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Holding public servants accountable is not defamation

A recent high court judgment in South Africa has affirmed that holding public servants accountable in the public domain does not amount to defamation. This ruling, stemming from…

Former National director of public prosecutions Shamila Batohi. Photo:   X

Andrew Chauke acted outside prosecutorial jurisdiction, says NPA boss Shamila Batohi

The national director of public prosecutions said the suspended Gauteng director of public prosecutions’ actions in a KwaZulu-Natal case were politically motivated

Forecast: EFF leader Julius Malema says there will be no outright winner in any of the metros, except in Cape Town, opening the way for no party to win decisively in the national elections either. Photo: EFF

Where to from now for Malema after guilty verdict

EFF leader Julius Malema faces a major setback in his presidential ambitions after he was convicted on firearm charges, threatening his political future

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How misuse of the sub judice rule undermines democracy and free speech

There is a growing trend of public officials exploiting the rule to evade scrutiny and accountability

‘Beliefs and convictions rested on religion should be allowed the freedom awarded by the law to share the public sphere with all the other non-religious beliefs and convictions’

The fight for equality in domestic relationships goes to the courts

What could be a landmark case seeking recognition for a woman’s right to inheritance and maintenance in the event of her partner’s death, is currently being adjudicated

A view of the targeted area for the Xolobeni Mineral Sands project on the Wild Coast.

Corporate bullying in fight over Xolobeni mining

Activists argue that the Australian company suing them is using the courts to silence criticism and so abusing the legal system. The law should change to stop these types of suits