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Malawi court judges win global prize

Africa Golden Matonga - 28 Oct 2020

Members of the small African country’s judiciary took a stand for democracy to international approval

Let the world know that women were once not ‘persons’ in the eyes of the law

Article Tembeka Ngcukaitobi - 9 Aug 2018

The Union of South Africa and the women struggle for visibility in the courts

Just how far can South Africa’s courts reach?

Analysis Serjeant At The & Bar Author - 4 Apr 2017

The courts are increasingly turned to because of Parliament’s failures and the political mess.

Only the courts and citizens are left to fend off our lawless state

Article Serjeant At The & Bar Author - 7 Nov 2016

The NPA and the Hawks are corrupt and no longer nonpartisan, and so their leaders must go.

Busisiwe Mkhwebane will not oppose state capture interdict

Article Staff Reporter - 21 Oct 2016

The public protector said she was not in a position to advocate that the report, which her predecessor had prepared and finalised, be released.

Struggle stalwart Moseneke retires from the Bench

Article Pontsho Pilane - 19 May 2016

The senior judge helped draft the Constitution, and has worked valiantly to uphold it ever since.

Low morale among magistrates as salary increases delayed

Article Staff Reporter - 29 Mar 2016

This marks the seventh year that magistrates have been waiting for a meaningful salary increase. With no say in the matter, there's no end in sight.

Judiciary is last line of defence against government

Article Karyn Maughan - 10 Feb 2016

SA’s judges have the unenviable job of ensuring that the state complies with the Constitution amid government's poor decision-making and abuses.

Prejudiced private sector holds no brief for black counsel

Article Staff Reporter - 31 Oct 2015

Again, as when the Black Lawyers Association was formed, and as Steve Bantu Biko observed, we are on our own.

The Bench’s default is still set to ‘male’

Analysis Serjeant At The & Bar Author - 3 Oct 2015

Real solutions to deal with the underlying causes of skewed gender demographics must be found.

Now the NPA head is jibing at the judiciary

Analysis Serjeant At The & Bar Author - 19 Sep 2015

The integrity of two appointments, to the Hawks and the prosecuting authority, is questionable.

Anti-judiciary rhetoric must be backed up

Analysis Serjeant At The & Bar Author - 23 Aug 2015

Cosatu is among those attacking the intrigrity of our judges. Bring the proof, and let's talk about it.

There’s no justice, chief – there’s just us

Article Richard Calland - 13 Aug 2015

When Zuma and Mogoeng discuss the roles of the executive and judiciary, will they stick to the script?

Gender reform in the judiciary is still skin deep

Analysis Mia Swart - 23 Jul 2015

The judicial candidates for SA's highest court are all women, but real change requires an end to sexism.

Efforts to transform the judiciary have failed

Article Sarah Evans - 22 Jul 2015

The General Council of the Bar has announced the establishment of a transformation committee to monitor progress after initiatives failed.

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The living nightmare of environmental activists who protest mine expansion

khaya koko & Oupa Nkosi - 29 Oct 2020

Last week Fikile Ntshangase was gunned down as activists fight mining company Tendele’s expansions. Community members tell the M&G about the ‘kill lists’ and the dread they live with every day

National

Durban city manager says NPA erred in his bail conditions

des erasmus - 28 Oct 2020

The corruption-fraught metro is coming to grips with having a municipal manager who is on bail for graft, yet has returned to work

National

SA justice delays extradition of paedophile to UK

Sarah Smit - 27 Oct 2020

Efforts to bring Lee Nigel Tucker to justice have spanned 16 years and his alleged victims have waited for 30 years

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Itec serves up high-tech integrated surveillance system for family food company

special reports - 27 Oct 2020

The system includes facial recognition software and a thermal screening solution that will provide instant temperature screening of all employees

Special Reports

Transport Month

[email protected] - 23 Oct 2020

An infrastructure-led recovery will help to stimulate demand in the South African economy, which is vital post the Covid-19 pandemic

Special Reports

Limpopo’s Economic Recovery Plan to fight Covid-19 impact

special reports - 23 Oct 2020

Billions have been set aside to help farmers and industries get back on their feet as part of the Limpopo Socio-Economic Recovery Plan

Special Reports

Disrupt the corrupt

special reports - 22 Oct 2020

Whistle-blowers should be seen as real heroes in the fight against corruption and we need a change in culture for this to happen

Special Reports

Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore

Special Reports

Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

Special Reports

The financial decisions made during your life journey, and their impact on your retirement outcome

special reports - 19 Oct 2020

The longer you save towards retirement the larger your retirement savings are expected to be due to the effect of compounding interest

Special Reports

In conversation with SA Reserve Bank Governer, Lesetja Kganyago

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

'Make interest rates zero and inflation goes up and then people save less – we need savings to fund investment in this country'