Crime
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JMPD Traffic Warden shot dead in Turffontein, child shot in head during attack
CrimeReagan Joseph was fatally wounded inside his private vehicle in Turffontein, while one child sustained a gunshot wound to the…
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Bassonia man accused of mother’s murder awaits psychiatric evaluation
CrimeJames Gibson faces two additional charges in a separate matter as his murder case continues in the Booysens Magistrate’s Court.
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WATCH: 6 to 8 gunshots heard: 2 men killed in Rosettenville
CrimeTwo men were shot dead at a rented house on Berg Street, with security teams and emergency services responding to…
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Mondeor murder case delayed again as accused remains without lawyer
CrimeA 19-year-old accused of fatally stabbing another teenager at a pool hall last year will return to court in October.
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JMPD extortion case stalls as state fails to finalise charge sheet
CrimeSeven officers accused of extortion and kidnapping remain in legal limbo after missing court documents and an outstanding lab report…
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WATCH: Defence seeks to reopen case in Amber Lee Hughes sentencing
CrimeJudge Mkhabela questions why the defence did not call a psychologist or psychiatrist as the court considers whether further expert…
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WATCH: Defence questions Challita over drowning-day events in Hughes sentencing
CrimeBouwer challenges Challita's account of the day of Nada-Jane's drowning, alleged abuse and WhatsApp conversations during Friday's proceedings.
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WATCH: Defence challenges child protection expert during Amber sentencing proceedings
CrimeBouwer continues questioning Luke Lamprecht on his evidence and research, while Judge Mkhabela clarifies a key distinction between planned and…
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WATCH: Child protection specialist takes the stand in Amber sentencing proceedings
CrimeThe Specialist’s evidence focused on child abuse, the impact of the offences and the role of a caregiver, while Judge…
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WATCH: Amber Lee Hughes’ father asked to leave courtroom during sentencing proceedings
CrimeThe interruption followed a complaint from Elie Challita about alleged facial gestures while he was giving evidence at the Johannesburg…
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WATCH: ‘I definitely disagree’: Challita pushes back against defence questioning in Hughes sentencing proceedings
CrimeCross-examination of Elie Challita, disputes over family photographs and messages, and the court's reaffirmation of Hughes' criminal capacity dominated proceedings…
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WATCH: Alberton double-murder trial: Defence accuses state witness of lying
CrimeAdvocate Solly Tshivhase told the Palm Ridge Magistrate's Court Pardon Danhire acted alone and challenged his claim that Frederick Stapelberg…
