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Midcity Motors must refund R323,950 to a customer after the High Court in Pretoria dismissed its challenge to a tribunal order arising from misleading advertising and undisclosed vehicle defects.
A residential lease in Pretoria is now at the centre of the latest criminal proceedings against Vusumuzi “Cat” Matlala, who has been named in several high-profile investigations involving alleged corruption, police connections and violent crime. Matlala abandoned his bail application in the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, 14 October 2026, where he faces charges related to the alleged use of falsified documents to secure a property in Waterkloof Heights. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) says the matter has been postponed to 29 October for further investigation. The allegations involve a lease agreement allegedly secured through a real estate agent in…
Michael Atkins says the ANC raised a reasonable legal argument about candidate nominations, while Terry Tselane defends the IEC’s procedures following the order to include 181 ANC candidates.
A Durban fraud conviction was set aside after a review found that an unregistered candidate attorney had represented the accused, compromising the fairness of the trial.
The Constitutional Court has upheld the ANC’s appeal and ordered the IEC to include its affected party lists and ward candidates in the 4 November elections. Mosotho Moepya says the commission will comply and review its nomination procedures.
The High Court in Johannesburg set aside a default judgment and an execution order against a Sandhurst Towers flat after finding that the summons may have gone missing within the body corporate’s own building management system.
Shepherd and Mary Bushiri have welcomed Malawi’s High Court ruling setting aside their extradition order, citing concerns about hearsay evidence, anonymous witnesses and alleged police misconduct.
SANRAL acknowledged unlawful roadside trading near Mooketsi but failed to remove the vendor, citing fears of community resistance. The appeal court ordered enforcement at the specific location.
Madubanya Mabotja Elias disputes Mashabela Attorneys’ 25% fee on his RAF settlement, alleging overcharging and failure to account for an additional payment.
The FSCA has warned the public about three suspected scams involving a fake investment operation using Sanlam’s FSP number, Telegram impersonators targeting Mattercap clients and individuals falsely promising grant-related refunds.