The president’s lawyers counter that the Economic Freedom Fighter’s Phala Phala case is rooted in politics, not law
South Africa intends to lobby for reform of the UN Security Council when it takes over the G20 presidency from Brazil
The national director of public prosecutions says that key personnel are being targeted as part of a fight-back by state capture forces
South Africa was always concerned that strife in a neighbouring country could spill over to its soil, the international relations minister said
It was crucial that trial judges had the necessary skills and experience to hear complex corruption cases, she said
The former public protector has asked the court for leave to challenge the dismissal of a moot appeal and to rebuke judges for criticism of Dali Mpofu
South Africa has called for calm and issued a travel warning for the neighbouring country
The international relations minister pressed the point after talks with British Foreign Secretary, David Lammy.
The international relations ministry says there will be further ‘engagements’ to find a solution
David Lammy is on a visit to the continent to strengthen relations with South Africa and Nigeria