The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) welcomes the sentence of life imprisonment imposed by the Taung Regional Court on two Congolese nationals, Musore Djosia (32) and Hasuamni Handre Saluma (36), following their conviction on two counts of rape, one count of sexual assault, and contravention of Section 49(1)(a) of the Immigration Act. The convictions arise from an incident that occurred on 03 April 2022 near Seoding Village in Taung.

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) welcomes the effective 20-year direct imprisonment sentence imposed on Anwill Isaacs by the Montagu Regional Court following his conviction on two counts of robbery with aggravating circumstances and one count of housebreaking with intent to steal and theft. The sentence follows the NPA's successful prosecution of a repeat offender who targeted vulnerable victims, including minor children, and terrorised communities through violent criminal conduct.

POLOKWANE: The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has welcomed the sentencing of 24-year-old Thabang Hendrick Letsebe from Shongoane village, Villa Nora, outside Lephalale, for the murder of his two-year-old biological son. On 06 October 2024, police responded to a call from a community member in Shongoane village. Upon arrival, officers discovered the lifeless body of a two-year-old child at the residence. The accused, who is the child’s father, was found at the scene and was immediately arrested and charged with murder.

Stephenus Lengoaea Dlamini (55) from Soshanguve appeared before the Soshanguve Magistrates Court where he abandoned his formal bail application. He is facing a charge of murder of his wife’s 18-year-old daughter, Lefa Vivian Mosibi and defeating the administration of justice.

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) is ready to proceed with the trial in the case against Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala and his co-accused, Musa Kekana, Tiego Floyd Mabusela, and Tsakani Matlala, in the High Court of South Africa, Gauteng Division, Johannesburg. The trial is set to commence on 20 July 2026.

Counsel for Matlala indicated their intention to bring an application to compel the State to furnish outstanding previously requested particulars. The application is scheduled to be heard on 15 June 2026.

Fadiel Adams (49) appeared in the Pinetown Magistrates’ Court today on 3 counts of Fraud and 2 counts of Defeating the Administration of Justice. Adams is a member of the National Assembly in Parliament, representing the National Coloured Congress (NCC).

The prosecution has secured a sentence of life imprisonment against Lesotho national, Seeiso Jaase (43), in the Engcobo Regional Court for the murder of his wife, which he attempted to disguise as an attack by criminals. Following the murder, Jaase fled to Lesotho but was apprehended two days later and repatriated to South Africa through the swift cooperation between the SAPS and the Lesotho police authorities.