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War of Justices: Zondo versus Madlanga
The Sunday Independent has evidence pointing to the battle for the control of the judiciary following Mogoeng Mogoeng’s departure as then Chief Justice of South Africa
Judge Mandisa Maya announced as SA’s first female Chief Justice
Judge Mandisa Maya will resume her position on September 1 replacing Chief Justice Raymond Zondo whose term ends on August 31.
Durban court a ‘fire trap’
The sprinkler system doesn’t work and the fire department condemned the building last year.
Concourt issues directives in the EFF matter to challenge Phala Phala matter
This comes after the Constitutional Court issued directives in the EFF matter to challenge Parliament’s decision in 2022 not to adopt the S89 Panel Report into Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala farm crimes.
MKP’s Hlophe warns budget cuts will worsen court backlogs
Office of the Chief Justice’s allocation cut by 13% and justice minister says the decrease necessitates ongoing innovation to ensure the country’s superior courts function properly
The ANC-DA marriage will not crumble
Remarks by the DA boss in Gauteng, Solly Msimanga, that their door is not closed and that the party is still open to persuasion offers hope of salvaging the union that the markets have anointed
Zondo Presides over light-hearted swearing in ceremony
The solemn swearing in of 32 ministers and 43 deputy ministers brought a series of light-hearted moments this week
IN PICS | ‘So help me God!’ Ministers take the oath and affirmation for 7th Administration
The Cabinet members representing the Government of National Unity are from more than 10 political parties including the ANC, DA, IFP, PA, FF Plus, PAC, UDM, Good, Al-Jama-ah, Rise Mzansi and the NFP.
GNU ministers outline immediate plans for departments
Several of the ministers are yet to be briefed by the departments’ directors-general and also receive handover reports from their predecessors.
New Minister of Police Senzo Mchunu promises to combat violent crimes in South Africa
Mchunu conveyed his expectation that the men and women in blue ‘fight’ when they go to the streets to prevent and combat crime.
Charismatic Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie steals the show at the Cabinet swearing-in ceremony
Gayton McKenzie’s magnetic presence enchants attendees and dignitaries at the Cabinet swearing-in ceremony.
Government of National Unity Cabinet sworn in on Wednesday
Chief Justice Raymond Zondo on Wednesday has sworn in all ministers and deputy ministers of the seventh administration in Parliament.
Zuma, NGO heading to global bodies to seek relief as fight over polls ratchets up
World institutions drawn into local battles over Zuma’s jailing and being barred from being an MP.
The people’s poet lets it rip on ‘Cyril Ramaphosa’s ANC and his GNU’
Mzwakhe Mbuli releases song titled ‘Government of Uncertainty’ or ‘Government of National U-turn’
‘The optics are not great’: Baffled Cosatu pushing for Zizi Kodwa’s resignation from Parliament
A jovial Zizi Kodwa was sworn-in at the Good Hope Chamber in Cape Town on Tuesday, alongside 58 uMkhonto weSizwe Members of Parliament led by former judge, Dr John Hlophe.
Shyam Gyanda: A no-nonsense judge with a soft heart
Respected High Court Judge Shyam Gyanda died at his home in Durban last week, after a short illness. He was 69-years-old.
Career ruined Molefe wants justice
The non-profit organisation had initially sought to declare Molefe delinquent director.
Unlawful instructions warning to new GNU bosses
Public Service Commission wants lessons to be learnt from the Life Esidimeni tragedy and the capturing of the state
Nomvula Mokonyane, who was fingered in the State capture report, beams in yellow on government's biggest stage
Mokonyane, former Cabinet minister, was accused of accepting cash, groceries, and even chicken braai packs during the State Capture Commission.
WATCH: Chief Justice Zondo ‘caught sleeping on duty’ at Presidential inauguration
With politicians, SA citizens and the world at large watching Ramaphosa swear to promote the country’s interests, another person took the spotlight, Chief Justice Raymond Zondo.
‘I stand before you as a humble servant, and we have heard you’: President Cyril Ramaphosa sworn in
Shortly after being sworn in, Ramaphosa said those who seek to stand in the way of the new government by inflaming tensions, will not succeed because South Africans are resolute.
LIVE BLOG: Those who stand in the way of government, seek to inflame tensions will not succeed, says President Cyril Ramaphosa
Follow IOL for updates as Cyril Ramaphosa was sworn in as President of South Africa at the Union Buildings on Wednesday.
Ramaphosa to take office in inauguration at Union Buildings
Ramaphosa’s inauguration follows his election at the first sitting of the National Assembly.
SANDF inauguration readiness: Preparedness peaks for new commander-in-chief
South African National Defence Force stands poised for the inauguration of its new commander-in-chief.
PICS: Preparations under way for President Cyril Ramaphosa’s inauguration
Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, said the ceremony will be held at the Union Buildings Amphitheatre and its South Lawns from 9am.