NPA rubbishes Mdluli, Breytenbach links

The NPA has denied a link between the possible suspension of prosecutor Glynnis Breytenbach and the dropping of charges against Richard Mdluli.

Fraud case against Block postponed again

The fraud and corruption case involving Northern Cape ANC chairperson John Block, which dates back to 2010, has been postponed until next year.

'Remorseless' killers get 18 years for murdering gay woman

Four men were jailed for 18 years on Wednesday for stabbing and stoning 19-year-old lesbian Zoliswa Nkonyana to death in 2006.

Zuma frets over new court case challenge

The Democratic Alliance's bid to overturn the dropping of corruption charges against President Jacob Zuma is critical to the ANC's succession race.

Let Simelane pay for ConCourt appeal, says DA

The DA wants Menzi Simelane to pay for the appeal against the ruling invalidating his NPA job, even though ConCourt must review the case anyway.

Menzi Simelane isn't done with the NPA just yet

Although NPA boss Menzi Simelane has been replaced by Nomgcobo Jiba for now, this might not be the end of the road for the under-fire legal eagle.

Zuma sends in Jiba to take NPA reins from Simelane

President Jacob Zuma has named controversial advocate Nomgcobo Jiba to act as head of the NPA, replacing "invalid" appointee Menzi Simelane.

Zuma abandons bid to keep Simelane as NPA boss

President Jacob Zuma has given up on his bid to appeal a court ruling that found his appointment of Menzi Simelane as head of the NPA was invalid.

NPA fails to respond to M&G's Maharaj application

The NPA has still not responded to the M&G's request to use information allegedly proving Mac Maharaj lied during a Scorpions interview.

Behind bars: Selebi reports for prison

Former top cop Jackie Selebi has been placed in the custody of correctional services at the Pretoria Central Prison's medical facility.

Ex-NPA official held for R13-million tender fraud

An ex-NPA employee has been arrested for alleged tender fraud, involving a contract for guarding and special services.

Selebi has 48 hours to begin prison sentence, says NPA

The NPA says Jackie Selebi must begin serving his 15-year sentence for corruption within 48 hours, after the former top cop lost his appeal on Friday.

South Africa's justice system in turmoil

The justice sector has been thrown into turmoil by the ruling on Menzi Simelane's appointment, amid rumours his NPA job will go to Willie Hofmeyer.

Court flexes muscles on Menzi Simelane

The setting aside of President Jacob Zuma's appointment of Menzi Simelane is likely to heighten tensions between the judiciary and the executive.

SCA: Simelane's appointment as NPA boss 'invalid'

President Jacob Zuma's appointment of Menzi Simelane as NPA boss was "inconsistent with the Constitution and invalid," the supreme court has ruled.

Maharaj lawyer: No charges against City Press -- yet

Mac Maharaj has not yet decided whether to press charges against City Press for republishing portions of his 2003 interview with the Scorpions.

Back to Black? Really?

The blacked out Mac Maharaj story isn't worth shouting apartheid about, says Niren Tolsi.

M&G to ask Simelane for Maharaj information

Today, the Mail & Guardian will formally ask the head of the NPA to release information allegedly proving Mac Maharaj lied to the Scorpions.

Censored: A buried trail of lies

The M&G has been compelled to suppress a report about presidential spokesperson Mac Maharaj, following a threat of criminal prosecution.

Dewani appeal to be heard in December

Shrien Dewani's appeal against an extradition order to South Africa -- which will see him tried for his wife's murder -- will be heard in December.

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