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Raymond Zondo appointed Chief Justice
Newly appointed Chief Justice Raymond Zond has only two and a half years left in his term of office. Zondo…
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We should allow Magashule to exercise his rights, says Paul Mashatile
African National Congress (ANC) treasurer-general Paul Mashatile says suspended secretary-general Ace Magashule should be given space to do what he…
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ANC gathers for 110th birthday under pressure from state capture findings
African National Congress (ANC) members have begun gathering for this weekend’s 110th birthday celebrations in Polokwane. But the gathering comes…
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Home Affairs wins ConCourt case over R1.5 billion IT tender
The Department of Homes Affairs has won a long-running legal battle against two companies at the Constitutional Court (ConCourt), over…
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City of CT loses appeal against lockdown eviction prohibition
The City of Cape Town’s attempts to appeal against an interim order prohibiting evictions during lockdown has proven unsuccessful, after…
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Ex-assistant director at Department of Home Affairs illegally in country
A former assistant director at the Department of Home Affairs, who comes from the Congo, once again failed in his…
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Jacob Zuma’s bid to recuse Billy Downer may have to wait until end of corruption trial
Former president Jacob Zuma may have to wait until the end of his corruption trial to launch his appeal should…
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No more legal avenues for Jason Rohde as Constitutional Court dismisses appeal bid
The Constitutional Court has dismissed Jason Rohde’s application for leave to appeal. This means that there are no more legal…
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Judgment in ActionSA case against IEC over ballot paper omission reserved
The Electoral Court on Thursday reserved its judgment in ActionSA’s application over the absence of its name from the ballot…
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Lebogang Maile digs out positives from ConCourt loss to DA over Tshwane administration
Gauteng cooperative governance MEC Lebogang Maile is adamant that Monday’s Constitutional Court (ConCourt) judgment on the dissolution of the City…
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Lindiwe Sisulu studying tourism fund judgment after loss over BEE criteria
Tourism Minister Lindiwe Sisulu will study the judgment by the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) delivered on Wednesday. Sisulu said…
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Nicholas Ninow granted leave to appeal conviction and sentence
Convicted child rapist Nicholas Ninow had been granted leave to appeal both his conviction and sentence. This is after Ninow…
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Court rules in favour of Bantry Bay tenants
The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has upheld an appeal against a Western Cape High Court decision to evict a…
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Court dismisses NW woman’s medical negligence claim
A woman who dragged the North West Health MEC to court after she accused nursing staff at Makgobistad clinic in…
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Jacob Zuma has no proof to back conspiracy theories against NPA’s Downer, court told
The High Court in Pietermaritzburg has resumed proceedings in corruption trial involving former president Jacob Zuma and the Thales Group.…
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Woman implicated as mastermind in killing constable acquitted
Implicated as the mastermind behind the murder of a police constable, Theresa Mabaso has walked free after inconsistent witness testimony…
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Prasa cleared of liability over woman’s alleged suicide attempt
The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has shot down a Tshwane woman’s bid to sue the Passenger Rail Agency of…
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Constitutional Court dismisses Jacob Zuma’s R10m cost order appeal, hits him with more costs
Former president Jacob Zuma’s personal cost order against him has been struck off the roll, with costs. The Constitutional Court…
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John Hlophe’s attorney found in contempt of court, fined R30 000
Another loss has been handed down for Western Cape Judge President Judge John Hlophe’s attorney, Barnabas Xulu, after he was…
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Minister Tito Mboweni heads to ConCourt to save B-BBEE rules
The finance minister has turned to the Constitutional Court in a bid to salvage controversial legislation which lets government automatically…
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ANC Free State appeals court ruling nullifying 2018 conference
The ANC in Free State has filed court papers in the Constitutional Court in a bid to appeal last month’s…
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DA and Good Party welcome SCA ruling against Jacob Zuma over legal costs
Opposition parties have welcomed the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA)’s ruling against former President Jacob Zuma. Zuma has been fighting…
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VAT fraudsters arrested after 8 years on the run
Two men have been rearrested after being on the run from the law for eight years. The suspects were arrested…
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Court orders Busisiwe Mkhwebane to show DA her spy job application
The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) in Bloemfontein has ordered Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane to provide the DA proof of…
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Supreme Court dismisses pastor Timothy Omotoso’s bid for freedom
The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has dismissed preacher Timothy Omotoso’s application for leave to appeal his ongoing incarceration. “Having…
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Court overturns Trevor Manuel’s R500k damages award against EFF
The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has overturned the R500,000 defamation award former finance minister Trevor Manuel secured against the…
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Supreme Court of Appeal rules against Home Affairs in brothers’ citizenship battle
The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has thrown out the department of home affairs’ bid to overturn an order that…
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Correctional Services distance themselves from ‘Release Andile Lungisa Campaign’
The group alleges the former ANC Nelson Mandela Bay councillor, Andile Lungisa is due to be released from prison on…
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SCA sets aside conviction and sentences of Coligny ‘sunflower’ duo
The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has set aside the convictions and sentences of the two men convicted in the…
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Lebogang Maile pins hopes on ConCourt to reverse judgment on Tshwane dissolution
Although the Gauteng provincial government will not be appealing the court judgment allowing Tshwane councillors back at work, it does…
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DA welcomes court decision to overturn BEE pre-qualification rule
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has welcomed the decision by the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) to set aside and declare…
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Sentences of 8 who stole petroleum products more than 15 years ago reduced
Eight people who were convicted and sentenced for fuel theft have managed to get their lengthy sentences reduced by the…
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Tshwane council expected to elect new mayor on Friday
This was according to Tshwane speaker Katlego Mathebe who resumed her duties on Tuesday following an intense legal battle that…
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Tshwane could have a new DA mayor next week
The Tshwane metro could have a new mayor by the end of next week following a tumultuous power battle won…
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Democratic Alliance wins Tshwane back in court battle
The DA has regained control of the Tshwane metro after a lengthy court battle with the ANC. The DA coalition…
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Businessman Roux Shabangu loses R340 million lawsuit for dodgy police head office lease
Businessman Roux Shabangu has lost his bid to claim R340 million in damages from the Department of Public Works and…
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Andile Lungisa opts to stay in prison to finish programmes after R10k bail granted
Former ANC councillor in Nelson Mandela Bay Andile Lungisa has opted to remain behind bars to finish off the prison…
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ANC Youth League leader Andile Lungisa to hear fate on Friday
Convicted criminal and former ANC Youth League leader Andile Lungisa must wait until Friday to hear whether he will be…
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Tobacco products kill and are not essential, says Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma
Co-operative governance & traditional affairs (Cogta) minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has dismissed a contention by the Fair-Trade Independent Tobacco Association (Fita)…
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Con Court ruling signals end of the road for wife killer Rob Packham
Packham had pleaded not guilty to the charges. The Constitutional Court has dismissed an application for leave to appeal the…
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Fita to file petition with Supreme Court after latest defeat
The organisation’s application to appeal the dismissal of its challenge on the tobacco ban was rejected on Friday. The Pretoria…
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Mom of four wins RAF fatal harbour accident battle after 10 years
In a victory for a mother of four, the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has dismissed the Road Accident Fund…
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DA postpones Tshwane council meeting while seeking appeal application date
The now postponed council meeting was set in order to elect a mayor according to the DA. The Democratic Alliance…
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Zuma loses Supreme Court Appeal petition against prosecution
The former president appears destined for his day in court, though recently did not appear for trial due to illness.…
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Convicted wife killer Jason Rohde granted R200K bail
Rohde was found guilty of murdering his wife, Susan, and of staging her suicide at the Spier Hotel in Stellenbosch…
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28s Gang Boss loses bid to have confiscated firearms returned
Alleged 28s gang boss Ralph Stanfield has lost his bid to have his confiscated firearms returned after his appeal was…
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Court rules Bosasa is commercially insolvent – report
The SCA ordered that the appeal by the liquidators should be upheld with costs. The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA)…
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SCA to hear Jason Rohde’s appeal of bail refusal later this month
Last year, Judge Salie-Hlophe found him guilty of the murder of his wife Susan, and of staging her suicide at…
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