20 February 2026

NPA CONSIDERS APPEALING THE PRECEDENT SETTING DEFAMATION JUDGMENT

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has noted with concern the judgment delivered by Acting Judge Molony before the Eastern Cape Division of the High Court, Makhanda on 17 February 2026. The judgment follows a civil claim of defamation instituted by a member of parliament representing the Democratic Alliance in the Eastern Cape, Mr Mlindi Nhanha relating to a criminal case dating back to April 2021.

19 February 2026

MAN SENTENCED FOR THE MURDER OF JEFFREY’S BAY GOOD SAMARITAN

18 FEBRUARY 2026 

PHARMACY DIRECTOR SENTENCED TO 10 YEARS FOR DEFRAUDING 

Government Employees Medical Scheme Limpopo, South Africa – The Giyani Specialised Commercial Crimes Court has sentenced Tinyiko Gift Mangolele to 10 years’ imprisonment or to pay a fine of R500 000 for 18 counts of fraud. 

18 FEBRUARY 2026 

NPA DISMISSES REPRESENTATIONS BY PULE MABE AND CO-ACCUSED 

The National Prosecuting Authority’s (NPA) Regional Head of the Specialised Commercial Crime Unit in Gauteng, has dismissed representations submitted by former African National Congress spokesperson Pule Mabe, and his co-accused in their ongoing fraud matter. 

18 February 2026 

YOUTH SENTENCED TO 15 YEARS FOR REVENGE-FUELLED ATTEMPTED MURDER 

18 FEBRUARY 2026

THREE ACCUSED ADDED IN THE E-HAILING DRIVER MURDER CASE 

Three additional accused persons, Tumishang Mogau Mabutla (23) and his girlfriend Ofentse Senwamadi (18), both from Atteridgeville, as well as Thabang Kenneth Mothwa (27) from Saulsville, have been added to the murder case of e-hailing driver Isaac Satlat. The matter was before the Pretoria Magistrates' Court. 

18 FEBRUARY 2026

YOUNG MAN RECEIVES LIFE SENTENCE FOR RAPE OF ELDERLY WOMAN 

The High Court of South Africa has sentenced Siphumandla Makapela (27) to life imprisonment for the rape of a 75-year-old woman at her home in Mazotshweni Location, Dikeni (previously Alice), on 28 December 2024. The complainant had known the accused since 2019, as he occasionally assisted a contractor who had been carrying out construction work at her home. 

18 FEBRUARY 2026

SIX YEARS’ DIRECT IMPRISONMENT FOR THEFT AND MONEY LAUNDERING 

18 FEBRUARY 2025

BOYFRIEND SENTENCED TO TWO LIFE TERMS PLUS 13 YEARS’ IMPRISONMENT FOR REPEATED RAPE AND VIOLENT CRIMES

Taung, North West – The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) welcomes the sentence imposed by the Taung Regional Court, where Boitumelo Diphatse (46) was sentenced to two terms of life imprisonment for two counts of rape. He was further sentenced to three years’ imprisonment for kidnapping and ten years’ imprisonment for two counts of arson. His name will be entered into the National Register for Sex Offenders. The sentences will run concurrently.