Détente between the judiciary and government was in the air this week after nearly half a decade of battles about the nature of transformation.
The alleged cooking of crime statistics by police stations in three provinces is the consequence of ”fear” instilled in police managers.
Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe has informed the minister of justice that he intends to return to work after the current court recess ends.
The Mountain Rise Police Station has some explaining to do after a scheme to manipulate statistics is uncovered, writes Sello S Alcock.
Politicians talking tough on crime could well be interpreted by police as a licence to employ violent law-enforcement tactics.
The race to replace four Constitutional Court judges gained momentum this week after the Judicial Service Commission called for nominations.
The JSC on Monday afternoon opened the nominations process for the appointment of four Constitutional Court judges set to leave the court in October.
The Mail & Guardian‘s Sello S Alcock speaks to Justice Minister Jeff Radebe about transformation in the judiciary, John Hlophe and more.
The new minister of justice and constitutional development says legislation to fast-track transformation is in the pipeline.
International Criminal Court President Sang-Hyun Song was in South Africa this week. Sello S Alcock and Percy Zvomuya asked him about the court’s role in Africa