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MKP files papers to block JSC interviews
Although the MKP is refusing to back down in its bid to block the JSC from interviewing prospective judges – until the legal battles over impeached Judge President John Hlophe's suitability to serve on the body are finalised – its chances of succeeding are slim, according to legal experts.
Mkhwebane slams ‘Indian persecutors’ in SCA ruling
Former Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane has accused individuals of ‘predominantly Indian descent (of) positioning themselves as her persecutors’, according to The Citizen.
Legal storm brewing over StarSat shutdown
Pay-TV operator StarSat has said it is exploring its legal options after Icasa raided its offices and disconnected services.
AfrForum wants parties in GNU to oppose Bela Act
AfriForum has requested the DA and FF Plus to reconsider their participation in the GNU should the clause in the Basic Education Laws Amendment (Bela) Act that it says threatens the continued existence of Afrikaans in schools, be implemented unchanged.
Parents damages claim fails on technicality
The damages claim against a gynecologist by parents of a now six-year-old child has failed, says a Pretoria News report. The parents sought R5m from the doctor based on patrimonial loss arising from their duty to support their child.
No money for Ponzi scheme victims
Investors who sunk their savings into an illegal Ponzi scheme, lured with promises of returns of up 1 000% over nine months, will remain out of pocket.
StarSat prepared to fight to keep broadcasting
Satellite operator StarSat is prepared to return to court to prevent its platform being shut down after a directive by the Independent Communications Authority of SA (Icasa).
SAPS officer dismissed for ‘helping’ Modack
SAPS’ Warrant Officer Kelvin Shunmugan – who brazenly testified in court about colluding with alleged underworld kingpin Nafiz Modack during extortion charges, has been dismissed for bringing the state into disrepute, but says he will appeal the decision.
Guest house owner awaits ruling in gas geyser double death case
While the state maintains a Kareedouw guest house owner knew his faulty geyser was potentially life-threatening, Kevin Pretorius (47) argues there was no negligence on his part.
State-capture implicated filmmaker faces tax evasion charges
appeared in the Johannesburg Specialised Commercial Crime Court yesterday where he was granted bail of R100 000.
BEE focus must move away from ownership
There is no shortage of critics of BEE, from across the political spectrum, but while many want to see it scrapped, that is the wrong approach, writes Stuart Theobald in Business Day.
Alice Magistrate's Court still not operational
Frustrated officials at the Alice Magistrate's Court in the Eastern Cape wait in their cars to take turns in administering legal proceedings as only one courtroom in the precinct is operational.
Tiger Brands cannot refute evidence
Richard Spoor – who has spent six years trying to hold Tiger Brands accountable for poisoning consumers – believes SA needs an effective law enforcement system to hold corporations accountable.
Noordhoek victory becomes rates disaster
The Daniels family waited 40 years to get back land stolen by the apartheid government – prime property in the coastal suburb of Noordhoek.
ActionSA to charge Simelane over VBS loan
ActionSA will lay criminal charges against Justice Minister Thembi Simelane following revelations that the agreement for the loan she received from a VBS fixer was allegedly backdated, reports News24.
