Pistorius trial to hear defence case

The defence in the murder trial of Oscar Pistorius is due to begin setting out its case, with the athlete himself expected to take the stand.

Karin Giannone reports on the start of the defence case in the trial of South African athlete Oscar Pistorius, which is expected to begin on Friday.

A South African judge is set to rule on whether prosecutors can challenge Oscar Pistorius' five-year sentence, which they regard as too lenient.

Defence counsel has asked the Kisutu Resident Magistrate’s Court to halt the hearing of a corruption case against a Member of Parliament for Bahi, Mr Omary Badwel (CCM).

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Judge refuses to hear murder case
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Judge Lawrence Kaduri who was the designated judge to preside over the murder renowned University of Dar es Salaam lawyer, Prof Jwan Mwaikusa has withdrawn himself to preside over the case. Judge Kaduri said yesterday that it is not appropriate that ...
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Three judges to hear Mtwara gas blocks case
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PRINCIPAL Judge Shaban Lila has constituted another panel of three High Court judges to hear and determine three landmark actions involving interest rights in three gas blocks offshore in Mtwara Region, Southern Tanzania. The new panel will comprise ...

Kisutu Resident Magistrate’s Court will today conduct preliminary hearing of a case of illegal possession of elephant tusks facing three Chinese nationals.

The defence team of South African athlete Oscar Pistorius, on trial accused ot murdering his girlfriend, will wrap up their closing arguments.

Will the judge believe Oscar Pistorius' version of events?