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Northern Cape woman's life sentence slashed after court questions premeditation

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In a significant legal turn, the Northern Cape High Court has reduced Elisa Tsilo's life sentence after challenging the premeditation aspect of her arson-murder ...

State Capture: NPA fights to overturn 'comedy of errors' Nulane acquittal

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In a crucial State Capture appeal, the NPA seeks to overturn what was dubbed a 'comedy of errors' investigation that led to the acquittal of several accused in the ...

Victory for citizenship applicants as court condemns Home Affairs gatekeeping

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In a landmark ruling, the Western Cape High Court has condemned Home Affairs officials for unlawfully blocking citizenship applications, ordering immediate changes ...

R10K bail for Chidimma’s mom

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Anabela Rungo given strict conditions Cape Town 
Magistrates Court.

Chidimma Adetshina’s mom out on bail

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In granting R10 000 bail to Anabela Rungo, a magistrate has also critiqued law enforcement's random paper checks, likening them to the oppressive dompas laws.

Chidimma Adetshina's mother released on bail amid immigration fraud charges

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Former Miss SA contestant Chidimma Adetshina's mother, Anabela Rungo, has been granted R10 000 bail under strict house arrest conditions. Facing seven immigration-related ...

Brother testifies against judge facing impeachment

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Irfaan Parker testified against his brother and through counsel requested for his face not to be shown during the virtual proceedings, “due to the sensitivity of ...

Vrou wins Prasa case

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Prasa will have to pay up for a damages claim in which a woman suffered serious injuries after jumping from a moving train to escape knife-wielding thugs.

Court rules against Prasa in case of woman injured while fleeing from attackers on moving train

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A court has ruled that the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa is liable for damages after a woman suffered severe injuries while attempting to escape a knife ...

Major allegations against Judge Mushtak Parker's Tribunal hearing

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Judge Mushtak Parker's Judicial Conduct Tribunal hearing has been postponed to 29 April after a day of intense testimonies, including a surprising statement from ...

Prasa liable for injuries after woman jumps from moving train to escape attackers

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The woman, a 27-year-old female, was a passenger on a train during February 2020 travelling between Cape Town and Elsies Rivier and, according to court records sustained ...

Lawyer narrowly escapes being disbarred after misconduct ruling

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Despite serious misconduct, a judge rules against disbarment for a lawyer, citing her youth and inexperience.

Life sentences for couple and hitman in planned femicide case

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Three individuals, including a married couple, receive life sentences for the premeditated murder of a rape victim, shedding light on the alarming rates of femicide ...

Immigration officer's testimony reveals fraudulent documents

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Immigration officer Adrian Jackson testifies in the bail hearing of Anabela Rungo, who faces serious immigration fraud charges linked to her identity and residency ...

Immigration officer tells court Chidimma’s mother “misplaced” documents

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The immigration officer confirmed they arrested Rungo at the Milnerton police station after she could not provide the unit with legitimate documents.

South Africa’s legal community faces reckoning over sexual harassment claims

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Judicial tribunal hearings in South Africa reveal the pervasive issue of sexual harassment within the legal community, highlighting the urgent need for systemic ...

Judicial Conduct Tribunal hearing against Judge Mushtak Parker set for next week

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Next week, the Judicial Conduct Tribunal will hear complaints against Judge Mushtak Parker, who faces allegations of misconduct and potential impeachment.

Family dispute over R40m will of deceased Noordhoek man

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The family of Grantland Bray contests his R40 million estate, claiming his will promotes unlawful activities and is contrary to public policy.

Family contests R40m will of deceased Noordhoek man

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In an extract from the will, Bray made the appointment of the heir to his estate to Pathfinder Bushcraft and Survival Training Camps and any other training offered ...

Court hears bail application of Anabela Rungo amid immigration fraud allegations

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Immigration officer Adrian Jackson testifies in the bail hearing of Anabela Rungo, who faces serious immigration fraud charges linked to her identity and residency ...

Family challenges R40 million will of deceased Noordhoek man

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Grantland Bray’s R40 million estate faces legal challenges as his family contests his will, alleging it promotes unlawful activities and is contrary to public policy. ...

Labour Court orders compensation of police officer after misconduct review

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Judge Robert Lagrange reviews the case of a police officer dismissed for misconduct during the pandemic, ordering her reinstatement and backpay.

Pensioner awarded damages after slip-and-fall incident at Grabouw farmstall

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The court found in favour of a pensioner injured at a Grabouw farmstall, ruling negligence due to lack of wet floor signage

Pensioner awarded damages after fall at Grabouw farmstall

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A 72-year-old woman is set to receive compensation after suffering a serious fall on a wet wooden walkway at a popular Grabouw farmstall.

Fraud charges against Cape Town man for tax violations and estate mismanagement

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A Cape Town man faces serious charges after failing to submit tax returns and allegedly defrauding a deceased estate.

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