An accused in the disappearance of Joshlin Smith was subjected to intense cross-examination on Tuesday over specific details included in his confession to police. Jacquen Appollis, accused number one, alleges that he was tortured by police and then instructed on what to say in his statement. He claims detectives told him to implicate himself, co-accused… Read More »Accused in Joshlin Smith Case Grilled Over Added Details in Confession The post Accused in Joshlin Smith Case Grilled Over Added Details in Confession first appeared on iAfrica. Politics
Gauteng Education ends Nali’Bali partnership after practitioner accused of assaulting grade 3 pupil. Events
They allege the company has forcefully grabbed a gold mine plant on a farm Events
The aunt of the rape survivor reported the matter to the police Politics
The Nigerian televangelist and his two co-accused were acquitted on all 32 charges. Politics
A trial within a trial to determine the admissibility of confessions of the accused. Events
The group accused Mchunu of making false allegations against the principal. Politics
A man arrested for the assault at Zanzou nightclub in Pretoria has been granted R10,000 bail. Politics
The march began at a Mall with women making up the majority of the protesters Politics
The accused contend that their statements were given under duress and they were tortured by police. Events
Two accused in the Joshlin Smith case say their confessions were coerced. Politics
ATM says NPA used for politically motivated cases rather than those of ordinary citizens Politics
African National Congress (ANC) Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has accused the Democratic Alliance (DA) of using the controversial 0.5% value-added tax (VAT) increase as a tool for political grandstanding. The VAT proposal has become a major sticking point between the two parties, after the DA refused to support the adoption of the fiscal framework in Parliament… Read More »Mbalula Slams DA Over VAT Dispute as ANC Opens Door to ActionSA in GNU The post Mbalula Slams DA Over VAT Dispute as ANC Opens Door to ActionSA in GNU first appeared on iAfrica. Politics
Brand is due to appear in court for a first hearing on May 2, police said. Events
DRC President Felix Tshisekedi commuted the death sentences of three Americans convicted of participating in a failed coup attempt to life imprisonment, days ahead of a high-level US delegation visit. The men—Marcel Malanga, Tyler Thompson Jr., and Benjamin Reuben Zalman-Polun—were among 37 convicted after attempting to storm the presidential palace and the residence of politician… Read More »Tshisekedi Grants Clemency to Americans Convicted in Failed Coup The post Tshisekedi Grants Clemency to Americans Convicted in Failed Coup first appeared on iAfrica. Politics
Colonel Edward Clark was tasked with taking the confession from Van Rhyn. Politics
Mabunda says Florah Shokane has been interfering with witnesses since her arrest Events
The girl was allegedly raped in October last year. Politics
MEC says three children have been allegedly raped in Matatiele's private schools. Politics
Riek Machar is accused of being behind clashes between government forces and the White Army Events