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In a bid to secure another term, Zambia’s Hakainde Hichilema is controlling the judiciary, tampering with legislation and limiting activities by the opposition ahead of next year’s elections. Photo: Supplied
AUTHORITARIANISM

Zambia’s 2026 election: How Hichilema is tilting the playing field against opponents

As President Hakainde Hichilema lays his groundwork for Zambia’s 2026 election, a disputed outcome appears almost inevitable

  • Sishuwa Sishuwa
29 min read
Eastern Cape judge president, Selby Mbenenge. (Judges Matter)
ANDISWA MENGO

Judge Mbenenge’s counsel suggests complainant was a willing participant in texts of sexual nature

Advocate Muzi Sikhakhane submitted that Andiswa Mengo’s responses to sexual advances did not communicate the ‘disgust’ she said she felt

  • Emsie Ferreira
5 min read
Standing: Mvuso Notyesi welcomed delegates to the fifth Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa Legal Forum conference in 2018, when he was the Law Society of South Africa co-chair.
JUDICIAL SERVICES COMMISSION

I’m just a lawyer going to court, says attorney on ‘enormous power’ allegations

The Mthatha attorney is angered by a tweet alleging he sways the high court and the Judicial Services Commission

  • Ray Hartle
7 min read
A general view at the interviews for South Africa’s next Chief Justice at Park Hotel on February 01, 2022 in Sandton, South Africa. The shortlisted four senior judges for the top position include Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo, Supreme Court of Appeal Judge President Mandisa Maya, Constitutional Court Judge Mbuyiseli Madlanga and Gauteng Judge President Dunstan Mlambo. (Photo by Felix Dlangamandla/Daily Maverick/Gallo Images via Getty Images)
JSC

Call to remove politicians from JSC is short-sighted

Doing so is the antithesis of democracy. Politicians’ input, even if it lacks decorum, ensures the electorate is represented

  • Thanduxolo Nkala
6 min read
Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe has withdrawn his urgent interdict to try to stop parliament from implementing recommendations by the Judicial Services Commission (JSC) that he be impeached. (Nelius Rademan/Gallo Images/ Foto24)
BESS NKABINDE

Hlophe withdraws interdict against parliament

The matter will be heard by a judge of the Johannesburg division when the matter is re-enrolled

  • Paddy Harper
2 min read
Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe. (Oupa Nkosi)
ARMS DEAL

Misconduct finding against Hlophe means long road to possible impeachment

The Judicial Conduct Tribunal found that the Western Cape Judge President was on a mission to sway constitutional court judges

  • Emsie Ferreira
4 min read