September 21, 2023
South Africa: Gerald Friedman, Western Cape's Truly Great Judge President
Gerald Friedman died last week, shortly before his 95 birthday. Many readers may not have known of Judge Friedman in that he retired as Judge President of the Western Cape High… Read more »
September 19, 2023
South Africa: What's the New National State Enterprises Bill About?
The National State Enterprises Bill is being called the biggest reorganisation of state-owned companies in more than 20 years. The draft legislation has been published for public… Read more »
September 17, 2023
South Africa: Creecy Demands Proof of Expertise in Karpowership Gas Explosion Risk Report
National Environment Minister Barbara Creecy has directed Karpowership to provide proof of the expert qualifications of a Cape Town company that conducted gas explosion risk… Read more »
September 14, 2023
South Africa: Climate Activists Add Electricity Minister to List of Respondents in Environmental Impact Case
Civic and climate organisations have expanded their court application against several stakeholders involved in approving 1,500MW of coal-fired power. The case was filed in 2021,… Read more »
South Africa: Anti-Apartheid Activist Was Murdered, Finds Judge Who Slams Prosecuting Authority for Failing to Pursue Cases
The finding at the reopened inquest into the death of dentist Hoosen Haffejee is another step forward for families waiting for the truth about the death of their loved ones in… Read more »
September 12, 2023
South Africa: Desperately Poor Eastern Cape Mom Kills Herself and Three of Her Four Children
A desperate Eastern Cape mother allegedly used rat poison to kill herself and three of her four children on Sunday. The police said their preliminary investigation found that the… Read more »
Africa: African Union Tribunal Blasts AU Commission Chair for 'Serious Obstruction of Justice'
The African Union's Administrative Tribunal has rescinded AU Commission chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat's appointment of the AU legal counsel and blasted Faki for "obstructing… Read more »
South Africa: Second Appeal Blow to Zuma's Private Prosecution Attempts, As Judges Say Mpofu Tried to 'Mislead' Court
The Johannesburg High Court dismissed former president Jacob Zuma's application for leave to appeal against a ruling preventing him from privately prosecuting President Cyril… Read more »
South Africa: The Lessons Learnt From the Process to Remove Busisiwe Mkhwebane From Office
The story of the rise and fall of Busisiwe Mkhwebane is in many ways a curious and sad one. But it is also, looking beyond the individual, a rare good news story in which the… Read more »
September 11, 2023
South Africa: Some Hope for Parents of Enyobeni Victims As Statements and Witness Names Finally Filed in Inquest
The Enyobeni inquest is starting to take shape as three boxes of witness statement files and names were submitted in court. Although proceedings were postponed, the parents remain… Read more »
South Africa: National Assembly Votes Mkhwebane Out of Public Protector Office for Incompetence and Misconduct
Busisiwe Mkhwebane, the suspended Public Protector, has been impeached with a vote of 318 for, 43 against and one abstention in the National Assembly. Read more »
South Africa: Two Years After UPL Chemical Inferno Outside Durban, Still No Sign of a Criminal Trial
It has been more than two years since a massive flood of pesticides and other toxic chemical residue spilt from a warehouse to poison fish, soil, air, water and the marine… Read more »
September 08, 2023
South Africa: IFP Says Arrest of Councillor in Joburg Hijacked Property Case Is 'Without Merit'
A City of Johannesburg councillor was arrested on Wednesday as municipal officials inspected a city-owned site earmarked to house victims of the Albert Street fire. The councillor… Read more »
September 07, 2023
South Africa: Solitary Confinement - Govt Responds to Report, Arguing Prisoners Are Held According to Law
The Department of Correctional Services said Ebongweni Maximum Correctional Centre 'is not about solitary confinement'. Read more »
September 04, 2023
South Africa: Probe Into Gun Battle That Left 19 Alleged Gang Members Dead Will Rely On Forensic Evidence, Says IPID
'Everyone in that house was killed. So far, we only have the version of the police, so in this case we will work with forensic evidence,' says an Ipid spokesperson. Read more »
South Africa: Ex-Eskom Boss Matshela Koko's Corruption Case Still Not Ready for Trial
The NPA's Investigating Directorate has requested yet another postponement in the R2.2-billion Kusile Power Station corruption case involving former Eskom boss Matshela Koko. Read more »
South Africa: ANC Must Hand Over Cadre Deployment Records After Losing Court Appeal
The Supreme Court of Appeal has rejected the ANC's attempt to appeal against a court victory for the DA over the practice of cadre deployment. Unless the ruling party tries to… Read more »
September 03, 2023
South Africa: Deadly Fire Prompts City of Joburg to Seek Legal Clarity On Evictions
After 77 people died in a fire in a building owned by the City of Johannesburg, the municipality reportedly plans to go to court to seek clarity on the requirement to place… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Opposition Abandons Legal Challenge to Poll Results
Zimbabwe's main opposition Citizens Coalition for Change party, led by Nelson Chamisa, will not lodge a court challenge against President Emmerson Mnangagwa's controversial… Read more »
South Africa: Court Orders State to Pay Damages for Torture of Prison Inmates
The sadistic conduct of Department of Correctional Services officials and the attempted official coverup, including by medical personnel, was reminiscent of apartheid state… Read more »
September 02, 2023
South Africa: 'They Started the War,' Says Police Chief After 18 Gang Suspects Killed in 90-Minute Gun Battle
A lunch-time shootout ensued between suspected robbers and police in a double-storey house in Makhado, Limpopo, on Friday, resulting in the deaths of 18 criminal suspects and the… Read more »
September 01, 2023
South Africa: 'I Didn't Kill Anyone,' Says Tavern Owner On First Day of Inquiry Into Deaths of 21 Teens
Siyakhangela Ndevu said that even if the inquest finds him responsible for the deaths, he would be getting punished for crimes he did not commit. 'I would be like Jesus dying for… Read more »
August 30, 2023
South Africa: Three EFF Members Shot Dead in Cape Town in Alleged Hit By Suspected Drug Dealer
Three members of the EFF in Cape Town were gunned down after threatening to demolish a suspected drug dealer's house on the Cape Flats. Read more »
South Africa: Inquest Into Deaths of 21 Young People At an East London Tavern Is Set to Begin
More than 30 witnesses, including experts and eyewitnesses, are expected to give evidence as the State tries to find out what led to the deaths of 21 young people at Enyobeni… Read more »
August 29, 2023
South Africa: Committee Selects Gcaleka As Next Public Protector
Acting Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka got the majority nod on Tuesday from the parliamentary committee finalising the search. But confirming her for a presidential appointment… Read more »