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Court cases ‘will not stop energy plan’
The Green Guardian
/ 17 February 2023

Court cases ‘will not stop energy plan’

An energy action plan is slowly taking shape, with significant milestones reached recently, including obtaining a licence for Eskom’s new transmission company

By Mandisa Nyathi
Duduzani Zuma culpable homicide case postponed
Article
/ 12 July 2018

Duduzani Zuma culpable homicide case postponed

The charges relate to a car accident in February 2014 where Zuma lost control of his car and rear-ended a taxi

By Raeesa Pather
Ace’s hand is a tight fist for litigious party members
Article
/ 22 June 2018

Ace’s hand is a tight fist for litigious party members

Members of the ANC who take the party to court could find themselves having to pay hefty legal bills in future

By Matuma Letsoalo Author and Dineo Bendile
De Lille asks for another month as mayor to clear her name
Article
/ 9 May 2018

De Lille asks for another month as mayor to clear her name

​Patricia de Lille has asked the court to suspend the decision by the DA to terminate her membership for another month so she can clear her name

By Raeesa Pather
Zuma to receive official summons to be in court in April
Article
/ 25 March 2018

Zuma to receive official summons to be in court in April

​Former president Jacob Zuma is expected to be issued with a summons this week to appear in the Durban High Court in April on corruption charges

By Jeanette Chabalala
Formal rules are needed for class action lawsuits
Article
/ 5 March 2018

Formal rules are needed for class action lawsuits

A number of cases brought before the courts have started to build a fram​ework to guide class actions. But there is still a gap

By Staff Reporter
#lionmama raises funds for woman who stabbed daughter’s rapists
Article
/ 12 September 2017

#lionmama raises funds for woman who stabbed daughter’s rapists

She was charged with murder and attempted murder, but South Africans are pitching in to fund the ‘lionmama’s’ legal fees.

By Jenna Etheridge
Zuma’s ghosts return to haunt him
Analysis
/ 11 August 2017

Zuma’s ghosts return to haunt him

The president returns to court in three separate cases, but Parliament will also be a battleground.

By Niren Tolsi
President the target of two court bids
Article
/ 7 July 2017

President the target of two court bids

The EFF wants him grilled in public over Nkandla and the DA wants his corruption charges to stick

By Phillip De Wet
Courts last refuge from Hurricane JZ
Article
/ 13 January 2017

Courts last refuge from Hurricane JZ

The parliamentary standing committee says his objection has no sound basis and is refusing to back down.

By Staff Reporter
Former Eskom director found guilty of fraud, money laundering
Article
/ 20 June 2016

Former Eskom director found guilty of fraud, money laundering

Former Eskom managing director Dawid Malherbe was found guilty on Friday, with at least R10-million recouped by the asset forfeiture unit thus far.

By Staff Reporter
Winnie loses court battle over Mandela Qunu home
Article
/ 7 April 2016

Winnie loses court battle over Mandela Qunu home

Nelson Mandela’s former wife, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela has lost a legal bid for ownership of the Mandela family’s Eastern Cape home.

By Agency
McBride questions evidence that led to Dramat’s suspension
Article
/ 16 March 2016

McBride questions evidence that led to Dramat’s suspension

The suspended Ipid head further claimed that there was interference in the case on the part of former crime intelligence boss Richard Mdluli.

By News 24
Mining companies’ black shareholder case in court
Article
/ 15 March 2016

Mining companies’ black shareholder case in court

A dispute between South Africa’s Chamber of Mines and the Department of Mineral Resources started arguments in the Pretoria High Court on Tuesday.

By Andre Janse Van and Vuuren 1
Apple fights court order to hack shooter’s phone
Article
/ 18 February 2016

Apple fights court order to hack shooter’s phone

In a letter published on its website, the company has called for public debate, adding that complying with the order would make their users less safe.

By Stuart Dredge
Judgement reserved in urgent application sought by Basson’s lawyers
Article
/ 22 January 2015

Judgement reserved in urgent application sought by Basson’s lawyers

Wouter Basson’s lawyer, Jaap Cilliers, said that his client "wouldn’t have been a doctor by now" had he not brought the application.

By Ina Skosana
Forging the shape of democracy will keep the courts busy
Analysis
/ 22 January 2015

Forging the shape of democracy will keep the courts busy

A look ahead at the most important court cases 2015 will bring. Important political cases, but also the state’s appeal in the Oscar Pistorius case.

By Serjeant At The and Bar Author
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Article
/ 19 January 2015

‘Doctor Death’ and team walk out of HPCSA hearing

Wouter Basson and his legal team walked out of his sentencing hearing to file an urgent interdict at the high court in Pretoria.

By Ina Skosana
Concourt: DA’s ‘Zuma stole’ SMS is fair comment
Article
/ 19 January 2015

Concourt: DA’s ‘Zuma stole’ SMS is fair comment

The Constitutional Court has ruled that the DA was within its rights when it said in an SMS that President Jacob Zuma had stolen money.

By Sapa
Eskom sued over funeral fund switch
Article
/ 11 December 2014

Eskom sued over funeral fund switch

The embattled electricity parastatal is heading to court over a disputed employee benefit scheme.

By Sipho Kings
NPA: Oscar appeal is about justice, not winning
Article
/ 10 December 2014

NPA: Oscar appeal is about justice, not winning

NPA spokesperson Nathi Mncube says the authority is now in the hands of the Supreme Court of Appeal to set a date for the Oscar Pistorius appeal.

By Sapa
Nel: Pistorius shown ‘too much mercy’
Article
/ 9 December 2014

Nel: Pistorius shown ‘too much mercy’

Prosecutor Gerrie Nel, who is appealing the judgment in the Oscar Pistorius case, says the sentence was "shockingly inappropriate".

By Sapaxxxx
Court: Steve Hofmeyr’s order seeks to ‘advance’ racist views – dismisses case
Article
/ 27 November 2014

Court: Steve Hofmeyr’s order seeks to ‘advance’ racist views – dismisses case

Steve Hofmeyr’s attempt to have his interim protection order against Conrad Koch made permanent was dismissed with costs in court on Thursday.

By Kwanele Sosibo
National key point case – police minister’s argument is ‘indefensible’
Article
/ 24 November 2014

National key point case – police minister’s argument is ‘indefensible’

The counsel for the Right2Know Campaign argued that Minister of Police, Nkosinathi Nhleko’s arguments "don’t stand up to logical scrutiny".

By Victoria John
E.tv’s Marcel Golding loses bid to halt disciplinary action
Article
/ 27 October 2014

E.tv’s Marcel Golding loses bid to halt disciplinary action

Although Judge Anton Steenkamp raised concerns over political interference, he said Golding had failed to show that was related to his suspension.

By Chantelle Benjamin 1
Pimples: Keeping up with the Mandelas
Videos
/ 10 July 2013

Pimples: Keeping up with the Mandelas

The Mandela family feud has become more twisted and dramatic than a reality TV show. For shame, Mandla and Makaziwe, for shame.

By Staff Reporter and Pimples
Radebe: Prisons are full, stop complaining about NPA
Article
/ 29 May 2013

Radebe: Prisons are full, stop complaining about NPA

Justice Minister Jeff Radebe has defended the NPA’s record by saying he is satisfied that the prosecuting body is doing a good job.

By Andisiwe Makinana
Pimples: Taxman is always on point, Juju
Videos
/ 26 September 2012

Pimples: Taxman is always on point, Juju

History has taught powerful men that you can screw people over, but just pay your taxes. Pity Julius Malema wasn’t paying attention.

By Staff Reporter and Pimples
Mac Maharaj: This is why M&G must be charged
Analysis
/ 3 August 2012

Mac Maharaj: This is why M&G must be charged

Presidential spokesperson Mac Maharaj says the key part of his case against the Mail & Guardian is that the newspaper broke the law.

By Mac Maharaj Guest Author
Fate of e-tolls in limbo
Videos
/ 15 May 2012

Fate of e-tolls in limbo

We speak to motorists and Outa chairperson Wayne Duvenage about the fate and impact of e-tolling when the public takes government to court.

By Staff Reporter
No image available
Article
/ 21 April 2011

Song and dance about everything

The headlines were grabbed by bodyguards with assault rifles, by some of the ANC’s most credible leaders coming to the defence of Malema.

By The Editorial
No image available
Article
/ 8 April 2011

Crime chief Mdluli in dock for murder

There are indications that he is accused of stifling more than the Ramogibe probe

By Sally Evans

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