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Pair accused of ‘lockdown killing’ to appear in court

March 31, 2020 World Justice News 0

A police officer and a security guard are appearing in court in South Africa accused of shooting and killing a 40-year-old man in front of his mother on the family’s veranda. It’s alleged the pair […]

Lesotho PM Thomas Thabane denies fleeing as murder charges loom

February 22, 2020 World Justice News 0

Lesotho’s Prime Minister Thomas Thabane has denied reports that he has fled to South Africa after he failed to appear in court to face charges of murdering his estranged wife in 2017. He has gone […]

Lesotho First Lady Maesaiah Thabane faces charge of murdering rival

February 5, 2020 World Justice News 0

The wife of the prime minister of Lesotho is to be formally charged in court with murdering his previous wife. First Lady Maesaiah Thabane handed herself in to be questioned by police in the southern […]

South Africa post office rapist and murderer given life

November 15, 2019 World Justice News 0

South African post office worker Luyanda Botha has been handed three life sentences after admitting to the rape and murder of 19-year-old student Uyinene Mrwetyana. Her killing in August sparked large protests over the high […]

South Africa ConCourt rules spanking your child at home is illegal

September 18, 2019 World Justice News 0

JOHANNESBURG – The Constitutional Court has ruled that it is illegal for parents to smack their children in their homes. The court has upheld the South Gauteng High Court’s 2017 ruling against corporal punishment in the […]

South Africa’s Jacob Zuma denies being ‘king of corrupt people’

July 15, 2019 World Justice News 0

South Africa’s ex-President Jacob Zuma told a judge-led inquiry that allegations of corruption against him were a “conspiracy” aimed at removing him from the political scene. He was appearing for the first time at the […]

South African euthanasia activist convicted of murder

June 19, 2019 World Justice News 0

South Africa’s leading pro-euthanasia activist is to serve three years under house arrest after he was found guilty of premeditated murder for helping three people to kill themselves. Sean Davison was arrested in September last […]

South African on terror charges ‘dies in Mozambique’

January 23, 2019 World Justice News 0

A South African businessman facing terrorism charges in Mozambique has died in custody of suspected poisoning, his daughter has told the BBC. Andre Hanekom was arrested in August and then accused of being a leader […]

Cape Town race row erupts after ‘black visitors cleared from beach’

December 29, 2018 World Justice News 0

Protesters have taken to one of Cape Town’s most picturesque beaches after private security guards were accused of ordering black visitors to leave. The guards, hired by local residents, allegedly cleared the Clifton 4th beach […]

South Africa’s finance minister Nhlanhla Nene quits over Gupta scandal

October 9, 2018 World Justice News 0

South Africa’s finance minister Nhlanhla Nene has quit after admitting meeting members of the Gupta family, who have been accused of corruption. President Cyril Ramaphosa said he accepted the resignation “in the interests of good […]

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First UK charges brought over 1994 Rwanda genocide

September 22, 2026 0

A Rwandan man, who has been living in north London, has become the first person charged in the UK with offences relating to the 1994 Rwanda genocide, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has said. Dr […]

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UK MPs and Lords call for new law to address AI threat to human rights

September 14, 2026 0

A cross-party group of MPs and peers has identified human rights risks posed by artificial intelligence (AI), arguing existing laws are ill-equipped to address the technology’s rapid growth. The Joint Committee on Human Rights (JCHR) […]

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Zambian opposition leader detained by police over treason allegations

August 30, 2026 0

Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile, who had gone into hiding after disputing the recent presidential election result, has been detained over allegations of treason. The official results from the 13 August poll showed that incumbent […]