The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) says it will oppose bail for 41-year-old Matipandile Sotheni. Sotheni, a former member of the South African Police Service (SAPS) Special Task Force, is accused of the murder of Marius van der Merwe. DEVELOPING | SAPS spokesperson Brig. Athlenda Mathe says the evidence in the murder of Witness D (Marius van der Merwe) shows he …

The matter against a former police officer accused of the murder of Marius van der Merwe has been postponed to next week Wednesday for a bail hearing at the Brakpan Magistrate’s Court, east of Johannesburg.  41-year-old Matipandile Sotheni faces charges of murder, attempted murder, premeditated murder and possession of illegal ammunition.  Van der Merwe, who was known as Witness D …

Van der Merwe, known as Witness D at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, was shot and killed outside his home in Brakpan last year.The suspect was arrested over the weekend.A family friend attending the case says they are seeking justice. [WATCH] The family of Marius Van Der Merwe, including his wife, has just arrived at the Brakpan Magistrates Court for …

Two firefighters from a private company have been hospitalised following a blaze at the Korean Motor Spares shop in Edenvale, east of Johannesburg. At this stage, it is still not clear what caused the blaze but the Ekurhuleni Disaster and Emergency Management Services are on scene trying to put it out. “The structure is well alight as we speak and …

The office of the Minister of Higher Education and Training, Buti Manamela, has noted media reports regarding the lease agreement entered into by the Education, Training and Development Practices Sector Education and Training Authority for office premises in Johannesburg. It says the matter raises serious concerns relating to governance, building compliance, and the potential implications for public funds. Minister Manamela …

The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) in Gauteng has condemned the shooting and killing of a 30-year-old taxi driver in Evaton on Wednesday. Police say the deceased, who is affiliated with the Orange Vaal Taxi Association, was killed in a drive-by shooting on the Golden Highway. Police have opened a case of murder. SANTACO Gauteng spokesperson Graham Fritz says …

A legal expert says the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has the prerogative to subpoena the doctor who allegedly treated North West businessman Brown Mogotsi.  This after Mogotsi failed to appear before the commission on Monday, saying he was ill.  He however submitted a medical certificate later on that day but the Commission’s Chairperson Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga raised concern about an …

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) says Bellarmine Mugabe (28) and his co-accused Tobias Matonhodze (33) face two additional charges. The pair briefly appeared in the Alexandra Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, and their case was postponed to Thursday (March 5). [TODAY] The bail application of the son of former Zimbabwean president Bellarmine Mugabe and his co accused Tobias Matonhodze has been …

The bail application of the son of the late former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe, Bellarmine Mugabe and his co-accused, Tobias  Matonhodze, has been postponed to Thursday in the Alexandra Magistrates’ court.   This is for the prosecution to provide the defence with outstanding documents.   Mugabe and Matonhodze are charged with attempted murder, defeating the ends of justice and possession of a firearm.   This relates …

The Southern African Agri Initiative, SAAI, and the Free State Agriculture and Independent Business Organisation, Sakeliga, will approach the High Court in Pretoria for an urgent interdict against the Agriculture Department,  Minister John Steenhuisen and the Animal Health Director Dr. Mpho Maja. The organisations want Steenhuisen’s decisions relating to the foot-and-mouth disease vaccines formally reviewed and set aside on the …