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Phineas Mojapelo

The Lady R will haunt these shores
Editorial
/ 8 September 2023

The Lady R will haunt these shores

But for now, the classified report leaves relations between the United States and South Africa in a static, safe place

By Editorial
Ramaphosa reiterates non-alignment days before Brics summit
National
/ 21 August 2023

Ramaphosa reiterates non-alignment days before Brics summit

The president said that only dialogue, mediation and diplomacy would end Russia’s war in Ukraine

By Lizeka Tandwa
A US pat on the back for Ramaphosa
Politics
/ 4 August 2023

A US pat on the back for Ramaphosa

The president’s strong stance on Russia’s war could help salvage trade agreement with the US, says deputy secretary

By Lizeka Tandwa
US shared information with Mojapelo on Lady R
Politics
/ 26 July 2023

US shared information with Mojapelo on Lady R

The assurance comes as President Ramaphosa’s office confirmed the panel has started writing its report regarding whether arms were loaded onto the Russian vessel

By Emsie Ferreira
Mojapelo panel drafting report on Russian cargo ship Lady R
Politics
/ 25 July 2023

Mojapelo panel drafting report on Russian cargo ship Lady R

The panel has completed its investigation as to whether weapons destined for Russia were loaded onto the vessel in Simon’s Town

By Emsie Ferreira
Talk of sanctions over stance on Russia reckless: presidency
Politics
/ 12 June 2023

Talk of sanctions over stance on Russia reckless: presidency

Washington has made no such threat, President Cyril Ramaphosa’s office says, while probe into Lady R is to remain classified

By Emsie Ferreira
Mojapelo panel has six weeks to investigate Russian ship arms claim
Politics
/ 29 May 2023

Mojapelo panel has six weeks to investigate Russian ship arms claim

Headed by a retired supreme court of appeal judge, the panel will look into what transpired and whether legal obligations were flouted

By Emsie Ferreira
Mogoeng Mogoeng apology ruling upheld
National
/ 21 January 2022

Mogoeng Mogoeng apology ruling upheld

The former chief justice must apologise over his controversial criticims of South African foreign policy on Israel within 10 days

By Paddy Harper
Mogoeng Mogoeng: A chief justice for such a time as this
Opinion
/ 9 March 2021

Mogoeng Mogoeng: A chief justice for such a time as this

The JCC’s recent ruling against the chief justice is a win for accountability that enforces the principles of judicial authority

By Dan Mafora
No impeachment tribunal for Hlophe or Goliath — yet
Article
/ 17 March 2020

No impeachment tribunal for Hlophe or Goliath — yet

Judicial Conduct Committee decides on a different type of investigation into the gross misconduct complaints between the Western Cape judge president and his deputy

By Franny Rabkin
Mandela Foundation approaches ConCourt over apartheid flag tweet ruling
Article
/ 17 September 2019

Mandela Foundation approaches ConCourt over apartheid flag tweet ruling

The Nelson Mandela Foundation said in court papers that the high court got it wrong in a number of respects

By Franny Rabkin
AfriForum’s Roets not in contempt for tweeting apartheid flag, court rules
Article
/ 17 September 2019

AfriForum’s Roets not in contempt for tweeting apartheid flag, court rules

Judge says the earlier court order, declaring the the gratuitous display of the flag is hate speech, set the standard of morality for society

By Franny Rabkin
N. Mandela Foundation: AfriForum should be held in contempt over apartheid flag tweet
Article
/ 4 September 2019

N. Mandela Foundation: AfriForum should be held in contempt over apartheid flag tweet

Court should hold AfriForum in contempt over apartheid flag tweet, Nelson Mandela Foundation says

By Franny Rabkin
AfriForum, Ernst Roets facing contempt of court proceeding over apartheid flag tweet
Article
/ 23 August 2019

AfriForum, Ernst Roets facing contempt of court proceeding over apartheid flag tweet

The Nelson Mandela Foundation says the group and its deputy CEO openly mocked the order of the Equality Court

By Franny Rabkin
Equality court: Flying old SA flag is hate speech
Article
/ 22 August 2019

Equality court: Flying old SA flag is hate speech

In a precedent-setting judgment, the judge found that hate speech extends beyond using offensive words to gestures

By Franny Rabkin
Flag case will set precedent
Article
/ 3 May 2019

Flag case will set precedent

In court, everyone agreed that the apartheid flag is a symbol of racism. But the two sides could not agree on how it plays into the Equality Act

By Franny Rabkin
Apartheid flag is an assault on the dignity of black people, high court hears
Article
/ 30 April 2019

Apartheid flag is an assault on the dignity of black people, high court hears

Afriforum argues that while displaying the flag may be hurtful, it does not amount to hate speech

By Franny Rabkin
Canadian bank’s court bid to ground Gupta jet postponed
Article
/ 6 March 2018

Canadian bank’s court bid to ground Gupta jet postponed

Over the weekend, it was reported that the Gupta family defaulted on a $41-million jet

By Jan Bornman
Is the JSC courting favourites?
Article
/ 26 April 2012

Is the JSC courting favourites?

The legal fraternity has raised concerns about the ruling party’s influence over judicial appointments.

By Niren Tolsi
Politics enters Gauteng judicial race
Article
/ 13 January 2012

Politics enters Gauteng judicial race

The succession race for the position of judge president of the North and South Gauteng High Courts has begun and has taken on political overtones.

By Charles Molele and Matuma Letsoala
The law is clear to all but the blinkered
Analysis
/ 24 June 2011

The law is clear to all but the blinkered

The president has the constitutional and legal authority to extend the term of the chief justice if he so wishes.

By Staff Reporter
No image available
Article
/ 11 June 2011

Are judges’ appointments campaign fodder?

In the <i>Sunday Times</i>, Judge President Phineas Mojapelo made two key points about the appointment of a new chief justice.

By Joseph Lukwago-Mugerwa
No image available
Analysis
/ 27 May 2011

Extension of term of chief justice could create judicial crisis

In a <i>Sunday Times</i> article, Deputy Judge President Phineas Mojapelo, cautioned the government against the appointment of Chief Justice Ngcobo.

By Staff Reporter
No image available
Article
/ 23 August 2008

Exit strategy for Hlophe?

Members of the legal fraternity are proposing a graceful exit for the Cape judge president.

By Sello S Alcock
No image available
Article
/ 18 October 2007

Bar council raises concerns over Pikoli saga

Information on the Vusi Pikoli saga seemed to indicate interference with constitutional safeguards, the Johannesburg Bar Council said on Thursday. The controversy about the suspension of the National Director of Public Prosecutions required a strong and unambiguous response from the government, said the council.

By Staff Reporter

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