Wim Trengrove
latest news & developments
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
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…
Editorial: Despite Zuma saga, the law will prevail
We must hold faith that law will prevail
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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.