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ConCourt rules inmates may use personal computers for studies

Joshlin Smith trial: State relying on witness who fooled three cops – defence

11 accused in Sassa R260 million fraud case to remain behind bars

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EC father sentenced to more than 3 000 years for child pornography and sexual abuse

Ramaphosa launches commission of inquiry into apartheid-era justice delays

Joshlin Smith trial: State insists 6-year-old was sold for R20k in closing arguments

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Man accused of gouging ex-girlfriend’s eyes with screwdriver denied bail as Mchunu condemns incident

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Western Cape High Court orders scrapping of the 0.5% VAT increase

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Bloemfontein mother convicted for sexually assaulting minor son

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Limpopo teacher accused of raping 13-year-old pupil awaits bail decision

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Magashule’s ex-PA Moroadi Cholota granted trial-within-a-trial [VIDEO]

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Zuma’s lawyers argue for acquittal due to lengthy delays in the arms deal case [VIDEO]

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Zuma advocate argues NPA ‘no longer has winnable case’

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Zuma’s bid to force Downer’s removal from arms deal case dismissed

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Zuma back in court to hear decision on Downer recusal

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Second suspect identified as gunman in Wynberg court shooting

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Court blocks Walter Sisulu University student evictions

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Potchefstroom man awarded R850k in damages after horrific ordeal of wrongful arrest, detention

‘Decision has been made’: Godongwana argues VAT hike can’t be blocked, opposes DA’s interdict

Makhanda healer escapes jail after boy, 10, dies during treatment

Joshlin Smith trial: Judge rules accused’s confessions admitted as evidence

Joshlin Smith trial: ‘Why does your truth differ?’ — State questions suspect’s claims of police abuse

Joshlin Smith trial: Accused says he was hung up and beaten by police before confession

Free State asbestos trial: Sodi challenges state capture evidence as Magashule complains about witness list

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Man sentenced to four life terms for raping four young boys

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Joshlin Smith kidnapping trial: Judge surprised at accused’s admission

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Judge insists R255m Free State asbestos corruption trial must proceed

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Wynberg court shooting a ‘revenge murder’, says NPA as second suspect arrested and security ramped up

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Senzo Meyiwa trial delayed again as defence lawyer ‘underestimated’ volume of documentation

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Rameez Patel: DNA and evidence leads murder trial

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Court hears how nearly R1 million was spent fixing welding at Estina Dairy Farm

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MP man handed 18-year sentence for oral rape of nine-year-old boy