Court
Racism charge: judge’s lawyers say recordings will show her accuser lied
Judicial Conduct Tribunal is hearing charges against Judge Belinda Hartle
Law | 11 November 2026
Hitman’s lawyer sentenced for delaying trial
The judge found Sithembiso Nkatha avoided court, delaying a mass murder trial from July 2025 to October 2026
Law | 26 August 2026
Six months after Philippi mass murder, state asks for time to investigate
Two suspects appeared in the Athlone Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday
By Liezl Human
Brief | 11 August 2026
Acting judge told to explain possible AI ‘hallucinations’ in judgment
Appeal hearing found at least 11 fictitious or inaccurate case citations in the judgment
Law | 4 August 2026
Two years and counting: police torture case postponed again
Three officers are charged with torturing Juma Igiraneza in November 2023
Brief | 27 July 2026
Free State judge concedes eight-year sick leave “borders on incapacity”
Judge Lepona Lekale has told a Judicial Conduct Tribunal that he remains convinced traditional healers will restore his sight
Law | 23 July 2026
Judge has been on sick leave for eight years
A Judicial Conduct Tribunal is considering whether Free State Judge Lepona Lekale may remain on the bench
Law | 22 July 2026
Worker “picket” may have been a wedding rehearsal, says court
Labour Court orders company to reinstate fired workers
News | 22 July 2026
Court rules “ill-tempered” advocate can’t be a judge
Appeal court says the Judicial Service Commission failed to properly consider advocate Johannes Hendriks Roelofse’s temperament and undisclosed debts
Law | 8 July 2026