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War of Justices: Zondo versus Madlanga

The Sunday Independent has evidence pointing to the battle for the control of the judiciary following Mogoeng Mogoeng’s departure as then Chief Justice of South Africa

Sunday Independent News
Thabo Makwakwa|Published

No action against head of the Office of Chief Justice

Among others, it was alleged that the OCJ Head body-shamed the spokesperson of the OCJ who had applied for a director position

Sunday Independent News
Thabo Makwakwa|Published

MK Party cuts ties with religious grouping

The MKP said it had discovered that individuals were setting up parallel structures, adding that recent changes in structures were as a result of sabotage or infiltration.

Mercury News
Kuben Chetty|Published

Will Judge Hlophe join the EFF?

EFF treasurer-general Omphile Maotwe slammed ANC MPs who voted against Hlophe, saying the ANC were hypocrites and should be removed from power.

The Star News
Mashudu Sadike|Published

EFF, DA welcome Justice Maya’s nomination as Chief Justice

Reacting to the news, the EFF in a statement said it welcomed the nomination as her extensive knowledge and experience and impeccable character stood her in good stead.

The Star News
Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Former chief justice vows to be president ‘sent by God’, talks of plans to assassinate him and takes a swipe at CR

Mogoeng assertions come ahead of the 2024 national and provincial elections, the date of which Ramaphosa is expected to announce in a few days.

The Star News
Mashudu Sadike|Published

Former Chief Justice insists he’s the chosen one

Former Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng has reiterated his conviction that he is destined to become the president of South Africa.

The Star News
Siyabonga Sithole|Published

‘God wants me to be President of South Africa’ - former Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng insists

Without elaborating, the former Chief Justice said he is aware there was a plan to take his life before the end of last month, among several attempts to assassinate him.

News South Africa
Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Electoral Matters Amendment Bill back in the spotlight

The proposed measures include Ramaphosa “to consider objectively measurable norms and standards, with regard to the public funding of political parties in other peer democratic jurisdictions – ensuring that South Africa “does not become an outlier”.

The Star News
Mashudu Sadike|Published

Zuma’s chances of becoming SA’s president again seem to be dwindling

This was the view of the constitutional law expert Professor Pierre de Vos who told the Daily News that despite that he did not believe that the MK party would get enough votes to win the elections for Jacob Zuma to become president, another reason could be that the constitution would not allow him back into Union Buildings.

Daily News News
Willem Phungula|Published

Nhleko slams fiery Mbalula

Following the widely circulated voice, former police minister Nathi Nhleko spoke to the Daily News on Tuesday, putting context to what he said in the voice note, but added that “Unkulunkulu usidunu … siyi-ANC” meaning God has turned His back on the ANC.

Daily News News
Willem Phungula , Sihle Mlambo and Kamogelo Moichela|Published

Nathi Nhleko reportedly slams ANC SG Fikile Mbalula over Nkandla fire pool comments

Former police minister Nathi Nhleko who was one of the ministers who presided over the R200 million Nkandla upgrades and the fire pool saga, has reportedly slammed Fikile Mbalula, describing him as the worst secretary general in the African National Congress’s 112 year history.

News Politics
Sihle Mlambo and Kamogelo Moichela|Published

MK to announce its presidential candidate once election date has been declared

Although former president Jacob Zuma is leading the party campaigns across the country, its president is Jabulani Khumalo.

Daily News News
Willem Phungula|Published

Push for Zuma to stand as president of MK

Party had banked on former Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng to be the face of its elections campaign but the law forbids him.

Daily News News
Willem Phungula|Published

Fikile Mbalula faces scrutiny over his remarks that the ANC defended Jacob Zuma in Parliament

Several political parties criticised Mbalula for his public remarks.

The Star News
Anita Nkonki|Published

ANC 112th Celebration: ‘ANC did not expel Zuma, he expelled himself’ says Mbalula

Mbalula took at a swipe at Zuma for failing to stand by and support President Cyril Ramaphosa in his campaign.

News Politics
Kamogelo Moichela|Published

Time for judges to walk their talk on independence, impartiality

OPINION: The indictment of the judiciary that it was compromised and captured was refuted by Chief Justice Raymond Zondo and Gauteng Judge President Dunstan Mlambo, writes Prof. Bheki Mngomezulu.

News Politics
Published

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.

News Politics
Sihle Mlambo|Published

Minister Ntshavheni slams former chief justice Mogoeng Mogoeng over CR17 remarks

Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has slammed former chief justice Mogoeng Mogoeng over comments he made criticising President Cyril Ramaphosa, saying the former head of the courts wanted to rule from the grave.

News Politics
Sihle Mlambo|Published

Former chief justice Mogoeng Mogoeng scathing on President Cyril Ramaphosa’s CR17 bank statements

Former chief justice Mogoeng Mogoeng says the court-sealed CR17 bank statements which saw President Cyril Ramaphosa rise to power, should be open to the public.

News Politics
Sihle Mlambo|Published

Several X users wonder if former Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng latest comments point to dementia

South Africans took to social media platforms, among them X, to react to retired Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng’s comments that he would soon become South Africa’s unelected president. Some users suggested that he could be suffering from dementia or going “bananas”. Mogoeng told journalists in Bloemfontein that he would not form or join a political party but he would, one day, become president.

The Star News
Ntombi Nkosi|Published

Former chief justice Mogoeng Mogoeng may address teacher conference in KZN

In an effort to cope with the current political landscape within the education sector, the National Teachers’ Union (Natu) will hold a policy conference to amend its constitution.

Daily News News
Willem Phungula|Published

Daily IOL Radio News Bulletin - March 29

As you kick start your day, Nokuthula Khwela brings you the country’s biggest stories.

News
Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Law enforcement agencies’ role in Phala Phala under scrutiny

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s future may hang in the balance, but the role of law enforcement agencies to investigate the Phala Phala matter has raised questions.

News
Siyabonga Mkhwanazi|Published

Phala Phala: Much like Mogoeng, will Ngcobo show bravery?

Analyst says the narrowness of the terms of reference is worrisome

Sunday Independent News
Thabo Makwakwa|Published