Absence of Prosecution Witness Delays Trial of Fuel Tanker Drivers Accused of Attempted Murder

The absence of a prosecution witness on Monday stalled the trial of 20 Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja. The former PTD National Chairman, Lucky Osesua, is charged alongside 19 others with five counts of attempted murder, breach of peace, and assault. Other defendants are – Dayyabu…

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Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison After Daughter’s Death Linked to Disciplinary Slap for Coming Home Late

A South African man, Fanie Petros Mtshali, 60, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for the tragic m*rder of his 24-year-old daughter following a heated argument.    The incident unfolded in Phola, near eMalahleni (Witbank), on the night of September 10, 2022, when the victim arrived home late, triggering a confrontation with her…

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Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Rape of Lesbian Woman After She Rejected His Advances

A South African man, Sechaba Mohapi, 42, has been sentenced to 15 years in direct imprisonment for r@ping his 23-year-old neighbour. Mohapi, from Masike in Phelindaba near Bloemfontein, was convicted after standing trial at the Bloemfontein s3xual offences court.   The incident occurred on December 9, 2022, when the victim, a lesbian, was walking to…

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