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Several days of testimony expected in Pistorius sentencing

Athlete Oscar Pistorius is due to return to court today as sentencing begins following his conviction for killing his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp.

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Pistorius due in court for sentencing

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Brand Mandela: Everyone wants little piece of the Madiba magic

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Police 'may have altered scene' at South African mine, lawyer claims

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Revered icon, 91, now rarely seen in spotlight

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Mandela welcomes guests at 90th birthday party

Zimbabwe court clears Tsvangirai of treason

ZIMBABWEAN opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai was cleared of treason yesterday, a surprise end to a year-long trial that he said was orchestrated by the government of President Robert Mugabe.

Sat, 16 Oct, 2004

Zimbabwe opposition leader cleared of treason

Zimbabwe opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai was cleared of treason today - charges that his party maintained all along were a bid by the government to frame him.

Fri, 15 Oct, 2004

Tension in Zimbabwe over treason verdict

The Zimbabwe government said extra security guards will be on duty to prevent any demonstrations during today’s treason verdict against opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai.

Fri, 15 Oct, 2004

Zimbabwe opposition leader denies treason

Zimbabwe’s opposition leader appeared in court today and denied two charges of treason against him.

Mon, 09 Jun, 2003

Anti Mugabe strikes continue amid crackdown

An anti-government strike shut down much of Zimbabwe’s economy on the second day of a national week of protest called against the increasingly repressive rule of President Robert Mugabe.

Tue, 03 Jun, 2003

Zimbabwe accused of withholding evidence

The Zimbabwean government has failed to hand over evidence that it paid the key witness in a treason trial who has testified that the opposition leader tried to assassinate President Robert Mugabe, defence lawyers argued today.

Mon, 17 Feb, 2003

Mugabe foe due in court on treason charge

Zimbabwe’s main opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai goes on trial today charged with plotting to kill President Robert Mugabe.

Mon, 03 Feb, 2003