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Jiba and Mrwebi not fit for office because of adverse findings by courts — FUL

Article Franny Rabkin - 28 Feb 2019

Freedom Under Law is one of the NGO’s that has litigated at length over the 'the unlawful interference in the functioning and operations of the NPA'

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NPA abandons appeal on Jiba charges

Article Jeanette Chabalala - 4 Oct 2018

Spokesperson Luvuyo Mfaku confirmed on Thursday that the NPA wrote to Freedom under Law this week, informing the organisation of the NPA's decision

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SCA overturns ruling that struck Jiba, Mrwebi off roll of advocates

Article Jeanette Chabalala - 10 Jul 2018

Jiba and Mrwebi were struck off the roll on September 15, 2016, by Judge Francis Legodi

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‘Jiba will refrain from entering NPA offices’ — lawyer

Article Jeanette Chabalala - 4 Jul 2018

Nomgcobo Jiba will refrain from entering the offices of the NPA to avoid the 'impression that she is contemptuous of the courts', says her lawyer

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Jiba visited NPA offices but not in contempt of court — state attorney

Article Staff Reporter - 2 Jul 2018

Nomgcobo Jiba was at the NPA offices in Pretoria while on special leave, but has provided specific reasons for the visits

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Axing Abrahams? Ramaphosa’s decision hinges on court rulings

Article Paul Herman - 22 Jun 2018

Ramaphosa is waiting for two ConCourt judgments before acting on NPA boss's position, a parliamentary reply has revealed

ConCourt allows extension of Sassa’s contract with CPS for 6 months

Article Staff Reporter - 23 Mar 2018

The ConCourt has granted Sassa's application to extend its contract with Cash Paymaster Services CPS) by another six months.

NPA boss must vacate office – ConCourt hears

Article Amanda Khoza News24 - 1 Mar 2018

Advocate for Freedom Under Law, Wim Trengove SC says any outcome that leaves Shaun Abrahams in office would make a mockery of the Constitution

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NPA appeal papers: This is what Shaun Abrahams said

Article Staff Reporter - 19 Jan 2018

According to Abrahams' answering affidavit, he contested the High Court's finding that there was no vacancy which resulted in his appointment.

Zuma and Nxasana’s fates linked

Article Phillip De Wet - 24 Nov 2017

What happened in a meeting between the president and the former NPA boss will determine their futures

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Mbalula withdraws Ntlemeza’s bid to remain Hawks boss

Article Govan Whittles - 12 Apr 2017

Berning Ntlemeza was appointed as Hawks head by former police minister Nathi Nhleko in December 2014.

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Bathabile Dlamini, Sassa acting CEO file late affidavits to Concourt

Article Raeesa Pather - 14 Mar 2017

Dlamini did not apologise for her late submission, but instead said she had 'made every reasonable effort to comply with this court’s directives'.

Sassa fails to meet Constitutional Court deadline

Article Phillip De Wet - 13 Mar 2017

The social welfare agency could not answer pointed questions on the grants crisis by 4pm and said the court cannot dictate how much it should pay CPS.

Committee that recommended Hawks boss Ntlemeza was ‘ill-equipped’, court hears

Article Lizeka Tandwa - 7 Dec 2016

The Helen Suzman Foundation and Freedom Under Law want Ntlemeza's appointment declared irrational and unlawful, and set aside.

HSF, FUL application to have Shaun Abrahams suspended struck off roll

Article Tshidi Madia - 24 Nov 2016

The North Gauteng High Court took issue with the speed at which the applicants made the application.

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