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Eyewitness News
5 days ago
- Politics
- Eyewitness News
ConCourt throws out NPO's application to have Mlambo's directive declared unconstitutional
JOHANNESBURG - The Constitutional Court has thrown out an application by the Personal Injury Plaintiff Lawyers Association (PIPLA) to have a directive by the Gauteng Judge President Dunstan Mlambo, declared unconstitutional. Earlier this year, Mlambo introduced the alternative dispute resolution mechanism for all civil trials in an attempt to ease the caseload in the division. The move was met with legal challenges as PIPLA headed to the Constitutional Court, asking for direct access and to have Mlambo's directive invalidated. Section 167 subsection 6(a) of the Constitution allows persons, when it is in the interests of justice and with leave of the Constitutional Court, to bring a matter directly to the apex court, making it a court of first and last instance. In papers, PIPLA argued that granting it direct access was in the interests of justice to ensure that parties' rights to access the courts are safeguarded as enshrined in Section 34 of the Constitution. The association submitted that the directive, which made mediation compulsory in civil trials, leaves those who cannot afford the alternative dispute resolution mechanism stripped of the fundamental right. However, in a short order, the Constitutional Court said it had considered the application and concluded that no case had been made out for direct access and refused its application.
IOL News
6 days ago
- IOL News
South African man in court after Limpopo cops foil attempt to smuggle Toyota to Zimbabwe
Police said Mikael Mlambo, 31, was arrested following a high-speed chase along the N1 South while he was driving a stolen Toyota Corolla Cross towards Beitbridge port of entry. Image: SAPS A 31-year-old man, Mikael Mlambo, is on Wednesday scheduled to appear before the Polokwane Magistrate's Court in Limpopo after he was arrested when police intercepted a stolen Toyota Corolla Cross sport utility vehicle which was being driven towards the Beitbridge port of entry. Provincial police spokesperson in Limpopo, Brigadier Hlulani Mashaba told IOL that Mlambo was remanded in custody, and the court postponed the matter to Monday next week. Mashaba said the matter was postponed to allow for the profiling of the arrested man. He said police have since established that Mlambo is a South African national. Earlier, IOL reported that the grey SUV that was driven by Mlambo in Limpopo was reported stolen earlier this month, around Pretoria central. 'On Friday, 16 May 2025, members of provincial Flying Squad were busy conducting routine patrol duties when they received intelligence information about a grey Toyota Corolla Cross SUV vehicle that was reported stolen this month,' said Mashaba. 'The vehicle was allegedly travelling at high speed along the N1 South public road and was destined to be smuggled to Zimbabwe.' Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Get your news on the go, click here to join the IOL News WhatsApp channel. The police immediately commenced an intensive search for the stolen vehicle until it was positively spotted driving outside Polokwane. Police officers attempted to stop the speeding vehicle, but the driver refused to yield. Provincial police spokesperson in Limpopo, Brigadier Hlulani Mashaba said the grey SUV was reported stolen earlier this month, around Pretoria central. Image: SAPS 'A car chase ensued until the vehicle was intercepted at Nirvana robots. It was searched and police suddenly discovered a damaged tracking device removed from the vehicle,' said Mashaba. Police said Mlambo could not produce authentic documentation proving ownership, and he was immediately placed under arrest. He was charged for possession of a suspected stolen motor vehicle. Meanwhile, provincial commissioner of police in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe has saluted the law enforcement team which intercepted and recovered the vehicle. She urged the team to continue in their concerted efforts to combat cross border crimes. On Tuesday, IOL reported that the Polokwane Magistrate's Court has remanded 43-year-old Zimbabwean national Mhlalisi Moyo in custody after he was arrested in Limpopo for possession of a suspected stolen motor vehicle. IOL News
The South African
22-05-2025
- The South African
Man caught driving stolen vehicle to Zimbabwe spends more nights in jail
A 31-year-old man has been remanded in custody after being arrested in Limpopo while allegedly driving a stolen vehicle (Toyota Corolla Cross) toward the Beitbridge border post. Police say the suspect, identified as Mikael Mlambo, appeared before the Polokwane Magistrate's Court this week. The case has been postponed to next week This development raises renewed concerns about cross-border vehicle smuggling into Zimbabwe. Mlambo's case was postponed to next Monday to allow authorities time to profile the accused, as reported by IOL . According to Limpopo police spokesperson Brigadier Hlulani Mashaba, the stolen vehicle had been reported earlier this month in Pretoria Central. It was spotted speeding along the N1 South highway, apparently en route to Zimbabwe. When officers tried to stop the vehicle, the driver fled, Mashaba said. A high-speed chase followed and ended in Nirvana, Polokwane, where the vehicle was eventually intercepted. Police found a damaged tracking device and no proof of ownership. The South African reported that SAPS recovered two stolen vehicles valued at approximately R1.4 million. In separate incidents, the operations aimed at curbing cross-border vehicle smuggling into Zimbabwe. A joint operation led by the SAPS Anti-Smuggling Team, Tshimollo Security and Investigation, and Reflex Anti-Hijacking Security resulted in the interception of a stolen vehicle. According to the South African Police Service, officers stopped a Toyota Hilux GD6 double cab on the R101 near the Polokwane weighbridge. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The Citizen
22-05-2025
- The Citizen
Osizweni ‘loan shark' faces multiple charges in Madadeni High Court
Mlambo faces a string of serious charges, including five counts of murder, one of attempted murder, two counts of conspiracy to commit murder, and one charge of failing to properly secure a firearm. The courtroom was packed, with visible police presence both inside and outside the court precinct, as the case drew significant public and media attention. His co-accused, Sihle Ngema and Ayanda Ngwenya. Sihle faces charges of murder, attempted murder, and conspiracy to commit murder. Ayanda is charged with conspiracy to commit murder and attempted murder in connection with counts four and five. At the heart of the prosecution's case is the murder of Mlambo's ex-wife, Sithembile Mlambo, who was shot and killed on the evening of May 29, 2023. The state alleges that Mlambo orchestrated the murder with the help of unidentified accomplices. He also stands accused of conspiring to kill Madaeni court magistrate Ephraim Khanyile. One of the more startling charges (count three) involves a firearm found in Mlambo's vehicle during a July 2023 search outside the Madadeni High Court. Counts four and five relate to an alleged plot and attempted murder of prison warder Daphney Hendricks in October 2023, while Mlambo was in custody. He was arrested dramatically on October 11, 2023, on the N11 highway en route to Ladysmith, following a wide-reaching manhunt spurred by a social media alert. State Prosecutor Advocate Mlotshwa stated that the prosecution will present forensic evidence from crime scenes, cellphone data linking the accused, and key testimony from civilian witnesses. Among them, one is expected to directly implicate Mlambo in his ex-wife's murder. During the testimony, Ncediwe Mlambo, daughter of the accused and the late Sithembile Mlambo and accused Sithembiso Mlambo revealed a deeply fractured family dynamic, with tensions between her parents reportedly beginning in 2019. The second witness, Stanley Sikhakhane, a former inmate who shared a cell with Mlambo at Waterval prison Mlambo once asked him how much it would cost to 'have someone killed—a woman in particular.' Day two featured the testimony of Colonel Nkosi, who was called to the scene on May 29, as well as the testimony and cross-examination of Siyabonga Madlala, Mlambo's cellmate during his detention at Waterval Correctional Centre. Proceedings continue at the Madadeni High Court. The full version of the story is in this week's Newcastle Advertiser. The news provided to you in this link has been investigated and compiled by the editorial staff of the Newcastle Advertiser, a sold newspaper distributed in the Newcastle area. Please follow us on Youtube and feel free to like, comment, and subscribe. For more local news, visit our webpage, follow us on Facebook and Twitter, and request an add on our WhatsApp (082 874 5550). At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
IOL News
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Mpumi Mlambo confirms relationship with DJ Fistaz Mixwell: a new power couple emerges
South African radio host Mpumi Mlambo has confirmed her relationship with renowned DJ and music producer Fistaz Mixwell. Image: Fistaz Mixwell Instagram Popular South African radio host Mpumi Mlambo has confirmed her relationship with renowned DJ and music producer Fistaz Mixwell, whose real name is Victor Matshediso. Mlambo took to social media to share a candid picture alongside her lover, posting from the star-studded 25th Metro FM Music Awards, which was held at the Mbombela stadium in Mpumalanga on May 3. With a playful remark, Mlambo quipped in the caption: 'Guys, sek'vele kwa joleka phela (Guys, so it happens that I date),' a declaration that has not only confirmed suspicions but ignited excitement amongst her followers. For months, rumours had circulated regarding the couple's romantic ties, and this social media reveal seems to offer confirmation to eager fans who had long speculated about the nature of their relationship. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Adding fuel to the fire, Mixwell himself posted a sweet birthday tribute to Mlambo last year, indicating that the couple has reportedly been together for some time. In his message, he declared: 'Yi birthday yomunt' wam vandag. Life is just better with you in it ❤ happy birthday @mpumimlambo_.' While Mlambo and Mixwell bask in the bliss of their newfound public relationship, the entertainment world has been abuzz with romance. Reality stars Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury have also made headlines, recently confirming that their relationship is back on after a brief split. Fans who remember their stint on 'Love Island' in 2019 were left surprised by the couple's previous break-up in August 2023. However, Hague made the reunion Instagram official with a beautiful family snap featuring the couple and their two-year-old daughter, Bambi. In addition to these romantic revelations, actor Lucas Bravo has been enjoying the public eye with his budding romance with Shailene Woodley. Last month, Bravo shared a series of photos from a joyful desert getaway with Woodley, showcasing their undeniable chemistry. Captured at the popular Stagecoach festival in California, the images feature the couple sporting matching cowboy hats, strolling hand-in-hand, and sharing tender moments that fans can't help but adore.
