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Zuma and Thales ordered to stop ‘Stalingrad tactics’ in arms deal trial

The Pietermaritzburg High Court has ordered former president Jacob Zuma and French arms company Thales to stop using ‘Stalingrad tactics’ to delay the long-running arms deal…

Challenged: IFP leader Velenkosini Hlabisa

IFP will take to the streets to defend Ithala, says Hlabisa

The SOC will be at the high court on Thursday to oppose an application for its liquidation

Infighting has plagued the NFP since the death of founder Zanele Magwaza-Msibi in 2021.
(Photo by Gallo Images /Sowetan / Mohau Mofokeng)

KZN court blocks NFP leader Barnes from suspending secretary general Thwala

Thwala cannot be suspended or disciplined until an earlier court challenge to the December 2023 conference outcome has been completed

National Freedom Party president Ivan Barnes. (National Freedom Party/ Facebook)

NFP secretary general seeks fresh interdict over ‘relentless victimisation’ by party president Ivan Barnes

A separate court matter involving the party’s estranged leaders will be heard on Friday

Mmabatho Mokoena, has been found guilty of extorting 60% of the salaries of at least three of the party’s parliamentary employees and according to a source, she claimed it was for party leader Jacob Zuma.
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MK party takes legal action against KZN legislature over defeat in portfolio committees

The party also wants to be given the position of chief whip

King MisuZulu ka Zwelithini. (RAJESH JANTILAL/AFP via Getty Images)

Court rules in Zulu king’s favour in Ingonyama Trust Board challenge by estranged uncle

Judge found that the applicants should have approached the Gauteng high court for the interdict they sought

MK Party members brandish a banner with the face of former ANC and state president, Jacob Zuma. (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images via Getty Images)

High court dismisses ANC’s challenge to MK party’s name and logo usage

The court agreed that it had no jurisdiction in the matter; it belonged before the electoral court and no other forum This content is restricted to registered users and…

Former president Jacob Zuma and now leader of uMkhonto weSizwe party. File photo

Concourt dismisses Zuma’s bid to appeal Judge Maya’s decision

The apex court said it was not in the interests of justice to allow an appeal in this instance

Sipho Shabalala. (Facebook)

Former KwaZulu-Natal treasury head starts jail time in ‘Amigos’ case

Sipho Shabalala was sentenced to 15 years after being convicted of corruption, fraud, money laundering and contravening the Public Finance Management Act

King Goodwill ascended to the throne in 1968, after the death of his father, King Cyprian Bhekuzulu kaSolomon.

Police handwriting expert finds signature on King Zwelithini’s will was forged

The forensic analyst also reported that pages were misaligned and the coat of arms was of a poor quality, as was the paper used

The Pietermaritzburg high court was surprised by the delay in Bloemfontein but said it would likely not be the last as Jacob Zuma has indicated he would approach the Constitutional Court if denied leave to appeal

Zuma corruption trial on hold as court waits for word from Maya

The Pietermaritzburg high court was surprised by the delay in Bloemfontein but said it would likely not be the last

Former president Jacob Zuma. (EMMANUEL CROSET/AFP via Getty Images)

Defence team cagey about Zuma’s health after state advised he is fit to stand trial

The former president was absent from court, but his counsel argued that health matters be left aside, so as to hear his case for the removal of Billy Downer

Former president Jacob Zuma and former president Nelson Mandela.
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Zuma implicates Mandela and foundation in arms deal

The former president has written to the Nelson Mandela Foundation, requesting documents that he says will prove his innocence

Former president Jacob Zuma’s (right) says he is a political prisoner. (Rogan Ward/AFP)

Zuma’s trial postponed over health risk

The former president requires surgery, which has been put off for the past 18 months, according to his doctor

Former president Jacob Zuma and now leader of uMkhonto weSizwe party. File photo

Zuma’s high court application is Stalingrad, season 27, NPA argues

The NPA argued there was no need for Zuma to testify in the special plea application to have Billy Downer removed as prosecutor and, hence, no need to postpone the matter