Search warrant on auctioneer halted
Western Cape police were ordered to stop a search-and-seizure for items relating to its investigation of Auction Alliance.
Couple charged over ‘ponzi scheme’
A Cape couple face criminal charges, including 21 counts of fraud involving more than R7m, over an alleged ponzi scheme.
Judeg takes olive tree battle to court
A battle over an olive tree that is blocking a judge’s sea view has landed in the Western Cape High Court.
Child rapist received 34 years in jail
Child rapist Enoch Lefuthane was found guilty on three counts of rape, three of abduction and one of kidnapping.
Maqubela’s family questions mental health report
The family of convicted killer Thandi Maqubela is considering challenging a report on her mental health.
Man accused of rape, murder at rave party
A young man is expected to go on trial for the rape and murder of a university student at a New Year’s Eve rave party.
Necklacing case: bail reinstated for killers
The High Court has set in motion a process of restorative justice in the case of four people convicted of murdering an alleged TV thief.
Memory fails suspect in twins’ murder
A 32-year-old man who is on trial for the murder of a pair of toddler twins has testified that he had no reason to harm the “loving” children.
Woman’s assault conviction set aside
A knock against a co-worker resulted in a criminal conviction and sentence for a Cape Town woman.
‘Twins died within minutes of stabbing’
Toddler twins died within minutes of being stabbed, allegedly by their mother’s boyfriend, a pathologist said.
Choc giant in battle over brand
A Cape family-run jam and preserves producer is embroiled in a David and Goliath-like legal battle against Ferrero.
Offender nabbed in stolen car
An ambulance driver charged with a string of crimes was caught after a off-duty cop noticed that the car he was in had been reported stolen.
Family to pray at site of Anni’s murder
Anni's family will mark four years since her murder as the State draws nearer to closing its case against her husband.
Hlophe keen to clear his name - lawyer
A lawyer for Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe says they are keen to proceed with a tribunal.
Necklacing: four found guilty of murder
An activist, her husband and two co-accused have been convicted of murder after they necklaced a man over a stolen TV set.
Man guilty of raping three boys
A 37-year-old man has been found guilty in the Western Cape High Court of raping three young boys.
Survivors of fatal crash win damages case
Almost eight years after a train crash near Faure in which 19 farmworkers were killed, two survivors have won a damages case.
Not all languages are equal in SA
The constitution does not require the “simultaneous and equal use” of all 11 languages for all purposes, a court found.
Man faces 22 charges
An ambulance worker stands accused of committing a string of crimes in a two-month period.
‘Landmark judgment’ for mentally disabled
Parliament has been given two years to fix legislation that deals with the fate of mentally disabled people accused of crimes.
Case against SJC activist concocted - lawyer
The case against an activist accused of killing a man in an alleged vigilante attack was was a stitch-up, her lawyer said.
Amputee who fell under a train loses case
A man whose leg had to be amputated after he landed under a train has been dealt a blow in his bid for damages.
Land claim family loses 20-year battle
A Cape Town family's 20-year battle for "fair" restitution has come to an end in the country's highest court.
Maqubela fights to save her millions
Convicted murderer and fraudster Thandi Maqubela has been given more time to file papers in her fight to save her millions.
Court to look at customary marriage
The case of a man jailed for rape, trafficking and assault does not fall in any category of customary marriage, a court heard.