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Freedom Under Law

JSC won’t axe Hlophe from selection panel
National
/ 22 April 2021

JSC won’t axe Hlophe from selection panel

The commission has dismissed three requests not to proceed with interviews for candidates for the Western Cape high court

By Emsie Ferreira
Freedom Under Law sends letter of demand to JSC on suspending Hlophe
National
/ 21 April 2021

Freedom Under Law sends letter of demand to JSC on suspending Hlophe

The letter follows the commission’s insistence that the embattled Western Cape judge president will partake in this week’s interviews of candidates

By Emsie Ferreira
FUL mulls legal options regarding Hlophe’s presence at interviews for Western Cape bench
National
/ 20 April 2021

FUL mulls legal options regarding Hlophe’s presence at interviews for Western Cape bench

Premier Alan Winde and the Cape Bar Council asked that the interviews be postponed pending a decision on Hlophe’s fate but the JSC declined

By Emsie Ferreira
Hlophe cries ‘politics’ as he contests the misconduct finding against him
National
/ 14 April 2021

Hlophe cries ‘politics’ as he contests the misconduct finding against him

The Western Cape judge president has rejected the report by a judicial tribunal that lays the groundwork for his impeachment

By Emsie Ferreira
ConCourt orders CPS to file all records relating to its illicit profits
National
/ 1 April 2021

ConCourt orders CPS to file all records relating to its illicit profits

The court has given Cash Paymaster Services 15 days to provide all documents that will allow the treasury to calculate the sum it needs to refund the social security agency

By Emsie Ferreira
Jiba and Mrwebi not fit for office because of adverse findings by courts — FUL
Article
/ 28 February 2019

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

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’

By Franny Rabkin
NPA abandons appeal on Jiba charges
Article
/ 4 October 2018

NPA abandons appeal on Jiba charges

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

By Jeanette Chabalala
SCA overturns ruling that struck Jiba, Mrwebi off roll of advocates
Article
/ 10 July 2018

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

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

By Jeanette Chabalala
‘Jiba will refrain from entering NPA offices’ — lawyer
Article
/ 4 July 2018

‘Jiba will refrain from entering NPA offices’ — lawyer

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

By Jeanette Chabalala
Jiba visited NPA offices but not in contempt of court — state attorney
Article
/ 2 July 2018

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

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

By Christina Pitt
Axing Abrahams? Ramaphosa’s decision hinges on court rulings
Article
/ 22 June 2018

Axing Abrahams? Ramaphosa’s decision hinges on court rulings

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

By Paul Herman
ConCourt allows extension of Sassa’s contract with CPS for 6 months
Article
/ 23 March 2018

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

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

By Staff Reporter
NPA boss must vacate office – ConCourt hears
Article
/ 1 March 2018

NPA boss must vacate office – ConCourt hears

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

By Amanda Khoza News24
NPA appeal papers: This is what Shaun Abrahams said
Article
/ 19 January 2018

NPA appeal papers: This is what Shaun Abrahams said

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

By Staff Reporter
Zuma and Nxasana’s fates linked
Article
/ 24 November 2017

Zuma and Nxasana’s fates linked

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

By Phillip De Wet
Mbalula withdraws Ntlemeza’s bid to remain Hawks boss
Article
/ 12 April 2017

Mbalula withdraws Ntlemeza’s bid to remain Hawks boss

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

By Govan Whittles
Bathabile Dlamini, Sassa acting CEO file late affidavits to Concourt
Article
/ 14 March 2017

Bathabile Dlamini, Sassa acting CEO file late affidavits to Concourt

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

By Raeesa Pather
Sassa fails to meet Constitutional Court deadline
Article
/ 13 March 2017

Sassa fails to meet Constitutional Court deadline

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.

By Phillip De Wet
Committee that recommended Hawks boss Ntlemeza was ‘ill-equipped’, court hears
Article
/ 7 December 2016

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

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

By Lizeka Tandwa
HSF, FUL application to have Shaun Abrahams suspended struck off roll
Article
/ 24 November 2016

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

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

By Tshidi Madia
Breakdown: Courts emerge as main theatre for SA’s political wars
Article
/ 21 November 2016

Breakdown: Courts emerge as main theatre for SA’s political wars

The courts are becoming the main theatre of political battles in South Africa as feuding for power and access to state funds intensifies.

By Staff Reporter
‘Hostage’ drama explodes desperate bid by Hawks, NPA to nail Gordhan
Business
/ 27 October 2016

‘Hostage’ drama explodes desperate bid by Hawks, NPA to nail Gordhan

The M&G can reveal that Hawks officials are accused of using physical force and “apartheid style tactics” to retrieve a printout of a damning email.

By Pauli van Wyk
Mdluli wins bid to appeal charges ruling
Article
/ 2 December 2013

Mdluli wins bid to appeal charges ruling

Suspended police crime intelligence chief Richard Mdluli may appeal against a ruling that is calling for charges against him to be reinstated.

By Sapa
Further delays in Hlophe case may undermine public trust
Article
/ 30 September 2013

Further delays in Hlophe case may undermine public trust

The tribunal into judicial misconduct by Cape Judge President John Hlophe heard that any more delays in proceedings would undermine public confidence.

By Sapa
SAPS blasted over Mdluli saga
Article
/ 23 September 2013

SAPS blasted over Mdluli saga

The withdrawal of charges against former crime intelligence boss Richard Mdluli has "undermined the integrity" of the police, says the high court.

By Jonisayi Maromo
State brings out big guns for Mdluli
Article
/ 13 September 2013

State brings out big guns for Mdluli

An eleventh-hour appointment to the NPA’s legal team reveals the threat posed by lobby group Freedom Under Law in the case against Richard Mdluli.

By Sam Sole Author and Sam Sole
Court awaits proof Mdluli wasn’t reinstated under pressure
Article
/ 12 September 2013

Court awaits proof Mdluli wasn’t reinstated under pressure

Police have not yet proven that suspended intelligence boss Richard Mdluli was not reinstated on the instructions of higher authorities.

By Sarah Evans
Mdluli: A complex fight for simple transparency
Article
/ 11 September 2013

Mdluli: A complex fight for simple transparency

The case against Richard Mdluli, although intricate, comes down to one question – can citizens demand transparency of those who protect them?

By Phillip De Wet
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Article
/ 30 May 2012

Freedom Under Law goes ahead with Mdluli application

Freedom Under Law will go ahead with its court application for the suspension of former crime intelligence head Richard Mdluli.

By Sapa
Ramphele, Kriegler spark bid to keep Mdluli out of SAPS
Article
/ 15 May 2012

Ramphele, Kriegler spark bid to keep Mdluli out of SAPS

An urgent court application has been launched to stop ex-police spy boss Richard Mdluli from working as a police officer, pending a judicial review.

By Glynnis Underhill
Legal groups say the Secrecy Bill ‘tarnishes SA’
Article
/ 4 December 2011

Legal groups say the Secrecy Bill ‘tarnishes SA’

In a joint statement, legal advocacy bodies said that South Africa’s record as a beacon of democracy was being tarnished by the Secrecy Bill.

By Staff Reporter
No image available
Article
/ 7 September 2009

FUL pushes on with challenge to Hlophe decision

No member of the Freedom under Law (FUL) board of directors was opposed, in principle, to the pending legal challenge against the JSC, the FUL says.

By Staff Reporter
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