Latest News & Developments
court administration
Court security at risk due to budget cuts, warns Minister Kubayi
Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi reveals budget cuts are hindering vital improvements security challenges at courts.
Listeriosis victims closer to ‘justice’
Tiger Brands has proposed a conditional settlement for victims of the 2017 Listeriosis outbreak, but some victims feel excluded from the offer.
Exclusion from Tiger Brands' settlement deal raises concerns among listeriosis victims
Lawyers representing victims of the 2017/18 listeriosis outbreak express disappointment over Tiger Brands' settlement offer, which excludes many affected families, highlighting ongoing struggles for justice.
Some victims claim exclusion from Tiger Brands listeriosis settlement deal
Tiger Brands has proposed a conditional settlement for victims of the 2017 Listeriosis outbreak, but some victims feel excluded from the offer.
KZN oversight visits by Justice and Constitutional Development Committee
The Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development embarks on crucial oversight visits to KZN courts this week, addressing serious complaints about the South African Human Rights Commission's operations in the province.
Pretoria court bars fishing to protect endangered African Penguins
A South African court's groundbreaking ruling bans commercial fishing for a decade to protect endangered African penguins, marking a significant victory in the fight against extinction.
Court orders demolition of illegal high-rise buildings in Pretoria West
A Pretoria West property developer faces a court-ordered demolition of high-rise buildings constructed without approval, highlighting the importance of adhering to municipal regulations.
MK Party ‘disappointed’ JSC interviews to proceed without Hlophe
Dr John Hlophe was impeached as a judge for gross misconduct in February this year, and the DA, Corruption Watch and Freedom Under Law, have argued he should not be allowed to serve on the JSC, a body which selects fit and proper persons for appointment as judges and to investigate complaints about judicial officers.
DA gears up for legal battle over BELA Bill
The DA has instructed its lawyers to continue to prepare for court action on both the process leading to the adoption of the BELA Bill, as well as its substance, on constitutional grounds.
Prophet Mboro granted R3,000 bail for panga incident, security released on warning
Self-proclaimed prophet Paseka 'Mboro' Motsoeneng has been granted R3,000 while his security guard was released on a warning. They are due back in court in October.
Judge Nomonde Mngqibisa-Thusi found guilty of misconduct, ordered to apologise over failure to render judgments on time
Judge Nomonde Mngqibisa-Thusi has been ordered to apologise to Gauteng Judge President, Dunstan Mlambo, for failing to deliver judgments on time.
Department of Justice and Constitutional Development to oppose alleged sex pest teacher’s appeal to overturn extradition to UK
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development says it will oppose a former teacher’s appeal to have his extradition to Scotland overturned.
NPA threatens legal action after 'explosive' affidavit implicates Julius Malema and Floyd Shivambu in VBS Bank scandal
The National Prosecuting Authority has slammed the leaking of an affidavit pertaining to the VBS case, saying it places the lives of investigators and prosecutors in danger.
Jabulani Khumalo wants Jacob Zuma removed as MK Party leader
uMkhonto weSizwe Party founder, Jabulani Khumalo, will head to the Electoral Court on Monday in his fight to have Jacob Zuma removed as the party's leader.
Court denies sentence appeal of mother convicted for two-year-old daughter’s murder
The Johannesburg High Court has denied a prison sentence appeal application by a woman found guilty of murdering her two-year-old daughter.
Jabulani Khumalo takes fight to remove Jacob Zuma as MK Party leader to Electoral Court
Umkhonto weSizwe Party founder Jabulani Khumalo's bid to have Jacob Zuma removed as the MK Party leader will be heard in the Electoral Court on Tuesday.
Sheriff seize four state vehicles from Mountain Rise police station over wrongful arrest spat
Police in KwaZulu-Natal are hoping to dispute and stop the sale of four vehicles from the Mountain Rise police station, seized by the sheriff of the High Court earlier this week.
Constitutional Court asks Zuma and MK party to file papers on IEC appeal by Thursday
The Constitutional Court has issued directions to former President Jacob Zuma and the MK party to file their answering affidavits by Thursday.
Five convicted for murder of Collins Chabane Municipality mayor, Moses Maluleke
According to the National Prosecuting Authority, the five will be sentenced on Thursday.
MK party riding on coattails of ANC, says ruling party
The ANC has objected to the use of the name and logo by former President Jacob Zuma’s new political formation.
Pretoria High Court Judge to rule on Mapisa-Nqakula's request to interdict NPA arrest on April 2
The National Assembly Speaker, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, will not face immediate arrest, as ruled by Pretoria High Court Judge Sulet Potterill.
Former Steinhoff legal head Stephanus Grobler granted R150,000 bail
The Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court has granted former Steinhoff legal head, Stephanus Johannes Grobler, R150,000 bail.
State expected to apply for extradition of brothers implicated in AKA’s murder
The State is expected to file a formal application to have two men implicated in the murders of Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes and Tebello 'Tibz' Motsoane, brought back to South Africa.
ANC eThekwini regional secretary in court for allegedly flouting road rules
A senior member of the African National Congress (ANC) in KwaZulu-Natal has appeared in court on charges relating to reckless driving.
Suspects implicated in murders of AKA and Tibz head back to court
Five men, arrested for their alleged involvement in the murders of Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes and Tebello ‘Tibz’ Motsoane in February last year, are due in court on Wednesday.