Browsing: Criminal Law

James Musa Motsitsi’s appeal has failed after the Supreme Court of Appeal found no evidence that he withdrew from a deadly common purpose, and ruled his delay in pursuing the appeal was unjustified.

Conviction overturned after State failed to prove complainant’s version of abduction and rape, with defence version remaining reasonably possibly true.

Chinnette Gallichan was shot near CCMA offices in Johannesburg CBD while carrying out her duties, prompting the LPC to urge the public to assist police with information.

Ramaphosa faces mounting pressure as General Fannie Masemola prepares for court and arrests over the Medicare24 tender expose deep cracks within SAPS leadership.

R144 million Mahikeng land forfeited after fraud and returned to the municipality as the NPA moves to reinstate the criminal case.

Serial rapist who preyed on women and children across Mpumalanga is sentenced to three life terms after DNA evidence and survivor testimony expose a sustained pattern of abuse.

The Limpopo High Court has clarified that when there is a reasonable possibility an accused cannot follow court proceedings, the trial court must determine whether a mental capacity inquiry is required before continuing with the trial.

The Limpopo High Court has convicted two traffic officers of corruption after finding they solicited money from a motorist to avoid issuing a speeding ticket.

Matric Luphondo failed in his bid to challenge the authority of prosecutors handling his corruption case, clearing the way for his criminal trial to proceed in the High Court.

A Mahikeng man who raped women over more than a decade has been sentenced to four life terms plus 20 years, meaning he will spend decades in prison before any possible parole consideration.