Legal Proceedings
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Matlala refuses to answer Medicare24 questions at Madlanga Commission
Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala asserted privilege over the R360 million Medicare24 contract and denied any connection with suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu and deputy crime…
Mogotsi bid to access witnesses' identities dismissed
The Johannesburg Magistrate's Court has dismissed businessman Brown Mogotsi’s application to compel the state to disclose the identities of witnesses in his criminal case.…
Ramaphosa's lawyers challenge legal test
The Western Cape High Court heard intense arguments on the second day regarding the legal threshold for impeaching President Cyril Ramaphosa, with his legal team contending that…
Feroz Khan's lawyers invite Madlanga Commission to verify his critical condition in hospital
The legal team representing suspended crime intelligence head Feroz Khan has invited the Madlanga Commission to verify his critical condition in hospital. This comes after claims…
Impeachment inquiry will go on
Parliament’s impeachment committee has decided to oppose President Cyril Ramaphosa’s bid to halt the impeachment proceedings over Phala Phala. Ramaphosa asked the Western Cape…
MK bid to block Batohi pension tests limits of presidential power
The North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has reserved judgment in the MK Party’s urgent application to block Shamila Batohi’s pension, after hearing arguments on urgency and the…
Mbenenge says flirtatious texts with his accuser were sensual, not sexual
The Eastern Cape judge president denied sending nude photos and argued that text message exchanges with his accuser, Andiswa Mengo, reflected mutual interest, not harassment
Judge president’s emoji expert disputes accuser’s claims
The defence focused on challenging the sexual harassment allegations, arguing Selby Mbenenge’s interactions with former court secretary Andiswa Mengo were consensual
Hlophe’s return would undermine integrity of JSC, court told
The unrepentant conduct of the impeached-judge-turned-politician makes him unsuitable for a body that chooses and disciplines judges