Limpopo Judge President guilty of judicial misconduct

The Judicial Conduct Committee has found Limpopo Judge President George Phatudi guilty of judicial misconduct after he abused his powers in a land dispute matter.

LPC applies to have Mkhwebane struck from roll

The Legal Practice Council (LPC) has launched a detailed application to have impeached Public Protector (PP) Busisiwe Mkhwebane struck from the roll, reports News24.

Comment period for PIE Amendment Bill extended

The Department of Human Settlements has extended the comment period for the new Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land (PIE) Amendment Bill by a month.

Zuma visits graft-accused Ajay Gupta in India

The Indian media has widely reported that former President Jacob Zuma visited a temple in Haridwar, India, accompanied by his friend and corruption-accused Ajay Gupta, and SA High Commissioner to India Anil Sooklal, reports News24.

Advocate loses bid to be readmitted to Bar

Mistakes made 14 years ago are haunting a now former advocate, who was one of several members of the legal fraternity disciplined for misconduct by overcharging the RAF by millions, reports The Mercury.

Didiza will not oppose interdict application

National Assembly SpeakerThoko Didiza will not oppose President Cyril Ramaphosa’s application to interdict the Impeachment Committee, despite a legal opinion from the state law adviser that says it is her legal duty to do so.

Controversial ‘influencer’ guilty of hate speech

Controversial traditional leader and ‘influencer’ Ngizwe Mchunu has been found guilty of hate speech, harassment and discrimination against gay, lesbian and transgender people by the Equality Court, sitting in Johannesburg.

Uncertainty over accountability for acting judges

Acting judges are responsible for more than half of SA’s late court judgments, but when their terms end, holding them accountable for outstanding judgments becomes complicated, reports GroundUp.

Rise Mzansi says R30m donation was a loan

A R30m donation to Rise Mzansi from a relatively unknown entity has become the centre of the latest questions around political funding in SA, reports News24.

Sibanyoni Chief Magistrate retires before probe

The Mpumalanga Chief Magistrate who struck the extortion case against Joe ‘Ferrari’ Sibanyoni and co-accused off the roll might not have to account for her decision. This is after she retired on Friday, according to the Sowetan.

Disbarred lawyer refuses to apologise for racist remarks

Although he hopes to return to SA soon, disbarred lawyer and alleged shoplifter Peet Viljoen has refused to apologise for remarks he has made about black South Africans, reports News24.

SIU probes R53m tender for thousands of unused tablets

Seven thousand tablets bought as part of a R53m tender to up skill military veterans have been sitting in storage for at least three years, reports News24.

Judge faces disciplinary action over delayed reasons

The JSC has initiated disciplinary proceedings against Gauteng Judge Lettie Molopa-Sethosa, who took more than three years to provide reasons for a ruling she handed down.

Struck-off lawyer who continued practising faces prosecution

A man struck off the attorney’s roll and convicted of fraud has spent years posing as a lawyer in courtrooms across the country. But his unlawful practice may finally be over after the Eastern Cape High Court (Mthatha) referred him for criminal investigation, reports GroundUp.

Lengthy waiting period for new attorneys ‘unconstitutional’

In a groundbreaking judgment for newly admitted attorneys, the Gauteng High Court (Pretoria) declared as unconstitutional the three-year waiting period that prevents attorneys from appearing in higher courts.

Judge refers disciplinary matter back to LPC

The legal bid by the LPC to have an attorney disbarred following a flouted disciplinary procedure has been remitted back to the LPC's Disciplinary Committee to have it heard before a new and differently constituted committee.

Ex-construction mafia boss paid R8m ‘to protect lives’

Zulu kingdom royal chancellor Inkosi Malusi Zondi is accused of extorting more than R8.5m for the provision of ‘strategic security’ and ‘protecting human lives’ in the oft-delayed multibillion-rand, multi-phase Lower uMkhomazi water project.

Lawyers wary of Master's Office improvement claims

The Department of Justice has acknowledged major challenges at the Mbombela Master’s Office following a GroundUp report last week that the office has massive backlogs and staff shortages.

Makhubele files urgent application to block hearing

Gauteng High Court Judge Nana Makhubele has filed an urgent application to halt Parliament’s consideration of the JSC's recommendation for her to be impeached.

Class action delayed as lawyer awaits fidelity certificate

The lawyer representing hundreds of homeowners in a R60bn class action against the banks has blamed ‘work pressure’ and being ‘overwhelmed’ for failing to renew his Fidelity Fund Certificate, reports the Cape Times.