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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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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”.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fikile Mbalula faces scrutiny over his remarks that the ANC defended Jacob Zuma in Parliament
Several political parties criticised Mbalula for his public remarks.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 IOL Radio News Bulletin - March 29
As you kick start your day, Nokuthula Khwela brings you the country’s biggest stories.
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.
Phala Phala: Much like Mogoeng, will Ngcobo show bravery?
Analyst says the narrowness of the terms of reference is worrisome