Legal Articles and Guides
BHI kingpins remanded in custody
The Hawks have detained Global and Local financial adviser Michael Adam Haldane and Rubicon Trust director Sona Pillay – who had attempted to flee the country – in connection with their alleged role in the R2.8bn BHI Trust Ponzi scheme.
Low-ranking official blamed for dodgy R4.2m contract
A low-ranking official has taken the fall for ‘unlawful activities’ related to a dubious R4.2m Mangaung municipality contract amid the metro’s legal battles with the NPA, reports the Mail & Guardian.
Late tycoon's sister claims he was poisoned
The sister of late Limpopo business tycoon Theophilus Mphosi says independent forensic reports have confirmed that he was poisoned, but the state's delay in releasing its pathology report is obstructing ‘what has now become a murder investigation’.
‘Midwife’ sued after twin tragedy
The parents who lost their twin babies, allegedly while in the care of unregistered midwife Caitlyn Collins, are suing her and the Western Cape Health MEC Nomafrench Mbombo in the Western Cape High Court for R4.46m for emotional, psychological and financial damages.
Dates finally set for Zuma's arms deal trial
Two decades after Jacob Zuma was charged with corruption relating to the arms deal, dates have been set for him to finally face trial.
Steinhoff executive jailed in Germany
A former business associate of the late Steinhoff boss Markus Jooste has been sentenced to six years in jail in Germany on 20 counts of tax evasion.
Zuma back in court for Downer recusal bid
The NPA says Jacob Zuma has ‘no right’ to appeal the dismissal of his latest bid to force the removal of his corruption prosecutor, Advocate Billy Downer SC, before his trial ends – and argues the case against him must (finally) proceed.
Tracking platform addressed in Modack trial
SA-born Larry Hurwitz – who developed the pinging platform allegedly used for illegal tracking of targets by Nafiz Modack – testified from the US about the capabilities of the technology, during Modack and his co-accused's murder and racketeering trial running in the Western Cape High Court.
No bail for Stanfield’s wife
Nicole Johnson – wife of alleged 28s gang boss Ralph Stanfield – will remain in prison after the Western Cape High Court dismissed her bail appeal and lambasted her for being a ‘liar’.
SCA dismisses 1974 sex abuse appeal bid
In what a Cape Times report calls the oldest sex abuse case to go to trial in the country, two sisters who were sexually abused by relatives from 1974 to 1979 have secured another victory in their quest for justice.
ANC VBS looting suspects' bid for more details fails
ANC Limpopo bigwigs Danny Msiza and Kabelo Matsepe – accused in the VBS Mutual Bank looting scandal – have been forced to exercise patience in their criminal matter after their bid to obtain further details of their case failed.
Judge comes down hard on k-word racist
Using the ‘k-word’ can be very costly, as Willem Ackerman has discovered after the Equality Court ordered that he not only had to pay R500 000 to the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation, but he also has to undergo 50 hours of racial sensitisation training to be conducted by the Human Rights Commission or an institution nominated by it.
SIU sues former Transnet executives for R12.7m
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is suing two former top Transnet property executives for R12.7m as it seeks to recover funds lost to corruption and bribery at the struggling SOC, reports Fin24.
Alleged VIP assault victim unpacks ordeal
The man who was allegedly accosted by several presidential protection officers on the N1 highway, yesterday recounted how he thought he was about to be hijacked when he saw a vehicle travelling alongside him, with the occupants pointing firearms at him.
Long walk to justice for Mthatha rapist
Between 2016 and 2019, Xolani Gcelu attacked and raped eight young females despite knowing he was HIV positive. Two of his victims subsequently died. One, who was still a pupil, got pregnant and had a child. Gcelu was arrested in 2019.
