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Constitutional Court

Ramaphosa’s legal challenge is flawed, ATM argues in papers
Politics
/ 12 December 2022

Ramaphosa’s legal challenge is flawed, ATM argues in papers

The president quoted from the Ncgobo report selectively in his bid to have it set aside by the constitutional court, the African Transformation Movement said

By Emsie Ferreira
Phala Phala panel or Ramaphosa: Who should we believe?
Politics
/ 9 December 2022

Phala Phala panel or Ramaphosa: Who should we believe?

The president’s review application asks the constitutional court, again, to determine how parliament should deal with the political scandal

By Emsie Ferreira
Walus, Zuma: Judges are not intimidated
Opinion
/ 9 December 2022

Walus, Zuma: Judges are not intimidated

The courts must be commended for upholding the law, but the Ngcobo report brings a new challenge

By Johann van der Westhuizen
Concourt denies Zuma leave to appeal Downer ruling
National
/ 9 December 2022

Concourt denies Zuma leave to appeal Downer ruling

Ex-president has run out options in his bid to overturn the the high court’s 2021 dismissal of his challenge to the standing of state prosecutor Billy Downer

By Emsie Ferreira
Parliament can vote on Ngcobo report, despite challenge, says lawyer
Politics
/ 8 December 2022

Parliament can vote on Ngcobo report, despite challenge, says lawyer

Chief legal advisor says the sub judice rule does not bar the National Assembly from debating the report, unless the president applies for an interdict

By Emsie Ferreira
Janusz Walus released on parole
National
/ 7 December 2022

Janusz Walus released on parole

Chris Hani’s killer was released after recovering from being stabbed by a fellow prisoner

By Emsie Ferreira
The Lord, like the ANC, works in mysterious ways
Opinion
/ 6 December 2022

The Lord, like the ANC, works in mysterious ways

The Renewables’ prayer for divine intervention appears to be paying off for Cyril Ramaphosa

By Paddy Harper
Phala Phala panel misread its mandate, Ramaphosa argues in court papers
Politics
/ 5 December 2022

Phala Phala panel misread its mandate, Ramaphosa argues in court papers

In an application filed to the constitutional court, the president argued that the panel failed to follow the rules when it recommended he face an impeachment inquiry

By Emsie Ferreira
Janusz Walus stabbed by fellow inmate
National
/ 29 November 2022

Janusz Walus stabbed by fellow inmate

The man who murdered Chris Hani is receiving medical care after an attack three days before his court-ordered release on parole

By Emsie Ferreira
Walus to serve out parole in SA, not Poland
National
/ 28 November 2022

Walus to serve out parole in SA, not Poland

Home affairs said an exemption had been granted to the man who killed Chris Hani to remain as parole conditions would not be imposed in his native country

By Emsie Ferreira
Mpofu moves for removal of evidence leaders in Mkhwebane inquiry
National
/ 28 November 2022

Mpofu moves for removal of evidence leaders in Mkhwebane inquiry

One of the grounds is the publication of a list of counsel and the fees they earned from litigation around the reports of the suspended public protector

By Emsie Ferreira
Bar council cautions on criticism of Walus ruling
National
/ 25 November 2022

Bar council cautions on criticism of Walus ruling

The General Council of the Bar said criticism of rulings should be voiced with deference to the judiciary

By Emsie Ferreira
Mkhwebane’s suspension rests on facts, not optics, Concourt hears
Politics
/ 24 November 2022

Mkhwebane’s suspension rests on facts, not optics, Concourt hears

Advocate for the president tells the apex court the high court finding that her suspension was retaliation was refuted by the ample grounds for the decision

By Emsie Ferreira
Autopilot Angie runs the shop as Ramaphosa jets off on a UK state visit
Opinion
/ 22 November 2022

Autopilot Angie runs the shop as Ramaphosa jets off on a UK state visit

There is no taste of presidential power for presidential hopefuls Lindiwe Sisulu or Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma — now or in December

By Paddy Harper
Concourt orders release of Janusz Walus on parole
National
/ 21 November 2022

Concourt orders release of Janusz Walus on parole

The court held that the latest decision of the justice ministry in 2020 to deny Chris Hani’s murderer parole was irrational

By Emsie Ferreira
SCA finds Zuma’s release was unlawful, orders his return to prison
National
/ 21 November 2022

SCA finds Zuma’s release was unlawful, orders his return to prison

The court strongly criticised last month’s statement by the department of correctional services that Zuma was a free man

By Emsie Ferreira
Constitutional court’s judgments in Slapp suit case increase protection for free speech
The Green Guardian
/ 15 November 2022

Constitutional court’s judgments in Slapp suit case increase protection for free speech

The limitation on corporations’ ability to claim damages for defamation is a ‘critical shift’

By Sheree Bega
Concourt holds that SLAPP suit defence exists in South African law
National
/ 15 November 2022

Concourt holds that SLAPP suit defence exists in South African law

The court upheld an appeal by miners against a high court victory for environmentalists but recognised the defence in a landmark ruling on abusive litigation

By Emsie Ferreira
Public protector office asked to pay for Mkhwebane’s ‘spiritual war’
National
/ 2 November 2022

Public protector office asked to pay for Mkhwebane’s ‘spiritual war’

The consultants were brought in to counter ‘beholden judges’ after the courts set aside Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s reports

By Emsie Ferreira
National Assembly passes controversial electoral amendment bill amid protests from opposition parties
Politics
/ 20 October 2022

National Assembly passes controversial electoral amendment bill amid protests from opposition parties

The bill will introduce an untested electoral system allowing independent candidates to stand for parliament but is seen as a missed opportunity to ensure greater political accountability

By Emsie Ferreira
Downer: Zuma has been tripped up by his Stalingrad tactics
National
/ 17 October 2022

Downer: Zuma has been tripped up by his Stalingrad tactics

The former president’s 11th-hour bid to appeal to the apex court on his standing as a prosecutor was not properly filed, hence the arms deal trial should resume

By Emsie Ferreira
Zuma turns to Concourt in bid for acquittal
National
/ 14 October 2022

Zuma turns to Concourt in bid for acquittal

It’s the latest, and last available, attempt to appeal the dismissal of his plea that Billy Downer and the NPA can’t prosecute him in the arms deal case

By Emsie Ferreira
Zuma’s release date passes, but appeal court still to decide his fate
National
/ 7 October 2022

Zuma’s release date passes, but appeal court still to decide his fate

The supreme court of appeal is yet to rule on the appeal to the high court finding that his release on medical parole was unlawful

By Emsie Ferreira
Concourt dismisses Zuma’s bid to appeal Judge Maya’s decision
National
/ 29 September 2022

Concourt dismisses Zuma’s bid to appeal Judge Maya’s decision

The apex court said it was not in the interests of justice to allow an appeal in this instance

By Emsie Ferreira
Time for Ramaphosa to reveal who paid for his rise into the presidency
Opinion
/ 22 September 2022

Time for Ramaphosa to reveal who paid for his rise into the presidency

Concourt ruling vindicates the EFF’s long-standing call for disclosure of funds and donations received during the ANC’s internal party battles and contests.

By Sihle Lonzi
Hlophe v Goliath inquiry widens
National
/ 21 September 2022

Hlophe v Goliath inquiry widens

An appeal panel has called for a tribunal to investigate both the judge president of the Western Cape division and his deputy on impeachable charges of misconduct

By Emsie Ferreira
Why the Concourt ruling on intra-party disclosures is important
Politics
/ 21 September 2022

Why the Concourt ruling on intra-party disclosures is important

The president has 12 months to redraft the executive ethics code to compel the disclosure of all donations to campaigns for positions within political parties

By Emsie Ferreira
Can Mkhwebane suspend order on constitutionality?
Politics
/ 16 September 2022

Can Mkhwebane suspend order on constitutionality?

The Western Cape high court heard extensive argument on Friday as to whether the suspended public protector could be returned to office

By Emsie Ferreira
Ramaphosa points finger back at Mkhwebane
Politics
/ 16 September 2022

Ramaphosa points finger back at Mkhwebane

President says court attributed bias to him due to suspended public protector’s past conduct

By Emsie Ferreira
Gcaleka accuses Mkhwebane of lying in court application
Politics
/ 16 September 2022

Gcaleka accuses Mkhwebane of lying in court application

The acting public protector says the claims by the suspended public protector’ that the Phala Phala investigation has stalled and that she had been denied access to documents for her impeachment inquiry are false

By Emsie Ferreira
Mpofu moves to stall Mkhwebane’s impeachment inquiry
Politics
/ 13 September 2022

Mpofu moves to stall Mkhwebane’s impeachment inquiry

In a fractious exchange after he was denied a postponement, Mpofu told the chairman he should “chill” and his “day will come”

By Emsie Ferreira
DA appeals Mkhwebane ruling, Ramaphosa about to do same
Politics
/ 12 September 2022

DA appeals Mkhwebane ruling, Ramaphosa about to do same

The official opposition says the high court was wrong to conclude that the suspension was rushed and tainted by bias

By Emsie Ferreira
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