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South African Found Guilty of Anni Dewani’s murder

A South African accused of being the triggerman in the 2010 honeymoon slaying of a Swedish bride was found guilty Monday, ending his long-delayed trial as the woman’s husband continues to fight extradition over the killing. Judge Robert Henney gave … read more »

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Former ANC Youth Leader Malema accuses Zuma of not respecting the Constitution

President Jacob Zuma has no respect for the country’s Constitution, expelled ANC Youth League leader Julius Malema said. “How can Zuma ask miners to respect the Constitution if he does not,” Malema asked striking mineworkers in Virginia in the Free … read more »

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Zuma, Malema, conspiracy and the scales of justice

Once pursued like an enemy of the state, President Jacob Zuma knows exactly how it feels to sit in the dock and have the full might of the justice system bear down on him. Julius Malema will soon experience that … read more »

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Malema owes R16m in tax, Says S.African Revenue Service

T he South African Revenue Service has obtained a R16-million judgment against former ANC Youth League leader Julius Malema for unpaid taxes. The judgment was obtained in the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria on September 11, City Press reported. … read more »

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South Africa issues warrant for Julius Malema

The lawyer of South Africa’s rabble-rousing politician Julius Malema confirms that the government has issued an arrest warrant for him. Malema, who was expelled from the ruling African National Congress party, has outspokenly encouraged the wildcat mining strikes that have … read more »

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Apartheid law for Lonmin miners

It has emerged that police have resurrected old apartheid legislation to hold the 270 Lonmin miners responsible for the murder of their fellow workers. The men’s case has been postponed to 6 September while police investigate further. They face a … read more »

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S. Africa honeymoon Killer sentenced to 25 years in prison

JOHANNESBURG – One of two South African men accused of being hired by a British newlywed to kill his Swedish bride pleaded guilty Wednesday to his involvement in the slaying and received a 25-year prison sentence after promising to co-operate … read more »

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Boy, 13, in court for gang rape

Johannesburg – A 13-year-old boy, allegedly involved in the gang rape of a 17-year-old mentally impaired Soweto girl, will appear in Roodepoort Magistrate’s Court on Thursday. Four boys and three men, who matched the descriptions of rapists shown in a … read more »

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Zimbabwe critical of S Africa ruling on abuse

Zimbabwe’s justice minister has denounced a South African court ruling that would allow prosecutions related to alleged torture under President Robert Mugabe. “The ruling brings the South African justice system into disrepute. No specifics have been identified, because they should … read more »

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Zuma records must be released – court

Johannesburg – The Supreme Court of Appeal on Tuesday upheld an attempt by the DA for access to the records that led to the suspension of criminal charges against President Jacob Zuma in 2009. The Democratic Alliance wants a review … read more »

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Sentencing in South Africa lesbian murder put off

Cape Town – Pre-sentencing arguments in the case against four men convicted of murdering lesbian Zoliswa Nkonyana was postponed in the Khayelitsha Regional Court in Cape Town on Monday. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said arguments were postponed after the … read more »

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Dewani appeals extradition

London – British businessman Shrien Dewani lodged an appeal on Friday against an order that he can be extradited to South Africa over his wife’s murder. The United Kingdom-based Press Association reported that the move for a High Court challenge … read more »

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UK signs Dewani extradition order

Johannesburg – The UK home secretary has signed an extradition order for Shrien Dewani to be tried in South Africa for the murder of his wife Anni, the NPA said on Wednesday. “Dewani will have 14 days to give notice … read more »

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S.Africa Zuma spy tapes declared illegal

Johannesburg – The controversial spy tapes that got President Jacob Zuma off the hook on corruption charges were declared illegal during a labour dispute at the CCMA, according to a newspaper report on Wednesday. The dispute is between the head … read more »

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S. Africa: ‘Corrective rape’ – girl, 13, attacked

Johannesburg – A 13-year-old lesbian was raped in Atteridgeville, Pretoria, the department of justice and constitutional development said on Friday. “Government condemns this senseless and cowardly act of criminality,” department spokesperson Tlali Tlali said in a statement. He said the … read more »

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S. Africa Crime Intelligence boss warned Zuma about Mbeki

Johannesburg – Crime Intelligence boss Richard Mdluli in a letter to President Jacob Zuma said former president Thabo Mbeki’s camp was trying to take over police intelligence ahead of the 2012 ANC conference. “These were the very same members that … read more »

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South African white supremacist caught with weapons

South African counterterrorism police have arrested a white supremacist and seized weapons, the National Prosecuting Authority said Wednesday. Prosecution spokesman Mthunzi Mhaga said a lengthy investigation led to Andre Visagie’s arrest Tuesday. Police also seized from Visagie’s north-central South African … read more »

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Catholic priest ‘rapes’ man In South Africa

A senior Roman Catholic priest in Mthatha has been arrested for allegedly raping a 20-year-old man, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said on Monday. The priest (68) was arrested on Sunday and applied for bail in the Mthatha Magistrate’s Court … read more »

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