASA board chairperson to take an interest in legal matters, but former legal head questions the manner of engagement Read more »
South Africa: Police Testimony Reveals How Decoy Body Ended Up in Thabo Bester's Cell
Friends of Katlego Bereng picket outside Bloemfontein Magistrates Court Read more »
South Africa: Vital Court Battle Over What Kinds of Toilet the State Must Provide
Ekurhuleni community wants unsafe and unhygienic chemical toilets replaced with flushing ones Read more »
May 11, 2023
South Africa: Witness Describes Judge Makhubele's Unusual Interest in Dodgy Siyaya Deal
Fani Dingiswayo tells the Judicial Conduct Tribunal that Makhubele pushed for a settlement with Siyaya rather than defend their claims in court Read more »
South Africa: This Tshwane Police Station Has Not Had Electricity for Three Years
Rietgat station in Soshanguve used to get electricity from the train station Read more »
South Africa: Thabo Bester Escape - Alleged Conspirators Apply for Bail
Nandipha Magudumana withdrew her application in light of "new information" Read more »
May 10, 2023
South Africa: Explosive Email Read At Judge Makhubele's Tribunal
Advocate Elaine Zungu led evidence showing that the judge ordered payment to Siyaya when she chaired the PRASA board Read more »
South Africa: Amabhungane's Journalists Versus Zunaid Moti and Paul O'sullivan
Reporters fear arrest after exposé links businessman to Zimbabwean president Read more »
South Africa: Victims Shot By Gangs Using Guns Stolen by Police Launch Class Action
Guns stolen by two police officers killed more than 1,000 people, Gun Free SA and nine families claim in court papers Read more »
May 09, 2023
South Africa: No Instruction to Pay Siyaya, Argues Makhubele At Tribunal
Judge Tintswalo Makhubele's advocate argues there is no documented evidence that Makhubele issued instructions to settle with corruption-accused firm Read more »
South Africa: Pregnant Immigrants Say They Have Been Turned Away From Joburg Clinics
This is despite a Constitutional Court order Read more »
May 08, 2023
South Africa: Judge Makhubele 'Abetted Corruption' At PRASA, Tribunal Hears
PRASA whistleblower Martha Ngoye stands firm under cross examination Read more »
South Africa: Katlego Bereng Buried in Bloemfontein
Family still has many unanswered questions Read more »
May 05, 2023
South Africa: Thabo Bester Escape - Friends Remember Katlego Bereng
Bloemfontein Celtics supporters promise to protest outside court when the accused appear Read more »
May 04, 2023
South Africa: Thabo Bester Escape - International Spotlight On Prisons Company G4S
Canadian pension fund questioned on investment in prisons company Read more »
South Africa: Company Made Millions Advising Corruption-Riddled Lottery On Ethics
"Ethics interventions" at NLC cost more than R6-million Read more »