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‘Delusional’ Thandi Maqubela sentenced to 18 years

Thandi Maqubela showed delusional tendencies and lacked empathy, the Western Cape High Court found on Tuesday, after sentencing her to 18 years.

Nomgcobo Jiba and Lawrence Mrwebi were struck from the roll of advocates on September 15 2016, after Judge Francis Legodi in the High Court agreed with the GCB that they were “not fit and proper” to be advocates. (Gallo)

Saps: Validity of Jiba summons not questioned

The SA Police Service says it has never questioned the validity of a summons delivered against deputy prosecutions boss Nomgcobo Jiba.

Medupi power station during the initial phases of construction.

Eskom contractors fire more than 1 000 workers

Eskom contractors fired over 1 000 workers for taking part in an "illegal" strike at the Medupi power station in Limpopo, the power utility said.

Suspended Eskom CEO Tshediso Matona.

Eskom CEO challenges suspension

The power utility’s chief executive, Tshediso Matona, is challenging his suspension in the Labour Court in Johannesburg.

University rankings that attempt to measure quality and signify universities’ relative standing are contentious because they do not adequately measure performance in the complex roles higher education has to play.

Mthethwa: No violent removal of Rhodes statue will be supported

Minister Nathi Mthethwa won’t support any violent removal of Cecil Rhodes’ statue from the UCT campus and urges an amicable resolution to the matter.

NZ beats South Africa in cricket nailbiter

In the rain-shortened match New Zealand made it with just one ball to spare at Eden Park.

“This was a manufactured type of evidence in this case. I’m really not happy that it was provisionally withdrawn, because it is still hanging at the end of the day,” Sibiya said. (Paul Botes/M&G)

Sibiya: Judge calls acting head of Hawks ‘dishonest’

High Court Judge Elias Matojane said Berning Ntlemeza’s behaviour was "biased, lacks integrity and honour" after he made false statements under oath.

Bob Hewitt was indefinitely suspended from the International Hall of Fame in 2012. The South Africa Sports and Arts Hall of Fame also suspended him the same year.

Former tennis champion guilty of rape

The High Court considered the State’s evidence "overwhelming".

Suspended Gauteng Hawks boss Shadrack Sibiya is fighting his suspension in court. He and suspended national Hawks head Anwa Dramat are accused of orchestrating the rendition of five Zimbabwean men in 2010.

‘Shots fired’: Suspended Hawks boss hurt in accident, says lawyer

Suspended Gauteng Hawks boss Shadrack Sibiya was injured when his car overturned and rolled, his lawyer Victor Nkwashu said on Friday.

De Kock out of jail, but still being detained – report

Eugene de Kock’s lawyer says he has been receiving messages from him asking for assistance, and that he’s being kept against his will.

Head to toe Polo continues to be a must have for Lo-Life member

Ramaphosa: Eskom must employ on merit, ‘not skin colour’

Power utility Eskom is racing to recruit as many skilled people as possible, regardless of their skin colour, Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa said.

The matter continues on Thursday at the Johannesburg High Court.

Pick n Pay, Landrover pull out of Afrikaans is Groot concerts

Pick n Pay and Jaguar Land Rover SA have decided not to renew their sponsorship of the Afrikaans is Groot concerts, Beeld newspaper reported.

German company denies arms deal bribes

The SABC reported that a German company that allegedly bribed middlemen to get contracts to supply the SA government with warships denied the claims.

A secret report reveals how millions flowed to Zuma.

High court to determine spy tapes timeline

The high court in Pretoria is to make a decision on the timeline to hear a review to drop charges against Jacob Zuma resulting from the spy tapes.

Dan Carter.

Super Rugby: Crusaders beat Lions 34-6

All Blacks flyhalf Dan Carter kicked four conversions and two penalties in the Crusaders’ 34-6 win over South Africa’s Lions in Super Rugby.