Legal Articles and Guides
Three arrests for fraud, but officer still in SAPS
A high-ranking officer, who has been arrested three times since early 2022 in three separate tender fraud cases, is still employed by the police, reveals a News24 report.
Construction boss acquitted of fraud
Ridwaan Rajah, owner of Good Hope Plasterers CC t/a Good Hope Construction, has been acquitted of fraud, theft and perjury after a successful appeal in the Western Cape High Court (Cape Town).
Magistrate orders Liebenberg to undergo psychiatric observation
Alleged Ponzi scheme kingpin Louis Liebenberg will undergo psychiatric evaluation to determine whether he is able to understand his court proceedings, reports News24.
NSPCA slams decision not to prosecute Malema
The National Council of SPCAs (NSPCA) has expressed deep disappointment following the NPA's decision not to prosecute EFF leader Julius Malema for animal cruelty.
Experts address broken evidence chain in Meyiwa case
Legal experts are divided about whether the defence’s section 174 application for discharge will succeed, after the closure of the state’s case in the murder trial of football star Senzo Meyiwa.
Wrongfully jailed man to get R750 000
A man who served nearly eight years in jail for a crime he did not commit and a further 77 days after he was cleared on appeal, will receive R750 000 in damages, reports the Cape Times.
Liebenberg sent for evaluation
After a lengthy diatribe about bias, bullying, prison abuse, white bread and the Bible – some of which was incoherent – alleged Ponzi scheme kingpin Louis Liebenberg has been referred to a district surgeon for an evaluation.
Murder accused to fork out trial transcript fees
Murder accused Julio Nobrega has hired a new lawyer – his third so far – and has to fork out R80 000 in transcript fees to help him catch up, reports News24.
SAPS shielding Mashatile’s VIP Protection Unit
The SAPS has been accused by the DA of protecting Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s VIP Protection Unit following the acquittal of its members in an internal disciplinary process earlier this year.
No bail for Tiffany Meek
The Roodepoort Magistrate’s Court has denied bail to Tiffany Meek, the mother of 11-year-old Jayden-Lee Meek, citing concerns that her release would jeopardise the proper functioning of the criminal justice system and provoke public disorder.
Service providers face subpoenas in child porn case
Fresh from its court victory against tech giant Meta, The Digital Law Company (TDLC) now faces another uphill battle – tracing who is behind the accounts and profiles linked to the online porn racket targeting local teens.
Blue lights corruption trial now in doubt as SARS case dismissed
The state’s corruption case against businessman Vimpie Manthata suffered a blow after the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court acquitted him and his co-accused in a R19m tax fraud case that had formed a central pillar of the broader ‘blue lights’ procurement scandal.
High-profile jewellery heist case begins
In just 24 hours, a small group of accomplices allegedly stole more than R33m in luxury timepieces and fine jewellery from one of SA’s most exclusive retailers – at a time when the company was under the control of court-appointed liquidators.
Bogus lawyer jailed for six years
Johannes Motse, who posed as a legal practitioner and unlawfully represented unsuspecting clients in various courts between February and November 2022, has been sentenced to six years in jail, reports TimesLIVE.
Dog owner convicted of culpable homicide
Keabetswe Moroane has been convicted of culpable homicide for the death of her neighbour's son (8), who was mauled by her pitbull on 12 November 2024 in Bloemfontein.
