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Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge. (Nelius Rademan/ Foto24/Gallo Images)

Tribunal hears forensic proof of WhatsApp communication in Mbenenge sexual harassment case

The judicial conduct tribunal’s outcome could reshape women’s rights, workplace safety and equality in South Africa’s male-dominated judiciary

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After being forced to suspend services, Intercape to resume in Eastern Cape

The high court dismissed Fikile Mbalula’s leave to appeal against a court order forcing him to draw up a plan ensuring the safety of drivers and passengers

ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula

Court orders Mbalula to take action against attacks on long-distance buses, pending appeal outcome

Transport minister must develop a plan to ensure the safety of drivers and passengers as violent attacks continue

Mantashe, the court found, was “duty-bound” to take into account the considerations of the ICMA. “As a matter of fact, he did not do so. This, in and by itself, renders the impugned decision reviewable.”

High court sets aside Shell seismic survey greenlit by Gwede Mantashe

Meaningful consultation is not the ticking of a checklist, court says

The government has rolled out a five-year roadmap to safeguard South Africa’s 3 592km coastline while unlocking its potential for equitable prosperity, climate resilience and ecological health.

Shell v Wild Coast: Science, research and erring on the side of caution

Court applicants have argued that the company should be required to conduct an environmental impact assessment, based on the best available science, which has advanced…

Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Shell, Mantashe lose bid to appeal Wild Coast seismic survey judgment

‘The government is being taught a lesson,’ says Wild Coast activist of the latest ruling against multinational oil giant Shell

Protesters at the Waterfront waiting the arrival of the  ship Amazon Warrior . They are against the planned Shell seismic survey for oil and gas in the ocean on November 21, 2021 in Cape Town, South Africa.  It is reported that Shell has announced that it will carry out a three-dimensional seismic survey in search of oil and gas deposits from Morgan Bay to Port St Johns off the Wild Coast. (Photo by Brenton Geach/Gallo Images via Getty Images)

Shell seismic ops: ‘Our ancestors’ blood was spilt protecting the land and sea’

Communities along the Wild Coast have approached the high court in Makhanda for an urgent interdict to stop Shell from initiating seismic survey operations