The Courtroom Chronicles :Trials of South Africa

Deon, Christel, Marthella — taken too soon.


On April 6, 2012, the Steenkamp family of Griekwastad — Deon (44), Christel (43), and Marthella (14) — were brutally murdered on their farm. The horror didn’t stop there: their own 15-year-old son and brother, Don Steenkamp, was behind the attack.
After a long trial, he was convicted and sentenced to 20 years in prison. But in December 2025, after a second parole hearing, he was granted parole.

The community remains in shock and outrage. For many, justice feels incomplete, and the grief of that Good Friday massacre is still deeply felt.

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🚨 DOUBLE MURDER SHOCKS KAMAGUGU, NELSPRUIT 🚨

Police in Nelspruit are hunting for suspects following the brutal murder of two women discovered inside a locked house in Kamagugu, just outside Mbombela.
On 16 December 2025, neighbours raised the alarm after noticing a strong smell, many flies, and no response from the occupants. When police entered the house, they found the bodies of Eunice Mahlodi (64) and Eugenia Dineo Masuku (20).
The house showed no signs of forced entry, but it had been ransacked, and items such as cellphones are believed to be missing.
Ms Masuku was found in her bedroom with her hands tied with cables and a cable around her neck, raising strong suspicions of strangulation. Bloodstains were found at the scene. Both victims were partially undressed, and their bodies were in an early stage of decomposition.

🚔 Police have opened two counts of murder and activated a 72-hour plan, led by Acting Provincial Commissioner Major General (Dr) Zeph Mkhwanazi, to track down those responsible.

📞 If you have any information, please contact:
Detective Sgt Debra Matukane: 076 354 9612
Crime Stop: 08600 10111
MySAPS App

🕊️ Two lives lost. Two families grieving. Justice must follow.

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#EugeniaDineoMasuku

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Life Sentence for Boyfriend Who Drowned and Strangled Nicolene Morgan

The Mpumalanga High Court has sentenced 38-year-old Mikah Shalamuka Willy Sithole to life imprisonment for the brutal murder of his girlfriend, Nicolene Morgan. What began as a night out with family in the Bushbuckridge district turned into a violent and fatal ordeal that ended in femicide.

The court heard that on 21 December 2024, Nicolene and her sister were attending a party when Sithole arrived and demanded that she leave with him. When she refused, an argument broke out, escalating into physical violence. Sithole forcibly dragged Nicolene away, assaulted her along the way, and diverted from the route to her home, taking her instead to his own residence.

In the early hours of the following morning, Sithole drowned Nicolene in a nearby dam. Despite realising that she was still alive after bringing her back to his home, he failed to seek immediate medical help. While his brother-in-law was sent away under the pretence of getting assistance, Sithole strangled Nicolene to death and fled the scene.

The accused pleaded not guilty, but the court rejected his version of events. Strong circumstantial evidence, eyewitness testimony detailing a pattern of abuse, and medical evidence presented by the state confirmed that Nicolene died from asphyxia caused by external pressure to the neck. The court found the state witnesses credible and ruled that the evidence overwhelmingly pointed to Sithole’s guilt.

During sentencing, the prosecution highlighted the prevalence of domestic violence and femicide in South Africa, noting the accused’s complete lack of remorse. Victim impact statements from Nicolene’s family described the deep and lasting trauma caused by her death. Finding no substantial or compelling circumstances to justify leniency, the court imposed the prescribed minimum sentence of life imprisonment and declared Sithole unfit to possess a firearm.

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"Bafana Mahungela, accused of murdering Kirsten Kluyts, a teacher from Delta Park High School, was back in court on September 25, 2025, seeking bail. However, the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court dismissed his application, ruling that it lacked jurisdiction since the case had been transferred to the Johannesburg High Court.

Mahungela's defense argued that new facts warranted reconsideration, but the State opposed, citing the court's lack of authority over the matter.

Key Challenges in the Case:

DNA Evidence: Foreign female DNA found under Kluyts' fingernails suggests a struggle with another woman around the time of her death. The defense claims this evidence was not disclosed in a timely manner.

CCTV Footage: Mahungela was allegedly seen wearing Kluyts' blue T-shirt on the morning of her death and later disposing of her clothes.

Cause of Death: The post-mortem report indicates that Kluyts died from blunt-force trauma and strangulation.


The trial is scheduled to begin on October 13, 2025, in the Johannesburg High Court, and Mahungela will remain in custody until then.

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Justice for Baby Nikita | Farewell Little Angel

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📣 Tonight at 7PM — TikTok LIVE
Join me and @carriannbloom as we unpack the case of Jayden Lee Meek.
Follow both accounts to stay updated:

🎥 Live will be hosted on: www.tiktok.com/@carribloom?_t=ZM-8yfE6XvPgYi&_r=1

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OR
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🎉 4,010 SUBSCRIBERS in 3 months and 16 days! I’m in awe. 🙏🏾💥

From 3 April to 19 July — just over 100 days — and look what we’ve built together.
A whole platform. A whole community. A movement of truth-seekers, justice warriors, and everyday people who care.

I started Courtroom Chronicles with nothing but conviction in my voice and a mission in my heart.
Now? We’re 4,000+ strong.

Every subscribe. Every view. Every share.
This wouldn’t be possible without YOU.
I am because you are.
Thank you.

Let’s keep going.
Let’s keep growing.
Let’s keep shining light in dark places. 🔦⚖️

With love and deep gratitude,
– Busi 🫶🏾
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🎉 500,000 VIEWS. 3,884 SUBSCRIBERS. I’m speechless... but also shouting THANK YOU!!! 🔥🙏🏾

Half a million views?! That’s not just numbers — that’s real people, real support, and real impact.
Every single click, comment, like, and “I needed this” message? I see you. I feel it. I’m grateful.

From deep dives into South African court cases to exposing injustice, Courtroom Chronicles was built on truth — and YOU helped give it a voice.

💼 You didn’t just watch.
💬 You shared. You spoke up.
🔔 You subscribed — and nearly 4,000 of you are on this journey with me. 😭❤️

We’re only getting started.
Let’s keep shaking tables, raising awareness, and building a platform that actually matters.

Love you loads.
– Busi 🌍🧠🔥
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We’re at 3,866 subs — just 134 away from 4K 😭🔥
This is YOUR community as much as mine, and I wanna connect with you live!
We’ll hang out, talk court cases, bond, laugh, cry — you name it 💬🫶🏾

I’m planning our first live session and need your help choosing the best time.

Check the pinned comment below and let me know what works for you!

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He was chosen to play soccer in Spain.
The same day his parents were meant to sign the paperwork…
They identified his body instead.

But now we must listen to this fairy tale from the grandmother?

Jayden’s life mattered.
And we won’t let PR stunts bury the truth.

🎥 WATCH Part 7 here ➡️ https://youtu.be/PSnLJ_h5rZ4

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