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South Africa

South Africa’s Police Minister Welcomes Arrest of Final Suspect in Lusikisiki Mass Shooting

  South Africa's Police minister Senzo Mchunu has welcomed the arrest and court appearance of the final suspect in the Lusikisiki mass shooting, which claimed 18 lives. Twenty-year-old Songezo Vuma was arrested on a bus in King William's Town which was heading to Cape Town on Sunday. He is facing 18 charges of murder, along with possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition charges. Police ministry’s spokesperson, Kamogelo Mogotsi, says […]

today8 January, 2025

World

Mangione faces murder charges in New York

    The suspect accused of killing a top healthcare insurance official has been charged with murder in New York Luigi Mangione was indicted on 11 counts on Tuesday, including first-degree murder and murder as an act of terrorism. His lawyer says he plans to plead not guilty to the charges. Sally Patterson has more.  

today18 December, 2024

World

Imran Khan charged over death of paramilitary officer

Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan now faces murder charges, in addition to the over 100 corruption cases he's already fighting from jail. Khan has been booked for the death of a paramilitary officer who was killed during last week's protest.  

today3 December, 2024

Namibia

In a legal twist, Dippenaar defense wants delay in sentencing

The pre-sentencing involving Jandre Dippenaar which was supposed to be heard in court today has been postponed to the 20th until the 22nd of August 2024. The decision comes as magistrate Gaynor Poulton ruled that the accused apply for representation of his choice after his initial legal senior council (lawyer) Louis Botes died during the trial, for Dippenaar to undergo a psychological evaluation and to have witnesses present. Additionally, bail was […]

today25 June, 2024

Namibia

Jandre Dippenaar sentencing postponed: survivor Antonia Joschko speaks out

https://youtu.be/MZybcD7jb7M   The pre-sentencing involving Jandre Dippenaar which was supposed to be heard in court today has been postponed to the 20th until the 22nd of August 2024. The decision comes as magistrate Gaynor Poulton ruled that the accused apply for representation of his choice after his initial legal senior council (lawyer) Louis Botes died during trial, for Dippenaar to undergo psychological evaluation and to have witnesses present. Additionally, bail was denied and […]

today25 June, 2024