March 18
South Africa: Judge's Conduct Embarrassed Me, Judge President Tells Tribunal
The "gross incompetence" of Pretoria High Court Judge Tshifhiwa Maumela embarrassed Judge President Dunstan Mlambo because it led to a general distrust of the justice system,… Read more »
South Africa: The Looters Living It Up From Prasa Millions
Makhensa Mabunda and Auswell Mashaba were at the heart of the corrupt deals Read more »
March 11
Southern Africa: Why a Farmer Is Riding From Zimbabwe to Windhoek On a Horse
Ben Freeth will petition for the reinstatement of the SADC Tribunal Read more »
March 07
South Africa: Police Minister Says He's Been Working From Home for Four Years Because of 'Terrible' State of SAPS Building
"We paid more money trying to fix that thing than we paid for buying it," Bheki Cele tells Parliament Read more »
March 06
South Africa: Home Affairs Minister Takes Zimbabwean Permit Battle to the Constitutional Court
The High Court ruled against the minister and he failed in his appeal to the Supreme Court of Appeal Read more »
March 05
South Africa: Public Works to Investigate Mismanagement of Police Headquarters
"It's unfortunate such a beautiful asset has been left in that kind of state" says head of property management Read more »
March 01
South Africa: Auditor General Gives Damning Report On Police Headquarters
This was just hours after workers at the Telkom Towers office were evacuated after it was declared unfit for human use Read more »
February 29
South Africa: Doctor in Lottery Circumcision Scandal Fails to Challenge Probe
A Special Investigating Unit (SIU) investigation into National Lottery Commission (NLC) funding for a dodgy circumcision project is back on track. Pretoria Doctor John Marite has… Read more »
South Africa: Photographing an Eviction in Cape Town
I placed a GoPro on my camera to show what's happening from a photographer's perspective Read more »
February 28
South Africa: Prasa Relocation of Railway Line Occupiers Was Illegal, Claims City of Cape Town
Parliament hears that City issued a contravention notice to rail agency, despite being part of relocation discussions Read more »
South Africa: Echoes of District Six Evictions in Case Before the Constitutional Court
Judges question City of Cape Town about eviction of Bromwell Street tenants Read more »
February 29
South Africa: Judges Grapple With Use of 'Ma Se P...'
Court considers nuances of grammar in decision to acquit man Read more »
February 26
South Africa: Botshabelo Protestors Clash With Police As They Make 'Desperate Plea' to Authorities
Mayor Gregory Nthatisi to meet with community "soon" Read more »
South Africa: Four People Shot On Public Works Property in Wynberg
Two days prior to the shooting, Parliament recommended the property become a drug rehabilitation centre Read more »
South Africa: City of Tshwane Mum On 'Investigation' Into Illegal Suburb
Leeuwfontein developer and residents say the City has never contacted them Read more »
South Africa: Bheki Cele Accuses Randfontein Protesters of Being a Construction Mafia
Eleven people to apply for bail after being arrested on 13 February Read more »
South Africa: Makhanda Students Burn Paper in Protest Against NSFAS
Three days of protest because allowances are now paid directly to landlords Read more »
February 22
South Africa: Limpopo Royal Family Feud Could Change Customary Law
Courts to rule on key issues linked to succession Read more »
South Africa: Lawyers' Council Defends Its Handling of Rogue Lawyer
"The matters have been seriously litigated and time consuming. However, that is the nature of the legal process" - Legal Practice Council chairperson Read more »
February 20
South Africa: #unitebehind's Seven-Year Push for Accountability At Prasa
The activist group is fighting legal battles to bring those responsible for the collapse of railway services to book Read more »
February 15
South Africa: Campaign Launched to Remove Guns From Violent Domestic Partners
The 'Removing the Trigger' Campaign was launched at the Saartjie Baartman Centre for Women and Children on Wednesday. Read more »
February 12
South Africa: High Court Finds Appointment of Makhado Chief Financial Officer Unlawful
Top-scoring candidate Godfrey Raliphada was overlooked by Makhado council Read more »
February 07
South Africa: New Makhaza Police Station Can't Open Because There's No Water or Electricity
The station was completed at the end of December after a 10-year wait Read more »
February 05
South Africa: Tough Judge On the Ropes for Scathing Road Accident Fund Rulings
Judicial Conduct Committee rules Judge Fisher must answer misconduct charge Read more »
February 01
South Africa: Gangs Make Us Pay for Access to Water, Say Mamelodi Township Residents
Municipality confirms illegal connections to the reservoir but blames people occupying nearby land Read more »