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The former national director of public prosecutions, Shamila Batohi. (Photo by Phill Magakoe/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Batohi again demands unfettered access to Zondo state capture archive

The head of the National Prosecuting Authority said her investigators needed to see all evidence and called for more urgency in solving the impasse

On notice: International Court of Justice Judge President Joan Donoghue, watched by Israel’s and South Africa’s defence teams, delivers the order on South Africa’s genocide case against Israel on 26 January in The Hague, Netherlands.  (Photo by Dursun Aydemir/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Iron cloak of security: Behind SA’s risky decision to take on Israel

South Africa’s decision to take Israel, the West’s darling, to the International Court of Justice for genocidal intent was brave politics

International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola

Justice department to challenge R5 million fine in court

The department missed the deadline for appealing the fine imposed by the Information Regulator for failing to comply with the Popi Act

International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola. Photo: Phill Magakoe/Gallo Images

SA renews its plea to UAE for Guptas

But first justice officials want their Emirati counterparts to say plainly why the first was denied

Russian president, Vladimir Putin.
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Court order confirms South Africa must respect ICC warrant

The order was agreed three days after the government announced that Russia’s President Vladimir Putin would not attend the Brics summit in August

International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola

An angry Ronald Lamola vows to pursue Guptas’ surrender

There are many obstacles, including the brothers being free agents and newfound citizens of the Pacific nation of Vanuatu

Guptas reportedly trying to wiggle out of surrender to SA

Atul and Tony Gupta are said to be seeking asylum in central African states while South Africa’s extradition request stalls

Justice denied: People protest outside the United Arab Emirates’ embassy calling for the Gupta brothers’ speedy extradition to face state capture charges in South Africa . Photo: Deaan Vivier/Getty Images

Lost in translation: This is why the Gupta extradition request has stalled

The state is concerned that its application two months ago to get Atul and Rajesh Gupta in the dock may not be honoured