Law
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
Judges grill Treasury on SRD grant
SCA judge questions whether “people without the means to even buy a cellphone” should have to apply online
Law | 25 August 2026
University official must pay back R18m after taking student housing bribes
Labour Court finds Andries Helani accepted more than R3.2-million in payments linked to private student accommodation providers
Law | 24 August 2026
Lesotho, SA courts freeze assets in M700m clothing industry fraud case
Appeals have delayed the implementation of two forfeiture judgments handed down in May
Law | 24 August 2026
EThekwini housing contracts ruled unlawful
Three companies may not start building new dwellings but may finish those they have started
Law | 17 August 2026
Court victory for Wild Coast activists
Apex court sets aside Shell and Impact Africa’s exploration right
Law | 14 August 2026
“Rude” magistrate’s impeachment set aside
Magistrate’s Commission must reconsider sanction, high court rules
Law | 12 August 2026
Lucky Montana no-show leaves his two properties legally frozen
The former PRASA boss was due to oppose a bid to freeze R15.75-million in properties he allegedly bought with proceeds of corruption
Law | 11 August 2026
Chapter Nine commissioners are not workers, high court rules
Judge says public office bearers cannot claim employee-style benefits unless provided for in law
Law | 5 August 2026