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Bloemfontein mother convicted for sexually assaulting minor son

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

Zuma advocate argues NPA ‘no longer has winnable case’

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

Judge insists R255m Free State asbestos corruption trial must proceed

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

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

Rameez Patel: DNA and evidence leads murder trial

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

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

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Nigel mother avoids life sentence after poisoning her children

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Joshlin Smith trial: ‘He put a black bag over my head’ – Appollis recounts assault in court

WATCH LIVE: Two accused take the stand in Joshlin Smith trial

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Samwu scores victory as ConCourt scraps ban on municipal workers holding political office

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NPA reopens inquests into Chief Albert Luthuli and Griffiths Mxenge’s deaths

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Joshlin Smith trial: ‘I’ve made an order,’ judge tells defence as proceedings get tense

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Limpopo pastor pays for sins behind bars after raping vulnerable woman

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Joshlin Smith trial: Defence argues accused not informed of rights before questioning