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At Cape Town's International Association of Women Judges conference, Chief Justice Mandisa Maya and President Ramaphosa called for urgent judicial reforms to address South Africa's alarming GBVF rates and workplace sextortion, with 900 delegates working to strengthen leadership roles for women in combating gender violence.
Five University of Fort Hare students accused of fatally assaulting a fellow student over alleged theft of sneakers and a laptop must stand trial for murder, the Bhisho High Court has ruled.
Five University of Fort Hare students accused of fatally assaulting a fellow student over alleged theft of sneakers and a laptop must stand trial for murder, the Bhisho High Court has ruled. Acting Judge Aaron Zono found sufficient evidence against the accused for a prima facie case of kidnapping, assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm, and murder in the October 2023 campus incident. "
Judge Leicester Adams, the sole candidate for the vacant position at the Electoral Court, was interviewed by the Judicial Service Commission amid pressure to fill judicial vacancies before the 2026 local elections
Judge Leicester Adams, the sole candidate for the vacant position at the Electoral Court, faces the Judicial Service Commission interview amid pressure to fill judicial vacancies before the 2026 local elections
Judge Leicester Adams, the sole candidate for the vacant position at the Electoral Court, faces the Judicial Service Commission interview amid pressure to fill judicial vacancies before the 2026 local elections
The Eastern Cape High Court has ordered the health department to pay R4. 7 million in a single payment to the mother of a child with cerebral palsy, ruling that budget constraints don't justify instalment payments when a family urgently needs funds for medical care.
The Gauteng High Court has introduced a new directive mandating mediation for civil trials to alleviate its workload, raising concerns about access to justice.
The Gauteng High Court has introduced a new directive mandating mediation for civil trials to alleviate its workload, raising concerns about access to justice.
An acting judge has awarded R500 000 in damages to a man who endured a harrowing night in a police cell after being arrested without a warrant, highlighting the shocking treatment he received from the police
The State Attorney's Office faces a severe credibility crisis after bungling its appeal against a R5m payment ruling to advocate Viwe Notshe SC. The office's failure to meet appeal deadlines, combined with mounting administrative challenges and ongoing SIU investigations, reveals deeper institutional problems.
The State Attorney's Office faces a severe credibility crisis after bungling its appeal against a R5m payment ruling to advocate Viwe Notshe SC. The office's failure to meet appeal deadlines, combined with mounting administrative challenges and ongoing SIU investigations, reveals deeper institutional problems affecting South Africa's primary legal representative office.
In a bold move to tackle a 17-week case backlog, Gauteng Deputy Judge President Roland Sutherland launches an ambitious 'Big Bang Week' initiative, recruiting 20 acting judges to clear hundreds of unopposed cases, aiming to reduce waiting times from 17 weeks to just six weeks.
In a bold move to tackle a 17-week case backlog, Gauteng Deputy Judge President Roland Sutherland launches an ambitious 'Big Bang Week' initiative, recruiting 20 acting judges to clear hundreds of unopposed cases, aiming to reduce waiting times from 17 weeks to just six weeks.
Judge President Dunstan Mlambo has prohibited former advocate Senzo Mkhize from entering Gauteng court buildings after he was struck off the roll of advocates but still insisted on representing "clients".
Ithala Bank’s potential liquidation raises alarms among the Democratic Alliance and traditional leaders, who warn of devastating consequences for rural communities reliant on its services.
Disgraced former judge Nkola Motata prepares to consult his legal team after the Constitutional Court dismisses his impeachment challenge.
Motata said in an affidavit filed at the Constitutional Court that the National Assembly lacked jurisdiction to pass a resolution to remove him from office and that the resolution was motivated and obtained by misrepresentation.
Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge defends himself against allegations of sending explicit images to a junior judge’s clerk during a tribunal hearing.
Judgment in the long-running case against televangelist Timothy Omotoso and his co-accused is set for April, following years of delays and a reduction in charges.
Retired Gauteng Judge President Bernard Ngoepe, who will lead the tribunal, ruled that it is in the interest of justice that parts of the hearing and evidence presented should remain under wraps.
It came to light that the clerk, now referred to as a candidate legal practitioner, was the person who drafted the supplementary notice of appeal.
Learners await a court decision on whether their 2024 matric results will be published in the media, as the Information Regulator seeks to interdict the Department of Basic Education.
Three suspended Gauteng High Court judges are facing misconduct allegations as the Judicial Conduct Tribunal concludes its findings. The outcomes could significantly impact their judicial careers.
With reports of fatalities among trapped miners, the community and legal organisations are fighting for immediate aid and rescue operations in Stilfontein.