Legal Articles and Guides
Tensions high ahead of Malema's firearm sentencing
Thousands of EFF supporters are expected to descend on KuGompo City over the next two days as party leader Julius Malema returns to court for proceedings that could determine his political future, reports the Daily Dispatch.
Mchunu addresses R360m SAPS tender
Suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has described it as ‘unfortunate’ that National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola has been summoned to appear in court in connection with the R360m Medicare 24, Tshwane District tender, but added that it shows that no one is above the law.
Ponzi mastermind retains membership at top private school
Craig Warriner, the mastermind behind one of the biggest Ponzi schemes in SA’s history, has managed to retain his membership in the Old Stithians Association (OSA).
Officers in the dock over ‘Cat’ Matlala R360m contract
The NPA’s Independent Directorate Against Corruption (Idac) has arrested 12 police officers implicated in the award of a R360m police health contract to alleged crime kingpin Vusimusi ‘Cat’ Matlala’s company Medicare 24 Tshwane District.
NPA allegedly lost original Cradock Four docket
Allegations of political interference, missing dockets and tensions between investigators and prosecutors have emerged at the Cradock Four inquest in the Eastern Cape High Court (Gqeberha), reports the Daily Dispatch.
NPA secures R32m forfeiture linked to asbestos scandal
The Free State High Court (Bloemfontein) has granted a final forfeiture order for six luxury properties and a Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG, collectively valued at approximately R32m, in connection with the irregular R230m asbestos scandal.
SA reality TV couple arrested in the US
Controversial reality TV couple Mel and Peet Viljoen have been arrested in the US for allegedly shoplifting groceries worth more than $5 300.
Three more arrests in R10m insurance murder case
Police in Limpopo yesterday arrested three more suspects in relation to a R10m insurance payout scheme. National police spokesperson, Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, said the arrests are linked to former SAPS Sergeant Rachel Kutumela, who is accused of killing multiple people for insurance payouts worth R10m.
Land Bank hackers demanded R5m
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says the Land Bank was the target of a cyberattack in an attempt by criminals to extort more than R5m in cryptocurrency from the entity – but the matter was resolved without a ransom being paid, reports BusinessLIVE.
Former ANC MP jailed for Bosasa graft
Former ANC MP Vincent Smith has been sentenced to seven years imprisonment after reaching a plea and sentencing agreement with the state, reports TimesLIVE.
City manager goes undercover in sting
Amid ongoing investigations into tender fraud, City of Cape Town manager Lungelo Mbandazayo has led a sting operation that exposed a R1.4m bribery attempt, according to the Cape Argus.
Damage cannot be undone, judge notes in ‘no-name’ case
A landmark courtroom battle over the controversial ‘no-name law’ – a provision that makes it a criminal offence to publish the identity of a person accused of a sexual offence before they have formally pleaded in court – began in the Western Cape High Court yesterday.
Pam Golding embroiled in Mozambican graft scandal
Pam Golding has been named in a Maputo City Court judgment from 2022 that found the real estate agency accepted payments of more than R20m into its bank account for former Mozambican President Armando Guebuza’s son, Ndambi.
Steel firm seeks to have raid warrant set aside
Cape Gate, one of four metal traders raided by the Competition Commission on Friday, has denied any wrongdoing and indicated it will initiate urgent proceedings to set aside the search warrants obtained by the commission, reports TimesLIVE.
Bester’s urgent prison transfer bid struck from roll
Thabo Bester will have to remain at eBongweni Super Maximum Correctional facility in KZN – at least for now – after the Gauteng High Court (Pretoria) struck his urgent bid to be moved back to Gauteng from the roll, reports IoL.
