Browsing: Criminal Law

The Supreme Court of Appeal has overturned the murder conviction of Hlalanathi Ngwadla, finding that the State failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that he inflicted the fatal stab wound that killed key witness Klaas Matsipe. The court ruled that there was insufficient evidence to sustain the conviction and ordered Ngwadla’s immediate release.

A Limpopo man facing criminal charges linked to alleged witchcraft accusations will stand trial again before a different magistrate following a judicial recusal in Dzanani.

A Mpumalanga rapist who posed as celebrity associates and promised fake photoshoots with Bonang Matheba and Idols SA winner Karabo has been sentenced to life imprisonment plus 30 years.

The High Court in Mahikeng has overturned Johannes Demcy Dielele’s murder conviction and life sentence after ruling that hearsay evidence was wrongly admitted and ballistic evidence failed to link him to the fatal shooting.

The Supreme Court of Appeal has ordered a fresh appeal on Ezhiah Skhumbuzo Mvubu’s effective 30 year prison sentence after finding that the reasons given for such a severe punishment were too sparse.

Julius Malema’s firearm case offers a clear explanation of how South African law regulates firearm offences and release on warning.

SCA finds rape conviction may be unsafe after complainant admits she does not remember key events.

Zane Killian’s third bail bid has collapsed, with the court finding that his discharge on four counts does not weaken the State case against him.

Digital evidence is reshaping South African courtrooms in 2026, with judges relying on metadata, financial records and communication trails to determine outcomes in both criminal and civil cases.

Police recover livestock and arrest a suspect in OR Tambo District following operations in Mqanduli, Bityi and Qumbu.