With only three candidates shortlisted, the JSC will again not be able to fill a vacancy that arose at the constitutional court in late 2021
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There should be fewer MPs on the commission to limit political interference in judicial appointment, Freedom Under Law and the Helen Suzman Foundation argue
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The court strongly criticised last month’s statement by the department of correctional services that Zuma was a free man
The tone may be more muted than in past years but judges who penned politically unpopular rulings were again accused of ignorance of the law
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The court set aside Arthur Fraser’s decision to release the former president on medical parole, rejecting his reasons as unconstitutional and irrational
Arthur Fraser had no discretionary power to grant Jacob Zuma’s release once the medical parole board found he did not suffer from a terminal condition, high court hears
The Public Protector was derided by the Pretoria High Court for refusing to consider facts logically and for a material error of law
The Johannesburg high court says the EFF had brought no evidence to back up the allegation
Protecting and preserving historical records has been the cornerstone of SAHA’s work. But after a cost order, they could be out of business.
High Court Judge Elias Matojane said Berning Ntlemeza’s behaviour was "biased, lacks integrity and honour" after he made false statements under oath.