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Pre-trial proceedings into Thabo Bester’s prison escape delayed again

The case has been postponed to 31 July for two of the accused to get legal representation and for Bester to consult his lawyer This content is restricted to registered users and…

Convicted rapist and murderer Thabo Bester. (Photo by Frikkie Kapp/Gallo Images via Getty Images)

Thabo Bester asks for a death sentence in courtroom outburst

The convicted rapist and murderer represented himself in his prison escape case at the Free State high court, after his fifth attorney withdrew from the matter

Dr Nandipha Magudumana at a previous court appearance. Photo by Gallo Images/Frikkie Kapp

‘Flight risk’ Nandipha Magudumana denied bail

The court took into account the fact that Magudumana supplied false information regarding her address of residence in April

Dr Nandipha Magudumana at a previous court appearance. Photo by Gallo Images/Frikkie Kapp

Court dismisses Dr Nandipha’s application for leave to appeal

Magudumana had asked the court to declare her arrest in Tanzania and extradition to South Africa unlawful

Dr Nandipha Magudumana at a previous court appearance. Photo by Gallo Images/Frikkie Kapp

Judge rejects Dr Nandipha’s urgent bid for freedom

But the state made mistakes and almost lost the case

In hot water: Judge Nana Makhubele at the Judiciary Conduct Tribunal hearing in Joburg this week over complaints relating to her conduct while at the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa. (Papi Morake/ Gallo Images)

A torrid week for the judiciary

Calls for two judges accused of crime to step aside while a third appears before Judicial Conduct Tribunal on a complaint of impeachable misconduct

Eastern Cape judge president, Selby Mbenenge. (Judges Matter)

Judges in the spotlight for alleged serious wrongdoing

Call for Eastern Cape judge president to step aside over sexual harassment and hearings begin in misconduct charges against Gauteng judge Makhubele

Advocate Ilse Van Rhyn

JSC gives nod to seasoned Free State advocate Ilse van Rhyn

The decision to recommend her appointment is unusual as she had never applied to take silk, a choice that perplexed Chief Justice Raymond Zondo and commissioners

Should Safa’s vice-president make it to the polls, she is sure of replacing Danny Jordaan as president of the governing body

Ruling expected on Vrede restraint order

​The Free State High Court is on Monday expected to make a ruling over the freezing of R180-million in assets of eight people accused of fraud

(Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Ace’s future in Free State and top six in the balance

Manyoni’s camp believes Magashule’s departure leaves his camp without the glue that binds it together

(Reuters)

ANC Free State’s BGMs nullified in court

On Wednesday the court found that several BGMs in all four of the Free State’s regions were not held in accordance with the ANC’s constitution.

Mahube Molemela

JSC recommends Mahube Molemela for Judge President

The recommendation for the judge president post of the high court in the Free State comes as candidates bemoan gender issues in the legal profession.

JSC: ‘Boys Club’ hinders gender parity in legal profession

Efforts to promote gender equality in the JSC are being stalled by obstacles such as the "boys club", foiling hopes for gender transformation.

ACDP: Govt has failed Free State farmers

Free State Agriculture had to take the government to court to ensure the safety of farmers and farm workers because the government had failed them, the African Christian…

Free State farmers eye court over Lesotho border situation

The rights of about 300 Free State farmers along the Lesotho border to a ”functional society” will be tested in court, Free State Agriculture said on Wednesday. Free State…