Law
Magistrate becomes witness in his own matter
Interpol insisting on an interview forces magistrate to recuse himself from an extradition case
Law | 1 November 2024
Picket held in support of South Africa’s genocide case against Israel
The SA government is submitting evidence to the International Court of Justice to prove Israel is committing genocide in Gaza
Brief | 28 October 2024
Press Council expels Independent Media for failing to obey rulings
Independent Media initially withdrew from the Press Council in 2016 and rejoined the Council in January this year.
By Tori Newby
News | 23 October 2024
Ombud lambasts Legal Practice Council
The council and its disciplinary committee not only failed to act in the public interest but also contributed to injustice, says Judge Siraj Desai
By Tony Beamish
Law | 17 October 2024
Cape Town attorney accused of attempted murder requests speedy trial
Magistrate reprimands Rael Kassel for interrupting court proceedings
Brief | 27 September 2024
Cape Town lawyer accused of racially motivated attack takes the stand
Gary Trappler says he’s a “nosy neighbour”, not a tyre slasher
Brief | 20 September 2024
PRASA accused of contempt of court
The rail agency was ordered to restore shelter to people it evicted from Cape Town Foreshore in August
Brief | 10 September 2024
PRASA ordered to return building materials to land occupiers
Court ruling follows interdict against eviction sought by housing activist organisation
Brief | 6 September 2024
Court criticises PRASA for illegal evictions
Ndifuna Ukwazi’s urgent application for interdict on behalf of Foreshore land occupiers continues
By Sandiso Phaliso and Tori Newby
News | 29 August 2024