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Ronald Lamola concerned as July unrest mastermind yet to be brought to book
Justice Minister Ronald Lamola on Thursday said he was concerned that there had been no arrests to date of the…
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Minister Ronald Lamola set to testify at SAHRC hearing on July unrest
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) hearing into the Gauteng leg of the July unrest has rescheduled Minister of…
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Claims that judiciary is captured are unfounded, says Minister Lamola
Justice Minister Ronald Lamola on Wednesday said claims that the judiciary was captured were unfounded. The minister also said President…
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ConCourt reserves judgment in Janusz Waluś parole bid
The Constitutional Court on Tuesday reserved judgment in the parole matter of Chris Hani’s killer. Janusz Waluś challenged Justice and…
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Justice Minister Lamola says Legal Aid mandate will be expanded to cover land issues
Justice and Correctional Affairs Minister Ronald Lamola has said that victims of evictions across South Africa will soon have access…
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Poverty remains high 25 years later, says Ronald Lamola
Justice Minister Ronald Lamola admits that many South Africans are living in poverty despite government programs to improve their lives.…
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Ronald Lamola is jumping the leadership queue in ANC, says Malema
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has criticised the way ANC NEC member Ronald Lamola has handled the question…
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ConCourt building attack: Questions about motive remain
There are questions about why a man armed with a hammer went on the rampage and smashed windows and doors…
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Jacob Zuma parole: Minister Lamola calls for calm and restraint
Justice Minister Ronald Lamola is calling for calm following the High Court order regarding former president Jacob Zuma. He is…
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Police Boss Bheki Cele breathes fire on Tshwane cops after abused woman’s video goes viral – WATCH
Seems like an abuse-related video had to go viral to spur Tshwane police into doing their jobs. The video, which…
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SAD video of Mamelodi woman heavily beaten by her lover goes viral – Police ignored her at station
A video of a Mamelodi woman in distress – complaining about the lack of help from the police – that…
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Shamila Batohi defends her performance
National Director of Public Prosecutions Shamila Batohi has been forced to defend her performance while appearing in Parliament on Wednesday.…
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ANC’s failure to garner votes to pass land bill not surprising, says Lamola
The African National Congress (ANC)’s Ronald Lamola on Wednesday said the party’s failure to garner votes to pass the amendment…
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Justice Minister Ronald Lamola grilled over cyberattack
It’s been more than two months since the Justice Department fell victim to a ransomware attack. On Tuesday, Parliamentarians grilled…
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COVID-19: Vaccine hesitancy plaguing SA prison officials and inmates
While the government tries to ramp up vaccinations ahead of the festive season, in fear of the fourth wave of…
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South Africa still wants prophet Shepherd Bushiri back to face law
Justice Minister Ronald Lamola has confirmed that the extradition of self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri is still under way with judgment…
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Justice Minister Ronald Lamola: I was aware of Jacob Zuma’s medical parole
Justice Minister Ronald Lamola said the courts will have to decide whether it was right to grant former president Jacob…
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More needs to be done to protect whistleblowers – Minister Ronald Lamola
Justice Minister Ronald Lamola says government and his department need to do more work and come up with better legislative…
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PSA welcomes appointment of Thobakgale as DCS national commissioner
The Public Servants Association (PSA) has welcomed the appointment of Makgothi Thobakgale as the acting National Commissioner for the Department…
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Justice Minister Ronald Lamola withdraws application to challenge extension of #Statecaptureinquiry
JUSTICE Minister Ronald Lamola has backtracked on his decision to challenge Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo’s application for an extension…
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Members of LGBTQI+ community living in fear
Members of the LGBTQ+ community say they don’t feel safe in South Africa. They’ve held a march as part of…
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Minister Lamola condemns anti-LGBTQI+ violence
Justice Minister Ronald Lamola says the government is concerned about violence against LGBTQI+ people. He’s urging society to come together…
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Justice Dept still recovering from ransomware attack
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development said it was still working on restoring services since the ransomware attack on…
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Suzman Foundation gives Lamola and Fraser deadline to explain Jacob Zuma parole
The Helen Suzman Foundation has joined a chorus of disapproval against former President Jacob Zuma’s medical parole and demands answers…
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Ronald Lamola welcomes ConCourt’s judgment against late journalist Jon Qwelane
Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola has welcomed the Constitutional Court’s judgment against late journalist Jon Qwelane. Qwelane, who…
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Minister Lamola confident masterminds behind riots & looting suspects will be prosecuted
Justice Minister Ronald Lamola said that he was confident that the masterminds behind this month’s deadly riots in KwaZulu-Natal and…
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Minister Lamola: Riot and looting suspects putting a strain on prison facilities
Justice Minister Ronald Lamola said he was worried about the large numbers of people entering Correctional Services’ facilities as a…
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Minister Lamola: Prisons overcrowded after 1 000s arrested over SA unrest
Minister of Justice and Correctional Services Ronald Lamola says overcrowding in prison cells remains the most challenging issue following arrests…
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Over 140 000 inmates set to get COVID-19 jab
Vaccinating inmates will protect society from possible COVID-19 outbreaks as a result of overcrowding in prisons, according to Justice and…
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We’re expecting a surge in COVID cases because of recent unrest, says Minister Kubayi
Acting Health Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has on Tuesday warned of a surge in COVID-19 infections in the coming week as…
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Bheki Cele: Security forces now better prepared to deal with violence & looting
Government authorities said that the state was now better equipped to respond to incidents of looting after last week’s violence,…
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If Zuma applies for presidential pardon, the law will guide process – says Minister Lamola
Justice Minister Ronald Lamola said that the government would be guided by the Constitution and the law amid calls for…
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Honour Madiba and uphold the rule of law; says Justice Minister Lamola
Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola has called on South Africans to honour the late Nelson Mandela by upholding…
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New rules gazetted for unrest cases in SA
New court directions have been gazetted for the processing of cases and accused through the Magistrate’s Court. It aims to…
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Minister Lamola publishes new court directions to deal with looters & other priority cases
Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola has gazetted new court directions to expedite the prosecution of various criminal cases…
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Jacob Zuma would call for calm if he could, says Ndabeni-Abrahams
Former president Jacob Zuma “understands the Constitution very well” and would call out the violence and promote calm if he…
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Cabinet ministers in Soweto to survey damage
Some cabinet ministers have arrived in Alexandra to assess the damage and manage the situation on Wednesday. Several stores, banks…
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#KZNShutDown: Jacob Zuma supporters intensify protests in streets of KZN and causing traffic delays
Supporters of former President Jacob Zuma have intensified their protests in KwaZulu-Natal and blocked major roads, causing traffic congestion and…
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PMB court and ConCourt decisions will determine length of Zuma prison stay, says Minister Lamola
Justice Minister Ronald Lamola on Thursday said the decisions of the Pietermaritzburg High Court on Friday, and the outcome of…
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Pietermaritzburg High Court to deliver judgment in Jacob Zuma’s bid for stay of sentence
The Pietermaritzburg High Court is on Friday expected to deliver judgment on former President Jacob Zuma’s application to stay his…
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Photos showing Jacob Zuma in prison leaked – This is how they were stolen
Officials confirmed that pictures of the former president in prison were authentic, but warned that sharing them was prohibited. Pictures…
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Jacob Zuma could spend 3-4 months in prison
Justice and Correctional Services Minister, Ronald Lamola says former president Jacob Zuma will be eligible for parole after serving a…
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Jacob Zuma will be in isolation for 14 days, says Minister Lamola
Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola says former president Jacob Zuma will be placed in isolation for 14 days…
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Minister Lamola: UAE extradition treaty to come into force on 10 July
Justice Minister Ronald Lamola says an extradition treaty with the United Arab Emirates will come into force on 10 July.…
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Minister Lamola: Laws need to be amended to take the courts online
Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola told the publication recent announcements about transferring some judicial services into the digital…
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R75 million reprioritised for Zondo Commission to complete its work
Justice Minister Ronald Lamola is hoping the Zondo Commission will complete its work by June. He told Parliament the commission…
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Justice Minister hopes costly Zondo Commission will wrap up in June
Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola said they are beginning to feel the financial squeeze of the State Capture…
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Private funeral to be held for Jacqueline Mofokeng and daughter this weekend
The family of the late Jacqueline Mofokeng said she and her daughter would be laid to rest in a private…
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Minister Ronald Lamola remembers late ANC MP Jacqueline Mofokeng
Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola has joined South Africans in mourning the passing of the late member of…
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Natasha Mazzone claims Bheki Cele and Ronald Lamola are protecting the EFF
The DA has accused Police Minister Bheki Cele and Justice Minister Ronald Lamola of not answering the party’s written parliamentary…
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