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Tension over who’s boss of courts

Article Franny Rabkin - 2 Apr 2020

In a letter, Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng questions whether Justice Minister Ronald Lamola has acted constitutionally

SIU raids master of high court

Article Sabelo Skiti & Chris Gilili - 7 Feb 2020

Officials assisting with deceased estates, trusts, and protecting minors allegedly siphon off funds

Bid for justice over R1.2bn tender

Article Sabelo Skiti - 1 Nov 2019

Government officials have been accused of interferring in the process of selecting and awarding a contract for security services at courts

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Government’s thinking on surveillance law is regressive

Article Staff Reporter - 5 Jun 2019

The law that regulates the interception of communications is being challenged on the basis it can be abused by rogue elements in intelligence

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The cases of the bad magistrates

Article Athandiwe Saba - 30 Nov 2018

Nine hundred complaints – ranging from fraud to alcohol abuse – have been laid against them

Justice department denies links to Brazzers porn website

Article Raeesa Pather - 13 Sep 2016

The department also said that the keyword “brazzers” had not appeared in any subject line in the emails received in the department’s database.

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Justice Minister Masutha approves special leave for Judge Jansen

Article bogdan TagDiv - 11 May 2016

Judge Mabel Jansen caused outrage on social media after her Facebook remarks saying that rape was part of black people's culture went viral this week.

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Whereabouts of Al-Bashir still unknown

Article bogdan TagDiv - 15 Jun 2015

The whereabouts of Sudanese President Al-Bashir were still not known on Monday morning, more than 12 hours since the first report that he had left SA.

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Justice department wants to give offenders a second chance

Article bogdan TagDiv - 21 May 2015

A proposed amendment to the Criminal Procedures Act might pave the way for former offenders to apply to have their criminal records expunged.

Know your rights, says new government programme

Article Chantelle Benjamin 1 - 10 Dec 2014

The justice department's Amarightza programme aims to educate the public and officials about the socioeconomic rights enshrined in the Bill of Rights.

Mogoeng: Judiciary ‘begs’ for money and independence

Article Chantelle Benjamin 1 - 26 Nov 2014

Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng says weakening the independence of the judiciary threatens SA's peace, stability and constitutional democracy.

No disruption expected during magistrates’ strike

Article Sapa - 17 Mar 2013

A magistrates' strike expected to begin on Monday should cause little disruption, the justice ministry has said.

Sexual offences courts still wouldn’t bring rape justice

Article Phillip De Wet - 13 Feb 2013

Reopening courts that deal specifically with sexual offences is proof that there is hope for the criminal justice system, activists say.

Appeal court included in judicial review

Article Staff Reporter - 27 Mar 2012

The justice ministry says a government review of the judiciary has been broadened to include the Supreme Court of Appeal.

Behind bars: Selebi reports for prison

Article Staff Reporter - 5 Dec 2011

Former top cop Jackie Selebi has been placed in the custody of correctional services at the Pretoria Central Prison's medical facility.

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Sarah Smit - 13 Aug 2020

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Fikile has a daring plan for taxis

Thanduxolo Jika & Mail Guardian Correspondent - 13 Aug 2020

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