Brigitte Mabandla
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Department of Public Enterprises
State capture is often cited as the the reason for the department’s ongoing failures, but its problems run far deeper
Department of Justice and Constitutional Development
The initial commitment, informed by the constitutional dream of the struggle, has been trundled underfoot by ministers and presidents
Mbeki, Mabandla file court papers
Former president Thabo Mbeki and former justice minister Brigitte Mabandla have filed affidavits in support of the decision to fire NPA Vusi Pikoli.
Cabinet: SAA did consult on Ngqula
Cabinet on Wednesday conceded that the SAA board had consulted with the relevant minister on the settlement reached with CEO Khaya Ngqula.
ANC asks lawyers to review NPA Act
The ANC parliamentary caucus has asked party lawyers to review the NPA Act in the wake of Monday’s judgement in the Jacob Zuma case.
SA risks new power cuts, says minister
SA may face fresh power cuts early in 2009 because the level of voluntary energy savings has fallen below the required 10%.
Blurring law and politics
The success of the Jacob Zuma application took many by surprise. To be fair, the lengthy and reasoned judgement is hardly without legal controversy.
Dangers of judicial activism
Last week’s judgement in the Jacob Zuma corruption trial has several potentially far-reaching implications.
Bill puts an end to inheritance gender discrimination
The National Assembly approves law amendments to allow women born out of customary marriages to inherit from their deceased parents’ estate.
Scorpions case goes to top court
Johannesburg businessman Hugh Glenister’s bid to stop the disbandment of the Scorpions will come before the Constitutional Court on Wednesday.
The incredible Mr Simelane
How justice boss asked Vusi Pikoli’s staff to spy on him, helped the ANC with its anti-Scorpions submission, and told Mbeki the NPA was after him.
Harsh accusations fly at close of Pikoli inquiry
Suspended prosecutions boss Vusi Pikoli did not flinch on Friday when lawyers for his employer said that he lacked judgement.
‘Where is Mabandla?’
Justice Minister Brigitte Mabandla’s order against the prosecution of Jackie Selebi was a criminal instruction, Vusi Pikoli’s lawyer said on Friday.
Pikoli denies being disrespectful to Mabandla
Hearings into suspended National Prosecuting Authority chief Vusi Pikoli’s fitness to hold office will continue on Tuesday.
Pikoli ‘bitterly disappointed’ at delay
Suspended national prosecutions chief Vusi Pikoli was ”bitterly disappointed” at a two-day delay in the inquiry into his fitness to hold office.