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Free State woman sentenced to 12 years for tax fraud that cost Sars R9m

Darren Wilken and co-accused denied bail in child pornography case

Businessman Thoshan Panday’s tax fraud trial set for October

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Bail denied for Kudakwashe Mpofu who allegedly used fake permit to get top government job

Man wins appeal on attempted murder conviction after SCA criticises heated trial

State says all victims had headshot wounds as Mpumalanga tavern shooting accused cries self-defence

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Mkhwebane dealt blow after Constitutional Court denies leave to appeal impeachment

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Customary and civil wives battle it out in court with paternity issues exposed – here’s who won

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Expropriation Act in court: Experts on whether the DA has a strong case

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Daughter of alleged insurance killer to apply for bail

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Shamila Batohi’s been in the job for 6 years. Here’s how many high-profile convictions she’s secured

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Two sex workers jailed for life after strangling client to death with phone charger lose appeal

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Fast to run to court but slow to pay taxes: Sars boss reacts to Shauwn Mkhize’s court defeats

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Child pornography: Girlfriend ‘was in misogynistic relationship’ with co-accused, court hears

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Jordaan’s fresh bid to have fraud case struck from the roll as state withdraws theft charges

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AKA-Tibz murder: State ready for trial after serving accused with indictments

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LIVE: AKA murder suspects in court

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Zuma’s court appeals ‘a continuation of Stalingrad litigation strategy’

Zuma’s counsel argues against his ‘Stalingrad’ tactics to avoid court

Thales seeks acquittal after delays and death of witnesses in Zuma case

ConCourt dismisses Zuma’s private prosecution appeal against Ramaphosa

Public access to sex offender register marks milestone

Covid-19 SRD grants will still be paid this month despite Sassa’s court battle

‘He was wrongly acquitted’ – Former ANC MP Bongani Bongo granted R5k bail with conditions

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Dodgy transactions and BMW with ‘Kids NA GP’ licence plate: Details of child pornography case shared

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‘Money used for daily expenses’: Child pornography accused denies he obtained R647k in cash unlawfully

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Ex-Justice Department employee sentenced for stealing R45k in bail funds

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Joslin’s mom faces court alone in kidnapping case as co-accused miss pre-trial hearing

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‘It’s been two and a half years, and the case hasn’t started’: Transnet corruption trial to start in 2026, 70 witnesses to testify

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Joslin Smith case: Accused to appear in High Court as pre-trial starts

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Case against pretend ‘hired hitman’ postponed for bail application

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‘Remorseless wife-beater’ Alexi Bizos to be sentenced on Valentine’s Day