Chrispin Phiri
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UPDATED: South Africa expels Israel’s chargé d’affaires Ariel Seidman
The department of international relations and cooperation said the move — which prompted a retaliatory measure by Israel — was a response to conduct inconsistent with diplomatic…
Trump to snub November G20 summit in SA, again citing so-called persecution of whites
The department of international relations and cooperation rejected the claim, saying the government was bound by the Constitution to defend the rights of South Africans of all…
International relations department concerned by US calls for policy change in SA
The US State Department has said it will seek changes after ambassador is kicked out
ANC Youth League wants government to change land programme to avoid creating ‘rural elite’
Chrispin Phiri has opted out of the league’s leadership contest but still hopes to influence the organisation through its national executive committee
NPA’s Batohi knew about Bushiri rape cover-up: justice ministry
The National Prosecuting Authority received the report implicating prosecutors in delaying justice for rape victims, says the justice department
We don’t want to harass Shepherd Bushiri, NPA told the Hawks
Internal meeting notes show state prosecutors allegedly stalled Shepherd Bushiri’s arrest for rape nine days before he escaped
Hard Livings: The life of a child gangster
Debate is heating up over the Child Justice Amendment Act increasing the criminal capacity age from 10 to 12 years
Mantashe: Sisulu did not bring the ANC into disrepute
ANC chairperson Gwede Mantashe says the minister of tourism and a member of the party’s national executive committee was expressing her personal views when she attacked the…
Zondo commission gets R75-million, but still needs more funding
The money was found within the existing budget of the justice department after the treasury said it was not prepared to make a further allocation
Legalising the cannabis economy takes a Covid-19 hit
The lockdown has prevented public consultations and parliamentary committee meetings on the commercial use of marijuana and hemp
Covid-19 hits prison system
A warder at a correctional facility has tested positive for Covid-19, sparking concerns about the effects of the pandemic on the whole system
Tension over who’s boss of courts
In a letter, Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng questions whether Justice Minister Ronald Lamola has acted constitutionally
Corona and repatriation: What does the law say?
Experts agree that there is no lawful justification for refusing a citizen entry into South Africa. However, this may be regulated by national legislation, provided it is…