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Malema's High Court challenge to ethics ruling dismissed
Julius Malema's challenge to a Parliamentary ethics report has been dismissed by the Western Cape High Court, ordering him to apologise to Judge Keoagile Matojane for comments made during Judicial Service Commission interviews.
Religious expert Prof Musa Xulu to chair independent committee on religious reform in South Africa
The CRL Rights Commission has appointed Professor Musa Xulu to lead a new independent committee tasked with preserving dignity in South Africa's religious sector. This initiative follows controversial cases like the Timothy Omotoso trial and aims to address spiritual transgressions without regulating religious practice.
Marriage Bill sparks debate: should South Africa raise consent age to 21?
The National Assembly's portfolio committee is urging patience as heated debates emerge over South Africa's Marriage Bill, with Eastern Cape residents pushing to raise the legal marriage age from 18 to 21. While the Bill aims to align with Constitutional Court rulings and criminalise marriages involving minors, religious organisations warn it could inadvertently criminalise traditional ceremonies and infringe on religious freedoms. Public hearings continue across five more provinces before final deliberations begin.
NGOs launch 'My City Committee' to tackle gun violence in Cape Town
In a bid to reduce gun violence, Cape Town's NGOs have launched the 'My City Committee,' focusing on community-driven solutions.