Law

Judges grapple with use of “ma se p…”

Court considers nuances of grammar in decision to acquit man

By

Law | 29 February 2024

Makhubele tribunal winding up

The tribunal will hear one more witness and argument then consider written and oral arguments before making a ruling

By

Law | 23 February 2024

SCA dismisses bid to appeal Zim permits ruling

Minister Motsoaledi wanted leave to appeal a ruling that declared the termination of the Zimbabwean permit programme unlawful, unconstitutional and invalid

By

Law | 23 February 2024

Judge Makhubele accuses evidence leader of ridiculing her over her knowledge of the Constitution

She was questioned about section 174 of the Constitution which governs the appointment of judges

By

Law | 22 February 2024

Limpopo royal family feud could change customary law

Courts to rule on key issues linked to succession

By

Law | 22 February 2024

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

By

Law | 22 February 2024

Lawyers for child victims of rogue attorney take on Legal Practice Council

Court tells Council to finalise investigation into alleged R348-million plunder of trust funds by disgraced attorney Zuko Nonxuba

By

Law | 14 February 2024

High Court finds appointment of Makhado Chief Financial Officer unlawful

Top-scoring candidate Godfrey Raliphada was overlooked by Makhado council

By and

Law | 12 February 2024

Judge Makhubele says she never called Tribunal witnesses liars

Hearings at the Judicial Conduct Tribunal into alleged gross misconduct by the judge will resume on 22 February

By

Law | 9 February 2024

Judge Makhubele says there’s no evidence she aided state capture at PRASA

Hearing by the Judicial Conduct Tribunal into possible gross misconduct by the judge continues

By

Law | 8 February 2024

Judge Makhubele accuses PRASA whistleblowers of lying

The judge is before the Judicial Conduct Tribunal to answer charges of gross misconduct

By

Law | 7 February 2024

Tough judge on the ropes for scathing Road Accident Fund rulings

Judicial Conduct Committee rules Judge Fisher must answer misconduct charge

By

Law | 5 February 2024

SCA refuses to hear appeal by dodgy Lottery lawyer

The Legal Practice Council will now have to reconsider GroundUp’s complaint against Lesley Ramulifho

By

Law | 1 February 2024

Kwaito star fails to overturn preservation order on his guesthouse

Judge says there are “reasonable grounds” to believe the property Arthur Mafokate bought was from the proceeds of “unlawful activities”

By

Law | 31 January 2024

Judge “grossly misconducted herself” says Mlambo

Judge Mngqibisa-Thusi delivered over 20 judgments late

By

Law | 30 January 2024