The Pretoria high court has dismissed an application by former South African defence minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula to have corruption and money laundering charges against her dropped. According to the Sowetan, the court rejected her bid to have the case thrown out, meaning the prosecution will proceed. Mapisa-Nqakula, who previously served in senior government positions, faces the charges in a matter that has drawn significant public attention in South Africa.

According to SABC News, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula detailed a phone conversation with Ntsondwa-Ndhlovu in connection with a case in which she is facing corruption and money laundering charges. The provided information does not disclose when the call occurred, what was said, or how the conversation relates to the allegations. The charges remain allegations unless tested and proven in court.

Former Johannesburg state attorney Kgosi Lekabe has initiated a high court challenge to halt his prosecution on charges of fraud, corruption, and racketeering. He contends that the National Prosecuting Authority's (NPA) decision to charge him is unconstitutional and founded on unlawful authorizations.

Court proceedings in the treason trial of Tundu Lissu resumed in early February at the High Court in Dar es Salaam, following a hiatus of several months. Lissu faces charges of treason, which are currently being addressed in the court.

The murder trial of Senzo Meyiwa resumes at the High Court in Pretoria on Tuesday, according to SABC News, which is providing live coverage. The feed confirms only that proceedings are continuing before the court and does not provide details about expected witnesses, rulings, testimony, or scheduling. The case remains a major South African news story, but no new developments, verdicts, or legal arguments are described in the provided information.

The High Court in Johannesburg has resumed a trial within a trial in an attempted murder case involving accused Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala, according to SABC News. The state is expected to table affidavits linked to a person identified as Kekana as proceedings continue. The trial within a trial is being held to determine the admissibility of certain evidence before the main case proceeds. Further details of the allegations and the role of the affidavits were not disclosed in the report.