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Usindiso’s arson confession deemed admissible as evidence by the court

‘I did it for Joshlin’: Woman admits to burning down Kelly Smith’s shack

Man’s failed attempt to get Sassa disability grant lands him in jail

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Court criticises father who impregnated daughter as rape sentence appeal rejected

Omotoso’s arrest sparks controversy: Lawyers challenge immigration charges

Police sergeant abuses power, gets 20 years for raping victim inside police station

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Courts Usindiso’s arson confession deemed admissible as evidence by the court

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Courts ‘I did it for Joshlin’: Woman admits to burning down Kelly Smith’s shack

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Vereeniging man appears in court for alleged murder of mother and brother

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Delays in AKA-Tibz murder case as extradition process unfolds in eSwatini

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Northern Cape teen with ‘criminal attitude’ avoids juvenile prison for rape of 7-year-old

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Man sentenced to life for repeated rape of teen in KZN

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DA’s ‘poor’ appeal on cadre deployment dismissed as ANC welcomes ruling

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Woman linked to kidnapping of East London businessman to appear in court

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Affirmative-action measures must ‘not go too far’, argues DA in court

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Ex-crime boss Richard Mdluli pleads not guilty to looting police slush fund

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PSL’s Ace Ncobo and wife granted bail in fraud and money laundering case

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Murder charge dropped against EC mother who confronted daughter’s alleged rapist

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Free State asbestos trial: Investigating officer denies misleading US over Cholota’s extradition

WATCH LIVE: Senzo Meyiwa murder trial returns to court

Acsa loses appeal for control of baggage screening services at major airports

Moz woman jailed for murder of SA neighbour’s child in alleged love triangle

Power outage delays Walter Sisulu University murder case

Joshlin Smith trial: Court finds Kelly and co-accused guilty

ConCourt rules inmates may use personal computers for studies

EC father sentenced to more than 3 000 years for child pornography and sexual abuse

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Ramaphosa launches commission of inquiry into apartheid-era justice delays

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Joshlin Smith trial: State relying on witness who fooled three cops – defence

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11 accused in Sassa R260 million fraud case to remain behind bars

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Joshlin Smith trial: State insists 6-year-old was sold for R20k in closing arguments

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Man accused of gouging ex-girlfriend’s eyes with screwdriver denied bail as Mchunu condemns incident

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Western Cape High Court orders scrapping of the 0.5% VAT increase

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Bloemfontein mother convicted for sexually assaulting minor son

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Limpopo teacher accused of raping 13-year-old pupil awaits bail decision