Search
Welcome
  • Login
  • Register
Forgot Password?
Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email.
Not a subscriber? Subscribe here
Register Now
  • Login
  • Register
Forgot Password?
Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email.
                       
Careers & Tenders
Newsletters
Subscribe
The Mail & Guardian
      SUBSCRIBE / Support independent journalism                   CAREERS & TENDERS / Visit careers.mg.co.za                   WHATSAPP? / Follow the M&G WhatsApp channel here            
Login / Register

LOGIN

  • News
    • Africa
    • Business
    • Editorial
    • Education
    • Health
    • Motoring
    • National
    • Sci-tech
    • Sport
    • World
  • Thought Leader
  • Politics
  • Green Guardian
  • Friday
  • Features
    • Buthelezi, the King’s Hand
    • Cabinet Report Cards 2023
    • Cabinet Report Cards 2012-2021
    • The Fiscal Cliff
  • Research World
    • Submissions
    • Papers
  • 200 Young South Africans
  • Events
    • 200 Young South Africans
    • Greening The Future
    • Power Of Women
      • 2024 Edition
    • Critical Thinking Forum
    • Youth Summit
    • Webinars
  • More..
    • Partners
    • Podcasts
    • Crossword
    • Digital Editions
    • Register
    • WhatsApp Channel
    • Login
    • Lost Password

           

Supreme Court Of Appeal

Oscar Pistorius’s murder sentence increased to 13 years
Article
/ 24 November 2017

Oscar Pistorius’s murder sentence increased to 13 years

The SCA in Bloemfontein has sentenced former Paralympian Oscar Pistorius to 13 years in prison for the 2013 murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp

By Jeanette Chabalala
ANC KZN: We will go to the Supreme Court if we lose the High Court leadership appeal
Article
/ 8 November 2017

ANC KZN: We will go to the Supreme Court if we lose the High Court leadership appeal

The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal says they are not afraid of losing an appeal granted to a so-called "rebel" group challenging their leadership

By Kaveel Singh
President Zuma loses bid to dodge 783 charges. But will he have the last laugh?
Analysis
/ 16 October 2017

President Zuma loses bid to dodge 783 charges. But will he have the last laugh?

No sitting president has ever been charged with a criminal offence in South Africa.

By Comment Author
SCA extracts two crippling concessions from NPA and Zuma
Article
/ 14 September 2017

SCA extracts two crippling concessions from NPA and Zuma

After eight years of intense legal battles in the spy tapes case, it took the SCA less than a morning to extract two crippling concessions

By Franny Rabkin
Zuma, DA to battle in SCA over spy tapes saga
Article
/ 14 September 2017

Zuma, DA to battle in SCA over spy tapes saga

President Jacob Zuma will today face yet another legal hurdle in the Supreme Court of Appeal.

By Jeanette Chabalala
ANC leadership in KZN want to appeal High Court ruling
Article
/ 13 September 2017

ANC leadership in KZN want to appeal High Court ruling

The 2015 ANC conference was declared invalid, but KwaZulu-Natal branch are challenging the judgment to ‘avoid setting the wrong precedent’

By Nation Nyoka
Zuma fears having his day in court
Article
/ 9 June 2017

Zuma fears having his day in court

"With someone as incompetent as Shaun Abrahams around, you have to be very naive to think the NPA does its work without fear or favour."

By Eusebius McKaiser
Mbalula withdraws Ntlemeza’s bid to remain Hawks boss
Article
/ 12 April 2017

Mbalula withdraws Ntlemeza’s bid to remain Hawks boss

Berning Ntlemeza was appointed as Hawks head by former police minister Nathi Nhleko in December 2014.

By Govan Whittles
Race tensions on the SCA ripped open
Article
/ 7 April 2017

Race tensions on the SCA ripped open

Divisions between appeal court justices should be no surprise

By Franny Rabkin
Racial tension, lack of collegiality rife at Supreme Court of Appeal, JSC hears
Article
/ 4 April 2017

Racial tension, lack of collegiality rife at Supreme Court of Appeal, JSC hears

Candidates for the Constitutional Court told the Judicial Service Commission that SCA justices have an ethos of working hard and doing their best.

By Franny Rabkin
JSC recommends Zondo, Maya for new judicial posts
Article
/ 3 April 2017

JSC recommends Zondo, Maya for new judicial posts

The decisions were expected as both nominees were the only candidates nominated for their respective positions.

By Franny Rabkin
​Appeal court ruling sets parameters for protest at universities
Article
/ 24 October 2016

​Appeal court ruling sets parameters for protest at universities

Students can protest vehemently but not violently and ‘f*** white people’ is an opinion, not a threat.

By Serjeant At The and Bar Author
SCA decides Zuma’s lawyers must argue in open court for #SpyTapes appeal
Article
/ 12 October 2016

SCA decides Zuma’s lawyers must argue in open court for #SpyTapes appeal

The Supreme Court of Appeal veered from normal processes with its decision to hear arguments in open court.

By Raeesa Pather
ConCourt dismisses NPA application over spy tapes
Article
/ 7 October 2016

ConCourt dismisses NPA application over spy tapes

NPA spokesperson Luvuyo Mfaku said the court was mindful of the fact that Zuma had petitioned the SCA on the same matter.

By Staff Reporter
State prosecutors will head to Supreme Court of Appeal to challenge Oscar Pistorius murder sentence
Article
/ 15 September 2016

State prosecutors will head to Supreme Court of Appeal to challenge Oscar Pistorius murder sentence

An application to appeal the six-year sentence will be filed on Friday.

By Staff Reporter
SABC in second bid to appeal ruling that Hlaudi Motsoeneng’s appointment was irrational
Article
/ 23 June 2016

SABC in second bid to appeal ruling that Hlaudi Motsoeneng’s appointment was irrational

The registrar of the Supreme Court of Appeal says the court received an application for leave to appeal Judge Dennis Davis’s ruling.

By Staff Reporter
Paralympian Pistorius’s murder sentence to be revealed in July
Article
/ 15 June 2016

Paralympian Pistorius’s murder sentence to be revealed in July

Convicted murderer Oscar Pistorius will finally hear his sentence for shooting Reeva Steenkamp in February 2013 when he appears in court on July 6.

By Staff Reporter
Another week, another court case, another ANC defeat
Article
/ 23 May 2016

Another week, another court case, another ANC defeat

Parliament’s inability to differentiate between itself, the state and the ruling party is shutting down free speech.

By Serjeant At The and Bar Author
‘Spy tapes’ challenge may undermine NPA’s authority
Article
/ 23 May 2016

‘Spy tapes’ challenge may undermine NPA’s authority

The prosecuting authority’s decision to appeal the order to effectively reinstate charges against Zuma has left legal and political observers baffled.

By Staff Reporter
IPID to investigate Hawks boss Ntlemeza for perjury over Booysen affidavit
Article
/ 30 March 2016

IPID to investigate Hawks boss Ntlemeza for perjury over Booysen affidavit

National Hawks boss Lieutenant General Berning Ntlemeza has been accused of perjury by suspended KwaZulu-Natal Hawks boss Major General Johan Booysen.

By Staff Reporter
Oscar Pistorius convicted of murder: Key questions answered
Analysis
/ 7 December 2015

Oscar Pistorius convicted of murder: Key questions answered

The Supreme Court of Appeal found the athlete guilty of murder. How did the judges reach their decision and what happens now?

By Staff Reporter
SCA finds Oscar Pistorius guilty of murder
Article
/ 3 December 2015

SCA finds Oscar Pistorius guilty of murder

The Supreme Court of Appeal has replaced Oscar Pistorius’s culpable homicide conviction with murder.

By Jenna Etheridge
Cops light up for Hlaudi
Article
/ 12 November 2015

Cops light up for Hlaudi

The SABC head honcho’s legal team were bemused to find a blue-light brigade ushering them to court.

By Glynnis Underhill
Blunt incongruities in the Criminal Justice Amendment Act
Article
/ 9 June 2015

Blunt incongruities in the Criminal Justice Amendment Act

A reduced sentence for a child rapist reflects the Supreme Court of Appeal’s blunt understanding of what rape does to a victim.

By Sarah Evans
Victory for open justice
Article
/ 30 March 2015

Victory for open justice

AmaBhungane hails supreme court judgment on right to access court records

By Amabhungane
Appeal court’s timely warning to white-collar criminals
Article
/ 11 December 2014

Appeal court’s timely warning to white-collar criminals

In handing J Arthur Brown a 15-year jail term, the appeal court restored the reputation of the administration of justice and issued a clear warning.

By Serjeant At The and Bar Author
SCA rules Tigon/PSC fraud case must resume
Article
/ 23 October 2014

SCA rules Tigon/PSC fraud case must resume

Over decade after being arrested on 3 160 charges, businessman Gary Porritt and his assistant Susan Bennett may finally stand trail.

By Chantelle Benjamin 1
SCA orders Legal Aid to pay fees of Marikana miners
Article
/ 27 September 2014

SCA orders Legal Aid to pay fees of Marikana miners

The Supreme Court of Appeal says the Legal Aid is bound to legal fees because it agreed to fully fund the unfunded period of the Farlam commission.

By Sapa
‘Ugly fight’ over adultery law ends
Article
/ 25 September 2014

‘Ugly fight’ over adultery law ends

Awarding damages for cheating recalls an era when a man had ‘proprietary interests’ in his wife.

By Carmel Rickard 1
Stumbling in the pursuit of justice
Article
/ 25 September 2014

Stumbling in the pursuit of justice

Two appeal court decisions offer a glimpse of a system eroded by rank apathy and abuse of power.

By Carmel Rickard 1
Another ‘judicial peak’ to determine Khampepe release
Article
/ 4 September 2014

Another ‘judicial peak’ to determine Khampepe release

The presidency abandoned previous plans to rely on the fact that the Khampepe report was "missing", in its efforts to prevent the report’s release.

By Sarah Evans
Spy tapes package handed to Zille
Article
/ 4 September 2014

Spy tapes package handed to Zille

Helen Zille says she holds the culmination of six court cases in five years in a bag, and President Jacob Zuma says he is happy with the process.

By Sapa
← Older posts
Newer posts →

MAIL & GUARDIAN

ABOUT

About
Contact
Advertise

SUBSCRIPTIONS

Subscribe
Newsletters

FOLLOW

WhatsApp Channel
Twitter
Facebook
YouTube
Instagram
LinkedIn
TikTok
Threads

FLAGSHIP EVENTS

200 Young South Africans
Power Of Women
Greening The Future

LEGAL & CORRECTIONS

Privacy Policy
Cookie Policy
Ethics & Social Media Policy

RESOURCES

Mail & Guardian Careers
Property for sale


Mail & Guardian

© 2025 The Mail & Guardian. All rights reserved.

  • Login
  • Register
Forgot Password?
Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email.
body::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 7px; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-track { border-radius: 10px; background: #f0f0f0; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { border-radius: 50px; background: #dfdbdb }