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State alleges threats against investigators in Joe Sibanyoni construction mafia case
The investigating team in the R2.2 million extortion case against taxi boss Joe Ferrari Sibanyoni has received threats, the Delmas Magistrate’s Court heard as bail conditions…
Carrim bail postponed as state argues he is a flight risk
The Pretoria Magistrate's Court has postponed businessman Suliman Carrim’s bail application after the state opposed his release, labelling him a flight risk following his arrest…
US court blocks sanctions on groups assisting ICC Gaza investigation
A US federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration from sanctioning human rights groups that provide evidence to the International Criminal…
Private words, public consequences: The SCA on hate speech and privacy
The Supreme Court of Appeal has delivered a precedent-setting judgment clarifying that private communications between business associates can constitute hate speech and…
Mbalula step-aside ‘unjust’ as ANC leaders call AfriForum case politically motivated
Senior ANC members have rallied to defend secretary-general Fikile Mbalula after the NPA decided to prosecute him for crimen injuria, calling the AfriForum-driven case…
Nelson Mandela Bay mayor Babalwa Lobishe faces defamation suit from Khusta Jack over council remarks
Nelson Mandela Bay Executive Mayor Babalwa Lobishe faces legal action after struggle veteran and councillor Mkhuseli 'Khusta' Jack filed a defamation lawsuit over comments…
All charges formally withdrawn against Antonio Iozzo, Werner Roets and AJ van Rensburg after DPP review finds allegations false and baseless
Criminal charges against Alpha Founder Antonio Iozzo, CFO Werner Roets, and Abraham Johannes van Rensburg have been formally withdrawn after a DPP review confirmed the…
Khan’s sick-note saga delays his testimony at Madlanga commission
The Madlanga commission has postponed deputy Crime Intelligence head Feroz Khan’s testimony to 28 September, ordering an independent medical assessment amid scrutiny over altered…
The cash is frozen; the network isn't
Despite asset forfeiture orders and frozen bank accounts, high-profile accused continue to afford elite legal teams. An examination of POCA safeguards, third-party funding…
UWC honours Advocate Adila Hassim SC for a career fighting for those with the least power
The University of the Western Cape is conferring an honorary doctorate on Advocate Adila Hassim SC, honouring her career in public interest litigation, human rights advocacy, and…
Matlala threatens to walk out of Madlanga as lead counsel falls ill
Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala has threatened to approach the courts to halt his testimony before the Madlanga Commission after his senior counsel, Annalise van den Heever, fell ill and…