Andre Grobler
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SCA questions Dalai Lama visa timeframe
The Supreme Court of Appeal found it difficult to accept that a visa application for an international figure could take months to be processed.
Zuma hails Mbeki as a ‘true statesman’
Jacob Zuma lauded Thabo Mbeki’s role in the fight against apartheid and as president at an ANC centenary lecture honouring the former president.
Malema attacks Zuma for not respecting Constitution
President Jacob Zuma has no respect for the country’s Constitution, expelled ANC Youth League leader Julius Malema said.
Judgment expected on sexual offences law
The Supreme Court of Appeal has heard that any accused should know that the court in which he was asked to plead has scope in terms of sentencing.
SABC cameraman under scrutiny in Tatane case
SABC cameraman Filane Chomane has denied refusing to give police a statement on the events leading to Ficksburg protester Andries Tatane’s death.
Malema lashes out at ‘power drunk’ leaders
Embattled African National Congress Youth League president Julius Malema has criticised power drunk ANC leaders who have drifted away from the masses.
Court hears decision on Zuma’s case is reviewable
A 2009 decision to discontinue the legal prosecution of President Jacob Zuma was reviewable, the Supreme Court of Appeal heard.
ANC thanks Mangaung for successful centenary bash
The ANC has thanked the municipality of Mangaung in the Free State for hosting the party’s centenary celebrations and making it a "runaway success".
Judgment reserved in Selebi appeal
The Supreme Court of Appeal has reserved judgment in the corruption appeal hearing of former national police commissioner Jackie Selebi.
Selebi appeal argument concludes on the first day
Defence lawyers for former national police chief Jackie Selebi have completed their presentation to the Supreme Court of Appeal.
AU could’ve wrapped up Libya conflict: Mbeki
Former president Thabo Mbeki says the Libyan conflict could’ve been stopped sooner if the western world had listened to African leaders.
Sixty arrested in UFS campus protest
Sixty people have been arrested at an illegal protest against UFS rector Jonathan Jansen for banning political campaigning by SRC candidates.
Lindley killers guilty of murdering farmer’s family
The men accused of murdering Free State farmer Attie Potgieter, his wife Wilma and their two-year-old daughter Wilmien have been found guilty.
Reitz Four wait on sentence-appeal ruling
Judgment was reserved on Monday in an appeal by the Reitz Four against their sentences.
Zuma: ‘The work for democracy is going on’
ANC leaders flew into the Northern Cape on Saturday and danced and sang with a Kimberley crowd, while critising "small" parties.