Nicholas Stephen Shockley, 56, appeared in the Randburg magistrate’s court facing charges of drug dealing and possession after drugs worth R20m were found at his Midrand property. The bail hearing will be on November 6.

Judge Mandela Makaula has apologised for comments made during interviews for the Eastern Cape deputy judge president position, where he criticised Mthatha legal practitioners and the court system.

Judgment details allegations of police brutality and forced confession

The decommissioning and clean-up of a multimillion-rand clandestine drug laboratory in Volksrust, Mpumalanga, is expected to be finalised on Friday.

The case included evidence from the pupil, her father and WhatsApp messages, revealing the relationship and its continuation despite parental opposition

A 47-year-old man in Ekurhuleni was sentenced to four life terms for repeatedly raping a 13-year-old girl from December 2015 to April 2016. The assaults occurred when the girl visited her grandmother, and the man threatened her to keep silent until her pregnancy and HIV status were discovered during a medical visit. Despite pleading not guilty, evidence proved his guilt, and the court imposed the life sentence due to his lack of remorse.

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has decided to establish a Judicial Conduct Tribunal to investigate a complaint against Free State judge Lepono Lekale, following a recommendation from the Judicial Conduct Committee.

Judge dismisses woman’s claim citing lack of evidence

Harmony Gold Mining Company reported a fatal incident involving an electrician at its Mponeng mine near Carletonville, marking the 12th death at Harmony operations this year.

Chrispen Chikwera has been sentenced to 15 years in prison by the Johannesburg magistrate’s court for tampering with essential infrastructure.