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‘Chief, it’s that time again’: Mkhwanazi’s role in Emmanuel Mbense murder under scrutiny

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‘What was so special about the wig?’ State asks Mapisa-Nqakula in corruption trial

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High Court makes ruling in Cat Matlala trial

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Eastern Cape woman convicted of child’s murder after drowning six‑year‑old in river

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Eight officials could face suspension after Rooigrond escape as DSC launches manhunt

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Cat Matlala trial: Court hears of ‘hospital threat’ as defence challenges alleged hitman’s discharge

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Court shuts down Mapisa-Nqakula’s bid to dodge corruption charges

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Life imprisonment for Thembisa man who locked partner in room and raped her for months

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Judgement reserved in Delta Park teacher Kirsten Kluyts’ murder trial

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Phala Phala panel report: ‘There is no way out for Ramaphosa, he is unsaveable,’ Mpofu tells court

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‘I didn’t just drop in for a bail application,’ says IO as defence argues Schedule 6 charges not applicable for Mkhwanazi

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Phala Phala panel report: Court questions evidence that Ramaphosa engaged in paid work

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Police arrest suspect after Emzinoni man reported missing found murdered

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Killers jailed for life after murdering couple in front of their children [VIDEO]

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Did Ramaphosa act in bad faith? Lawyer questions Phala Phala panel report

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Chatsworth serial rapist jailed for life after DNA links him to decade of attacks

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Joe ‘Ferrari’ Sibanyoni extortion case postponed as defence challenges bail conditions

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Brown Mogotsi says he never tried to escape from prison

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WATCH: Teffo hijacks ‘Cat’ Matlala trial to defend businessman and co-accused

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Tembisa Hospital looting suspect Govindra granted R200k bail as NPA confirms negotiations

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Zuma, Mbeki lose bid to have Khampepe recused from TRC inquiry in ConCourt ruling

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R5m bill stays after pension fund’s ‘gross negligence’ sinks appeal in SCA

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Appeal against Ramaphosa interdict won’t resolve main dispute, says high court

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‘Gross violation of trust’: Northern Cape man jailed for raping his mother

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Here’s when Thabo Bester and Nandipha Magudumana will go on trial

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Mkhwanazi, co-accused thought Emmanuel Mbense murder case would go nowhere as ex-cop’s presence questioned

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Possible plea deal for Zimbabwean man accused of killing his family in the UK

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Two convicted in R1.7 million Keens Wholesalers fraud

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Zimbabwean national remanded after R3.8m tobacco smuggling bust

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Durban businessman granted bail in sextortion and trafficking case

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Four in the dock for boxer Zolani Tete’s murder as state fights bail

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Reiger Park shooting: Lawyer warns ‘wrong’ suspects may be before court