A prosecutor has told a South African court that Sotheni was found in possession of a cellphone while in custody, according to SABC News. Mphahlele has alleged the device was used to communicate with someone on the outside. Details of how the phone was obtained, when it was discovered, and the identity or role of the person allegedly contacted were not disclosed in the report. The matter was raised during court proceedings, and no ruling or response from the accused was reported.

Ndodana Tshuma appeared in a Johannesburg court facing charges of unlawful gun possession, with proceedings also covering an extradition request, according to SABC News. The broadcaster provided live coverage of the hearing. Details of the charges, the basis for the extradition request, and the court's decisions were not elaborated in the report. The case remains before the court, with further developments expected as proceedings continue.

A suspect has been arrested at Cape Town Airport for alleged drug trafficking. The individual is scheduled to make their first court appearance at the Bellville Magistrate's Court on Monday, July 6, 2026, according to The Citizen.

On July 4, 2026, key news stories included South Africa's unsuccessful bid to ban rhino horn exports, a deadly fire in Durban resulting in one fatality, and a legal review prompted by former President Zuma's meeting with the Gupta family. These events highlight ongoing environmental, safety, and political issues in the country.

In a South African corruption trial, prosecutors questioned Mapisa-Nqakula about what made a wig special, according to The Citizen. The state alleges Ntsondwa-Ndhlovu delivered the wig to the Defence VIP Lounge at OR Tambo International Airport as Mapisa-Nqakula was about to board her plane. The report presents the exchange as part of the prosecution’s case; the blurb gives no verdict, defence response, or further context.

Lucas Legabe, accused of stealing cocaine valued at R200 million from a Hawks facility in KwaZulu-Natal, is expected to apply for bail in the Port Shepstone Magistrate's Court. According to IOL, Legabe was arrested in connection with the alleged theft of 541kg of cocaine from the Hawks premises. The case involves the removal of a significant drug consignment from a law enforcement storage facility, and further proceedings are anticipated at the bail hearing.