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Screengrab of eight former police officers convicted of the murder for Mozambican taxi driver Mido Macia.

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Mido Macia trial: Defence’s application for leave to appeal rejected

By Masego Rahlaga

The defence had filed court papers for leave to appeal against its clients’ convictions.

  • Eight former cops say goodbye to their families after being sentenced to 15 years each on 11 November 2015 for killing Mido Macia. Picture: Masego Rahlaga/EWN

    Mido Macia case: Defence prepares to appeal convictions

    8 ex-cops convicted of Mido Macia’s murder were yesterday sentenced to 15 years each in prison.

    2420 days ago
  • FILE: Graça Michel speaks to some of Mido Macia's friends and family members during his memorial service on 6 March 2013. Picture: Govan Whittles/EWN.

    Mido Macia’s family feel ‘justice was served’

    None of Macia’s family members were present during sentencing today.

    2420 days ago
  • FILE: A screengrab of the convicted murderers, who were each handed 15 year jail terms in the High Court in Pretoria today.

    'Mido Macia was not completely innocent'

    The defence attorney says actions of the former cops were wrong, but says Macia should’ve listened to them.

    2420 days ago
  • Eight former cops say goodbye to their families after being sentenced to 15 years each on 11 November 2015 for killing Mido Macia. Picture: Masego Rahlaga/EWN

    8 ex-cops get 15 years each for killing Mido Macia

    The eight police officers convicted of killing the Mozambican taxi driver will each face a 15-year jail term.

    2421 days ago
  • FILE: Police officers move through the grounds of the Union Buildings in Pretoria to disperse the crowds during protests over proposed university tuition fee increases on 23 October 2015. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    Concerns raised over perceptions of police

    A researcher says there can be serious consequences if police are seen as violent.

    2426 days ago
  • FILE. Shocking images taken from CCTV footage of Khulekani Mpanza have been published on the front page of the Sunday Times. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    Ipid investigates a Krugersdorp man's execution

    Khulekani Mpanza (32) appears to have been shot execution style & left for dead, allegedly by police.

    2431 days ago
  • 10 police officers accused of torturing and killing an Ivory Park man, Khuthazile Mbedu who died in hospital last year, four days after being arrested for car theft. Picture: Mia Lindeque/EWN.

    Accused cops intimidate detective in brutality case

    Eyewitness News has learnt the I/O was threatened by police officers who are out on bail.

    2463 days ago
  • Screengrab of eight former police officers on trial for Mozambican taxi driver Mido Macia’s murder.

    Mido Macia's family agree with sentencing postponement

    Sentencing has been postponed to November while the defence prepares its mitigation argument.

    2470 days ago
  • FILE: All the accused are escorted into holding cells after being found guilty for the murder of Mido Macia. Picture: Masego Rahlaga/EWN.

    Mido Macia trial: Sentencing postponed to November

    The court heard that the probation officers are apparently not done with their work

    2471 days ago
  • FILE: Screengrab of eight former police officers on trial for Mozambican taxi driver Mido Macia’s murder.

    Sentencing in Mido Macia trial to begin today

    Macia was found dead in a holding cell at the Daveyton police station in February 2013.

    2471 days ago
  • FILE: The officers, who appeared in the Tembisa Magistrates Court, were arrested this morning. Picture: Saps.

    10 cops formally charged with murder of tortured detainee

    They are accused of torturing and murdering Khuthazile Mbendu who was wanted for theft.

    2496 days ago
  • All the accused are escorted into holding cells after being found guilty for the murder of Mido Macia. Picture: Masego Rahlaga/EWN.

    Mido Macia family to motivate R6.5m settlement amount

    Legal motivations are now being compiled in the civil case.

    2497 days ago
  • FILE: Screengrab of eight former police officers convicted of Mozambican taxi driver Mido Macia’s murder.

    Defence in Mido Macia trial to appeal the guilty conviction

    On Tuesday the eight former police officers were convicted of murdering the Mozambican taxi driver.

    2497 days ago
  • FILE: Mido Macia and his partner. Picture: Supplied.

    Macia family: We will never forgive Mido’s killers

    Eight former policemen were found guilty of the Mozambican taxi drivers February 2013 murder.

    2498 days ago
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    2498 days ago
  • GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: Mido Macia’s death recaptured the attention of a society which had become somewhat desensitised to the issue police brutality.

    Now we know what really happened to Mido Macia in 2013

    Judge Bert Bam's judgment reveals what happened to Mido Macia in his final hours.

    2498 days ago
  • FILE: Graça Michel speaks to some of Mido Macia's friends and family members during his memorial service on 6 March 2013. Picture: Govan Whittles/EWN.

    Mido Macia's family welcome ruling

    Mido Macia’s family say today’s convictions handed to the eight former officers came as a major relief.

    2498 days ago
  • The accused are escorted into holding cells after being found guilty of the murder of Mido Macia. Picture: Masego Rahlaga/EWN.

    All 8 accused convicted of Mido Macia's murder

    Judge Bert Bam has found all of the 8 former policemen guilty of murdering Mido Macia.

    2498 days ago
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