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NSFAS faces fresh uncertainty after court suspends administrator
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) faces renewed uncertainty after the Pretoria High Court suspended administrator Professor Hlengani Mathebula and restored the…
Gauteng teacher wins case against police minister after unlawful arrest, detention
Police were unaware of the law and a national instruction that gives them discretion in dealing with domestic violence arrests
High court interdict bars Hlophe from taking up seat at Judicial Service Commission
It was granted pending the hearing of three applications for review of the decision by MPs to appoint the former judge to the same commission that urged his impeachment
Concourt dismisses MK’s urgent application to stop National Assembly sitting
The court said the party’s 11th hour application was without merit
Malawi’s Supreme Court affirms nullification of presidential election
Reiterating an already historical court ruling, the president’s election has once again been rebuffed
Courts deliver big wins for environment
Two recent judgments have forced the minerals department to fulfil its obligations regarding the physical environment and people’s land rights
Dramat suspension found unlawful
The decision by Police Minister Nathi Nhleko to suspend the national head of the Hawks Anwa Dramat has been deemed illegal.
Markets respond badly to Zuma judgement
Investors may fear that a renewed focus on politicking after Monday’s Jacob Zuma judgement will divert attention from the reassurance they seek.