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The government acted unlawfully in delaying a decision on a visa application by the Dalai Lama

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.

Jacob Zuma lauded Thabo Mbeki’s role in the fight against apartheid and as president at an ANC centenary lecture honouring the former president.

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.

Former ANC Youth League leader Julius Malema.

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.

Justice ministry stands by its opposition to constitutional challenge to Sexual Offences Act

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.

The SAPS has launched an investigation into the death of its inspectorate’s divisional commissioner.

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

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

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".

Selebi’s medical parole application ‘doesn’t exist’

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.

Jackie Selebi’s health update put on hold

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.

Heath rant ‘devoid of all truth’

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.

Sasco vows new court action on ‘undemocratic’ UFS elections

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

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.

Malema revives ANC expulsion appeal

Malema plays nationalisation card at election rally

Citizens cannot complain about the lack of service delivery while watering the lawn in front of a RDP house, Juliusm Malema said on Saturday.

Zuma promises to sort out candidate lists later

Zuma promises to sort out candidate lists later

President Jacob Zuma told unhappy ANC members in Bloemfontein on Thursday to vote for the ANC and problems would be sorted out later.

ICD: Rise in police abuse at service delivery protests

Court warned against bail for Ficksburg accused

A court was told on Tuesday of a possible angry backlash by the Ficksburg community if eight cops accused of beating Andries Tatane to death get bail.

Senior officials deployed to tackle Ficksburg services

Two provincial government teams to address address service delivery problems were introduced on Friday to Meqheleng residents in Ficksburg.

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Ficksburg killing: Arrested cops remain in custody

The six policemen accused of killing Ficksburg protester Andries Tatane will spend the Easter weekend behind bars.