The doors of judiciary's closed ceremonies shall be opened

The opening of the brand-new main court of the SCA was an opportunity to "increase awareness about the services offered by the Supreme Court of Appeal

Selebi appeal argument concludes on the first day

Defence lawyers for former national police chief Jackie Selebi have completed their presentation to the Supreme Court of Appeal.

Speak to your creditors before they take legal action

Despite low interest rates, nearly 50% of credit active people are falling behind in repayments.

Oilgate saga back in the protector's lap

The Supreme Court of Appeal delivered a landmark judgment that sealed the M&G's victory in a five-year legal battle with the public protector.

SCA slams Mushwana for 'no investigation at all'

"The public protector must not only discover the truth, but must also inspire confidence that the truth has been discovered," said the SCA.

Hlophe: R11.7-million and counting

Taxpayers have footed massive bills for the legal wrangle of Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe and the end is not yet in sight.

Hlophe case 'lacks quorum'

Seven of the 11 sitting judges of the Constitutional Court would be in conflict and unable to hear an appeal from Judge John Hlophe.

JSC must now clean up the mess

The arms deal has shown that all issues of public conduct must be transparent.

Appeal ruling may impel JSC to reopen Hlophe inquiry

Judge President John Hlophe is likely to face a fresh inquiry by the JSC into allegations that he tried to influence judges of the Concourt.

Hlophe's JSC hearing resumes

Judge John Hlophe appears before the JSC on Saturday after suffering a "mischievous bout of influenza" which put paid to an earlier hearing.

Hlophe threatens court interdict to stop JSC hearing

John Hlophe made various demands of the JSC when it reconvened on Wednesday and threatened a court interdict to stop the hearing if they were not met.

Hlophe application could see SCA ruling stand

Cape Judge President John Hlophe's appeal to the Constitutional Court could result in a recusal of the judges who laid the complaint against him.

Hlophe to appeal in Constitutional Court

Cape Judge President John Hlophe will take his challenge to the complaint against him to the Constitutional Court, his lawyer confirmed on Wednesday.

JSC keeps Hlophe's 'dignity' intact

The JSC said it has barred the public from its Hlophe hearings to protect the 'dignity and stature' of the high office occupied by the feuding parties

SCA upholds appeal by judges against Hlophe

The Supreme Court of Appeal on Tuesday upheld an appeal by judges of the Constitutional Court relating to a dispute with judge John Hlophe.

NPA petitions appeal court in Selebi case

The NPA has filed papers at the Supreme Court of Appeal for leave to appeal against a ruling ordering it to hand over documents to Jackie Selebi.

JSC to meet next week for Hlophe hearing

The JSC will hear the matter relating to Cape Judge President John Hlophe between April 1 and 8, spokesperson Marumo Moerane said on Wednesday.

'No basis' for violation of Hlophe's rights

There was neither a factual nor legal basis for a high court finding that John Hlophe's rights had been violated, the SCA heard on Monday.

Court: Eskom tender to Kwanda fatally flawed

A R29-million tender awarded by Eskom to Kwanda Ferro-Alloy African Resources was fatally flawed, the Supreme Court of Appeal held on Friday.

Courting trouble

Judge President John Hlophe has returned to work, stirring controversy and speculation, write Nic Dawes and Sello S Alcock.

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