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Police Minister ordered to pay Durban woman R580,000 for unlawful arrest in mistaken identity case
Cynthia Khedama was arrested at King Shaka International Airport over a mistaken identity and was detained for at least 12 days in what she described as a ‘dirty dirty cell with faeces’.
Former MKP leader, officials challenge dismissals over R588m Covid-19 hospital renovations
Dr. Sifiso Maseko and other Gauteng government officials are contesting their dismissals related to a controversial Covid-19 hospital renovation project that saw costs soar from R50 million to R588 million.
Proposed bill aims to expedite judicial complaints resolution
The Judicial Matters Amendment Bill promises to reduce the backlog of complaints against judges, yet critics warn that deeper systemic issues must be addressed for true reform.
Concerns over Judge Mushtak Parker's silence amid misconduct allegations
The Tribunal reserved its decision in the matter in which Parker is accused of bringing the judiciary into disrepute by committing the cardinal sin of lying under oath when he deposed an affidavit which alleged that he was physically assaulted by Judge President John Hlophe and then, a year later, retracted that version in a contradictory affidavit.
Concerns grow over Judge Mushtak Parker's silence amid misconduct allegations
Judge Mushtak Parker's silence during a Judicial Conduct Tribunal prompts serious concerns about his integrity amid grave accusations of misconduct and perjury.
Judges Matter calls for urgent investigation into Judge Parker's misconduct allegations
Judicial watchdog Judges Matter is demanding a thorough investigation into serious allegations against Western Cape Judge Mushtak Parker, as the tribunal prepares to hear closing arguments that could have significant implications for judicial accountability.
Judicial watchdog calls for urgent investigation into Judge Parker's misconduct allegations
Judicial watchdog Judges Matter is demanding a thorough investigation into serious allegations against Western Cape Judge Mushtak Parker, as the tribunal prepares to hear closing arguments that could have significant implications for judicial accountability.
Limpopo magistrate faces removal after controversial acquittal
A Limpopo magistrate, R Govender, is on the verge of being ousted from public office following a damning recommendation from the Magistrate’s Commission.