Law

Commission confirms probe into Magistrate Blose’s appointment

Blose was once an accused in a high profile corruption matter

By

Law | 15 November 2024

President finally appoints judges to “collapsed” Special Tribunal

Retired Judge Margaret Victor has been appointed president of the Tribunal

By

Law | 1 November 2024

Magistrate becomes witness in his own matter

Interpol insisting on an interview forces magistrate to recuse himself from an extradition case

By

Law | 1 November 2024

Picket held in support of South Africa’s genocide case against Israel

The SA government is submitting evidence to the International Court of Justice to prove Israel is committing genocide in Gaza

By

Brief | 28 October 2024

Press Council expels Independent Media for failing to obey rulings

Independent Media initially withdrew from the Press Council in 2016 and rejoined the Council in January this year.

By

News | 23 October 2024

Ombud lambasts Legal Practice Council

The council and its disciplinary committee not only failed to act in the public interest but also contributed to injustice, says Judge Siraj Desai

By

Law | 17 October 2024

Cape Town attorney accused of attempted murder requests speedy trial

Magistrate reprimands Rael Kassel for interrupting court proceedings

By

Brief | 27 September 2024

Cape Town lawyer accused of racially motivated attack takes the stand

Gary Trappler says he’s a “nosy neighbour”, not a tyre slasher

By

Brief | 20 September 2024

PRASA accused of contempt of court

The rail agency was ordered to restore shelter to people it evicted from Cape Town Foreshore in August

By

Brief | 10 September 2024