Oscar’s grief was sincere: witness

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Murder accused Oscar Pistorius was sincere in his grief after he shot and killed his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, the court heard.

Axe killing accused wants to plead guilty

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A man accused of murdering three of his relatives and trying to kill two others wants to admit guilt, he told the court.

Vaal axe murder accused in court

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A man accused of murdering three of his relatives and injuring two others appeared in the Vereeniging Magistrate's Court.

Residents vow to attend Jasmin murder trial

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The community of Brakpan has vowed to attend the case of a man accused of raping and killing his four-year-old niece.

Cops ‘tried to hide criminal’

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A nyala which was apparently being used as a decoy vehicle crashed into another vehicle outside the court where Jasmin Pretorius’s murder accused appeared.

‘Maximum sentence for child killers’

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Women, Children and People with Disabilities Minister Lulu Xingwana called for a maximum sentence if the man accused of raping and killing Jasmin Pretorius was found ...

Jasmin murder case postponed

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The man accused of raping and killing his four-year-old niece appeared in the Brakpan Magistrate's Court.

Henning spied on murdered wife

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Murder accused Nico Henning allegedly obtained his wife’s cellphone records illegally and tried to plant cameras in her home.

‘Mandela wanted SA to be free of corruption’

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Lawyer George Bizos says South Africa has failed to live up to Nelson Mandela’s vision.

‘Heaven’s red carpet awaits Madiba’

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Cyril Ramaphosa says Nelson Mandela will no doubt search for a branch of the ANC in heaven.

Soweto Madiba mourners welcome rain

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Mourners say the rain is of cultural significance and shows that Tata is resting.

‘Satanic’ killing robbed many families

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Kirsty Theologo's family has suffered untold agony after her death, but so has every other family involved in the case.

I forgive you, survivor tells satanic attackers

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A girl who survived a satanic assault which resulted in the death of Kirsty Theologo told the court she forgave ther attackers.

Judge believes ‘satanic’ murder accused

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There was no evidence that Harvey Isha was aware of the plan to kill 18-year-old Kirsty Theologo, Judge Geraldine Borchers said.

Two guilty of 'satanic ritual' murder

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Two of four people accused of killing Kirsty Theologo were found guilty of murder, attempted murder and assault.

Court packed for ‘Satanic ritual’ verdict

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A verdict is expected in the trial of four people accused of murdering Kirsty Theologo, who died after an alleged Satanic ritual.

Brake fluid discussed at ‘satanic’ trial

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There is no scientific proof that brake fluid can cause disorientation if consumed, the High Court in Johannesburg heard.

Isha should get lesser sentence: state

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Harvey Isha should not be charged with assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm to Kirsty Theologo, prosecutor Karien Coetzee told the court.

Satanic trial: spectator’s role queried

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The prosecutor in the Kirsty Theologo "satanic ritual" trial says Harvey Isher was not a spectator, but a willing participant.

Satanic trial evidence summarised

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Evidence presented in the trial of four people accused of murdering Kirsty Theologo was summarised by the prosecutor.

Satanic killing ‘not properly planned’

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The group of friends on trial for the death of Kirsty Theologo after a ‘satanic ritual’ did not plan the event properly, the court heard.

Alleged satanic killer ‘found God’

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A man implicated in the death of Kirsty Theologo after an alleged satanic ritual found God through the incident.

Satanic trial: accused ‘blocked out’ events

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One of the men implicated in the killing of Kirsty Theologo may have blocked out parts of the incident, a psychologist said.

Kirsty ‘wanted to sell her soul’: Wagner

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Kirsty Theologo was aware that her friends wanted to sell their souls and wanted to sell hers too, Linden Wagner has testified.

Movie inspired ‘soul-selling’ ritual

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A movie planted the idea that led to Kirsty Theologo's death after a "soul-selling ritual", Linden Wagner testified.