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Oscar Pistorius on day 10 of his murder trial at the High Court in Pretoria on 14 March 2014. Picture: Pool.

Hilton botha

Police competence in question at Pistorius trial

By Eyewitness News

The way police collected evidence has turned into a major point of attack for the defence.

  • Advocate Barry Roux will continue cross-examining witness Michelle Burger in day two of the trial. Picture: POOL.

    Pistorius trial: Cross-examination to continue

    Advocate Barry Roux will continue cross-examining witness Michelle Burger in day two of the trial.

    3039 days ago
  • Murder accused Oscar Pistorius. Picture: Christa Van der Walt/EWN.

    New details emerge in Oscar Pistorius case

    The state will rely on 13 facts which it believes will prove Oscar Pistorius is guilty of murder.

    3050 days ago
  • National Police Commissioner General Riah Phiyega. Picture: Christa van der Walt/EWN.

    ‘Pistorius case thoroughly investigated’

    Riah Phiyega says she doesn’t expect any hiccups during next year’s trial.

    3220 days ago
  • Detective Hilton Botha. Picture: EWN

    'Hilton Botha will be vindicated'

    Detective Hilton Botha's lawyer is expecting to receive her client’s attempted murder docket soon.

    3322 days ago
  • The attempted murder case involving Hilton Botha has been postponed to August. Picture: EWN

    Hilton Botha appears in court

    Hilton Botha's lawyers are trying to get the attempted murder case thrown out before his next appearance.

    3322 days ago
  • The on-again attempted murder case of Hilton Botha has been postponed to August. Picture: EWN

    Case against former Pistorius cop postponed

    The on-again attempted murder case of Hilton Botha has been postponed to August.

    3322 days ago
  • File: Former police investigator Hilton Botha believes Oscar Pistorius is guilty. Picture: Lesego Ngobeni/EWN

    Pistorius case is 'open and shut'

    Hilton Botha has described Oscar Pistorius as guilty of murder.

    3343 days ago
  • Former detective in the Oscar Pistorius case, Hilton Botha. Picture: EWN

    'Botha's resignation won't affect Pistorius case'

    Police say the sudden resignation of Hilton Botha will not affect the Oscar Pistorius case or trial.

    3400 days ago
  • Police have confirmed that Hilton Botha has left his job as investigating officer. Picture: EWN.

    Hilton Botha resigns from SAPS

    Former lead detective in Oscar Pistorius’ murder case, Hilton Botha, has resigned from SAPS.

    3400 days ago
  • Police vehicles. Picture: saps.gov.za

    SAPS should serve with 'pride and respect'

    SAPS members are encouraged to hold their heads up after a series of negative incidents.

    3401 days ago
  • Oscar Pistorius and Reeva Steenkamp attended the Feather Awards on 4 November 2012. Picture: AFP.

    'Pistorius and Steenkamp phones reveal no motive'

    Cellphone records of handsets seized at Oscar Pistorius's home have not helped the police much.

    3404 days ago
  • The entrance to Oscar Pistorius' Pretoria home where he allegedly shot and killed hid girlfriend on 14 February 2013. Picture: Barry Bateman/EWN

    New detectives begin with Pistorius case

    Detective Mike van Aardt will begin his investigation in the Oscar Pistorius murder case today.

    3410 days ago
  • Warrant Officer Hilton Botha. Picture: EWN

    Botha unfazed by removal from Pistorius case

    Hilton Botha says he isn’t disheartened after being removed from the Pistorius murder case.

    3412 days ago
  • The former investigating officer in Oscar Pistorius’ criminal case, Hilton Botha, is seen in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on 20 February 2013. Picture: Barry Bateman/EWN

    'Removing Pistorius cop not embarrassing'

    Riah Phiyega says a court must decide if detective Hilton Botha has damaged the Oscar Pistorius case.

    3413 days ago
  • South African Paralympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius appears in the Pretoria Magistrate Court on 20 February 2013. Picture: AFP

    'Post-mortem will support Pistorius’ claims'

    Oscar Pistorius' lawyers say post-mortem results will show he mistook his girlfriend for an intruder.

    3414 days ago
  • Riah Phiyega. Picture: EWN

    Phiyega downplays Botha embarrassment

    Riah Phiyega denies miscommunication between police and NPA regarding Hilton Botha.

    3414 days ago
  • Top cop Riah Phiyega has removed Hilton Botha as lead detective in the Oscar Pistorius murder case. Picture: EWN.

    Botha dropped from Pistorius murder case

    Police chief Riah Phiyega has removed Hilton Botha as lead detective in the Oscar Pistorius murder case.

    3414 days ago
  • South African Paralympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius appears in the Pretoria Magistrates Court on 20 February 2013. Picture: AFP.

    Prosecutor slams Pistorius's affidavit

    Prosecutor Gerrie Nel says Oscar Pistorius’s statement can’t be tested because he won’t testify.

    3414 days ago
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