Law

“Startling ruling” lets Judge Anton van Zyl escape impeachment for late judgments

The Judicial Conduct Committee has ruled that the retired judge, who is the main offender for late judgements, cannot be referred for impeachment

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Law | 4 March 2025

People trying to seek asylum should not be deported, court hears

Human rights organisation wants Refugees Act amendments declared unconstitutional

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Law | 28 February 2025

Lottery executive loses bid to delay disciplinary hearing

Judge says Gugulethu Yako’s appeal has no merit

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Law | 27 February 2025

How African countries can turn away from the death penalty

A dozen countries on the continent still execute and most still have the death penalty in law, if not in practice

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Law | 27 February 2025

Women workers win major victory on minimum wage

Company not allowed to base workers’ pay on targets, says CCMA

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Law | 25 February 2025

Sordid tales: Cape judge faces impeachment

Judge Mushtak Parker is appearing before a Judicial Conduct Tribunal in a case that involves allegations of physical assault, sexual harassment and stolen trust money

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Law | 24 February 2025

Judge blocks bequest to white supremacist organisation

Cape Town man’s bequest to Boerelegioen declared invalid

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Law | 20 February 2025

Appeals panel says Mail & Guardian got it wrong on councillor’s role in occupation

But Joburg City Councillor Juwairiya Kaldine’s actions remain questionable

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Law | 19 February 2025

Court challenge over secret political donations

My Vote Counts wants all political donations disclosed, no matter how small

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Law | 17 February 2025