Legal Articles and Guides
Jail Hlophe call as pressure builds on JSC
As pressure builds on the JSC to act on the findings against Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe, Freedom Under Law's Johann Kriegler argues that Hlophe should not only be impeached, but he should be prosecuted and jailed for defeating the ends of justice.
Unborn baby case offers dignity, but not to all
The judgment by the Gauteng High Court (Pretoria) in The Voice of the Unborn Baby case – that most parents who lose a child prior to birth have a right to bury their baby’s bodily remains, irrespective of the stage of foetal development – is a victory to be celebrated by all.
JSC awaiting input before deciding on Hlophe
The JSC was still to meet and decide whether to confirm the decision that Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe was guilty of gross misconduct, its spokespersons said yesterday, according to a TimesLIVE update.
Hlophe should be suspended ‘immediately’
The Judicial Conduct Tribunal’s findings against Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe are ‘devastating’ to the continued presence of Hlophe as a member of the judiciary, let alone a Judge President.
Court relief for evicted squatters
The Gauteng High Court (Johannesburg) has ruled the eviction of a group illegally occupying a property in Dunkeld was unlawful, and they should be allowed to move back onto the property, says a News24 report.
Hlophe's fate in the hands of the ANC
The fate of Western Cape High Court Judge President John Hlophe, who has been found guilty of gross misconduct by the Judicial Conduct Tribunal (JCC), is now in the hands of the politicians.
Judges slap down lawyer, 'obstructive' plaintiff
Two judges, in separate cases, voiced strong displeasure at the conduct they were shown as judicial officers by parties involved in matters before them.
Sperm donor dad seeking parental rights
A sperm donor, supported by his mother, is heading to the Gauteng High Court (Pretoria) next week in the first part of their legal bid to have access to the child born to a couple with whom he entered a donorship agreement five years ago.
Judge rules 'hurtful' foetus burial law unconstitutional
Would-be parents have been given the right to bury the remains of a foetus, if they so wish, the Gauteng High Court (Pretoria) has ruled.
Hlophe got R3m to fight case courtesy of Zuma officials
Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe received R3.2m in state funding to fight his potential impeachment for allegedly trying to sway a Constitutional Court ruling in favour of Jacob Zuma.
Another ruling goes against Barnabas Xulu
Prominent lawyer Barnabas Xulu, who is embroiled in a bitter skirmish with the government over millions of rands in disputed legal fees, has been dealt another blow, reports TimesLIVE.
Zuma not participating in ConCourt contempt hearing
Former President Jacob Zuma will not be participating in the hearing of the contempt of court application against him in the Constitutional Court today, notes a Business Day report.
SAPS breached law by allowing building 'hijacking'
SAPS members allegedly stood by and did not intervene when the Goedehoop Rental Complex – a building owned by non-profit housing agency Communicare – was hijacked in Cape Town this month.
Prominent attorney sought to mislead judges
A senior partner at a leading SA law firm has scored a victory for Nivea in its battle with actress Connie Ferguson's beauty products company, but Gérard du Plessis faces a fight of his own after the SCA reported him to the Legal Practice Council for allegedly attempting to mislead five judges.
Jail time sought for Hlophe's attorney
Barnabas Xulu, Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe’s long-time attorney, is facing potential imprisonment for multiple acts of contempt of court – related to his firm’s failure to pay back R20m in fees it unlawfully received from the Department of Environment, Forestry & Fisheries, reports legal writer Karyn Maughan for News24.
