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Lamola appoints expert panel to review apartheid-era Criminal Procedures Act
Justice Minister Ronald Lamola has appointed a panel of nine experts, which include former judges, magistrates, and law professors, to an advisory committee that is expected to repeal the dated apartheid-era Criminal Procedures Act 51 of 1977, which governs criminal proceedings in the courts.
EXPLAINED: This is why King Misuzulu’s recognition process by Ramaphosa was declared unlawful, invalid and set aside
Judge Norman Davis’ decision to set aside President Cyril Ramaphosa's recognition of King Misuzulu as the king of the Zulu nation has created some turbulence in royal corridors.
JSC Act may be amended to allow more members to share workload
Chief Justice Raymond Zondo says the recently held Judges Conference has resolved that the Judicial Services Commission Act be amended to allow more judges to sit on the structure.
Judges Conference wants judiciary's institutional independence fast tracked
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to meet with Chief Justice Raymond Zondo next week to discuss the pressing matter of the fast tracking of the judiciary’s institutional independence.
Judge President Mlambo pleased with pace of Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, no complaints against presiding judge
Gauteng Judge President Dunstan Mlambo says he is pleased with the pace of the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial since retired Judge Ratha Mokgoatlheng took over proceedings in July.
Julius Malema and Floyd Shivambu to miss Sona after they were banned
Chairperson of the Powers and Privileges Committee Violet Siwela said the suspension of the EFF MPs will be from February 1 to 29.
Chief Justice Zondo thanks Zuma for kick-starting journey to independent judiciary
Chief Justice Raymond Zondo has thanked former president Jacob Zuma for kick-starting the process which has led to South Africa establishing a pathway towards a truly independent judiciary.
Heads of Courts to meet in Sun City for three-day Judges Conference
Chief Justice Raymond Zondo will lead a delegation of the Heads of Courts as they are set to meet at Sun City for the Judges’ Conference, which is a forum for members of the judiciary to meet and discuss matters about their interest to the Judiciary in relation to its constitutional role and mandate.
Is the defence in the driving seat in Senzo Meyiwa trial-within-a-trial proceedings?
Defence advocates in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continued to poke holes in the conduct of senior commissioned officers who took confession statements from accused one and two, Muzikawukhulelwa Sibiya and Bongani Ntanzi.
Afrikaans allowed in court: Why the defence was wrong to insist evidence be led in English during Senzo Meyiwa trial
Defence advocates in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial have belatedly, but wrongly, objected to evidence being led in Afrikaans during proceedings at the High Court in Pretoria.
From golf caddy to hopes for a judgeship, JSC interviews inspiring legal minds for positions at Gauteng High Court
The Judicial Services Commission has so far interviewed for vacancies at the Supreme Court of Appeal and Labour Courts this week.
JSC recommends Judges Kathree-Setiloane and Kgoele for key Supreme Court of Appeal positions
The Judicial Services Commission (JSC) decided to only fill two of the four vacancies at the Supreme Court of Appeal.
JSC interviews: Judge Violet Phatshoane defends SCA aspirations amid concerns about female High Court leadership
The Judicial Services Commission is on the second day of its interview processes as commissioners grill prospective candidates for judicial appointments to the Superior Courts.
Ramaphosa: Significant progress made in implementing State Capture Commission recommendations
In his weekly newsletter on Monday, President Ramaphosa said that since then, significant progress had been made to implement various parts of the government’s plan.
Liar husband who stole R40,000 from late wife’s bank account fails in executor bid
Husband vs Mother-in-law! The Gauteng South High Court in Johannesburg has dismissed an application to be appointed executor by a husband who stole R40,000 from his late wife’s bank account, finding he was not a fit and proper person, and also dismissed an application to have the mother-in-law removed as executor.
UKZN medico-legal expert elected to SAMLA board
UKZN’s Dr Maharaj has been elected to the Board of Directors of the South African Medico-Legal Association.
Tax Ombud launches an educational campaign promoting taxpayers’ rights
‘Making Taxpayers’ Rights Matter’ campaign reassures taxpayers of continued and intensified promotion and protection of their tax rights
Judges grilled over competency at JSC interviews
The JSC's interviews to fill vacancies in the superior courts have been scheduled from this week until April 21.
Ethiopia says Tigray interim administration set up as part of peace plan
Ethiopia's office of the Prime Minister on Thursday said an interim administration for the Horn of Africa country's northern region of Tigray has been established, a key step in implementation of a peace plan to end war there.
MUT’s new chancellor envisions taking the institution to greater heights
MUT's new chancellor plans to make the institution more attractive to everyone and make corporate South Africa believe in MUT and see it as part of the solution to corporate development.
New Time of the Writer Festival curator appointed
Sibahle Khwela, an arts administration intern at the Centre for Creative Arts, is the project lead and curator for the 26th edition of the Festival.
Sabinet addresses the challenges of regulatory compliance
Attorneys in private practice and those working in law firms all have an obligation to stay compliant with a host of regulatory requirements.
Co-operation, collaboration and corporate governance with Sabinet’s Financial Regulatory Instruments
Sabinet’s Financial Regulatory Instruments is a streamlined service that includes SARB and FSCA Regulatory Instruments.
Amendments to Child Justice Act mean children under 12 can no longer be guilty of a crime
Children below the amended minimum age of criminal capacity may no longer be arrested or charged and may also not be prosecuted for the commission of a criminal offence.
September is Wills month
Most people know that they need a Will, but statistics show that one of South Africans’ major weaknesses is procrastination.