August 11, 2023
South Africa: Millions Spent but 11 Years Later, Police Station Is a Drug Den
The meant-to-be newly renovated Ngqamakhwe police station has been stripped by vandals after construction work stopped Read more »
South Africa: One Dead and Two Injured in Limpopo Prison Riot
Torture and assault by prison wardens are among the allegations made by prisoners Read more »
August 10, 2023
South Africa: Taxi Strike - Women March to Demand End to Violence and Looting
Philippi marchers call for City of Cape Town to use its CCTV cameras to bring the perpetrators of crimes committed this week to book Read more »
South Africa: 'Disgraceful' Conduct of State Attorney to Be Reported to Minister of Justice
High Court slams "outrageous" attempt by Gauteng MEC to rescind an order that the MEC was liable for a multi-million rand damages claim Read more »
South Africa: Cape Law Enforcement Officer's Trial Delayed Due to Taxi Strike
Most cases were delayed at Wynberg Magistrates Court on Tuesday as staff and interpreters struggled to get to work Read more »
August 08, 2023
South Africa: 'Alex Mafia' Case - Judge Urges People to Complain to the Press Ombud Rather Than the Courts
Judge Ingrid Opperman says Lemane Sithole and Michael Maile's application "abused the court process" Read more »
South Africa: Taxi Council Must Prove It Took Reasonable Steps to Stop Violence, Rules Court
SANTACO will have to show it complied with an interdict and is not in contempt of court Read more »
South Africa: Stop Judge Makhubele From Milking the State and Delaying Justice
State capture-accused officials cannot be allowed to use the State Attorney as an ATM, write Zackie Achmat and Zukiswa Vuka Read more »
South Africa: Thabo Bester and Nandipha Magudumana Allege Inhumane Treatment While in Custody
Bester says possessions, which he claims are worth R40-million, were confiscated during his arrest Read more »
August 07, 2023
South Africa: Taxi Strike - City of Cape Town Granted Urgent Interdict Against Taxi Council
"Stop this madness as soon as possible," says Judge Read more »
South Africa: Country is Woefully Short of Judges
The government needs to act quickly and provide more money to recruit more judges Read more »
August 04, 2023
South Africa: We Will Take Matters Into Our Own Hands, Riverlea Community Leader Warns Bheki Cele
Police minister and mining officials meet community following protests over violence blamed on informal miners Read more »
August 01, 2023
South Africa: Police Accused of Shooting Teenager During Slovo Park Protest
SAPS investigating death of 16-year-old Karabo Chaka Read more »
August 02, 2023
South Africa: Expelled Numsa Deputy President Takes Union to Court
Ruth Ntlokotse wants court to declare her expulsion unlawful Read more »
August 01, 2023
South Africa: Municipality in Court for Cutting Off Water to School With 500 Learners
Judge orders Mogale City to immediately reinstate the water supply to Krugersdorp school Read more »
South Africa: Judge Makhubele Hearing Postponed Because of Outstanding Legal Fees
"Millions" owed for the judge's legal representation Read more »
July 31, 2023
South Africa: Judge Wants Her Conduct Tribunal Postponed Because of Payment Delay
#UniteBehind calls for Judge Makhubele's legal costs to be made public Read more »
August 03, 2023
South Africa: Taxi Strike Paralyzes Cape Town, Stranding Thousands
City seeking urgent interdict against the taxi strike Read more »
July 28, 2023
South Africa: Who Will Be Our Next Public Protector? Here Are the Candidates
At least one may face conflicts of interest, a Corruption Watch study shows Read more »
South Africa: Piketberg Landowners Block Mining Company's Access
New salvo fired in decades-old opencast tungsten mine proposal Read more »
South Africa: Our Prisons Are Falling Apart, Says Inspector
Lack of maintenance and disintegrating infrastructure put prisoners and staff at risk Read more »
July 27, 2023
South Africa: Conditions for R350-a-Month Grant to Be Challenged in Court
Department of Social Development is "deliberately excluding" eligible recipients of the Social Relief of Distress grant, says economist Read more »
South Africa: Law Firm's Directors Suspended After R25-Million Went Missing From Trust Fund
Directors of Chueu Incorporated Attorneys may not practice for six months while the Legal Practice Council investigates Read more »
South Africa: Fired for Getting Stuck in Lift Case - No Prospect of Success but Minister Fights On
Minister Kubayi has lost her bid for leave to appeal a Labour Court ruling that she reinstate a deputy director she fired Read more »
July 26, 2023
South Africa: Wayne Deck - an Exemplary Civil Servant
Cape High Court clerk's legendary work ethic should inspire others Read more »