https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/549.html South Africa Criminal Law news 15 Criminal Law news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/549.html en-us Thu, 14 May 2026 05:12:09 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/former-journalist-and-provincial-spokesperson-convicted-on-4-rape-counts-401709a The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) in the Northern Cape has confirmed the sentencing of former provincial government spokesperson and journalist, Douglas Mthukwane (45), who has been convicted on four counts of rape in the Northern Cape Division of the High Court. 1-268065 Wed, 13 May 2026 11:05:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Criminal Law South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/concourt-revives-impeachment-process-against-ramaphosa-over-farmgate-281007a South Africa's Constitutional Court on Friday, 8 May, revived impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa over a scandal in which a large amount of foreign currency was stolen from inside a sofa in his farmhouse in 2020. 1-267940 Fri, 08 May 2026 12:19:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Criminal Law South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/two-years-on-pressure-mounts-for-justice-in-george-collapse-case-736582a Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has urged the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) to act decisively following the completion of the South African Police Service investigation into the George building collapse. 1-267922 Fri, 08 May 2026 09:48:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Criminal Law South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/siu-obtains-r765m-freeze-order-related-to-eskom-alleged-corruption-847323a The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has scored a major victory in clawing back the money stolen at Eskom, securing a preservation order to freeze R76.5m worth of real estate and a fleet of luxury cars linked to businessman Siyabonga Moses Goodwill Nkosi. 1-267509 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:38:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Criminal Law South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sassa-acts-swiftly-against-illegal-selling-of-queue-spots-at-offices-403389a The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has strongly condemned the illegal and exploitative practice of “selling” queue positions at its local offices. 1-267405 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:43:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Criminal Law South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/malema-sentenced-to-5-years-with-leave-to-appeal-847533a South African opposition leader Julius Malema was sentenced to five years in jail on Thursday, 16 April, for firing a rifle in the air at a rally, a judgment that could bar the prominent campaigner from parliament. 1-267389 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:57:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Criminal Law South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/government-services-continuing-despite-mthatha-fire-says-mabuyane-403139a The cause of a fire that destroyed much of Mthatha’s iconic Botha Sigcau building on Tuesday, 24 March is still under investigation. 1-267375 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:59:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Criminal Law South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/prosecutors-seek-15-year-prison-sentence-for-malema-625341a South African opposition politician Julius Malema was back in court on Wednesday, 15 April, as prosecutors pushed for him to be given the maximum 15-year prison sentence for firing a rifle in the air at a rally. 1-267341 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:34:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Criminal Law South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/from-title-deeds-to-hijackings-the-growing-threat-of-property-fraud-in-south-africa-625261a Property is one of the most significant financial investments most South Africans will ever make, yet it is increasingly becoming a target for criminal activity. 1-267211 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:49:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Criminal Law South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/understanding-the-new-cans-and-cants-of-cannabis-in-south-africa-847863a It’s been just over seven years since the Constitutional Court, in the landmark judgment of Prince, confirmed an order of constitutional invalidity made by the Western Cape High Court, which declared legislation criminalising the use, possession, purchase and cultivation of cannabis unconstitutional. 1-267149 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:25:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Criminal Law South Africa