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Court hears Democratic Alliance challenge to Eskom tariff increases

The official opposition has argued that the National Energy Regulator of South Africa had not considered the effect of the tarrif rise on poor households

As former president Nelson Mandela’s family fight to stop the sale of some of his most prized possessions from his home in Houghton, the trust responsible for protecting his artefacts has allegedly not wanted to become involved

The rogue daughter, mounting bills, mum trustees: How Mandela’s artefacts were almost auctioned

The Mandela family saga has not abated: Makaziwe faces criminal charges; trustees, including Moseneke, are silent; and Madiba’s possessions were saved from auction only at the…

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Editorial: Despite Zuma saga, the law will prevail

We must hold faith that law will prevail

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 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

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

NPA opposes last-minute bid by Zuma to postpone arms deal hearing

The state argues Zuma’s rights as an accused will not be violated if his bid for prosecutor Billy Downer’s removal and his acquittal is heard virtually

No expulsion on the cards for Ace — ANC NWC

Sources inside the talks said the NWC decided to take a safer option and exhaust all internal processes while it investigated a charge of misconduct against the defiant party…

High court reserves judgment on bid to reveal Ramaphosa’s donors

The EFF pleaded public interest, but the Financial Intelligence Centre says releasing the records it provided would breach the law

Former Eskom chief executive, André de Ruyter. (Waldo Swiegers/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Eskom and treasury fight needs urgent attention

Early signs of instability are creeping into struggling power utility as forces fighting for space in the parastatal take battle to the very top at Megawatt Park

Former Eskom chief executive Andre de Ruyter. (Waldo Swiegers/Bloomberg)

Eskom and treasury locked in multibillion-rand tender bunfight

Independent investigation into Eskom reveals fractious board discussions, involving accusations and counter-accusations, as allegations of corruption sink contract

‘It is clear from the foregoing exposition that Mr Trengove is in an irredeemable conflict of interest situation and should therefore not be involved in this matter at all,’ read Moyane’s submission. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Court turns down Moyane’s bid to have Trengove recused

Moyane’s legal team, led by Dali Mpofu, brought the application asking for the recusal before the court could hear the case

Is the JSC courting favourites?

Is the JSC courting favourites?

The legal fraternity has raised concerns about the ruling party’s influence over judicial appointments.

Niemoller named in Lubowski inquest

Johan Niemoller has emerged as a central figure in the planning of the assassination of Swapo leader Anton Lubowski.