Tag: evidence

High Court overturns robbery conviction due to weak identification evidence

According to court documents, the robbery occurred on 27 February 2020 when…

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Defence accuses state of introducing evidence ‘through the backdoor’

A contested affidavit sparked tense exchanges between the defence and state in…

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Why fingerprints haven’t faded as crime scene evidence

From aluminium powder to Dragon’s Blood extract, fingerprint detection remains both a…

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Evidence challenged in Jayden-Lee Meek murder investigation

Conflicting accounts emerged regarding how and where Jayden-Lee Meek's body was initially…

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Tensions rise again in Senzo Meyiwa murder trial over ‘hired gun’ remark, evidence tampering claims

The state and defence engaged in an exchange during Monday’s court proceedings.…

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Senzo Meyiwa trial takes new turn as unseen photo evidence linked to accused emerges

New evidence emerges on Senzo Meyiwa’s case The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial…

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Defence raises concerns over new evidence about Longwe Twala in Senzo Meyiwa murder trial

The state is awaiting a two-minute video clip from a broadcaster. There…

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Defence frustrated over missing evidence in Senzo Meyiwa murder trial

The defence sharply criticised the lack of vehicle tracking data. As the…

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Senzo Meyiwa murder trial postponed as defence seeks more evidence from state

The defence also intends to recall two state witnesses. The Senzo Meyiwa…

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FSCA finds no evidence of naked shorting at Mantengu Mining

Nor any wrongdoing by the JSE or its officials – but Mantengu…

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