World Trial of former Fiji PM Frank Bainimarama opens Suva — The high-profile trial of Fiji’s former prime minister Frank Bainimarama opened on Monday, with the ex-military strongman... Read more 17 Jul, 2023
Countries Restarting Senzo Meyiwa trial won’t compromise case – legal expert Cape Town – A legal expert believes that restarting the Senzo Meyiwa trial will not compromise the case in... Read more 5 Jul, 2023
Countries New judge appointed in Senzo Meyiwa trial Cape Town – A new judge, Ratha Mokgoatlheng, has been appointed to preside over the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial,... Read more 4 Jul, 2023
Countries German court struggles to extradite ex-Steinhoff CEO Jooste for trial Cape Town – The Oldenburg court in Germany is struggling to bring former Steinhoff International CEO, Markus Jooste, to... Read more 29 Jun, 2023
Countries Trial continues for Bester’s ex-lawyer Cape Town – The lawyer, Advocate Jeremiah Pela, who withdrew from representing convicted rapist and murderer Thabo Bester, is... Read more 27 Jun, 2023
Countries Senzo Meyiwa murder trial postponed as judge falls ill Cape Town – The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, which began over a year ago, has been delayed for another... Read more 12 Jun, 2023
Countries Court overturns protest verdict against Zim author Harare – Prominent Zimbabwean novelist Tsitsi Dangarembga on Monday won an appeal against an “inciting violence” conviction she received... Read more 8 May, 2023
Countries Zimbabwe firebrand opposition MP convicted ahead of vote Harare – A popular opposition politician in Zimbabwe was convicted of obstruction of justice in a high-profile trial on... Read more 4 May, 2023
Countries Niger jails soldiers over 2021 coup attempt Niamey – A Niger court on Friday handed prison terms ranging from two to 20 years to several soldiers... Read more 25 Feb, 2023
Countries Sierra Leone opposition presidential hopeful in corruption trial Freetown – A Sierra Leone court on Thursday began a corruption trial against the main opposition party’s candidate in... Read more 24 Feb, 2023