'The horse has bolted': State drops racketeering charge against accused in Fort Hare case | News24 (2025)

25 Apr

Share

Sithandiwe Velaphi

Share your Subscriber Article

You have 5 articles to share every month. Send this story to a friend!

'The horse has bolted': State drops racketeering charge against accused in Fort Hare case | News24 (6)

Loading, please wait...

0:00 Subscribers can listen to this article

'The horse has bolted': State drops racketeering charge against accused in Fort Hare case | News24 (8)

The State announced on Friday that it has decided not to proceed with the racketeering case against the accused in the University of Fort Hare case. (Sithandiwe Velaphi/News24)

'The horse has bolted': State drops racketeering charge against accused in Fort Hare case | News24 (9)

Read this for free

Be among those who shape the future with knowledge. Uncover exclusive stories that captivate your mind and heart with our FREE 14-day subscription trial. Dive into a world of inspiration, learning, and empowerment. You can only trial once.

Start your FREE trial now

Already a subscriber? Sign in

ADVERTISEMENT

Next on News24 Lesufi to probe alleged R34m monthly rental expenditure on leased office space 13m ago

Read more on:

university of fort harealiceeastern capecorruptioncrime and courts

heading

description

username

Show Comments ()

ADVERTISEMENT

  • Court halts VAT hike, orders Godongwana to pay DA, EFF legal costs
  • 0.5 percentage point VAT increase suspended in Western Cape High Court
  • WATCH | Retirement village evacuated as raging Silvermine fire spreads down mountain
  • Cramped conditions, harsh rules for domestic workers in wealthy Joburg suburbs, says study
  • 'He put us in this mess': EFF would back no-confidence motion against Ramaphosa over VAT

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT

Got a confidential tip?

News24 launches new tech to protect whistleblowers

'The horse has bolted': State drops racketeering charge against accused in Fort Hare case | News24 (13)

From the Gupta Leaks to Eskom Files, whistleblowers remain at the forefront of News24's intensive investigative work.

FIND OUT MORE

Get the latest numbers.

Full list of lottery results

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT

Voting Booth

Should the government continue to enforce BEE policies, or should these policies now be ended?

Please select an option Oops! Something went wrong, please try again later.

Continue to enforce BEE.

59% - 9223 votes

End BEE policies.

40% - 6243 votes

Don't know.

0% - 77 votes

Vote

Previous Results

Game On!

Can you ace them all?

'The horse has bolted': State drops racketeering charge against accused in Fort Hare case | News24 (15)

Take a break from the news with today’s crossword, wordflower, or sudoku.

Play Now

ADVERTISEMENT

Rand - Dollar

18.54

+0.9%

Rand - Pound

24.88

+0.1%

Rand - Euro

21.16

+0.5%

Rand - Aus dollar

11.90

+0.5%

Rand - Yen

0.13

+0.1%

Platinum

988.51

+2.2%

Palladium

950.57

+3.0%

Gold

3,338.06

+0.5%

Silver

33.12

+0.1%

Brent-ruolie

66.87

+0.5%

Top 40

83,414

0.0%

ALSI

90,720

0.0%

RESI 10

69,695

0.0%

INDI 25

127,990

0.0%

FINI 15

20,437

0.0%

All JSE data delayed by at least 15 minutes 'The horse has bolted': State drops racketeering charge against accused in Fort Hare case | News24 (16)

ADVERTISEMENT

Good News

WATCH | Backyard Varsity: Training SA's youth to build houses, shacks, and their... 14h ago WATCH | Wholesome meals for bright futures: Charity's holistic approach to feeding... 13h ago Not alone: Beloved editor battling cancer humbled by R700k donations, some from... 27 Apr SEE | Reviving Joburg's polluted Jukskei River 26 Apr

More Good News stories

Editorial feedback and complaints

Contact the public editor with feedback for our journalists, complaints, queries or suggestions about articles on News24.

LEARN MORE

Brand Story

Australia awaits with adventures for every type of traveller 16 Apr Brutal Fruit Spritzer launches The Pink Table with Paris Fashion Week 2025 plans 08 Apr

SA’s culinary stars shine at the 2025 Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards

04 Apr

'The horse has bolted': State drops racketeering charge against accused in Fort Hare case | News24 (23)

Brand Story | What do coffee and investments have in common? SA asset manager... 03 Apr

Find More

'The horse has bolted': State drops racketeering charge against accused in Fort Hare case | News24 (25) 'The horse has bolted': State drops racketeering charge against accused in Fort Hare case | News24 (26) 'The horse has bolted': State drops racketeering charge against accused in Fort Hare case | News24 (27)

© 2025 (3.0.25106.9) 24.com. All rights reserved.

Contact us Help with my Subscription

Follow:

'The horse has bolted': State drops racketeering charge against accused in Fort Hare case | News24 (31)

'The horse has bolted': State drops racketeering charge against accused in Fort Hare case | News24 (2025)

References

Top Articles
Latest Posts
Recommended Articles
Article information

Author: Dong Thiel

Last Updated:

Views: 6251

Rating: 4.9 / 5 (79 voted)

Reviews: 94% of readers found this page helpful

Author information

Name: Dong Thiel

Birthday: 2001-07-14

Address: 2865 Kasha Unions, West Corrinne, AK 05708-1071

Phone: +3512198379449

Job: Design Planner

Hobby: Graffiti, Foreign language learning, Gambling, Metalworking, Rowing, Sculling, Sewing

Introduction: My name is Dong Thiel, I am a brainy, happy, tasty, lively, splendid, talented, cooperative person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.