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Zuma and Thales ordered to stop ‘Stalingrad tactics’ in arms deal trial
The Pietermaritzburg High Court has ordered former president Jacob Zuma and French arms company Thales to stop using ‘Stalingrad tactics’ to delay the long-running arms deal…
IFP will take to the streets to defend Ithala, says Hlabisa
The SOC will be at the high court on Thursday to oppose an application for its liquidation
KZN court blocks NFP leader Barnes from suspending secretary general Thwala
Thwala cannot be suspended or disciplined until an earlier court challenge to the December 2023 conference outcome has been completed
NFP secretary general seeks fresh interdict over ‘relentless victimisation’ by party president Ivan Barnes
A separate court matter involving the party’s estranged leaders will be heard on Friday
MK party takes legal action against KZN legislature over defeat in portfolio committees
The party also wants to be given the position of chief whip
Court rules in Zulu king’s favour in Ingonyama Trust Board challenge by estranged uncle
Judge found that the applicants should have approached the Gauteng high court for the interdict they sought
High court dismisses ANC’s challenge to MK party’s name and logo usage
The court agreed that it had no jurisdiction in the matter; it belonged before the electoral court and no other forum This content is restricted to registered users and…
Concourt dismisses Zuma’s bid to appeal Judge Maya’s decision
The apex court said it was not in the interests of justice to allow an appeal in this instance
Former KwaZulu-Natal treasury head starts jail time in ‘Amigos’ case
Sipho Shabalala was sentenced to 15 years after being convicted of corruption, fraud, money laundering and contravening the Public Finance Management Act
Police handwriting expert finds signature on King Zwelithini’s will was forged
The forensic analyst also reported that pages were misaligned and the coat of arms was of a poor quality, as was the paper used
Zuma corruption trial on hold as court waits for word from Maya
The Pietermaritzburg high court was surprised by the delay in Bloemfontein but said it would likely not be the last
Defence team cagey about Zuma’s health after state advised he is fit to stand trial
The former president was absent from court, but his counsel argued that health matters be left aside, so as to hear his case for the removal of Billy Downer
Zuma implicates Mandela and foundation in arms deal
The former president has written to the Nelson Mandela Foundation, requesting documents that he says will prove his innocence
Zuma’s trial postponed over health risk
The former president requires surgery, which has been put off for the past 18 months, according to his doctor
Zuma’s high court application is Stalingrad, season 27, NPA argues
The NPA argued there was no need for Zuma to testify in the special plea application to have Billy Downer removed as prosecutor and, hence, no need to postpone the matter