Legal Articles and Guides
Hlophe takes aim at Kriegler
Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe says he is saddened by the possibility of being removed from the Bench. This after Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Justice & Correctional Services recently resolved to recommend his removal.
Post Office rescue plan endorsed
The Post Office's business rescue practitioners have cleared another hurdle in their bid to steer the state-owned entity away from a messy liquidation, reports Fin24.
Cele's World Cup trip partially funded by private company
Taxpayers forked out nearly R450 000 to fund the trip of Police Minister Bheki Cele’s assistant to France for the Rugby World Cup final.
Hlophe to face second Judicial Conduct Tribunal
The JSC has decided that Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe should face a second Judicial Conduct Tribunal for potentially impeachable misconduct – this time in relation to his dispute with his deputy Patricia Goliath that led to a complaint and counter-complaint to the JSC in 2020.
RAF and AG must settle amicably
Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga has called on the Road Accident Fund (RAF) and Auditor-General (AG) Tsakani Maluleke to reach an ‘amicable solution’ outside the courtroom over their legal rows regarding a ‘technical accounting dispute’.
Prominent attorney slams Zuma's 'ridiculous' appeals
Prominent defence attorney William Booth said the plethora of applications brought by former President Jacob Zuma before the various courts in his attempt to appeal rulings against him are ‘ridiculous’ and it’s time for the courts to set a precedent against such matters, reports The Citizen.
Cloud over judge’s ‘incapacity’
President Cyril Ramaphosa on 24 July signed an order that discharged Judge Cassim Sardiwalla from his duties at the Gauteng High Court (Pretoria).
Moves to improve Master’s Office underway
Old computers, problems with accessing emails and poor network coverage have emerged as some of the reasons officials at the Master’s Office were unable to respond to queries from their clients.
Lawyer charged department R6m for research
The attorney linked to the mega National Lotteries Commission (NLC) scandal charged the Mpumalanga Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land & Environmental Affairs R6m for work such as researching labour issues, says a News24 report.
Master's Office 'not completely collapsed'
Deputy Justice Minister John Jeffery says while there is a way to get the Master’s Office running efficiently, he does not believe it has suffered a complete collapse.
Ngobeni pulls application to be admitted to Bar
Paul Ngobeni, one-time adviser to disgraced former Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane and author of a controversial column for sacked Minister Lindiwe Sisulu, withdrew his application to be admitted to the Bar in the Western Cape High Court on Friday.
Hlophe, Motata have a lot to lose
As the National Assembly prepares to determine the future of disgraced Judges John Hlophe and Nkola Motata after they were found guilty of gross misconduct, what the duo will lose – including the substantial privileges and public standing associated with their judicial positions – is spelled out in a City Press report.
Committee decides Hlophe, Motata must be removed
In a landmark event for the judiciary, Parliament’s Justice & Correctional Services Committee has recommended that retired Judge Nkola Motata and suspended Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe be removed from the Bench.
Lamola approves Master’s Office rescue plan
Minister of Justice Ronald Lamola has approved a rescue plan for the Master’s Office, reports GroundUp. The dysfunction of the Master’s Office has reached a crisis point according to many in the legal fraternity.
RAF victim berates law firm over delays
Road accident victim Ntokozo Mgaga (21) has accused Literatim Legal Services – appointed by the court to administer a trust for her benefit – of unlawful delays.
