Zak Yacoob

French presidents ‘tried to torpedo SA arms deal probe’

Article Raeesa Pather - 6 Feb 2018

An arms deal insider has quit the People's Tribunal on Economic Crimes after claiming French leaders tried to quash the probe into Thales and Thint.

Landlords have to pay for housing for evicted people and other myths

Article Raeesa Pather - 12 Jun 2017

We dispel some of these myths using what we already know when it comes to evictions and temporary alternative accommodation.

Mbeki launches veiled attack on Zuma for disregarding the Constitution

Article bogdan TagDiv - 9 May 2016

Thabo Mbeki believes the responsibility for SA's failure to achieve its constitutional ideals lies firmly at the feet of its leaders.

ANC veterans tell President Zuma to step down

Article bogdan TagDiv - 6 Apr 2016

ANC veterans and civil society members met at the steps of the Concourt on Wednesday and demanded that President Jacob Zuma resign.

JZ ignores damning NPA report

Article Sam Sole Author & Sam Sole - 5 Feb 2015

Recommendations against the key actors in the Richard Mdluli fraud case have gone unheeded.

NPA: Nxasana fights back against JZ

Article bogdan TagDiv - 14 Aug 2014

The man Jacob Zuma appointed as head of the National Prosecuting Authority, Mxolisi Nxasana, has won a meeting with No 1 to discuss his suspension.

Yacoob: I did not say I would have found Zuma guilty of rape

Article Sarah Evans - 8 Aug 2014

Former justice Zak Yacoob says reports on his comments missed his point: that the sexual history of witnesses in rape trials are irrelevant.

Women in ConCourt row won’t go away

Article Niren Tolsi - 22 Feb 2013

With criticism about an all-male candidates list ringing in its ears, the Judicial Service Commission will interview candidates in Johannesburg.

Yacoob hopes for more women in Constitutional Court

Article Sapa - 3 Feb 2013

Former Constitutional Court Justice Zak Yacoob hopes President Jacob Zuma will reject an all-male list of candidates to replace him.

Constitutional icon Yacoob keeps the faith

Article Niren Tolsi - 18 Jan 2013

Justice Zak Yacoob is retiring from the court, but not the overarching democratic project. Niren Tolsi spoke to him.

Top judge defends judicial dissent after Zuma criticism

Article Niren Tolsi - 13 Mar 2012

Acting deputy chief justice Zak Yacoob has defended SA's highest court, saying dissenting judgments demonstrated rigour and debate in the ConCourt.

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Mbalula defends changing taxi operating times

Thando Maeko - 3 Apr 2020

Regulations for taxis have been relaxed over the last few days of the lockdown prompting criticism. Transport minister Fikile Mbalula however, has defended the decision

Coronavirus

A week in lockdown: SA Covid-19 cases at 1 505

Lester Kiewit - 3 Apr 2020

The health department says it is awaiting confirmation on whether two deaths in Kwazulu-Natal are related to the coronavirus disease

Coronavirus

Lockdown heroes feed hungry kids

Lester Kiewit - 2 Apr 2020

Feeding schemes inundated with requests to assist during Covid-19 lockdown

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New energy mix on the cards

Derek Davey - 3 Apr 2020

REI4P already has and will continue to yield thousands of employment opportunities

Special Reports

The online value of executive education in a Covid-19 world

Staff Reporter - 27 Mar 2020

Executive education courses further develop the skills of leaders in the workplace

Special Reports

Sisa Ntshona urges everyone to stay home, and consider travelling later

Staff Reporter - 26 Mar 2020

Sisa Ntshona has urged everyone to limit their movements in line with government’s request

Special Reports

SAB Zenzele’s special AGM postponed until further notice

Staff Reporter - 24 Mar 2020

An arrangement has been announced for shareholders and retailers to receive a 77.5% cash payout

Special Reports

20th Edition of the National Teaching Awards

Staff Reporter - 23 Mar 2020

Teachers are seldom recognised but they are indispensable to the country's education system

Special Reports

Awards affirm the vital work that teachers do

Thabo Mohlala - 23 Mar 2020

Government is committed to empowering South Africa’s teachers with skills, knowledge and techniques for a changing world

Special Reports

2020 Humanities Award winners reflect a contribution to diversity and social justice, echoing South Africa’s socioeconomic condition

Anele Ngcoya - 23 Mar 2020

The HSS Awards ensure that the humanities and social sciences thrive

Special Reports

SAB Zenzele special AGM rescheduled to March 25 2020

Staff Reporter - 18 Mar 2020

New voting arrangements are being made to safeguard the health of shareholders