Legal Articles and Guides
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.
Impeachment proceedings initiated against two judges
The Portfolio Committee on Justice yesterday accepted JSC findings of gross misconduct against Judges Mushtak Parker and Nana Makhubele, initiating impeachment proceedings, reports News24.
Lawyers flag 'crisis' at Mbombela Master’s Office
Lawyers and fiduciary practitioners in Nelspruit say the Mbombela Master’s Office is in a ‘crisis’ and they want the Department of Justice & Constitutional Development to intervene urgently.
Invalid R263m tanker tender hits a nerve
While some Johannesburg residents shell out for private tankers that charge up to R1/litre – versus R30 for 1 000 litres of municipal water – others are left to chase the tankers through the suburbs, hoping that by the time they find one it hasn’t run out of water.
Warning as e-hailing compliance deadline looms
For years, e-hailing apps like Uber and Bolt have operated in a legal grey area. That ended in September last year when the National Land Transport Amendment Act (NLTA) finally classified e-hailing as a recognised form of public transport.
Law groups warn about 'rudderless' Master's Offices
The acting appointments of the Masters of the Gauteng High Court (Johannesburg) and (Pretoria) expired at the end of January, and permanent appointments are yet to be made.
Johann Rupert downplays Epstein e-mail
Businessman Johann Rupert has been dragged into the Jeffrey Epstein storm after his name surfaced in leaked emails. But the billionaire insists it is all a misunderstanding, saying he never met or spoke to the sex trafficker.
Attorney disbarred for falsifying documents
The Limpopo High Court (Polokwane) has struck an attorney from the roll of legal practitioners after finding that he forged a court order and submitted a falsified letter of good standing to Legal Aid SA.
Hidden assets uncovered during lifestyle audits
Minister of Public Service & Administration Mzamo Buthelezi said 8 982 senior officials had undergone lifestyle reviews by the end of September 2025, with 117 cases referred for internal departmental investigation and 24 flagged by the Presidency for suspected undeclared income or hidden assets.
JCC probes bribery claim against acting judge
The Judicial Conduct Committee (JCC) is investigating allegations that an acting Gauteng High Court (Johannesburg) judge solicited and received a R5 000 bribe to swing a leave to appeal appeal ruling in favour of an applicant, reports The Citizen.
Mkhwanazi denies installing blue lights
Suspended Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) chief Julius Mkhwanazi has admitted that he gave permission for attempted-murder accused tenderpreneur Vusimusi 'Cat' Matlala’s security company staff to conduct police 'crime-fighting' operations – but used unsubstantiated claims of forgery to challenge evidence against him.
Zuma's daughter quits, families blame MKP
The MKP, in what looks like a cover-up to protect its image, has defended Jacob Zuma’s daughter, Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, who resigned from Parliament on Friday.
Breyten¬bach tears into 'dishonest thug' Matlala
DA MP Glynnis Breytenbach yesterday interrogated Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala about his alleged extensive criminal history.
Disbarred expat lawyer back in the spotlight
Peet Viljoen, of Tammy Taylor fame, returned to the spotlight when he moved to Miami and launched a website with a SA address, offering his services as a lawyer despite being disbarred.
‘Cat’ Matlala to testify from C-max prison
Parliament’s ad hoc committee investigating allegations of corruption in the criminal justice system will hear testimony from attempted murder accused Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala at the Kgosi Mampuru C-max prison in Pretoria, where he is being held.
