Law
More than half of the country’s outstanding rulings are by acting judges
The Pretoria Division of the Gauteng High Court had the highest number of late judgments, with 54 matters outstanding for longer than six months.
Brief | 30 June 2026
Appeal Court overturns Joburg eviction ruling
In 2024, occupiers of land in Rabie Ridge secured a court interdict to stop their removal
Law | 24 June 2026
Who holds acting judges accountable for late judgments?
The Legal Practice Council says it has taken action but it has not yet amended its code of conduct to reflect this
Law | 17 June 2026
Fraudster lawyer practised in court for years after disbarment
The Mthatha High Court has referred Kenneth Ntila for criminal investigation
By Johnnie Isaac and Lubabalo Ngcukana
Brief | 21 May 2026
Eastern Cape judge should be suspended over alleged racist incident, JSC finds
Judge Belinda Hartle to face Judicial Conduct Tribunal
News | 15 May 2026
Cape Town attorney sentenced for slashing neighbour’s car tyres
Gary Trappler must pay R7,500 in damages
Brief | 2 March 2026
Law on naming sexual offence suspects challenged in court
The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development is opposing the application
Law | 19 February 2026
Johannesburg and Pretoria Masters’ offices still without permanent heads
Masters’ offices remain under acting appointments after terms expired
By Justin Brown
Brief | 6 February 2026
Lesotho regulator finds Vodacom guilty of unfair market practices
Communications authority says the company altered contract terms without prior communication
Brief | 5 December 2025