10.12.2019 10:13 pm

Eastern Cape man to appear in court for allegedly raping, killing girl, 10

He was arrested on Monday following the discovery of the girl’s body.

A 43-year-old man is set to appear in the Butterworth Magistrate's Court on Wednesday for allegedly raping and killing a 10-year-old girl.

Cape Town seeks court permission to buy electricity directly from IPPs

This move comes as the energy crisis in South Africa has reached a new peak, Cape Town acting mayor Ian Neilson says.

Boksburg man who allegedly strangled wife to death granted bail

Radebe, who is Nhlanhla’s sister, alleged she had been abused before her death and was planning to leave her marital home in December 2019.

Joburg man sentenced to 13 life terms after being found guilty on 54 counts, including rape, kidnapping

After the sentencing, some in the court gallery shouted ‘Go to hell!’ and ‘Justice has been served!’, but the accused just smiled and walked away.

Black Management Forum takes Mango CEO challenge to court

In the BMF’s assessment, Pravin Gordhan and the board of Mango ‘completely flouted the constitutional principle of equality and fairness and unduly favoured [Bezuidenhout] for the position’.

Court orders meeting with foreigners in church amid ‘crisis’

All parties were also ordered to file reports by 09.00am on Friday so the court could understand how the matter was being resolved.

Alleged murderer told MUT student her ‘cleverness’ would end their affair – report

The accused said he had been trying to reach the victim on her phone for the whole day without success.

Can a WhatsApp message lead to a binding contract?

An associate unpacks the legal implication of contracts set up via social outlets and what this means to South African law.

Chinese hate speech case: Court concludes with testimonies

According to the TCA, four respondents said they were willing to ‘tender unconditional apologies’ and reach a settlement.

Former Cogta employees sentenced to 15 years in jail for corruption

The two were found guilty of fraud after moving R7.5m from the department into the bank account of an accomplice.

Newcastle owes Eskom millions, but has never been load-shed

The utility has revealed the contents of an affidavit on which its case against the municipality hinges.

Tshwane mayor, speaker not going anywhere, court rules

On Friday, Judge Tuchten suspended all resolutions made in Thursday’s meeting pending the court’s final decision on 17 December 2019.

Fake Prasa ‘Dr’ Daniel Mthimkhulu loses bid for leave to appeal R5.7m judgment

He alleges his HR file and CV were tampered with, in an attempt to ‘destroy his career’.

Former KZN Cogta employees sentenced for defrauding R7.5m

The accomplice of the two former employees was also sentenced to 12 years imprisonment earlier this year.

Mpofu declares victory as judgment reserved in Peter Moyo vs Old Mutual

The seemingly never-ending legal battle between the axed CEO and his employer will now drag on into next year.

One of SA’s alleged major suppliers of dagga to spend Christmas in jail

Russell de Beer, 48, has been accused of unlawfully selling dagga dispensary franchises as well as being a major supplier of dagga and related products.

Joburg man guilty of 54 violent offences, including rape, kidnapping, murder and robbery

His youngest victim is 12 years old.

Sars opposes bid to halt Bosasa liquidation and auction, says it is owed more than R500m in taxes

Jared Watson launched the urgent application for an interdict on Wednesday afternoon after filing an application to place the companies under business rescue.